University of the District of Columbia
- Public
University of the District of Columbia: international tuition 16,320 USD per year, one-year total cost 40,993 USD. Published minimum English scores: IELTS 6, TOEFL iBT 79, Duolingo 105.
Getting in. Neither the school's site nor College Scorecard gives an admit rate or the SAT range of admitted students. The school does not require the SAT or ACT. For English, the school asks for IELTS 6+, TOEFL iBT 79+ or Duolingo 105+.
Cost for a year. One year comes to 40,993 USD, before any scholarship. 1 scholarship comes with an amount, but none says international students can apply, so nothing is taken off yet. Health insurance is 1,593 USD a year.
Deadline and visa. The application deadline for fall is 30/4. You apply through international student online application. How long the visa takes is up to the consulate; see the country note.
Admissions checked 11/10/2026Cost checked 12/10/2026
What is the tuition at University of the District of Columbia?
International tuition is 16,320 USD per year. The total cost for one year is 40,993 USD.
What English scores does University of the District of Columbia require?
Published minimum English scores: IELTS 6, TOEFL iBT 79, Duolingo 105.
- Pay in fullYesPay in fullOnce admitted you can enrol straight away — no scholarship decision to wait for.Your family covers all tuition and living costs for every year of the degree.You will need: your application and proof that your family can pay — the school needs it to issue your visa documents.
- Aid with the offerUnclearAid with the offerThe school decides aid while reviewing your application, so any need-based or merit award arrives with the offer.The school's official pages do not say whether international students get aid at admission — worth asking the admissions office directly.
- Apply separately for scholarshipsUnclearApply separately for scholarshipsOn top of the admission application, you send a separate scholarship application or get nominated.The pages we read mention no scholarship with its own application. Not seeing one does not mean there is none — ask the school.
For Vietnamese students
Vietnamese community nearby
Students on campus lifeiPublic YouTube videos by students and the school, matched to this school's name; Vietnamese videos first. Each reflects its creator's own view.
- Simone2023Campus tour
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Tuition and cost for a year
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What a year costs
The page lists only Resident, Metro and Non-Resident bachelor's rates, with no separate international rate; this is the Non-Resident rate, assuming 12 credits per semester.
VND converted at Vietcombank's selling rate on 15/10/2026; indicative only — the real amount depends on the rate when you pay.
Scholarships and aid for international students
Coming soon. Merit and need-based aid policy for international students is being verified from official pages.
Scholarships at this school
- DC-UP Scholarship (Out of State / International Schools tier)Intl eligibility unclearThe school does not say whether international students can get this scholarship, so “Cost for a year” at the top does not subtract it. Ask the school before counting on it.MeritMeritAwarded on achievement (grades, awards, activities), regardless of family finances.Application method unclearSchool page
Admission requirements
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English
Application requirements
- High-school transcriptRequired
- English proficiencyiApplicants from non-primary English-speaking countries must provide English-proficiency proof.Required
How to apply
Minimum English scores vs other schools
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Compared with 696 United States schools that publish it in Duckling's data.
Deadlines
- International application deadline for FallApplicationabout197days
Programs
Outcomes
Staying in United States after graduation
OPT: 12 months of work in your field after each degree level; degrees on the DHS STEM list can extend by 24 months (up to 36 months in total). Unemployment during OPT is capped at 90 days (150 days with the STEM extension). Note: on 8 October 2026 DHS published a PROPOSED rule charging USD 70,000 for initial OPT and USD 30,000 for later OPT; it is not in force, and comments close on 9 November 2026.
Climate
School & campus
Where the school is
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Academics & housing
Why this school is listed: accepts applications through the Common App.
Updated 12/10/2026How Duckling sources data