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University of the District of Columbia

Posted onJuly 13, 2021March 6, 2025 Updated onMarch 9, 2025 Reading Time: 5 minutes

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University of the District of Columbia School of Business and Public Administration
MBA Programs in Business
Tuition, ROI, Graduate Salary, GMAT Requirements

 

$30,765

Average Tuition

$100,000

Average Starting Salary*

557

Average GMAT Scores

230

Average Student Enrollment


School of Business and Public Administration at University of the District of Columbia MBA Program in Washington, DC

University of the District of Columbia

School of Business and Public Administration

  • 4200 Connecticut Avenue, Northwest, Washington, DC - 20008
  • University of the District of Columbia

  • Business School

    Institution Control: Public
  • AACSB Accreditation: Business
  • Academic Year:
  • Full-Time Faculty: 21
  • Business Programs

    Business Degrees & Concentrations: Accounting, Business Analytics, Corporate Finance, Data Analytics, Economics, Education, Finance, General Business, Healthcare Administration, Information Systems, International Business, Law, Leadership, Management, Marketing, Real Estate, Sustainability and Taxation

  • Offered As: Campus

  • Undergraduate School of Business

    Undergrad Degrees Conferred:
  • In-State Tuition: $7,844

  • MBA Program Ranking(s)

    Ranked by:

  • MBA Tuition & Fees

    In-State Tuition: $30,765

  • Enrollment

    Full-time, All: 230

  • Average GMAT Score

    Average GMAT MBA: 557

  • Student / Faculty Ratio

    Institution: 5:1

  • Average Starting Salary

    Graduate Salary*: $100,000

  • Award Levels

    Award Levels Offered: MBA and Undergraduate

  • Social Links


  • GMAT Requirements

    GMAT Required* (yes, no, optional, recommended): Optional

  • MBAGuide Rankings

    Program Rankings:
    • Best Concentration Business Analytics
    • Best Concentration Sustainability

Compare University of the District of Columbia's Tuition, Salary, ROI, Student / Faculty Ratio, Enrollment (Alumni) and GMAT Requirements

Compare how the MBA program at University of the District of Columbia measures up against District of Columbia, national, and online averages across key metrics of Tuition, Graduate Salary, Graduate ROI, Student / Faculty Ratios, Enrollment (Alumni) and GMAT Requirements to help you evaluate your educational investment.

Averages University of the District of Columbia Online District of Columbia
Tuition $30,765 $37,167 $87,631
Salary $100,000 $79,354 $117,478
ROI 225% 196% 65%
S/F Ratio N/R*:1 17:1 12:1
 Enrollment 230 2,654 1,772
GMAT GMAT Required: Yes

Average GMAT Score: 557

561 622

Compare Average MBA Tuition

In District of Columbia the most affordable MBA program is $30,765 and the most expensive is $124,814. The average tuition cost in the state is $87,631. Currently, the average in-state MBA tuition for University of the District of Columbia is $30,765.

Comparison Group MBA Tuition Averages
University of the District of Columbia $30,765
District of Columbia Average $87,631
Online Average $37,167
National Average $42,528

    • University of the District of Columbia average in-state tuition is $30,765
    • The average District of Columbia in-state MBA tuition is $87,631
    • The average online MBA tuition in the United States is $37,167
    • The national average in-state tuition in the United States is $42,528

The most affordable Online MBA program in District of Columbia is $98,282 while the most expensive online program is $124,814. The average online tuition for District of Columbia programs is $111,548. Research the most affordable AACSB online MBA programs across the nation.

  • University of the District of Columbia's average in-state tuition is $30,765
  • District of Columbia average in-state tuition is $111,548
  • National for average in-state tuition in the United States is $37,167
  • Online average for in-state tuition is $37,167
  • Find the most affordable online MBA schools.

