University of the District of Columbia
The University of the District of Columbia Delivers a Unique College Experience
Choose the University of the District of Columbia, and you won’t just earn a degree; you’ll gain access to an entire community of people, resources, and opportunities that only a school in the nation's capital can provide.
UDC serves the unique needs of first-time college students. In fact, many of our students are first-generation college students. That’s why UDC focuses on delivering quality, value, and strong student life by offering:
- Access to majors that target top careers.
- Expert professors who focus on teaching and learning
- Vibrant location and campus life
- Affordable tuition
Academic programs
- Engineering
- Science
- Liberal Arts
- Business
- Education
- Nursing
- Communication
- Music
- Culinary
- Art & Design
- Finance/Accounting
- Government/Political Science
- Health Science
- Performing Arts
- Social Science
- Visual Arts
- Psychology
- Computer Science
- Aviation
- Architecture
Student experience
- Athletics
- Disability Services
- Greek Life
- LGBTQIA Services
- Military/Veteran Services
- Night Class Offerings
- Undergraduate Research
- Veteran Fee Waiver
Application information
First-year
Undergraduate applicants can apply to either the Community College to obtain an associate degree or to the Flagship to obtain a bachelor’s degree. If you apply but do not qualify for admission to the Flagship, UDC will still admit you to the Community College if possible. If you apply to the Community College, you will only receive admission to the Community College.
Once admitted to the Community College, students in good academic standing and who have met minimal prerequisite requirements can easily transition to the Flagship.
Community College (Associates Program)
All students who have earned a high school diploma, GED, or equivalent are eligible for admission to the Community College.
Flagship (Bachelor Programs)
Applicants interested in admission to the Flagship must have earned a high school diploma, GED, or equivalent and meet the following minimum academic standards:
- Earned a high school grade point average (GPA) of at least 2.5 and an SAT score of at least 890 or an ACT score of at least 16 (SAT and ACT optional for admission)
- Earned a high school GPA of at least a 2.0 and an SAT score of 1030 or an ACT score of at least 19
*Note: Effective Fall of 2020, the university is temporarily SAT/ACT test optional. All admissions and course placement standards are currently undergoing review.
Transfer
As a transfer applicant, you will be eligible for admission to the Flagship if you meet the following academic criteria:
- Earned 24 college credits or more and hold an aggregate GPA of at least 2.5
- Earned less than 24 college credits, but have earned a high school GPA of at least 2.5
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Additional information
Scholarships and Financial Aid
At the University of the District of Columbia’s Office of Financial Aid, we are committed to helping students bridge the gap between their personal resources and the cost of attending school. We strive to maintain the highest standards of customer service to our students, staff, administration and the entire community.
Types of Financial Aid
Understand the different types of financial aid offered at the University of the District of Columbia
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