Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2025 costs of attendance between best schools in District Of Columbia. For state residents, the average COA is $26,872 when living on campus and $27,515 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $61,371 when living on campus and $62,014 when living off campus. The COA includes tuition, fees, books & supplies, room & board costs, and other living expenses.
| Rank | Name | Tuition & Fees | Books & Supplies | Living Costs | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
| 1 | Georgetown University | $68,089 | $1,200 | $23,346 | - | |
| 2 | George Washington University | $67,710 | $1,450 | $18,620 | $18,620 | |
| 3 | American University | $58,771 | $1,000 | $19,600 | $22,602 | |
| 4 | Gallaudet University | $19,654 | $1,600 | $21,492 | $21,492 | |
| 5 | Howard University | $35,810 | $1,360 | $20,862 | $31,280 | |
| 6 | The Catholic University of America | $58,378 | $1,216 | $21,702 | $21,702 | |
| 7 | Trinity Washington University | $26,610 | $1,080 | $14,500 | $15,870 | |
| 8 | Strayer University-District of Columbia | $13,920 | $675 | - | $10,563 | |
| 9 | University of the District of Columbia | $5,662 | $12,514 | $1,149 | - | $23,154 |
| Average | $5,662 | $40,162 | $1,192 | $20,017 | $20,660 | |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2024-2025 undergraduate tuition & fees between best schools in District Of Columbia. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $5,662 for in-state students and $40,162 for out-of-state students. The 2024-2025 undergraduate tuition & fees of best schools in District Of Columbia are increased by 3.78% compared to the previous year.
Among the best schools in District Of Columbia, Georgetown University requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $67,896 and University of the District of Columbia has the lowest tuition & fees of $12,144 for undergraduate programs.
| Rank | Name | 2023-2024 | 2024-2025 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | ||
| 1 | Georgetown University | $65,081 | $68,089 | ||
| 2 | George Washington University | $64,798 | $67,710 | ||
| 3 | American University | $56,543 | $58,771 | ||
| 4 | Gallaudet University | $19,658 | $19,654 | ||
| 5 | Howard University | $33,344 | $35,810 | ||
| 6 | The Catholic University of America | $55,834 | $58,378 | ||
| 7 | Trinity Washington University | $26,110 | $26,610 | ||
| 8 | Strayer University-District of Columbia | $13,920 | $13,920 | ||
| 9 | University of the District of Columbia | $6,152 | $13,004 | $5,662 | $12,514 |
| Average | $6,152 | $38,699 | $5,662 | $40,162 | |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2024-2025 graduate tuition & fees between best schools in District Of Columbia. The average graduate tuition & fees is $9,604 for state residents and $30,001 for out-of-state students. The 2024-2025 graduate tuition & fees of best schools in District Of Columbia are decreased by -6.77% compared to the previous year.
Among the best schools in District Of Columbia, Georgetown University requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $61,200 and Strayer University-District of Columbia has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $14,940.
| Rank | Name | 2023-2024 | 2024-2025 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | ||
| 1 | Georgetown University | $59,306 | $61,670 | ||
| 2 | George Washington University | $35,154 | $36,414 | ||
| 3 | American University | $33,239 | $36,754 | ||
| 4 | Gallaudet University | $21,510 | $21,508 | ||
| 5 | Howard University | $38,050 | $39,178 | ||
| 6 | The Catholic University of America | $53,220 | $25,570 | ||
| 7 | Trinity Washington University | $15,390 | $15,660 | ||
| 8 | Strayer University-District of Columbia | $15,135 | $15,135 | ||
| 9 | University of the District of Columbia | $10,094 | $18,608 | $9,604 | $18,118 |
| Average | $10,094 | $32,179 | $9,604 | $30,001 | |
Room & Board, Other Living Expenses
The following table compares living costs including room, board, and other expenses between best schools in District Of Columbia. Each cost is in average and may vary by room types, meal plan, and other living styles. For academic year 2024-2025, the average living costs of best schools in District Of Columbia is $20,017 when a student lives on campus and $20,660 when living off campus.
| Rank | Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | ||
| 1 | Georgetown University | $20,596 | $2,750 | - | - | - |
| 2 | George Washington University | $16,920 | $1,700 | $16,920 | $1,700 | $1,700 |
| 3 | American University | $17,982 | $1,618 | $19,336 | $3,266 | $2,438 |
| 4 | Gallaudet University | $15,892 | $5,600 | $15,892 | $5,600 | $5,600 |
| 5 | Howard University | $17,322 | $3,540 | $24,334 | $6,946 | $3,412 |
| 6 | The Catholic University of America | $18,200 | $3,502 | $18,200 | $3,502 | $3,502 |
| 7 | Trinity Washington University | $12,180 | $2,320 | $12,990 | $2,880 | $2,880 |
| 8 | Strayer University-District of Columbia | - | - | $9,438 | $1,125 | $1,125 |
| 9 | University of the District of Columbia | - | - | $17,224 | $5,930 | $5,930 |
| Average | $17,013 | $3,004 | $16,792 | $3,869 | $3,323 | |
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