University of the District of Columbia
Admissions

Interested in attending University of the District of Columbia?

On this page, you'll learn how difficult it is to get into University of the District of Columbia, we'll dig into high school grades and test scores, and you'll find out the factors the school considers when reviewing applications.

84
%
Acceptance rate
August 1
Regular admission deadline
Test Required
Testing

Admission Rates

Is it difficult to get into University of the District of Columbia?

84%

Using the most up-to-date data on record, UDC accepted 84% of applicants. We classify this as less selective.

In the most recent year, 5,874 people applied and 4,925 were accepted.

Accepted/Applied
Women
2761 / 3195 (86%)
Men
2164 / 2679 (81%)

Acceptance rates at colleges can change over time, with some becoming more competitive and others accepting more students. Here’s a look at the acceptance rate trend for the past 3 years at University of the District of Columbia:

100%
80.0
60.0
40.0
20.0
0.0
2022
2024
2025

Acceptance rates at schools can vary depending on if the student is in-state, out-of-state, or international.

5%
Enrollment of those accepted
Low
Yield rate

Of those accepted, 5% ended up enrolling at University of the District of Columbia, making their yield rate Low. The yield rate is the percentage of accepted students who enroll at the school. You can use the yield rate to find out how coveted a school is for the students who apply to it.

Application Factors

You can increase your chances of getting into University of the District of Columbia by looking at what the school considers during the application process.

Here are the things UDC considers:

Important

  • Rigor of Secondary School Record
  • Standardized Test Scores

Considered

  • Academic GPA
  • Alumni/AE Relation
  • Class Rank
  • First Generation

Not Considered

  • Geographical Residence
  • Interview
  • Recommendation(s)
  • State Residency

Grades & Testing

Do you have the grades and test scores to get into University of the District of Columbia?

Test Required
Testing

Grades

UDC is Test Required. This school requires test scores to be submitted in order to be considered for admission.

Application Deadlines

These are the deadlines for applying to University of the District of Columbia. Application deadlines are subject to change, so please verify all deadlines with the school.

Regular Admissions

August 1
Regular admission deadline
August 15
Application notification
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