(WASHINGTON, D.C.) The University of the District of Columbia (UDC) has once again earned national recognition, rising to #23 in the U.S. News & World Report 2025 rankings of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), up from #24 last year. This recognition comes during a period of sustained growth and investment at the only public university in Washington, D.C., and the nation’s only exclusively urban land-grant institution.
With more than 80 academic programs across six colleges and schools, UDC offers a diverse range of educational opportunities, from workforce training and professional certifications to doctoral and law degrees and everything in between. To create even stronger alignment with regional job opportunities and a seamless track to jobs in industry, government and education, the university has expanded its menu of program offerings—adding cybersecurity, public health information technology, community health sciences and other growing fields—highlighting the university’s vital role in meeting the needs of its students and the region.
“We are thrilled to be recognized once again as one of the top 25 HBCUs in the nation,” said President Maurice D. Edington. “This ranking reflects our commitment to providing a high-quality, affordable education to students from all backgrounds. As the only public university in the District and the only exclusively urban land-grant institution in the country, we take great pride in serving our community and offering students an education that prepares them for the challenges of tomorrow.” …