For the academic year 2023-2024, the average tuition & fees of District of Columbia Colleges is $6,152 for in-state and $13,004 for out-of-state students. In District of Columbia private colleges, the 2024 average tuition & fees is $32,943.
Compared to last year's tuition in District of Columbia, in-state tuition has decreased by 0.00% and out-of-state tuition has decreased by 0.00%. The private schools' tuition increased by 4.84%. You can check out the 5-year tuition inflation of District of Columbia Colleges.
District of Columbia Colleges' tuition & fees is higher than 2024 national average, which is $8,884 for in-state and $25,111 for out-of-state students.
This page compares tuition of 4-year colleges in District of Columbia, and other level of colleges can be compared at:
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Georgetown University has the most expensive tuition & fees of $65,081 and NewU University has the lowest tuition & fees of $6,500 among District of Columbia Colleges.
The average itemized college cost for District of Columbia Colleges is as follows:
| School Name | Tuition & Fees | Cost Per Credit Hour | Books & Supplies | Living Costs | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | On Campus | Off Campus | ||
| American UniversityWashington, DC | $56,543 | $1,856 | $1,000 | $17,012 | $14,712 | ||
| Gallaudet UniversityWashington, DC | $19,658 | $762 | $1,600 | $14,892 | $17,016 | ||
| George Washington UniversityWashington, DC | $64,798 | $2,080 | $1,400 | $16,300 | $16,300 | ||
| Georgetown UniversityWashington, DC | $65,081 | $2,704 | $1,200 | $19,750 | - | ||
| Howard UniversityWashington, DC | $33,344 | $1,370 | $1,360 | $16,474 | $22,216 | ||
| NewU UniversityWashington, DC | $6,500 | - | - | - | $16,000 | ||
| Strayer University-District of ColumbiaWashington, DC | $13,920 | $339 | $675 | - | $9,438 | ||
| Strayer University-Global RegionWashington, DC | $13,920 | $339 | $675 | - | $9,438 | ||
| The Catholic University of AmericaWashington, DC | $55,834 | $2,100 | $1,180 | $17,370 | $17,370 | ||
| Trinity Washington UniversityWashington, DC | $26,110 | $800 | $1,060 | $11,860 | $12,730 | ||
| University of the District of ColumbiaWashington, DC | $6,152 | $13,004 | $220 | $506 | $1,149 | - | $14,078 |
| University of the Potomac-Washington DC CampusWashington, DC | $6,660 | - | $500 | - | $11,360 | ||
| Average | $6,152 | $31,281 | $220 | $1,286 | $1,073 | $16,237 | $14,605 |