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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.

#CollegeTypeNet price / yrAcceptanceMedian earnings (10yr)
1Trinity Washington University
Washington, DC
Private$12,23399%$53,804
2Gallaudet University
Washington, DC
Private$14,08561%$43,101
3University of the District of Columbia
Washington, DC
Public$14,693$44,236
4University of the Potomac-Washington DC Campus
Washington, DC
Private$18,868$34,961
5The Catholic University of America
Washington, DC
Private$32,79884%$73,250
6George Washington University
Washington, DC
Private$37,45444%$90,873
7Georgetown University
Washington, DC
Private$39,43313%$103,494
8American University
Washington, DC
Private$41,94547%$77,370
9Howard University
Washington, DC
Private$47,91935%$63,066
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