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District of Columbia Colleges 2020 Tuition & Fees Distribution (A to Z)

There are 25 colleges in District of Columbia - 2 public and 22 private schools. Next chart illustrates the 2020 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.
District of Columbia Colleges 2020 Tuition & Fees Distribution

2020 Costs of Attendance (COA)

The average COA of District of Columbia universities and colleges in 2020 is $24,305 for District of Columbia residents and $30,989 for students from other States including tuition, fees, books, supplies, room & board (on-campus), and other living expenses.
Table. 2020 Average Costs of Attendance for District of Columbia Universities and Colleges
UndergraduateGraduate
In-StateOut-of-StateIn-StateOut-of-State
Tuition & Fees $6,020$12,704 $9,860$18,176
Books & Supplies$1,051$1,051
Room & Board$17,234$17,234
COA$24,305$30,989$28,145$36,461
2019-2020 Average Cost of Attendance For

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2020 Undergraduate Tuition & Fees

In District of Columbia State, 17 schools offer undergraduate program. The average undergraduate tuition & fees of District of Columbia colleges is $6,020 for District of Columbia residents and $12,704 for students from other States for academic year 2019-2020. The District of Columbia tuition & fees have risen 2.32% from last year (4 years colleges). Next table and chart describes the 2020 undergraduate tuition & fees by school type and tuition trends over last 5 years.
Table. 2020 Average Undergraduate Tuition & Fees for District of Columbia Universities and Colleges
Public SchoolsPrivate Schools
4 Years or High2-4 Years4 Years or High2-4 Years
In-StateOut-of-StateIn-StateOut-of-State
2016 $5,251$11,233 -- $28,311-
2017 $5,612$11,756 -- $29,431-
2018 $5,756$12,092 -- $30,186-
2019 $5,888$12,416 -- $32,635-
2020 $6,020$12,704 -- $31,652-
2019-2020 Average Undergraduate Programs Tuition & Fees For

Expensive District of Columbia Colleges (Highest Undergraduate Tuition)

George Washington University$56,935
Georgetown University$56,058
American University$49,889
Catholic University of America$47,746
Institute of World Politics$31,199

Inexpensive District of Columbia Colleges (Lowest Undergraduate Tuition)

University of the Potomac-Washington DC Campus$9,990
University of Phoenix-Washington DC$11,991
University of the District of Columbia$12,704
Strayer University-District of Columbia$13,515
Strayer University-Global Region$13,515
Based on out-of-state tuition rates of 4 years (or high) colleges

2020 Graduate Program Tuition & Fees

In District of Columbia State, 20 schools offer graduate program. The average graduate program tuition fees of District of Columbia colleges in 2020 is $9,860 for District of Columbia residents and $18,176 for students from other States. The tuition & fees rose 102.33% from last year. Next table and chart describes the 2020 graduate tuition & fees and compares to last 5 years.
Table. 2020 Average Graduate Tuition & Fees for District of Columbia Universities and Colleges
Public SchoolsPrivate Schools
In-StateOut-of-State
2016 $8,700$16,162$24,005
2017 $9,158$16,808$24,600
2018 $9,410$17,294$25,562
2019 $9,644$17,762$26,447
2020 $9,860$18,176$28,263
2019-2020 Average Graduate Programs Tuition & Fees For

Expensive Graduate Schools in District of Columbia

Georgetown University$51,790
Catholic University of America$48,640
Howard University$33,249
George Washington University$31,824
American University$31,113

Inexpensive Graduate Schools in District of Columbia

University of the Potomac-Washington DC Campus$8,775
Trinity Washington University$14,310
Strayer University-District of Columbia$15,135
Strayer University-Global Region$15,135
Pontifical Faculty of the Immaculate Conception at the Dominican House of Studies$16,380
Based on out-of-state tuition rates of 4 years (or high) colleges

2020 Books & Supplies Costs

The average books & supplies costs of District of Columbia colleges in 2020 is $1,051. The books & supplies costs rose 77.72% from last year. Next table and chart describes the 2020 books & supplies costs and costs changes over last 5 years
Table. 2020 Average Books & Supplies Costs for District of Columbia Universities and Colleges
Books & Supplies
2016$1,221
2017$1,127
2018$1,131
2019$1,353
2020$1,051
2019-2020 Average Books & Supplies Costs For

2020 Average Living Costs

The average living costs of District of Columbia colleges in 2020 is $17,234 when a student lives on campus such as dormitory and college apartment and $17,482 living off campus. 8 schools have on-campus living facilities in District of Columbia State. The on-cmapus living costs rose 102.62% and off-campus costs rose 103.90% from last year. Next table and chart describes the 2020 living costs and compares to last 5 years.
Table. 2020 Average Living Costs for District of Columbia Universities and Colleges
On-CampusOff-Campus
2016$15,781$16,058
2017$15,910$15,866
2018$16,382$16,893
2019$16,793$16,825
2020$17,234$17,482
2019-2020 Average Living Costs For