Paying for UDC
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
$12,514 ($5,662)
Graduate Tuition & Fees
$18,118 ($9,604)
Off-campus Living Costs
$23,154
Undergraduate Tuition per Credit Hour
$506 ($220)
Graduate Tuition per Credit Hour
$986 ($513)
The 2025 tuition & fees of University of the District of Columbia are $5,662 for District of Columbia residents and $12,514 for out-of-state students. For graduate programs, the tuition & fees are $9,604 for District of Columbia residents and $18,118 for out-of-state students.
Compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in District of Columbia, both undergraduate and graduate tuition & fees are average.
The average living cost of the school is $23,154 when a student lives off-campus.
*Data Source: 2024-2025 Tuition & Fees - NCES (Last Update: 6/05/2025)
2025 Tuition and Comparison Chart
The following chart visualizes the UDC's 2025 tuition & fees and compares to similar schools by school type, level, and location.
2025 Tuition & fees
The 2025 undergraduate tuition & fees at University of the District of Columbia are $5,662 for District of Columbia residents and $12,514 for out-of-state students. The undergraduate tuition & fees have decreased by 0.96% from last year.
The 2025 graduate tuition & fees are $9,604 for District of Columbia residents and $18,118 for out-of-state students. The graduate tuition & fees have decreased by 0.97% from last year.
The following table and chart show the 2025 tuition & fees and the tuition trends over the last 5 years.
| Year | Undergraduate | Graduate | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia Residents | Out-of-State | District of Columbia Residents | Out-of-State | |
| 2021 | $6,152 | $13,004 | $10,094 | $18,608 |
| 2022 | $6,152 | $13,004 | $10,094 | $18,608 |
| 2023 | $6,152 | $13,004 | $10,094 | $18,608 |
| 2024 | $6,152 | $13,004 | $10,094 | $18,608 |
| 2025 | $5,662 | $12,514 | $9,604 | $18,118 |
Living Costs
The 2025 average living cost is $23,154 including room & board and other living expenses.
The living cost at the school has increased by 14.77% from last year.
The following table and chart show the living costs changes over the last 5 years.
| Year | Room & Board | Other Expenses |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $17,205 | $5,389 |
| 2022 | $17,205 | $5,389 |
| 2023 | $15,137 | $5,681 |
| 2024 | $14,078 | $6,097 |
| 2025 | $17,224 | $5,930 |
Books & Supplies Costs Trends Chart
The 2025 average cost for purchasing books & supplies is $1,149 at University of the District of Columbia. The books & supplies cost stays same as last year.
The following table and chart show the 2025 books & supplies costs and the trends over the last 5 years.
| Year | Books & Supplies Costs |
|---|---|
| 2021 | $1,280 |
| 2022 | $1,280 |
| 2023 | $1,149 |
| 2024 | $1,149 |
| 2025 | $1,149 |
Tuition Per Credit Hour
The 2025 undergraduate tuition per credit hour at University of the District of Columbia is $220 for District of Columbia residents and $506 for out-of-state students. The undergraduate tuition per credit hour stays same as last year.
The 2025 graduate tuition per credit hour is $513 for District of Columbia residents and $986 for out-of-state students. The graduate tuition per credit hour stays same as last year.
The following table and chart show the 2025 tuition per credit hour and its trends over the last 5 years.
| Year | Undergraduate | Graduate | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia Residents | Out-of-State | District of Columbia Residents | Out-of-State | |
| 2021 | $220 | $506 | $513 | $986 |
| 2022 | $220 | $506 | $513 | $986 |
| 2023 | $220 | $506 | $513 | $986 |
| 2024 | $220 | $506 | $513 | $986 |
| 2025 | $220 | $506 | $513 | $986 |