Compare Average Graduate MBA Salaries

The highest average graduate salary1 for an MBA program in District of Columbia is $138,552 and the lowest is $100,000. The average graduate MBA salary in the state is $117,478. Currently, the average MBA graduate salary for University of the District of Columbia is estimated to be $100,000.

Comparison Group Graduate MBA Salary Averages
University of the District of Columbia $100,000
District of Columbia Average $117,478
Online Average $79,354
National Average $82,899

    • National average for MBA graduate salary is $82,899
    • Online average for graduate MBA salary is $79,354

For online MBA programs in District of Columbia, the highest average graduate salary1 is $138,552 and the lowest is $105,666. The average graduate MBA salary in the state is $122,109. Currently, the average MBA graduate salary for University of the District of Columbia is estimated to be $100,000.

    • District of Columbia average for online MBA starting salary is $122,109
    • National average for online MBA starting salary is $79,354

Find the online MBA programs with highest and lowest average online MBA starting salaries.

Compare Average ROI for Graduate MBA Students

The highest average graduate ROI1 for MBA students in District of Columbia is 225% and the lowest is 3%. The average graduate MBA ROI in the state is 65%. Currently, the average MBA graduate ROI for University of the District of Columbia is estimated to be 225%.

Comparison Group Graduate MBA ROI Averages
University of the District of Columbia 225%
District of Columbia Average 65%
Online Average 196%
National Average 186%

    • National average for MBA graduate ROI is 186%
    • Online average for graduate MBA ROI is 196%

For online MBA programs in District of Columbia, the highest average graduate ROI1 is 11% and the lowest is 8%. The average graduate MBA ROI in the state is 10%. Currently, the average MBA graduate ROI for University of the District of Columbia is estimated to be 225%.

    • District of Columbia average for online MBA starting ROI is 10%
    • National average for online MBA starting ROI is 196%

Find the schools with the highest and lowest ROI for graduating MBA students.

Compare Business School Student / Faculty Ratios

The average student to faulty ratio for business schools in District of Columbia ranges between a low of 8:1 to a high of 14:1 with an average Student Faculty Ratio of 12:1. Currently, University of the District of Columbia has an average student-to-faculty ratio for its MBA program of currently not available:1.

Comparison Group Average Student to Faculty Ratios
University of the District of Columbia currently not available:1
District of Columbia Average 12:1
Online Average 17:1
National Average 16:1

    • University of the District of Columbia Average Student Faculty Ratio: N/R*:1
    • District of Columbia Student Faculty Ratio: 12:1
    • Average U.S. Student Faculty Ratio: 16:1
    • Average Online Student Faculty Ratio: 17:1

For online MBA programs, the student-to-faculty ratios range between a low of 2:1 to a high of 63:1 with an average of 17:1.

Research the best and worst student-to-faculty ratios.

Compare Average Business School Enrollment (Alumni)

In District of Columbia, the average business school enrollment ranges between a low of 230 to a high of 3,058 with an average of 1,772. Currently, University of the District of Columbia average school enrollment is 230.

Comparison Group Average Business School Enrollment / Alumni
University of the District of Columbia 230
District of Columbia Average 1,772
Online Average 2,654
National Average 2,533

 

    • University of the District of Columbia Average School Enrollment: 230
    • District of Columbia's Average School Enrollment: 1,772
    • National Average for School Enrollment: 2,533
    • Online Average for School Enrollment: 2,654

For online business schools, enrollments range from a low of 152 to a high of 21,000 with an average of 2,654.

Research, find and compare online business schools enrollments.

Compare Average GMAT Scores

The average GMAT score for an MBA program in District of Columbia ranges between a low of 521 to a high of 697 with an average of 622. At the present time, University of the District of Columbia average GMAT score for its MBA program is 557.

Comparison Group Average GMAT Scores
University of the District of Columbia 557
District of Columbia Average 622
Online Average 561
National Average 567

    • University of the District of Columbia Average GMAT: 557
    • District of Columbia's Average GMAT Scores: 622
    • National Average for GMAT Scores: 567
    • Online Average for GMAT Scores: 561

For online MBA programs GMAT scores range from a low of 265 to a high of 732 with an average of 561.

