Inside Academics at University of the District of Columbia

All About Academics

Heres a high-level look at academic life at University of the District of Columbia, covering the student-to-faculty ratio, the majors and degrees offered, and what online and distance learning is available.

Jump to any section below, or follow a link to dig deeper into a specific part of academic life at University of the District of Columbia:

• Faculty Resources
• Most Popular Majors
• Additional Questions to Ask
• Continue Your Research

Faculty & Class Sizes

At a student-to-faculty ratio of 6 to 1, University of the District of Columbia offers far more individual attention than the national average of 15 to 1. At University of the District of Columbia, 37% of instructors are full time, close to the national average of 47%.

For a deeper look at tenure, adjuncts and faculty composition, visit the faculty composition page.

Majors and Fields of Study

University of the District of Columbia offers 48 majors with reported completions across 23 broad fields of study.

The degree levels available at University of the District of Columbia are shown below:

Ranked by number of graduates, these are the most popular majors at University of the District of Columbia.

For the complete list of majors, concentrations and graduation numbers, see the academic majors report.

Additional Questions to Ask

Before you decide, here are a few more questions to consider about academics at University of the District of Columbia:

• Looking for flexibility? University of the District of Columbia may offer online or summer classes that can help you finish your degree — 1,177 undergraduates take at least some classes online. Explore online learning.
• Thinking about graduate school? Consider how many students continue their studies and how well the school retains and graduates its students (68% of full-time freshmen return for a second year). Explore graduation rates.
• Will a degree land you a job? Ask how many graduates were employed full time a year after finishing.

Explore Further on University of the District of Columbia

Follow the links below for a deeper look at a specific part of academic life:

• Academic Majors at University of the District of Columbia — the full list of majors, concentrations and graduation numbers
• Faculty & Class Sizes at University of the District of Columbia — the full faculty and class-size breakdown
• Graduation and Retention at University of the District of Columbia — graduation and first-year retention rates
• Distance Learning at University of the District of Columbia — online and distance enrollment options
• Accreditation Detail at University of the District of Columbia — accreditation status and accrediting bodies