by our College Data Analytics TeamThis guide covers the real cost of attending University of the District of Columbia, including attendance costs, projected four- and two-year degree costs, average net price, debt outcomes, and how aid is distributed across income levels.
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The total cost of attendance at University of the District of Columbia fell between $20,911.00 ranging to $27,763.00 based on in-state versus out-of-state status.
In-state residents qualified for the lower cost, with out-of-state students paying more: about $20,911.00 in-state, rising to $27,763.00 for non-residents.
Cost is shown below as the full sticker price, the average net price after aid, and the low-income net price.
| Tuition and fees | $5,662.00 |
| + Room, board & other expenses | $15,249.00 |
| Total cost | $20,911.00 |
| That is 9% above the national average net price. |
| Total cost | $20,911.00 |
| − Grants and scholarships | −$9,789.00 |
| Net price | $11,122.00 |
| That is 42% below the national average net price. |
| Total cost | $20,911.00 |
| − Grants and scholarships | −$10,169.00 |
| Net price | $10,742.00 |
| That is 44% below the national average net price. |
| Tuition and fees | $12,514.00 |
| + Room, board & other expenses | $15,249.00 |
| Total cost | $27,763.00 |
| That is 44% above the national average net price. |
| Total cost | $27,763.00 |
| − Grants and scholarships | −$9,789.00 |
| Net price | $17,974.00 |
| That is 7% below the national average net price. |
| Total cost | $27,763.00 |
| − Grants and scholarships | −$10,169.00 |
| Net price | $17,594.00 |
| That is 9% below the national average net price. | |
| For the full breakdown, see the tuition & fees page plus living costs. |
Below, a full degree is projected forward at today’s cost. Below, the cost is projected across a degree for three students at once — low-income with aid, average aid, and no aid. The loan rows amortise the projected total over a ten-year, 6.8% repayment.
| Projected 4-year net costs | Low Income w/ Aid | w/ Average Aid | No Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual growth rate | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Freshman year | $10,742.00 | $11,122.00 | $20,911.00 |
| Senior year | $10,742.00 | $11,122.00 | $20,911.00 |
| Total 4-year net price | $42,968.00 | $44,488.00 | $83,644.00 |
| 10-year loan interest @ 6.8% | $16,369.00 | $16,948.00 | $31,865.00 |
| Total monthly payment | $494.00 | $512.00 | $963.00 |
| Total amount paid | $59,337.00 | $61,436.00 | $115,509.00 |
| Projected 2-year net costs | Low Income w/ Aid | w/ Average Aid | No Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual growth rate | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Freshman year | $10,742.00 | $11,122.00 | $20,911.00 |
| Senior year | $10,742.00 | $11,122.00 | $20,911.00 |
| Total 2-year net price | $21,484.00 | $22,244.00 | $41,822.00 |
| 10-year loan interest @ 6.8% | $8,185.00 | $8,474.00 | $15,933.00 |
| Total monthly payment | $247.00 | $256.00 | $481.00 |
| Total amount paid | $29,669.00 | $30,718.00 | $57,755.00 |
| Projected 4-year net costs | Low Income w/ Aid | w/ Average Aid | No Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual growth rate | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Freshman year | $17,594.00 | $17,974.00 | $27,763.00 |
| Senior year | $17,594.00 | $17,974.00 | $27,763.00 |
| Total 4-year net price | $70,376.00 | $71,896.00 | $111,052.00 |
| 10-year loan interest @ 6.8% | $26,811.00 | $27,390.00 | $42,307.00 |
| Total monthly payment | $810.00 | $827.00 | $1,278.00 |
| Total amount paid | $97,187.00 | $99,286.00 | $153,359.00 |
| Projected 2-year net costs | Low Income w/ Aid | w/ Average Aid | No Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual growth rate | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Freshman year | $17,594.00 | $17,974.00 | $27,763.00 |
| Senior year | $17,594.00 | $17,974.00 | $27,763.00 |
| Total 2-year net price | $35,188.00 | $35,948.00 | $55,526.00 |
| 10-year loan interest @ 6.8% | $13,405.00 | $13,695.00 | $21,153.00 |
| Total monthly payment | $405.00 | $414.00 | $639.00 |
| Total amount paid | $48,593.00 | $49,643.00 | $76,679.00 |
| For the complete net-price picture, see the Net Price section. |
The net price figure shows the cost after grants and scholarships are deducted. For most prospective students, net price gives a more realistic estimate than sticker tuition.
| Average net price (on-campus) | $10,648.00 |
| Average net price (off-campus) | $14,693.00 |
The real cost varies by income because need-based aid scales with financial need. The table below shows the average net price by family-income bracket:
| Family income | Average net price |
|---|---|
| Under $30,000 | $13,786.00 |
| $30,000 to $48,000 | $14,589.00 |
| $48,001 to $75,000 | $17,674.00 |
| $75,001 to $110,000 | $12,345.00 |
| Over $110,000 | $20,245.00 |
Estimate your specific net price using the school’s University of the District of Columbia Net Price Calculator, or check with the financial aid office.
Want to know how that aid is awarded? See the grants & scholarships detail.
The median graduating debt at University of the District of Columbia stands at $14,250.00, which federal data classifies as a Low ($10-20k) debt-burden bucket.
The percentile breakdown reveals the full debt landscape:
| Percentile | Debt at graduation |
|---|---|
| 10th | $2,500.00 |
| 25th | $4,750.00 |
| Median (50th) | $14,250.00 |
| 75th | $24,500.00 |
| 90th | $39,750.00 |
The spread between the 10th and 90th percentiles reflects how variable debt outcomes are at this school.
Read the complete debt breakdown on the student loan debt detail.
Debt at graduation is far from uniform across income levels. The figures below split graduating borrowers into three income brackets:
| Family income | Median debt at graduation |
|---|---|
| Low income | $15,130.00 |
| Middle income | $12,500.00 |
| High income | $13,300.00 |
Graduates from lower-income families carry $1,830.00 in additional median debt versus high-income graduates.
First-generation college students often carry different debt loads than their continuing-generation peers.
| Student group | Median debt at graduation |
|---|---|
| First-generation students | $14,250.00 |
| Continuing-generation students | $15,000.00 |
Pell Grant eligibility is a useful proxy for low-income status among undergraduates. The Pell vs non-Pell debt gap reveals how borrowing differs by need.
The median debt gap between Pell and non-Pell graduates of University of the District of Columbia amounts to $4,000.00. Federal data flags this school for Pell-related debt inequity.
The default-rate category at University of the District of Columbia is Low (<5%).
| Window | Cohort default rate |
|---|---|
| 2-year | 12.7% |
For context on the loan portfolio, Stafford disbursements at University of the District of Columbia add up to $380,627,781.00 spread across 14,295 student borrowers.
Veterans and active-duty servicemembers can tap dedicated federal aid programs including the GI Bill and Department of Defense tuition support.
| GI Bill recipients | 65 |
| Avg GI Bill amount | $2,847.00 |
Explore GI Bill and military aid in detail on the veterans benefits detail.
Numbers only tell part of the story. As you weigh University of the District of Columbia, the questions below are worth your time:
Use the pages below to go deeper on a specific part of the cost story:
Data sources. Figures on this page draw from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), and MediaFactual editorial review. Net-price calculator and financial-aid office links are taken from the institution’s own published data.