18 District Of Columbia colleges have graduate programs - 2 public and 16 private schools.
The 2025 average graduate tuition & fees of District Of Columbia graduate schools is $23,822 for District Of Columbia residents and $26,229 for out-of-state students. A total of 41,945 graduate students enrolled in District Of Columbia graduate schools (2,622 in average).
The following table shows the 2025 average academic statistics for District Of Columbia graduate schools.
| Number of Graduate Schools | 18 Graduate Schools (2 public, 16 private) |
|---|---|
| Tuition & Fees | $23,822 District Of Columbia Residents $26,229 out-of-state Students |
| Student Population | Total 41,945 (2,622 on average) |
| Online Student Population | Total 11,368 (874 on average) in 14 schools offering online classes) |
| Average Number of Graduate Programs Offered | 50 |
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16.91 to 1 |
The 2025 average graduate tuition & fees of the schools is $23,822 for District Of Columbia residents and $26,229 for out-of-state students. The following table compares the District Of Columbia Graduate Schools with key statistics by ranking.
| Name | Tuition & Fees (In-State) | Tuition & Fees (Out-of-State) | Graduate Student Population | Graduate Programs Offered | Student to Faculty Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| American UniversityWashington, DC | $30,246 | $36,754 | 4,845 | 85 Programs | 10 to 1 |
| The Catholic University of AmericaWashington, DC | $45,020 | $25,570 | 2,066 | 141 Programs | 11 to 1 |
| University of the District of ColumbiaWashington, DC | $9,604 | $18,118 | 592 | 27 Programs | 8 to 1 |
| Pontifical Faculty of the Immaculate Conception at the Dominican House of StudiesWashington, DC | $16,380 | $18,856 | 74 | 2 Programs | - |
| Gallaudet UniversityWashington, DC | $18,166 | $21,508 | 460 | 28 Programs | 6 to 1 |
| George Washington UniversityWashington, DC | $29,840 | $36,414 | 13,697 | 212 Programs | 13 to 1 |
| Georgetown UniversityWashington, DC | $48,331 | $61,670 | 12,198 | 151 Programs | 11 to 1 |
| Howard UniversityWashington, DC | $32,884 | $39,178 | 3,371 | 82 Programs | 13 to 1 |
| Strayer University-District of ColumbiaWashington, DC | $16,569 | $15,135 | 32 | 10 Programs | 47 to 1 |
| Trinity Washington UniversityWashington, DC | $13,680 | $15,660 | 290 | 20 Programs | 9 to 1 |
| Wesley Theological SeminaryWashington, DC | $19,904 | $22,889 | 374 | 4 Programs | - |
| University of the Potomac-Washington DC CampusWashington, DC | $18,204 | $5,850 | 432 | 6 Programs | 11 to 1 |
| Institute of World PoliticsWashington, DC | $19,400 | $31,600 | 173 | 2 Programs | - |
| Pontifical John Paul II Institute for Studies on Marriage and FamilyWashington, DC | $17,550 | $20,000 | 65 | 4 Programs | - |
| The Chicago School at Washington DCWashington, DC | $28,927 | $35,328 | 564 | 17 Programs | - |
| Strayer University-Global RegionWashington, DC | $16,449 | $15,135 | 2,712 | 11 Programs | 47 to 1 |
| Arizona State University - Washington, D.C.Washington, DC | - | - | - | - | - |
| Relay Graduate School of Education - Washington, D.CWashington, DC | - | - | - | - | - |
| Average | $23,822 | $26,229 | 2,622 | 50.1250 Programs | 16.9091 to 1 |