Many MBA programs no longer require the GMAT, making these exams optional or conditional based on specific criteria. While some business schools have eliminated standardized testing requirements entirely, others still consider test scores as a component of the application process. Even at test-optional institutions, admissions committees may require the GMAT for applicants with lower GPAs or limited quantitative coursework. Ultimately, strong test scores can strengthen an application, but many programs now evaluate candidates holistically based on work experience, academic background, and leadership potential.

    • Find MBA programs that do not require a GMAT or make the exam optional or conditional
    • Find Online MBA programs with the highest and lowest GMAT requirements

District of Columbia Schools Offering Online MBA Degrees

  • American University
  • Georgetown University

District of Columbia Schools Offering both Campus and Online MBA Degrees

Find the best ranked MBA programs in District of Columbia and also find the best best online MBA programs accepting District of Columbia students.

  • University of the District of Columbia
  • Howard University
  • The George Washington University
  • American University
  • Georgetown University

Cities in District of Columbia Where You Can Find MBA Programs

Using the following links, compare average tuition costs, starting graduate salaries, program ROIs, averaged required GMAT scores, strong alumni networks and more.

  • Washington
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University of the District of Columbia School of Business and Public Administration Summary

In-state tuition and fees for the MBA program at School of Business and Public Administration is $30,765. Of all MBA programs offered in District of Columbia, the average cost for in-state tuition and fees is $87,631 a year. The average cost for in-state tuition and fees for an online MBA program is $37,167 a year.

The average GMAT score to enter into School of Business and Public Administration is 557 while the average GMAT score to for MBA schools in District of Columbia is 622.40, and the average GMAT score to enter into an online GMAT program is 560.93.

After graduating, the school reports that the average graduate salary is $100,000.

Comparing in-state tuition to the average graduate salary, you can expect an ROI on your MBA education to be in the range of 225%

The average in-state tuition you can expect to pay is about $30,765, and the average GMAT score for acceptance in their program is 557.

After graduating, the school reports that the average graduate salary is $100,000. Comparing in-state tuition to the average graduate salary, you can expect an ROI on your MBA education to be in the range of 225%

Programs are offered as: Campus.

The school is ranked by: University of the District of Columbia's MBA program is accredited by the AACSB and is ranked by the following publications: MBAGuide.org

Averages University of the District of Columbia Online District of Columbia
Tuition $30,765 $37,167 $87,631
Salary $100,000 $79,354 $117,478
ROI 225% 196% 65%
S/F Ratio N/R*:1 17:1 12:1
 Enrollment 230 2,654 1,772
GMAT GMAT Required: Yes

Average GMAT Score: 557

561 622

1*If a school does not provide average graduate salary information or graduate ROI data on their web site, MBAGuide estimates these figures using a variety of state and regional sources including the CollegeNavigator, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and state or regional equivalents. If you find mistakes in our database, please contact us.

Data sources: IPEDS, National Center of Educational Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, Institute of Education Sciences (ERIC), Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB), 520 MBA Schools, U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). If you notice errors in the MBA program database, please contact us.

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      • Intl Business – 210
      • Entrepreneurship – 218
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      • Healthcare Admin – 144
      • Leadership – 92
      • Statistics – 16

      Best Graduate Salary

      • Business Analytics – $104,000
      • Consulting – $115,277
      • Energy – $92,959
      • E-Commerce – $94,850
      • Law – $90,536
      • Leadership – $88,232
      • Operations Mgmt – $92,419
      • Insurance – $80,528
      • Org. Behavior – $107,961
      • Real Estate – $97,485
      • Sports Mgmt – $78,406
      • Statistics – $103,112
      • Healthcare Mgmt – $85,206
      • Taxation –  $121,750

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