2024 Average Tuition of colleges in District Of Columbia is $6,152 for Residents and $13,004 for Others

For the academic year 2023-2024, the average tuition of public colleges in District Of Columbia is $6,152 for District Of Columbia residents and $13,004 for out-of-state students. For private colleges in District Of Columbia, the average tuition & fees are $30,418 regardless of residency. For graduate schools, the average tuition of public colleges in District Of Columbia is $10,094 for District Of Columbia residents and $18,608 for out-of-state students. For private schools in District Of Columbia, the average graduate tuition is $29,260.

The average living expenses other than tuition & fees are $19,191 when a student lives on-campus facilities such as dormitory and college-operated/owned apartment. The average off-campus living cost is $19,137. It includes costs for room & board, books & supplies, and other living expenses.

The average amounts are based on the cost of 4-years college which offer BS degree (or higher). You can check the average cost of 2-years college (community college) and less than 2 years colleges (trade schools / technical colleges). In addition, you can check the average cost of college by school type, level, and offered degree below.

Average Cost of Attendance (COA)

In addition to the tuition & fees, the cost of college includes cost for room & board, books & supplies, and other living expenses. This total costs of attendance (COA) is important when preparing for the college admission and checking student loans.

The 2024 average COA of the four-year colleges in District Of Columbia is $7,301 for residents and $14,153 for out-of-state students. At private four-year schools, average COA is $50,581. At community colleges (2-4 year school), the average COA is - for District Of Columbia residents and - for out-of-state students.

The following table summarizes the 2024 average COA by school types and levels. In addition, you can check the changes of COA by comparing to last year.

2024 Average Cost of Colleges in District Of Columbia
	District Of Columbia Residents	Out-of-State
Public 4 Years Colleges	$7,301	$14,153
Public 2 Years Colleges (Community Colleges)	-	-
Private 4 Years Colleges	$50,581

Undergraduate Tuition & Fees

In District Of Columbia, 19 out of 25 colleges are offering undergraduate programs. By schools type, there are 2 public and 6 private colleges in District Of Columbia. The average undergraduate tuition & fees of colleges in District Of Columbia is $6,152 for District Of Columbia residents and $13,004 for out-of-state students. At private schools, the undergraduate tuition & fees is $30,418

At community colleges (2-4 years schools), the average tuition & fees is - for residents and - for out-of-state students.

2024 Average Tuition & fees of colleges in District Of Columbia
	District Of Columbia Residents	Out-of-State
Public 4 Years Colleges	$6,152	$13,004
Private 4 Years Colleges	$30,418
Public 2 Years Colleges (Community Colleges)	-	-
Less than 2 Years Schools (Trade/Technical Colleges)	$19,562

Graduate Programs Tuition & Fees

In District Of Columbia, 18 colleges and universities offer graduate programs. The average graduate school tuition & fees of colleges in District Of Columbia is $9,234 for District Of Columbia residents and $17,748 for out-of-state students. At private schools, the graduate program tuition & fees is $28,651

2024 Average Graduate Tuition & fees of colleges in District Of Columbia
	District Of Columbia Residents	Out-of-State
Public Schools	$9,234	$17,748
Private Schools	$28,651

Tuition per Credit Hour

The tuition per credit hour is used and charged to part-time students and/or full-time students who takes extra courses (credits). The average cost per credit hour of colleges in District Of Columbia is $220 for District Of Columbia residents and $506 for out-of-state students. At private schools, the average cost is $1,372

For graduate programs, the average tuition per credit hour is $513 for District Of Columbia residents and $986 for out-of-state students. At private graduate schools, the average cost per credit hour is $1,470

2024 Average Tuition per Credit Hour of colleges in District Of Columbia
	District Of Columbia Residents	Out-of-State
Undergraduate
Public 4 Years Colleges	$220	$506
Private 4 Years Colleges	$1,372
Public 2 Years Colleges (Community Colleges)	-	-
Graduate
Public Schools	$513	$986
Private Schools	$1,470

Average Living Costs at colleges in District Of Columbia

At colleges in District Of Columbia, the average living cost is $19,191 when a student lives on campus facility and $19,137 when living off campus. It includes the cost for room & board, and other living expenses.

2024 Average Living Cost of colleges in District Of Columbia
	On-Campus	Off-Campus
Public Schools	-	$20,175
Private Schools	$19,191	$19,051

Most Searched District Of Columbia Colleges (last 30 days)

Undergraduate

American University Private, four-years | Washington
George Washington University Private, four-years | Washington
Georgetown University Private, four-years | Washington
Howard University Private, four-years | Washington
Strayer University-District of Columbia Private, four-years | Washington
University of the District of Columbia Public, four-years | Washington
The Catholic University of America Private, four-years | Washington
Gallaudet University Private, four-years | Washington
Trinity Washington University Private, four-years | Washington
University of the Potomac-Washington DC Campus Private, four-years | Washington

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Graduate

George Washington University Private, four-years | Washington
University of the Potomac-Washington DC Campus Private, four-years | Washington
Georgetown University Private, four-years | Washington
Bay Atlantic University Private, four-years | Washington
Howard University Private, four-years | Washington
American University Private, four-years | Washington
University of the District of Columbia Public, four-years | Washington
Gallaudet University Private, four-years | Washington
Trinity Washington University Private, four-years | Washington
The Catholic University of America Private, four-years | Washington

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Online Schools

Howard University Private, four-years | Washington
George Washington University Private, four-years | Washington
American University Private, four-years | Washington
University of the District of Columbia Public, four-years | Washington
Gallaudet University Private, four-years | Washington
Georgetown University Private, four-years | Washington
Trinity Washington University Private, four-years | Washington
The Catholic University of America Private, four-years | Washington
Strayer University-Global Region Private, four-years | Washington
Saint Michael College of Allied Health Private, 2-4 years | Washington

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Technical Colleges

Career Technical Institute Private, 2-4 years | Washington
The Salon Professional Academy-Washington DC Private, Less than 2-years | Washington
Strayer University-District of Columbia Private, four-years | Washington
Bennett Career Institute Private, Less than 2-years | Washington
Gallaudet University Private, four-years | Washington
University of the District of Columbia Public, four-years | Washington
Technical Learning Centers Inc Private, Less than 2-years | Washington
Institute of World Politics Private, four-years | Washington
Saint Michael College of Allied Health Private, 2-4 years | Washington
Bay Atlantic University Private, four-years | Washington

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2024 Average Tuition of colleges in District Of Columbia is $6,152 for Residents and $13,004 for Others

Average Cost of Attendance (COA)

Undergraduate Tuition & Fees

Graduate Programs Tuition & Fees

Tuition per Credit Hour

Average Living Costs at colleges in District Of Columbia

Highest Undergraduate Tuition in District Of Columbia

Highest Graduate Tuition in District Of Columbia