Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $6,902 when living on campus and $21,517 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $12,626 when living on campus and $27,241 when living off campus. The COA includes tuition, fees, books & supplies, room & board costs, and other living expenses.
| Name | Tuition & Fees | Books & Supplies | Living Costs | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | On-Campus | Off-Campus | ||
| Strayer University-District of Columbia | $13,920 | $675 | - | $10,563 | |
| University of the District of Columbia | $6,152 | $13,004 | $1,149 | - | $20,175 |
| University of the Potomac-Washington DC Campus | $6,660 | $500 | - | $17,160 | |
| Strayer University-Global Region | $13,920 | $675 | - | $10,563 | |
| University of Phoenix-Washington DC | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||||
| Average | $6,152 | $11,876 | $750 | - | $14,615 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $6,152 for in-state students and $11,876 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 1.73% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Strayer University-District of Columbia requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $13,920 and University of the Potomac-Washington DC Campus has the lowest tuition & fees of $6,660 for undergraduate programs.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Strayer University-District of Columbia | $13,515 | $13,920 | ||
| University of the District of Columbia | $6,152 | $13,004 | $6,152 | $13,004 |
| University of the Potomac-Washington DC Campus | $6,660 | $6,660 | ||
| Strayer University-Global Region | $13,515 | $13,920 | ||
| University of Phoenix-Washington DC | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
| Average | $6,152 | $11,674 | $6,152 | $11,876 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $10,094 for state residents and $13,682 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are stayed the same compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, University of the District of Columbia requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $17,748 and University of the Potomac-Washington DC Campus has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $5,400.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Strayer University-District of Columbia | $15,135 | $15,135 | ||
| University of the District of Columbia | $10,094 | $18,608 | $10,094 | $18,608 |
| University of the Potomac-Washington DC Campus | $5,850 | $5,850 | ||
| Strayer University-Global Region | $15,135 | $15,135 | ||
| University of Phoenix-Washington DC | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
| Average | $10,094 | $13,682 | $10,094 | $13,682 |
Room & Board, Other Living Expenses
The following table compares living costs including room, board, and other expenses between selected colleges. Each cost is in average and may vary by room types, meal plan, and other living styles. For academic year 2023-2024, the average living costs of selected colleges is $14,615 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| Strayer University-District of Columbia | - | - | $9,438 | $1,125 | - |
| University of the District of Columbia | - | - | $14,078 | $6,097 | - |
| University of the Potomac-Washington DC Campus | - | - | $11,360 | $5,800 | - |
| Strayer University-Global Region | - | - | $9,438 | $1,125 | - |
| University of Phoenix-Washington DC | no longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 05/01/2018) | ||||
| Average | - | - | $11,079 | $3,537 | - |