What college costs in District of Columbia
We have federal cost data for 8 four-year colleges in District of Columbia: 0 public and 8 private. For 2024–25, the median cost of attendance was n/a at public colleges (in-state) and $75,481 at private colleges. The median average net price, what students who got federal aid actually paid, was $36,586. Colleges are sorted by average net price.
District of Columbia state financial aid
- State Higher Education Agency: Office of the State Superintendent of Education (District of Columbia)
Source: U.S. Department of Education state contacts. State grants usually require state residency and the FAFSA.
| College | Cost of attendance | Avg net price | Net price, income under $30k |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trinity Washington UniversityWashington | $33,903 | $9,302 | $7,928 |
| Gallaudet UniversityWashington | $40,374 | $15,845 | $14,129 |
| Strayer University-Global RegionWashington | $25,158 | $17,833 | $17,833 |
| The Catholic University of AmericaWashington | $75,481 | $29,561 | $17,358 |
| George Washington UniversityWashington | $83,856 | $36,586 | $17,440 |
| Georgetown UniversityWashington | $88,741 | $40,815 | $5,064 |
| American UniversityWashington | $76,058 | $41,943 | $23,233 |
| Howard UniversityWashington | $54,630 | $50,539 | $46,051 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, cost of attendance 2024–25. Net price covers first-time, full-time students who received federal aid; it doesn't apply to international students. Public costs are in-state. Colleges with too little reported data are left out.