Skip To Translation Selection Skip To Top Navigation Skip To Content Skip To Footer

Admission

Why Earn Your Degree at UDC?

Because we'll meet you where you are, with benefits like:

The most affordable college education in Washington, D.C.

High-demand majors focused on the success of your career.

An unparalleled faculty-student ratio in the region.

Access to hands-on lab experiences, NASA-funded research,
an AASCB education and endless District government job opportunities.

Apply

Education for You at UDC

At UDC, we're proud to host a diverse student body in a vibrant location and will always strive to meet you where you are, no matter where you are in your academic journey. While we are the second-oldest HBCU on record, we have always identified ourselves as a melting pot to ensure every one of our students feels at home, no matter their background or identity.

Looking to develop your professional experience while you pursue your degree? In recent years, we've hosted on-campus internship events with businesses like Microsoft, Apple, and Amazon, just to name a few!

Explore our resources to learn more:

Contact Us

First-Time College Students

As a student at UDC, you can enjoy a flexible schedule, affordable tuition and a variety of career opportunities, as well as quality curricula provided by our team of supportive professors. Pursue a degree in STEM, Business, Nursing and more growing fields with access to field experiences and networking opportunities to help you grow your career before graduation. While you're here, you can find your community by joining a student club or forge your own path by starting your own.

Lamond-Riggs

Community College

UDC Community College serves as an educational pathway for you on your way to pursuing an associate degree in fields like nursing, engineering, fashion, and much more.

*If you choose to apply to the community college, you will be admitted on an open admission basis.

Transfer and Re-Admit Students

At UDC, we enroll hundreds of transferring and returning students alike every year. No matter if you're new to our university or returning, we hope you always feel welcome. 

International Students

We are proud to call our university a global cultural exchange hub and to welcome students from around the world. 

Graduate Students

If you're looking to explore further and expand your education, UDC offers research-driven graduate programs led by our expert-level faculty, who are leaders in their respective fields, to help you advance your career in new and exciting directions.

Law School

At the UDC David A. Clarke School of Law, we strive to recruit and train future legal advocates who work hard to develop their skills in the realms of diversity, ethics and effectiveness.

Non-Degree Students

If you're a high school student looking to explore dual enrollment opportunities or are simply interested in pursuing courses to advance your career, UDC has just the thing for you.

Back to Top
Take The Next Steps, Today!