There are 24 colleges in District of Columbia - 2 public and 22 private schools. The 2025 average undergraduate tuition of the District of Columbia colleges is $5,662 for state residents and $30,894 for out-of-state students.
The following table shows the District of Columbia colleges by city. The 2025 tuition & fees based on 4-year colleges' cost.
| City | Number of Schools | Under-graduate Tuition | Graduate Tuition | Population | Students to Faculty | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 4-year | Community Colleges | Trade Schools | Total | Under. | Graduate | ||||
| Washington | 24 | 19 | 3 | 2 | $30,894 ($5,662) |
$26,229 ($9,604) |
100,832 | 58,887 | 41,945 | 11 to 1 |