District of Columbia 2021 Average Tuition Costs
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 as of $57,928 and University of the Potomac-Washington DC Campus has the lowest tuition & fees (cheapest) as of $6,660.
For graduate programs, Georgetown University has the highest (most expensive) graduate tuition & fees as of $57,928 and University of the Potomac-Washington DC Campus has the lowest graduate tuition & fees (cheapest) as of $6,660 in District of Columbia. Find out more costs data of total costs of attendance, Undergraduate tuition & fees, Graduate school tuition & fees, books & supplies costs, and living costs for District of Columbia schools.
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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.
2021 Costs of Attendance (COA)
The average COA of District of Columbia universities and colleges in 2021 is $25,126 for District of Columbia residents and $31,978 for students from other States including 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 | $1,170 | $1,170 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,804 | $17,804 | ||
| COA | $25,126 | $31,978 | $29,068 | $37,582 |
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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 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.
| 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 | |||
| 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 | - | - | $31,903 | - |
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.
| Public Schools | Private Schools | ||
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| In-State | Out-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 |
2021 Books & Supplies Costs
The average books & supplies costs of District of Columbia colleges in 2021 is $1,170. The books & supplies costs rose 98.60% from last year. Next table and chart describes the 2021 books & supplies costs and costs changes over last 5 years
| Books & Supplies | |
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| 2017 | $1,127 |
| 2018 | $1,131 |
| 2019 | $1,353 |
| 2020 | $1,187 |
| 2021 | $1,170 |
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-campus 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.
| On-Campus | Off-Campus | |
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| 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 |
