univstats
Undergraduate
(in-state)
$29,967
($5,662)
Graduate
(in-state)
$26,229
($9,604)
Books & Supplies $1,125
On-Campus Living Costs $20,017
Off-Campus Living Costs $20,205

Average Costs of Attendance at District Of Columbia Colleges

For the academic year 2024-2025, the average costs of attendance (COA) is $51,110 when a student lives on campus and $51,297 when living off campus (based on out-of-state rates). The average tuition & fees is $5,662 for District Of Columbia residents and $29,967 for out-of-state students. The living costs, excluding the tuition & fees, are reported as an average of $20,017 when a student lives on campus and $20,205 when living off campus.
2024-2025 Average Cost of Attendance
District Of Columbia Colleges
Living On CampusLiving Off Campus
Total$26,805 (In-State)
$51,110 (Out-of-State)
$26,992 (In-State)
$51,297 (Out-of-State)
Tuition & Fees$5,662 (In-State)
$29,967 (Out-of-State)
$5,662 (In-State)
$29,967 (Out-of-State)
Books & Supplies$1,125$1,125
Living Costs$20,017$20,205
[Chart] Average Costs of Attendance - District Of Columbia Colleges

Undergraduate Tuition & Fees

For academic year 2024-2025, the average undergraduate tuition & fees of District Of Columbia colleges and universities is $5,662 for in-state students and $29,967 for out-of-state students. The undergraduate tuition rates are increased by 3.34% compared to the previous year.
2024-2025 Average Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
District Of Columbia Colleges and Universities
2022202320242025
In-State$6,152$6,152 $6,152$5,662
Out-Of-State$27,092$27,782 $28,998$29,967
[Chart] Undergraduate Tuition & Fees - District Of Columbia Colleges

Graduate Tuition & Fees

For academic year 2024-2025, the average graduate tuition & fees of District Of Columbia colleges and universities is $9,604 for in-state students and $26,229 for out-of-state students. The graduate tuition rates are decreased by -2.39% compared to the previous year.
2024-2025 Average Graduate Tuition & Fees
District Of Columbia Colleges and Universities
2022202320242025
In-State$10,094$10,094 $10,094$9,604
Out-Of-State$25,924$26,537 $26,871$26,229
[Chart] Graduate Tuition & Fees - District Of Columbia Colleges

Books & Supplies Costs

For academic year 2024-2025, the average books & supplies costs of District Of Columbia colleges and universities is $1,125. The books & supplies costs are increased by 1.55% compared to the previous year.
2024-2025 Average Books & Supplies Costs
District Of Columbia Colleges and Universities
2022202320242025
Books & Supplies$1,133$1,040 $1,108$1,125
[Chart] Books & Supplies Costs - District Of Columbia Colleges

Average Living Costs

For academic year 2024-2025, the average living costs of District Of Columbia colleges and universities is $20,017 when a student lives on campus and $20,205 when living off campus. It includes the costs of room, board, and other expenses. The on-campus living costs are increased by 4.31% compared to the previous year. The off-campus living costs are increased by 5.58% compared to the previous year.
2024-2025 Average Living Costs
District Of Columbia Colleges and Universities
2022202320242025
On-Campus$17,846$18,440 $19,191$20,017
Off-Campus$17,793$18,729 $19,137$20,205
[Chart] Living Costs - District Of Columbia Colleges