• 1 March 2024 (Updated)

District Of Columbia Tuition Increased by 0.00% at Public, 6.62% at Private Schools

The average 2024 tuition & fees of District Of Columbia colleges is $6,152 for District Of Columbia residents and $13,004 for out-of-state students. In private schools, the average tuition is $34,783. For graduate schools, the average graduate tuition is $10,094 for District Of Columbia residents and $18,608 for out-of-state students. In private graduate schools, the average tuition is $30,989. The average tuition is based on the amount at 10 four (4) years District Of Columbia colleges that offer BS degrees and/or graduate degrees, but exclude community colleges and trade/vocational schools. You can still check community colleges and trade school's tuition in below table.

Compared to last year, for District Of Columbia colleges, the 2024 undergraduate tuition & fees has increased by 6.62% in District Of Columbia colleges. The graduate school tuition & fees has increased by 0.54% in District Of Columbia colleges.

District Of Columbia colleges Tuition Change Comparison

The below table lists the District Of Columbia colleges and compare its current year tuition to previous year. You can sort the table by touching/clicking column title that you want sort.

University of the Potomac-Washington DC Campus has the lowest tuition & fees of $6,660 and Georgetown University has the highest tuition & fees of $65,081. For graduate schools, University of the Potomac-Washington DC Campus has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $5,850 and Georgetown University has the highest graduate tuition & fees of $59,306.

Table. District Of Columbia colleges Undergraduate Tuition Changes 2023 to 2024
School Name20242023
District Of Columbia ResidentsOut-of-StateDistrict Of Columbia ResidentsOut-of-State
American University
Washington, DC
$56,543 4.92$53,889
The Catholic University of America
Washington, DC
$55,834 3.04$54,186
University of the District of Columbia
Washington, DC
$6,152
0.00
$13,004
0.00
$6,152 $13,004
Pontifical Faculty of the Immaculate Conception at the Dominican House of Studies
Washington, DC
$17,952 -
Gallaudet University
Washington, DC
$18,382 3.78$17,712
George Washington University
Washington, DC
$64,990 6.64$60,946
Georgetown University
Washington, DC
$65,081 4.88$62,051
Howard University
Washington, DC
$33,344 7.39$31,050
Strayer University-District of Columbia
Washington, DC
$13,920 3.00$13,515
Trinity Washington University
Washington, DC
$26,110 1.95$25,610
Wesley Theological Seminary
Washington, DC
$22,250 -
University of the Potomac-Washington DC Campus
Washington, DC
$6,660 0.00$6,660
Institute of World Politics
Washington, DC
$31,200 -
Pontifical John Paul II Institute for Studies on Marriage and Family
Washington, DC
$19,375 -
The Chicago School of Professional Psychology at Washington DC
Washington, DC
$24,624 -
Strayer University-Global Region
Washington, DC
$13,920 3.00$13,515
NewU University
Washington, DC
$16,500 153.85$6,500
Average$6,152 0.00 $13,004 0.00 $6,152$32,625
Table. District Of Columbia colleges Graduate Tuition Changes 2023 to 2024
School Name20242023
District Of Columbia ResidentsOut-of-StateDistrict Of Columbia ResidentsOut-of-State
American University
Washington, DC
$33,239 -15.05$39,126
The Catholic University of America
Washington, DC
$53,220 0.08$53,180
University of the District of Columbia
Washington, DC
$10,094
0.00
$18,608
0.00
$10,094 $18,608
Pontifical Faculty of the Immaculate Conception at the Dominican House of Studies
Washington, DC
$17,388 0.00$17,388
Gallaudet University
Washington, DC
$21,510 10.99$19,380
George Washington University
Washington, DC
$35,154 3.44$33,984
Georgetown University
Washington, DC
$59,306 3.96$57,049
Howard University
Washington, DC
$38,050 5.63$36,022
Strayer University-District of Columbia
Washington, DC
$15,135 0.00$15,135
Trinity Washington University
Washington, DC
$15,390 1.79$15,120
Wesley Theological Seminary
Washington, DC
$22,390 0.00$22,390
University of the Potomac-Washington DC Campus
Washington, DC
$5,850 0.00$5,850
Institute of World Politics
Washington, DC
$31,600 0.00$31,600
Pontifical John Paul II Institute for Studies on Marriage and Family
Washington, DC
$19,725 0.00$19,725
The Chicago School of Professional Psychology at Washington DC
Washington, DC
$24,894 0.00$24,894
Strayer University-Global Region
Washington, DC
$15,135 0.00$15,135
Average$10,094 0.00 $18,608 0.00 $10,094$18,608
Table. District Of Columbia colleges Community College Tuition Changes 2023 to 2024
School Name20242023
District Of Columbia ResidentsOut-of-StateDistrict Of Columbia ResidentsOut-of-State
National Conservatory of Dramatic Arts
Washington, DC
$9,900 $11,200
2.75
$10,900 $10,900
Saint Michael College of Allied Health
Washington, DC
$16,300 $19,405
0.00
$19,405 $19,405
Table. District Of Columbia colleges Vocational Program Tuition Changes 2023 to 2024
School NameLargest Program20242023
Bennett Career Institute
Washington, DC
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist $19,050
0.00
$19,050
Career Technical Institute
Washington, DC
Medical/Clinical Assistant $19,035
0.00
$19,035
The Salon Professional Academy-Washington DC
Washington, DC
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist $20,600
3.00
$20,000
Most Searched Colleges in District of Columbia
American University

Private, Four-years
Washington, DC

Howard University

Private, Four-years
Washington, DC

Georgetown University

Private, Four-years
Washington, DC

George Washington University

Private, Four-years
Washington, DC

Gallaudet University

Private, Four-years
Washington, DC

Trinity Washington University

Private, Four-years
Washington, DC

Career Technical Institute

Private, 2-4 Years
Washington, DC