The average tuition & fees of District of Columbia colleges is $5,662 for District of Columbia residents and $12,514 for students from other States.
Georgetown University has the highest (most expensive) tuition & fees of $68,089 and NewU University has the lowest tuition & fees (cheapest) of $6,500.
For graduate programs,
Georgetown University has the highest (most expensive) graduate tuition & fees of $68,089 and
University of the Potomac-Washington DC Campus has the lowest graduate tuition & fees (cheapest) of $6,660 in District of Columbia.
The average COA of District of Columbia 4-year colleges in 2025 is $26,762 for District of Columbia residents and $33,614 for students from other states. The COA includes tuition & fees, books & supplies, room & board, and other living expenses, but it excludes health insurance fee and uncommon expenses.
Table. 2025 Average cost of Attendance for District of Columbia Colleges (4-Years)
| Undergraduate | Graduate |
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| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State |
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| Tuition & Fees |
$5,662 | $12,514 |
$9,604 | $18,118 |
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| Books & Supplies | $1,082 | $1,082 |
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| Room & Board | $20,017 | $20,017 |
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| COA | $26,762 | $33,614 | $30,704 | $39,218 |
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Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
In District of Columbia, 16 schools offer undergraduate programs. The average undergraduate tuition & fees of District of Columbia colleges is $5,662 for District of Columbia residents and $12,514 for out-of-state students for the academic year 2024-2025.
The District of Columbia tuition & fees have risen -3.77% from last year (4 years colleges).
The following table and chart describe the 2025 undergraduate tuition & fees trends over last 5 years in 4-years and 2-4 years (community colleges) colleges.
You may want to compare District of Columbia schools with tuition changes from last year at District of Columbia colleges tuition change page.
2025 Average Undergraduate Tuition & Fees for District of Columbia Colleges
|
Public Schools | Private Schools |
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| 4 Years or High | 2-4 Years | 4 Years or High | 2-4 Years |
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| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State |
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| 2021 |
$6,152 | $13,004 |
- | - |
$31,903 | $13,113 |
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| 2022 |
$6,152 | $13,004 |
- | - |
$30,851 | $13,463 |
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| 2023 |
$6,152 | $13,004 |
- | - |
$31,421 | $15,153 |
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| 2024 |
$6,152 | $13,004 |
- | - |
$32,943 | $15,303 |
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| 2025 |
$5,662 | $12,514 |
- | - |
$34,184 | $15,503 |
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Graduate Program Tuition & Fees
16 District of Columbia colleges offer graduate programs. The average graduate program tuition fees of District of Columbia colleges is $9,604 for District of Columbia residents and $18,118 for students from other States. The graduate tuition & fees rose 97.37% from last year.
The following table and chart describe the 2025 graduate tuition & fees and show last 5 years' tuition change.
2025 Average Graduate Tuition & Fees for District of Columbia Universities and Colleges
|
Public Schools | Private Schools |
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| In-State | Out-of-State |
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| 2021 |
$10,094 | $18,608 | $25,863 |
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| 2022 |
$10,094 | $18,608 | $26,411 |
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| 2023 |
$10,094 | $18,608 | $27,065 |
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| 2024 |
$10,094 | $18,608 | $27,422 |
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| 2025 |
$9,604 | $18,118 | $26,770 |
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Books & Supplies cost
The average books & supplies cost of District of Columbia colleges in 2025 is $1,082. The books & supplies cost rose 100.90% from last year. The following table and chart describes the 2025 books & supplies cost and cost changes over last 5 years.
2025 Average Books & Supplies cost for District of Columbia Universities and Colleges
| Books & Supplies |
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| 2021 | $1,267 |
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| 2022 | $1,202 |
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| 2023 | $1,084 |
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| 2024 | $1,073 |
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| 2025 | $1,082 |
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Average Living cost
The average living cost of District of Columbia colleges in 2025 is $20,017 when a student lives on campus such as dormitory and college apartment and $19,046 living off campus. 8 schools have on-campus living facilities in District of Columbia State. The on-campus living cost rose 104.31% and off-campus cost rose 105.85% from last year.
The following table and chart describes the 2025 living cost and compares to last 5 years.
2025 Average Living cost for District of Columbia Universities and Colleges
| On-Campus | Off-Campus |
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| 2021 | $17,804 | $16,470 |
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| 2022 | $17,846 | $16,456 |
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| 2023 | $18,440 | $17,529 |
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| 2024 | $19,191 | $17,994 |
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| 2025 | $20,017 | $19,046 |
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