2025 Graduate Tuition Comparison Between District of Columbia Graduate Schools

In-State vs Out-of-State Tuition Comparison

For the academic year 2024-2025, the average graduate tuition & fees of District of Columbia Graduate Schools is $9,604 for in-state and $26,229 for out-of-state students.

District of Columbia Graduate Schools' tuition & fees is higher than 2025 national average, which is $12,048 for in-state and $20,567 for out-of-state students.

Georgetown University has the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $61,670 and University of the Potomac-Washington DC Campus has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $5,850 among District of Columbia Graduate Schools.

The average itemized graduate cost for District of Columbia Graduate Schools is as follows:

Graduate Tuition & Fees is $9,604 for state residents and $26,229 for out-of-state.
The tuition per credit hour is $513 for state residents and $1,291 for out-of-state.
The living cost is $17,013 (on-campus) and $15,513 (off-campus).

2025 Graduate Tuition, fees, and Living Costs Comparison for District of Columbia Graduate Schools

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2025 Graduate Tuition Comparison Between District of Columbia Graduate Schools
School Name	Tuition & Fees		Cost Per Credit Hour		Living Costs
School Name	In-State	Out-of-State	In-State	Out-of-State	On Campus	Off Campus
American UniversityWashington, DC	$36,754			$2,095			$17,982	$19,336
Gallaudet UniversityWashington, DC	$21,508			$1,119			$15,892	$15,892
George Washington UniversityWashington, DC	$36,414			$2,020			$16,920	$16,920
Georgetown UniversityWashington, DC	$61,670			$2,550			$20,596	-
Howard UniversityWashington, DC	$39,178			$2,087			$17,322	$24,334
Institute of World PoliticsWashington, DC	$31,600			$1,300			-	-
Pontifical Faculty of the Immaculate Conception at the Dominican House of StudiesWashington, DC	$18,856			$769			-	-
Pontifical John Paul II Institute for Studies on Marriage and FamilyWashington, DC	$20,000			$950			-	-
Strayer University-District of ColumbiaWashington, DC	$15,135			$533			-	$9,438
Strayer University-Global RegionWashington, DC	$15,135			$533			-	$9,438
The Catholic University of AmericaWashington, DC	$25,570			$1,350			$18,200	$18,200
The Chicago School at Washington DCWashington, DC	$35,328			$1,409			-	-
Trinity Washington UniversityWashington, DC	$15,660			$870			$12,180	$12,990
University of the District of ColumbiaWashington, DC	$9,604	$18,118	$513	$986	-	$17,224
University of the Potomac-Washington DC CampusWashington, DC	$5,850			-			-	$11,360
Wesley Theological SeminaryWashington, DC	$22,889			$795			-	-
Average	$9,604	$26,229	$513	$1,291	$17,013	$15,513

*Schools missing information are not included in this table. The schools have not report their information to the IPEDS/NCES or not applicable.)

Tuition Charts for District of Columbia Graduate Schools

The following charts visualize the 2025 average costs of attendance and the changes of tuition, fees, books & supplies, and living costs by school type for District of Columbia Graduate Schools. You can explore charts by using below tabs.

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Undergraduate Tuition & Fees

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Undergraduate

Howard University Private, 4-year | Washington
Georgetown University Private, 4-year | Washington
George Washington University Private, 4-year | Washington
American University Private, 4-year | Washington
The Catholic University of America Private, 4-year | Washington
University of the District of Columbia Public, 4-year | Washington
Career Technical Institute Private, 2-4 year | Washington
Gallaudet University Private, 4-year | Washington
Strayer University-Global Region Private, 4-year | Washington
Trinity Washington University Private, 4-year | Washington

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Graduate

George Washington University Private, 4-year | Washington
Trinity Washington University Private, 4-year | Washington
Howard University Private, 4-year | Washington
University of the District of Columbia Public, 4-year | Washington
The Catholic University of America Private, 4-year | Washington
American University Private, 4-year | Washington
Strayer University-Global Region Private, 4-year | Washington
Institute of World Politics Private, 4-year | Washington
The Chicago School at Washington DC Private, 4-year | Washington
University of the Potomac-Washington DC Campus Private, 4-year | Washington

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Online Schools

George Washington University Private, 4-year | Washington
American University Private, 4-year | Washington
Georgetown University Private, 4-year | Washington
Wesley Theological Seminary Private, 4-year | Washington
University of the District of Columbia Public, 4-year | Washington
The Catholic University of America Private, 4-year | Washington
The Chicago School at Washington DC Private, 4-year | Washington
Strayer University-Global Region Private, 4-year | Washington
Trinity Washington University Private, 4-year | Washington
Institute of World Politics Private, 4-year | Washington

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Trade Schools

Bennett Career Institute Private, Less than 2-year | Washington
Technical Learning Centers Inc Private, Less than 2-year | Washington
University of the District of Columbia Public, 4-year | Washington
Strayer University-District of Columbia Private, 4-year | Washington
The Salon Professional Academy-Washington DC Private, Less than 2-year | Washington
University of the Potomac-Washington DC Campus Private, 4-year | Washington
American University Private, 4-year | Washington
Gallaudet University Private, 4-year | Washington
Trinity Washington University Private, 4-year | Washington
The Catholic University of America Private, 4-year | Washington

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