2025-26 Statistics

Colleges in District Of Columbia

At a Glance
Admission, Tuition, Population, and more
Updated: May 14, 2026
District Of Columbia has 24 colleges and universities.
18 schools offer undergraduate programs and 18 schools offer graduate programs.
In District Of Columbia, there are 5 ABA-accredited law schools and 3 LCME-accredited medical schools.
By school type, 1 public and 23 private colleges are active for the academic year 2024-2025 in District Of Columbia.
By school level, there are 19 4-Years Colleges, 2 Community Colleges, and 3 Technical Colleges in District Of Columbia.
4-Years CollegesCommunity CollegesTechnical Colleges
Total1923
Public100
Private (not-for-profit)1510
Private (for-profit)313
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Average Tuition & Fees

For 4-year colleges, the average undergraduate tuition & fees are $5,662 for District Of Columbia residents and $12,514 for out-of-state students.
For graduate programs, the average tuition & fees are $9,604 for District Of Columbia residents and $18,118 for out-of-state students.
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4-Year Colleges Tuition

Over the past 5 years, 4-year college tuition has increased -8% for in-state and -3.8% for out-of-state students at public schools.
At private schools, the tuition has increased 7.1%. See the detailed tuition history below.
District Of Columbia Colleges Tuition & Fees
Public SchoolsPrivate Schools
DC ResidentsOut-of-State
2021$6,152$13,004$31,903
2022$6,152$13,004$30,851
2023$6,152$13,004$31,421
2024$6,152$13,004$32,943
2025$5,662$12,514$34,184
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Community Colleges Tuition

Over the past 5 years, community college tuition has increased 0% for in-state and 0% for out-of-state students at public schools.
At private community colleges, the tuition has increased 18.9%.
District Of Columbia Community Colleges Tuition & Fees
Public SchoolsPrivate Schools
DC ResidentsOut-of-State
2021--$16,325
2022--$16,325
2023--$19,405
2024--$19,405
2025--$19,405
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Graduate Schools Tuition

The graduate tuition has increased -4.9% for in-state and -2.6% for out-of-state students over the past 5 years
At private graduate schools, the tuition has increased -2.7%.
District Of Columbia Graduate Schools Tuition & Fees
Public SchoolsPrivate Schools
DC ResidentsOut-of-State
2021$10,094$18,608$26,669
2022$10,094$18,608$27,237
2023$10,094$18,608$27,918
2024$10,094$18,608$28,282
2025$9,604$18,118$25,961
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Living Costs

The average living costs at District Of Columbia colleges are $20,017 when a student lives on-campus and $18,976 when living-off campus.
On-campus living costs have increased 12.4% and off-campus costs have increased 6% over the past 5 years.
Living Costs at District Of Columbia Colleges
On-CampusOff-Campus
2021$17,804$17,903
2022$17,846$17,793
2023$18,440$18,729
2024$19,191$19,137
2025$20,017$18,976
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Admission & SAT Scores

On average, 57.7% of applicants are admitted to District Of Columbia colleges.
The admission rate ranges from 12.9% to 100.0% across colleges in District Of Columbia.
The average SAT score at District Of Columbia colleges is 1,278. SAT scores range from 890 to 1,490 across colleges in District Of Columbia.

Financial Aid

On average, 68.53% students have received grants and/or scholarships at District Of Columbia colleges. The average amount of aid received is $16,272
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Enrollment

A total of 100,919 students is attending District Of Columbia colleges - 58,917 undergraduate and 41,992 graduate students.
Of them, 23,223 students enrolled in online programs exclusively.
Total Number of Students
100,919
Undergraduate
58,917
Graduate
41,992
Online Students
23,223
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Faculty & Staff

A total of 12,136 faculties (instructional staffs) are working for colleges in District Of Columbia and the average faculty salary is $89,142.
There are 28,360 non-instructional staffs and its average salary is $83,599.
Number of Faculties
12,136
Average Faculty Salary
$89,142
Number of Staffs
28,360
Average Staff Salary
$83,599
Faculty/Staff Salary

Best District Of Columbia colleges

Georgetown University is ranked #1 in the District Of Columbia college rankings, followed by George Washington University in second place.
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Highest Tuition & Fees

Georgetown University is the most expensive college in District Of Columbia with a tuition & fees of $68,089 and George Washington University has the second-highest tuition & fees of $67,710.
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Highest Graduate Tuition

For graduate programs, Georgetown University requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $61,670 and Howard University has the second-highest graduate tuition & fees of $39,178.
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Highest SAT Scores

Georgetown University has the highest SAT scores of 1,490 submitted by enrolled students and George Washington University has the second-highest SAT score of 1,430.
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Largest District Of Columbia colleges

George Washington University is the largest college with 25,374 students and Georgetown University has the second-most students of 20,031.
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Largest Online colleges

Strayer University-Global Region has the most online students of 12,091 students and George Washington University has the second-most online students of 3,989.
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