For the academic year 2023-2024, the average tuition & fees of District of Columbia 4-Year 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 4-Year Colleges.

District of Columbia 4-Year 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 4-Year Colleges.

The average itemized college cost for District of Columbia 4-Year Colleges is as follows:

  • Tuition & fees is $6,152 for in-state and $13,004 for out-of-state students.
  • District of Columbia private schools' tuition is $32,943.
  • Cost per credit hour is $220 for state residents and $1,286 for out-of-state.
  • Books & supplies cost is $1,073.
  • Living cost is $16,237 (on-campus), $14,605 (off-campus).

2024 Tuition, fees, and Living Costs Comparison for District of Columbia 4-Year Colleges

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2024 Tuition Comparison Between District of Columbia 4-Year Colleges
School NameTuition & FeesCost Per Credit HourBooks & SuppliesLiving Costs
In-StateOut-of-StateIn-StateOut-of-State On CampusOff 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
*The tuition data is updated with the academic year 2023-2024 data from IPEDS.
District of Columbia 4-Year Colleges Average Tuition and Fees Chart
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