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University of the District of Columbia English Requirements

District of Columbia, United States

The University of the District of Columbia (UDC) is a public land-grant university and historically Black university (HBCU) located in Washington, D.C. It is the only public university in the District of Columbia and offers associate, bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degree programs across multiple colleges, including a community college, a flagship campus, and a school of law. UDC describes itself as an 'international HBCU' with a diverse student population.

Verified on the university's admissions pages · Jul 2026

Quick answer

University of the District of Columbia accepts Duolingo English Test, IELTS Academic, and TOEFL iBT for international admission.

Undergraduate requirements

Undergraduate English requirements at University of the District of Columbia vary by program or college; there is no single university-wide minimum. Check the specific program you're applying to.

Graduate requirements

The university-wide standard for graduate and postgraduate international applicants. Individual programs may require higher scores.

Duolingo English Test105
TOEFL iBT79
IELTS Academic6
PTE AcademicUnknown
Cambridge EnglishUnknown

Sources: udc.edu/applyudc.edu/admissions/admissions-standards

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Requirements are read from University of the District of Columbia's own admissions pages and refreshed regularly. Admission requirements change between cycles. Always confirm on the university's admissions page before applying.