Is University of the District of Columbia a Good School for the Money?

College Factual’s Best for the Money Rankings compare the quality of a University of the District of Columbia degree with its cost to decide whether the school is asking a fair price. Here is how University of the District of Columbia measures up.

University of the District of Columbia Value Ranking

University of the District of Columbia is ranked #1,459 out of 3,211 schools for value nationwide, earning a value grade of D. Within District of Columbia, it ranks #3 of 12 for value.

University of the District of Columbia’s Best Value Majors

These University of the District of Columbia majors earned the highest value rankings from College Factual.

University of the District of Columbia Value Report

Read the full University of the District of Columbia value report below — how it ranks within its state, how it ranks nationwide, what a degree actually costs, and whether it makes financial sense.

• State Value
• Nationwide Value
• The Bottom Line
• Does It Make Financial Sense?
• Methodology & References

Within District of Columbia, University of the District of Columbia is Ranked Below Average in Quality but a Good Price

University of the District of Columbia is ranked #10 out of #15 in District of Columbia for quality and #3 out of #12 for District of Columbia value.

Do you qualify for in-state tuition? Check the University of the District of Columbia financial aid page to be sure.

Below Average Value Nationwide

University of the District of Columbia is ranked #1,459 out of 3,211 for value nationwide.

Based on our analysis of other colleges at similar price points, University of the District of Columbia is overpriced for the quality of education it provides.

The Bottom Line: What Will University of the District of Columbia Cost?

Averaged across all students — those who receive aid and those who pay full price — a year at University of the District of Columbia costs about $10,743. Over a standard four-year bachelor's program, that adds up to an estimated $42,970 for the degree.

*The average cost weights the net price paid by aid recipients against the sticker price paid by everyone else. The 4-year figure assumes the standard bachelor's length; your actual time to graduate and price may differ.

Many Factors Affect Net Price

There are many ways to lower the cost of a college education. Consider in-state tuition, transfer credits, or finishing your degree faster. Learn more about University of the District of Columbia net price and the factors that affect it.

Does This School Make Financial Sense to You?

The price you actually pay depends on your circumstances — most students do not pay the full sticker price.

Here is how the estimated 4-year cost of a University of the District of Columbia degree breaks down by aid group, against its national value ranking.

*College Factual publishes a single overall value ranking (the All Students row). The cost rows show what each aid group pays toward the same degree.

You can also see how the average net price at University of the District of Columbia shifts with family income:

About 99% of University of the District of Columbia undergraduates receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $4,974 per year. Get more details on the University of the District of Columbia financial aid you may qualify for.

How to Calculate Value

College Factual determines value by weighing a school’s average total cost against its educational quality, then comparing it to other schools in the same quality tier. See the University of the District of Columbia net price page for the cost detail.

Read the full Best for the Money Ranking Methodology.

References

• National Center for Education Statistics
• Image Credit: By Matthew Bisanz under License
• College Factual’s Best for the Money Ranking Methodology.