University of the District of Columbia

The University of the District of Columbia is a public four-year institution located in Washington, DC, within a large city campus setting. The university enrolls 4,747 students (IPEDS 2023) and holds a quality score of 35.33 out of 100. Its completion rate is 26% (IPEDS 2023) and retention rate is 67% (IPEDS 2023).

The university offers a variety of technical and professional programs including Mortuary Science and Embalming/Embalmer, Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies, Computer Software Technology, Respiratory Therapy Technician/Assistant, Architectural Engineering Technologies, and Aeronautical/Aerospace Engineering Technology. Programs are offered at the associate degree and two-to-four-year certificate levels.

As the only public university in the nation's capital, the University of the District of Columbia serves DC residents across a wide range of disciplines. Its technical programs in engineering technology, aerospace, respiratory therapy, and mortuary science address specialized workforce needs in the DC metropolitan area.