Average after grants for all families receiving federal aid. Pick your income above.
Sticker price $20,437. College Scorecard.
Net price by family income
Average after grants and scholarships for District of Columbia residents receiving federal aid. Tap your band.
College Scorecard, latest reported year
Sticker price, line by line
| Per year, living on campus | In-state | Out-of-state |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition & fees | $5,662 | $12,514 |
| Housing & meals | — | — |
| Books & supplies | $1,149 | $1,149 |
| Personal & travel | — | — |
| Living-at-home adjustment | — | — |
| Total cost of attendance | $20,437 | $27,289 |
Cost items: IPEDS 2023-24, on-campus budget. Total: College Scorecard, which averages students living on and off campus; the adjustment row reconciles the two. Out-of-state total = in-state total with out-of-state tuition.
Debt after graduation
College Scorecard; Urban Institute Education Data Portal
Who gets aid
College Scorecard
University of the District of Columbia net price compared with other District of Columbia colleges
University of the District of Columbia has the 2nd-lowest average net price of 8 District of Columbia colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Avg. net price | Graduation | Earnings, 10 yrs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Trinity Washington University | $9,302 | 49% | $53,804 |
| 2 | University of the District of Columbia | $10,648 | 33% | $44,236 |
| 3 | Gallaudet University | $15,845 | 47% | $43,101 |
| 4 | The Catholic University of America | $29,561 | 79% | $73,250 |
| 5 | George Washington University | $36,586 | 84% | $90,873 |
| 6 | Georgetown University | $40,815 | 95% | $103,494 |
| 7 | American University | $41,943 | 75% | $77,370 |
| 8 | Howard University | $50,539 | 70% | $63,066 |
College Scorecard, latest year. Average for all aided students; your price depends on income. All District of Columbia colleges →
University of the District of Columbia cost questions
How much is tuition at University of the District of Columbia?
Tuition and fees are $5,662 a year for District of Columbia residents and $12,514 for out-of-state students.
What is the total cost of attending University of the District of Columbia?
The total cost of attendance, including housing, meals, books and personal costs, is $20,437 a year for District of Columbia residents living on campus and about $27,289 for out-of-state students.
What do families actually pay at University of the District of Columbia?
After grants and scholarships, students receiving federal aid pay $10,648 a year on average. Families earning $0–30k pay $10,268; $48–75k pay $10,557; $110k+ pay —. These figures are for District of Columbia residents.
How much debt do University of the District of Columbia graduates have?
The median federal loan debt at graduation is $14,250, and 11.2% of borrowers defaulted within three years of entering repayment (2017 cohort).
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS; Urban Institute Education Data Portal (ODC-By). Net price is an average for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid, not a quote; confirm with the school's net price calculator. Back to University of the District of Columbia overview