Washington, DC · Private nonprofit university · City (large)
| Item | Amount | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition & fees (in-state) | $53,889 | Published rate before aid |
| Tuition & fees (out-of-state) | $53,889 | Published rate before aid |
| Room & board (on campus) | $15,706 | Annual |
| Books & supplies | $800 | Estimated annual |
| Total sticker cost | $68,494 | Everything, before aid |
| Average actual cost paid | $43,412 | After grants and scholarships — this is the number that matters |
Students here pay on average $25,082 less than the sticker price — about 37% off, once grants and scholarships are counted.
Share of degrees awarded, US Dept. of Education.
| Athletic association | D-I |
| Men’s varsity sports (5) | Track & Field (66), Soccer (30), Wrestling (26), Swimming & Diving (25), Basketball (19) |
| Women’s varsity sports (7) | Track & Field (68), Lacrosse (39), Soccer (30), Swimming & Diving (29), Field Hockey (23), Volleyball (16), Basketball (13) |
Squad sizes in brackets, from the federal Equity in Athletics survey (2024–25). Filter by sport and division on the interactive map.
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