Cheapest colleges in District of Columbia
9 colleges ranked by net price after aid
The 9 most affordable four-year colleges in District of Columbia have an average net price of $28,825 per year — the typical amount families actually pay after grants and scholarships. Costs run from $12,233 at Trinity Washington University up to $47,919 at Howard University. 1 is a public institution and 8 are private.
| # | College | Type | Net price / yr | Acceptance | Median earnings (10yr) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Trinity Washington University Washington, DC | Private | $12,233 | 99% | $53,804 |
| 2 | Gallaudet University Washington, DC | Private | $14,085 | 61% | $43,101 |
| 3 | University of the District of Columbia Washington, DC | Public | $14,693 | — | $44,236 |
| 4 | University of the Potomac-Washington DC Campus Washington, DC | Private | $18,868 | — | $34,961 |
| 5 | The Catholic University of America Washington, DC | Private | $32,798 | 84% | $73,250 |
| 6 | George Washington University Washington, DC | Private | $37,454 | 44% | $90,873 |
| 7 | Georgetown University Washington, DC | Private | $39,433 | 13% | $103,494 |
| 8 | American University Washington, DC | Private | $41,945 | 47% | $77,370 |
| 9 | Howard University Washington, DC | Private | $47,919 | 35% | $63,066 |
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