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University of the District of Columbia
Location: Washington, DC
www.udc.edu
Mascot: Firebird
Background
Founded in 1976, UDC is a regionally accredited university, offering associates, bachelors, and masters degrees. There are 355 faculty, with 61% working full time and 42% with terminal degrees.
Facts about UDC
- Public university
- Commuter campus in very large city
- 4992 undergraduates: 67% part time, 58% women, 75% African American, 3% Asian American, 4% Hispanic American, 22% International
High school preparation
College-preparatory program recommended. 12 units required.
- Required units include English - 4
- Mathematics - 2 (at least Algebra and Geometry suggested)
- Social Studies - 2
- Science - 2
- Foreign Language - 2
* Mathematics requirement must include Algebra I
2001-2002 Annual Costs:
Tuition/fees (1998-1999) $2460; out of state $5760; Books/supplies $800.
Academics
Special Study Options: Cooperative education, cross registration, honors, internships, liberal arts/career combination, weekend college, Army, Naval, Air Force ROTC, credit/placement by examination for CLEP, institutional tests. Support Services: Learning center, tutoring, remedial instruction, pre-admission summer program
Student Life
Freshman orientation available. Activities: Bands, choral groups, drama, student government, TV station
Athletics
Intercollegiate: NCAA - Basketball, soccer M, tennis, track and field, volleyball W. Intramural: Basketball, softball, swimming, tennis, volleyball W.
Student Services
Health services, personal counseling, veterans' counselor, student employment services, career counseling, placement for graduates. Disabled: Services for learning disables; visually, hearing, and speech impaired.
Contact:
Phone: (202) 274-6110
Fax: (202) 274-6341
Director of Admissions
University of the District of Columbia
4200 Connecticut Avenue NW
Washington, DC 20008
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