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College Profile for : University of the District of Columbia
4200 Connecticut Ave NW
Washington, DC
20008
Washington, DC
20008
202-274-5000 (general)
202-274-5060 (financial aid)
202-274-6110 (admissions)
202-274-5060 (financial aid)
202-274-6110 (admissions)
Web Site: http://www.udc.edu
Mission Statement
The University of the District of Columbia is an urban land-grant institution of higher education with an open admissions policy. It is a comprehensive public institution offering quality, affordable postsecondary education to District of Columbia residents at the certificate, associate's, baccalaureate, and graduate levels. These programs will prepare students for immediate entry into the workforce, for the next level of education, for specialized employment opportunities, and for lifelong learning.
General Information
| Other Names | |
| Type | Public, 4-year or above |
| Control | Public |
| Size | 5,000 - 9,999 |
| Campus Setting | City: Large |
| Calendar System | Semester |
| Title IV Eligibility | Participates in Title IV federal financial aid programs |
| Relgious Affiliation | Not applicable |
College Athletic Affiliations
| Yes | Member of National Athletic Association | Yes | National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) |
| No | National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) | No | National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) |
| No | National Small College Athletic Association (NSCAA) | No | National Christian College Athletic Association (NCCAA) |
| No | Other national athletic association |
College Athletic Conferences
| Atlantic Coast Conference | NCAA/NAIA conference number football |
| Independent Northeast Region | NCAA/NAIA conference number basketball |
| Not applicable | NCAA/NAIA conference number baseball |
| Other | NCAA/NAIA conference number country/track |
College Student Services Offered
| Yes | Remedial Services | Yes | Academic/career counseling service |
| Yes | Employment services for students | Yes | Placement services for completers |
| Yes | On-campus day care for students' children |
College Special Learning Opportunities
| Yes | ROTC | No | Distance learning opportunities |
| Yes | ROTC: Army | No | Study abroad |
| No | ROTC: Navy | No | Weekend/evening college |
| Yes | ROTC: Air Force |
Teacher Certification
| Yes | Below the postsecondary level |
| Yes | Students can complete their preparation in certain areas of specialization |
| No | Students must complete their preparation at another institution |
| No | Approved by the state for initial certifcation or licensure of teachers |
Sources: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)