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.

Georgetown University has the highest (most expensive) tuition & fees of $65,081 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 $65,081 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 2024 is $26,415 for District of Columbia residents and $33,267 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. 2024 Average cost of Attendance for District of Columbia Colleges (4-Years)
UndergraduateGraduate
In-StateOut-of-StateIn-StateOut-of-State
Tuition & Fees $6,152$13,004 $10,094$18,608
Books & Supplies$1,073$1,073
Room & Board$19,191$19,191
COA$26,415$33,267$30,357$38,871
cost of Attendance for District of Columbia Universities and Colleges

Undergraduate Tuition & Fees

In District of Columbia, 17 schools offer undergraduate programs. The average undergraduate tuition & fees of District of Columbia colleges is $6,152 for District of Columbia residents and $13,004 for out-of-state students for the academic year 2023-2024.

The District of Columbia tuition & fees have risen 0.00% from last year (4 years colleges).

The following table and chart describe the 2024 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.

2024 Average Undergraduate Tuition & Fees for District of Columbia Colleges
Public SchoolsPrivate Schools
4 Years or High2-4 Years4 Years or High2-4 Years
In-StateOut-of-StateIn-StateOut-of-State
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 -- $31,421$15,153
2024 $6,152$13,004 -- $32,943$15,303
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees at District of Columbia Colleges

Graduate Program Tuition & Fees

16 District of Columbia colleges offer graduate programs. The average graduate program tuition fees of District of Columbia colleges is $10,094 for District of Columbia residents and $18,608 for students from other States. The graduate tuition & fees rose 100.00% from last year.

The following table and chart describe the 2024 graduate tuition & fees and show last 5 years' tuition change.

2024 Average Graduate Tuition & Fees for District of Columbia Universities and Colleges
Public SchoolsPrivate Schools
In-StateOut-of-State
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
2024 $10,094$18,608$27,422
Graduate Tuition & Fees at District of Columbia Colleges

Books & Supplies cost

The average books & supplies cost of District of Columbia colleges in 2024 is $1,073. The books & supplies cost rose 98.99% from last year. The following table and chart describes the 2024 books & supplies cost and cost changes over last 5 years.

2024 Average Books & Supplies cost for District of Columbia Universities and Colleges
Books & Supplies
2020$1,285
2021$1,267
2022$1,202
2023$1,084
2024$1,073
Book & Supplies Cost at District of Columbia Colleges

Average Living cost

The average living cost of District of Columbia colleges in 2024 is $19,191 when a student lives on campus such as dormitory and college apartment and $17,994 living off campus. 8 schools have on-campus living facilities in District of Columbia State. The on-campus living cost rose 104.07% and off-campus cost rose 102.65% from last year.

The following table and chart describes the 2024 living cost and compares to last 5 years.

2024 Average Living cost for District of Columbia Universities and Colleges
On-CampusOff-Campus
2020$17,234$16,568
2021$17,804$16,470
2022$17,846$16,456
2023$18,440$17,529
2024$19,191$17,994
Living Expenses at District of Columbia Colleges