2023 Average Tuition, Fees, and Living Costs in District of Columbia
The average tuition & fees of District of Columbia colleges is $6,152 for District of Columbia residents and $13,004 for students from other States. George Washington University has the highest (most expensive) tuition & fees of $62,200 and University of the Potomac-Washington DC Campus has the lowest tuition & fees (cheapest) of $6,660.
For graduate programs, Georgetown University has the highest (most expensive) graduate tuition & fees of $62,052 and University of the Potomac-Washington DC Campus has the lowest graduate tuition & fees (cheapest) of $6,660 in District of Columbia.
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There are 23 colleges in District of Columbia - 1 public and 22 private schools. Next chart illustrates the 2023 tuition & fees distribution for colleges and universities located in District of Columbia State.
The chart is arranged from left to right in alphabetical order by college name (a to z). You may want to see detail tuition and other costs information by clicking bar in the chart for your desired school.
2023 Costs of Attendance (COA)
The average COA of District of Columbia universities and colleges in 2023 is $25,632 for District of Columbia residents and $32,484 for students from other Statesincluding tuition, fees, books, supplies, room & board (on-campus), and other living expenses.
| Undergraduate | Graduate | |||
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| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Tuition & Fees | $6,152 | $13,004 | $10,094 | $18,608 |
| Books & Supplies | $1,040 | $1,040 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,440 | $18,440 | ||
| COA | $25,632 | $32,484 | $29,574 | $38,088 |
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2023 Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
In District of Columbia State, 18 schools offer undergraduate program. The average undergraduate tuition & fees of District of Columbia colleges is $6,152 for District of Columbia residents and $13,004 for students from other States for the academic year 2022-2023. The District of Columbia tuition & fees have risen 0.00% from last year (4 years colleges). The next table and chart describes the 2023 undergraduate tuition & fees by school type and tuition trends over last 5 years.
| Public Schools | Private Schools | |||||
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| 4 Years or High | 2-4 Years | 4 Years or High | 2-4 Years | |||
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |||
| 2019 | $5,888 | $12,416 | - | - | $31,202 | $13,250 |
| 2020 | $6,020 | $12,704 | - | - | $31,413 | $13,363 |
| 2021 | $6,152 | $13,004 | - | - | $31,903 | $13,113 |
| 2022 | $6,152 | $13,004 | - | - | $30,851 | $13,463 |
| 2023 | $6,152 | $13,004 | - | - | $32,444 | $15,153 |
2023 Graduate Program Tuition & Fees
In District of Columbia State, 16 schools offer graduate program. The average graduate program tuition fees of District of Columbia colleges in 2023 is $10,094 for District of Columbia residents and $18,608 for students from other States. The tuition & fees rose 100.00% from last year. The next table and chart describes the 2023 graduate tuition & fees and compares to last 5 years.
| Public Schools | Private Schools | ||
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| In-State | Out-of-State | ||
| 2019 | $9,644 | $17,762 | $24,972 |
| 2020 | $9,860 | $18,176 | $25,289 |
| 2021 | $10,094 | $18,608 | $25,863 |
| 2022 | $10,094 | $18,608 | $26,411 |
| 2023 | $10,094 | $18,608 | $27,065 |
2023 Books & Supplies Costs
The average books & supplies costs of District of Columbia colleges in 2023 is $1,040. The books & supplies costs rose 91.80% from last year. Next table and chart describes the 2023 books & supplies costs and costs changes over last 5 years
| Books & Supplies | |
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| 2019 | $1,145 |
| 2020 | $1,199 |
| 2021 | $1,188 |
| 2022 | $1,133 |
| 2023 | $1,040 |
2023 Average Living Costs
The average living costs of District of Columbia colleges in 2023 is $18,440 when a student lives on campus such as dormitory and college apartment and $18,729 living off campus. 8 schools have on-campus living facilities in District of Columbia State. The on-campus living costs rose 103.33% and off-campus costs rose 105.26% from last year. Next table and chart describes the 2023 living costs and compares to last 5 years.
| On-Campus | Off-Campus | |
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| 2019 | $16,793 | $17,554 |
| 2020 | $17,234 | $17,938 |
| 2021 | $17,804 | $17,903 |
| 2022 | $17,846 | $17,793 |
| 2023 | $18,440 | $18,729 |
