UDC is a public institution located near Embassy Row in Washington, DC and serves approximately 5,200 students each year. Chartered in 1851 as the only urban land grant university in the United States, UDC is the only fully accredited public institution of higher education in the nation’s capital. Today, UDC pursues its mission of education, research, and community service.
UDC focuses on quality, value and strong student life, through:
Access to majors that target top careers
Supportive professors with relevant expertise
Vibrant location and campus life
Affordable tuition
UDC Community College (Associate degree programs):
High school diploma, GED or equivalent
UDC Flagship University (Bachelor’s degree programs):
2.5 high school grade point average and 890 SAT or 16 ACT score; OR
2.0 – 2.49 and 1030 SAT or a score of 19 on ACT or better
Applicants who do not meet the Flagship University admissions standards, including those who have been out of school for more than three years, can take theACCUPLACERexam. Students must achieve the following ACCUPLACER scores make applicants eligible for admission to UDC’s Flagship University:
Transferring to the Community College (Associate degree programs):
High school diploma, GED or equivalent
Not currently on academic probation or suspension at another college or university (There is a one-year waiting period for those who’ve been academically dismissed from their last school.)
Transferring to the Flagship University (Bachelor’s degree programs):
24 college credits or more and an aggregate grade point average of 2.0 or higher
Less than 24 college credits with a high school grade point average of 2.5 or higher
Pay a non-refundable application fee (currently waived).
Submit official high school transcripts or copy of GED diploma and test scores (or equivalent).
Submit official SAT or ACT test scores (if applying to UDC’s Flagship University) or submit official transcripts from other colleges or universities attended.
Based on a series of questions about a family’s financial situation, UDC’s college cost estimate tool provides information about what similar students have paid to attend UDC, including sample financial aid packages. Many families, especially those sending students to college for the first time, find this new college cost tool helpful.
The following students are not eligible for financial aid at UDC:
International students
Non-degree-seeking students
Students who have not metUDC Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) standardsby exceeding the maximum time allowed for academic program completion (typically happens if students change schools or majors several times)
Gather all documents needed to complete the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid). A new IRS data retrieval tool makes this process faster and easier.
Complete the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) atwww.fafsa.ed.gov.
Review your Student Aid Report (SAR) when it arrives
UDC’s campus is located at the intersection of Connecticut Avenue and Van Ness Street NW, which is close to the Van Ness/UDC Metro station stop. Surrounded by “embassy Row,” the National Zoo, and a variety of restaurants, UDC is located in one of the safest and most vibrant neighborhoods in Washington, D.C. Van Ness offers a plethora of cultural and recreational offerings to engage students between classes.
Many local students live at home or with family while attending UDC. Others choose nearby, off-campus apartments. TheOffice of Residence Lifeis available to assists students in finding the perfect match for off-campus housing.
ACT/SAT Codes: UDC’s ACT code is 0695, and our SAT code is 5929
