Contact Information

General Contact

Admissions Office

Financial Aid Office

FINANCIAL AID RATE

85%

STUDENT TEACHER RATIO

9:1

FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.

$6,474

School Reviews

Be the first to write a review!

Average Grants + Scholarship Aid Awarded to Undergraduate Students

Percent of Full-Time Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid

Percent of Students Paying In-State Tuition vs Out-of-State Tuition

School Map

Family Studies Degree

The Human Development & Family Studies is a dynamic area of study within social science focused on development, lifespan, and research topics of social significance within the context of family, community, and society dynamics. Get more details below including other District Of Columbia colleges that offer family studies degrees.

Learn more by requesting information now!

University of the District of Columbia

620 Michigan Avenue, NE, Washington, DC

UDC is a public historically black institution located in Washington, DC. Most historically black colleges and universities (also known as HBCUs) were founded after the civil war to provide newly freed African Americans with educational opportunities. As a land grant institution this school is among larger public institutions in the state of District Of Columbia. University of the District of Columbia has an annual student enrollment of about five thousand.

A list of some of the more popular programs offered are:

  • Business And Marketing Studies
  • Health And Clinical Professions
  • Liberal Arts And Sciences
  • Education

The school operates under an open enrollment policy, accepting any applicants that meet the minimum requirements for admission. Submission of school records, test scores, and personal statements may be required for certain programs.

The cost of tuition is different for in-state and nonresidents. In-state residents pay close to $7,700, while out-of-state residents pay $15,000 per year. Some students at this school may be eligible for financial aid, which is generally offered as scholarships, grants, and loans.

University of the District of Columbia participates in intercollegiate athletics through the NCAA's North Central Intercollegiate Athletic Conf in Basketball.

Students can visit the UDC website to obtain a complete list of areas of study, admissions information, and more that is available at this school.

Students Enrolled in the Family Studies Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. University of the District of Columbia offers a bachelor's degree program in family studies.

Students by Gender (2019)

 Graduates
Male6
Female15

Students by Race (2019)

 Graduates
Black16
Hispanic1
Multiple Races1
Unknown3

Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

Career Options for Graduates

Upon completion of the Family Studies program at University of the District of Columbia, most students have pursued careers in the following fields:

Home Economics Teachers, Postsecondary

Description

Teach courses in childcare, family relations, finance, nutrition, and related subjects pertaining to home management. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).

Admission Requirements & Details

The information regarding admissions below may give you an idea of the students University of the District of Columbia accepts. The details may include application requirements and recommendations, as well as any AP college credits that may be transferred.

College Credits Accepted

  • Dual Credits
  • AP Course Credits
accrediation - SELECT Campus_Name, Campus_IPEDS_UnitID, Agency_Name,clean_program_name as Program_Name,Accreditation_Type,Accreditation_Status,Accreditation_Date_Type,Periods,cipcode,entity_id FROM `college_accreditations_2015` ca left join `college_accreditations_program_names` capn on capn.program_name = ca.Program_Name WHERE `entity_id` = '131399' AND `Last Action` = ''

Academics & Student Services

Student Services

To help support students, University of the District of Columbia may offer student services including:

  • Distance learning
  • Remedial instructional courses
  • Academic counseling for students
  • Work study style employment
  • Helping students find work after graduation
  • Day care

Intercollegiate Athletics

University of the District of Columbia is a Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), with many of the sports being in the NCAA Division II without football classification. The most popular sports played are listed below:

  • Basketball (East Coast Conference)
  • Lacrosse
  • Soccer
  • Tennis
  • Track and Field, Indoor
  • Track and Field, Outdoor
  • Track and Field, X-Country