Campus & Student Life at University of the District of Columbia

Home to about 3,385 undergraduates in 2020, University of the District of Columbia is a small, public university located in Washington, District of Columbia. This urban setting might be best suited for students who like the fast-paced city life. Please note, some classes/degrees offered by University of the District of Columbia can be taken “online” so keep that in mind when reviewing this report. For more context, you might also check out our University of the District of Columbia Guide to Distance and Online Learning.

University of the District of Columbia is an "Historically Black College or University" (HBCU)

The Higher Education Act of 1965 established historically black colleges and universities as institutions whose principal mission was the education of African-Americans. Today, the HBCU designation does not necessitate that University of the District of Columbia is exclusively or even predominantly African-American (though it currently is). Thanks to integration efforts, there are HBCUs with non-black majorities and non-HBCUs with black majorities. For more information you can review the White House Initiative on Historically Black Colleges and Universities.

University of the District of Columbia Has a Disability Services Site

For more information on policies and accommodations that the university provides to ensure all students get the opportunity to participate, you can visit University of the District of Columbia Disability Services.

University of the District of Columbia for the Military

While not a "service academy", University of the District of Columbia does offer support for veterans and those seeking a career in the armed forces. Undergraduates have access to one or more ROTC programs and there is an active student veterans group on campus. For more information on policies related to veterans, you can visit University of the District of Columbia Veteran Services . For more information, check out our University of the District of Columbia for Veterans Guide.

University of the District of Columbia offers On-Campus Day Care

For students with young families, University of the District of Columbia does offer some day care. Programs like this are often in very high demand, so be sure to inquire as soon as you can.

Freshmen Living Arrangements at University of the District of Columbia

University of the District of Columbia does not offer on-campus housing.

* Data compiled from students who received financial aid, including loans.

Full-time vs. Part-time Studies at University of the District of Columbia

University of the District of Columbia has a comparatively small, student body. There were 3,385 undergraduates in 2020. Full-time attendance was 1,614 (47.7%). Part-time attendance was 1,771 (52.3%).

University of the District of Columbia is Ranked #1,956 for Overall Diversity

Compared to other colleges and universities across the nation, University of the District of Columbia is about average in terms of overall diversity. We rank University of the District of Columbia #1956 out of 3,451.

The chart below shows each element that we looked at to determine this ranking, and how that metric compares to the national average. 100 would indicate excellent diversity in each category, and 1 would mean poor diversity.

You can learn more about the diversity of the student body at University of the District of Columbia by looking closer at the ethnic,  gender,  age, and geographic diversity metrics from the University of the District of Columbia Diversity Guide.

University of the District of Columbia Competes in the NCAA

University of the District of Columbia has a total of 114 student athletes, 46 men and 68 women who compete in inter-collegiate athletics.

Athletics Financing

For more information about athletics including per-team sizes, coaching and scholarships check out our Guide to University of the District of Columbia Athletics