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District of Columbia Colleges 2021 Tuition & Fees Distribution (A to Z)

There are 26 colleges in District of Columbia - 2 public and 23 private schools. Next chart illustrates the 2021 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 2021 Tuition & Fees Distribution

2021 Costs of Attendance (COA)

The average COA of District of Columbia universities and colleges in 2021 is $25,000 for District of Columbia residents and $31,852 for students from other States including tuition, fees, books, supplies, room & board (on-campus), and other living expenses.
Table. 2021 Average Costs of Attendance for District of Columbia Universities and Colleges
UndergraduateGraduate
In-StateOut-of-StateIn-StateOut-of-State
Tuition & Fees $6,152$13,004 $10,094$18,608
Books & Supplies$1,044$1,044
Room & Board$17,804$17,804
COA$25,000$31,852$28,942$37,456
2020-2021 Average Cost of Attendance For District of Columbia

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2021 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 the academic year 2020-2021. The District of Columbia tuition & fees have risen 2.36% from last year (4 years colleges). Next table and chart describes the 2021 undergraduate tuition & fees by school type and tuition trends over last 5 years.
Table. 2021 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
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 -- $31,413-
2021 $6,152$13,004 -- $32,162-
2020-2021 Average Undergraduate Programs Tuition & Fees For District of Columbia

Expensive District of Columbia Colleges (Highest Undergraduate Tuition)

George Washington University$58,640
Georgetown University$57,928
American University$51,361
The Catholic University of America$49,416
Institute of World Politics$31,199

Inexpensive District of Columbia Colleges (Lowest Undergraduate Tuition)

University of the Potomac-Washington DC Campus$6,660
University of Phoenix-Washington DC$11,991
University of the District of Columbia$13,004
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

2021 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 2021 is $10,094 for District of Columbia residents and $18,608 for students from other States. The tuition & fees rose 102.38% from last year. Next table and chart describes the 2021 graduate tuition & fees and compares to last 5 years.
Table. 2021 Average Graduate Tuition & Fees for District of Columbia Universities and Colleges
Public SchoolsPrivate Schools
In-StateOut-of-State
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$26,074
2021 $10,094$18,608$26,669
2020-2021 Average Graduate Programs Tuition & Fees For District of Columbia

Expensive Graduate Schools in District of Columbia

Georgetown University$53,591
The Catholic University of America$50,340
American University$35,524
Howard University$34,224
George Washington University$31,824

Inexpensive Graduate Schools in District of Columbia

University of the Potomac-Washington DC Campus$5,850
Trinity Washington University$14,580
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

2021 Books & Supplies Costs

The average books & supplies costs of District of Columbia colleges in 2021 is $1,044. The books & supplies costs rose 87.98% from last year. Next table and chart describes the 2021 books & supplies costs and costs changes over last 5 years
Table. 2021 Average Books & Supplies Costs for District of Columbia Universities and Colleges
Books & Supplies
2017$1,127
2018$1,131
2019$1,353
2020$1,187
2021$1,044
2020-2021 Average Books & Supplies Costs For District of Columbia

2021 Average Living Costs

The average living costs of District of Columbia colleges in 2021 is $17,804 when a student lives on campus such as dormitory and college apartment and $17,393 living off campus. 8 schools have on-campus living facilities in District of Columbia State. The on-cmapus living costs rose 103.31% and off-campus costs rose 99.49% from last year. Next table and chart describes the 2021 living costs and compares to last 5 years.
Table. 2021 Average Living Costs for District of Columbia Universities and Colleges
On-CampusOff-Campus
2017$15,910$15,866
2018$16,382$16,893
2019$16,793$16,825
2020$17,234$17,482
2021$17,804$17,393
2020-2021 Average Living Costs For District of Columbia

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