For the academic year 2024-2025, the average tuition & fees of District of Columbia Colleges is $5,662 for in-state and $12,514 for out-of-state students. For District of Columbia private colleges, the 2025 average tuition & fees is $32,207.
Compared to last year's tuition in District of Columbia, in-state tuition has decreased by 7.96% and out-of-state tuition has decreased by 3.77%. The private schools' tuition decreased by 2.23%. You can check out the 5-year tuition inflation of District of Columbia Colleges.
District of Columbia Colleges' tuition & fees is higher than 2025 national average, which is $8,863 for in-state and $25,541 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 $68,089 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 | $58,771 | $1,930 | $1,000 | $17,982 | $19,336 | ||
| Gallaudet UniversityWashington, DC | $19,654 | $762 | $1,600 | $15,892 | $15,892 | ||
| George Washington UniversityWashington, DC | $67,710 | $2,170 | $1,450 | $16,920 | $16,920 | ||
| Georgetown UniversityWashington, DC | $68,089 | $2,826 | $1,200 | $20,596 | - | ||
| Howard UniversityWashington, DC | $35,810 | $1,473 | $1,360 | $17,322 | $24,334 | ||
| 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 | $58,378 | $2,250 | $1,216 | $18,200 | $18,200 | ||
| Trinity Washington UniversityWashington, DC | $26,610 | $815 | $1,080 | $12,180 | $12,990 | ||
| University of the District of ColumbiaWashington, DC | $5,662 | $12,514 | $220 | $506 | $1,149 | - | $17,224 |
| University of the Potomac-Washington DC CampusWashington, DC | $6,660 | - | $500 | - | $11,360 | ||
| Average | $5,662 | $32,378 | $220 | $1,341 | $1,082 | $17,013 | $15,557 |