Strayer University-District of Columbia
Washington, DC 20005
About Strayer University-District of Columbia
Strayer University-District of Columbia is a private for-profit university in Washington, District of Columbia, enrolling about 156 students. Strayer University-District of Columbia awards degrees and certificates tracked in federal College Scorecard and IPEDS reporting. Published tuition for full-time study is about $13,920 per year before aid; net price varies by family income. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $40,092 among students who received federal aid.
Key findings
- Versus the District of Columbia median, sticker tuition is 29% below.
- Median earnings 10 years after entry are $40,092.
Cost benchmarks
| Benchmark | Median Tuition | Median Net Price | Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| Strayer University-District of Columbia | $13,920 | — | 1 |
| Private For-profit (national median) | $16,637 | — | 477 |
| District of Columbia (state median) | $19,530 | — | 14 |
| Urban (City) (locale median) | $15,200 | $20,053 | 1,346 |
| United States (national median) | $11,900 | $17,156 | — |
Compares this campus to school-type, state, and locale medians plus a U.S. national median (College Scorecard–derived). Locale groups campuses by NCES locale type; state tuition is the median published tuition among campuses in that state.
How expensive is Strayer University-District of Columbia really?
Key findings
- Strayer University-District of Columbia charges 16% below the national private for-profit median tuition ($13,920).
- Versus the District of Columbia median, sticker tuition is 29% below.
Strayer University-District of Columbia tuition
Published undergraduate tuition $13,920
Finding Strayer University-District of Columbia charges 16% below the national private for-profit median tuition.
Evidence Published tuition is $13,920. That is 16% below the national private for-profit median ($16,637). Versus the District of Columbia median ($19,530), sticker tuition is 29% below. Versus the U.S. median ($11,900), sticker is 17% above.
Method Sticker tuition compared with Scorecard-derived medians by ownership, state, locale, and national rollups when available.
Interpretation Published tuition measures sticker price relative to private for-profit and geographic peers; it does not equal what undergraduates typically pay after aid.
Limitation Sticker comparisons omit room, board, and institutional aid; average net price and income-band net prices are the stronger signals of typical family cost.
Evidence: published tuition at Strayer University-District of Columbia versus school-type, state, locale, and U.S. medians.
Strayer University-District of Columbia: research record
Canonical EDsmart Data findings for Strayer University-District of Columbia—costs, outcomes, admissions, and programs—with evidence and methodology notes.
Research findings
Interpretation
Median earnings should be read with net price, debt, and completion—not as a standalone quality score.
Financial profile
Annual tuition
$13,920
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $55,680. See cost investigation.
Student outcomes
Share of first-year students returning the following fall.
Graduation rate and 10-year earnings are in the hero strip above; see Graduates for more.
What Strayer University-District of Columbia is known for
Top program completions
- Business/Commerce, General31
- Business Administration and Management, General11
- Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration8
- Information Science/Studies7
- Information Technology5
See earnings & programs for more.
Is Strayer University-District of Columbia a good school?
Data-framed fit—not a prestige rating.
Strayer University-District of Columbia is a good school for those looking for strong graduate earnings outcomes in College Scorecard data.
EDsmart Data does not assign an opinion score; this framing summarizes the strongest Scorecard signals for this campus.
More from the data
Location, control, enrollment, and aid context for Strayer University-District of Columbia.
Campus
Location
Washington, DC
City / state
- ZIP
- 20005
- NCES locale
- City
Compared with Urban (City) campuses nationally, tuition is 8% below the median for Urban (City) campuses.
Control
Institution type
Private For-profit
Control
- Region
- Mid East
- Carnegie
- Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus
Size
Enrollment
156
Total enrollment
- Undergraduate
- 232
- Graduate
- 32
- Full-time share
- 12%
Student aid
Debt & aid
$40,621
Median federal loan debt
- Pell grant share
- 73.87%
Total Cost, Aid & Default
Total Cost of Attendance
Tuition vs average net price after aid for Strayer University-District of Columbia.
Financial Aid by Income Level
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Strayer University-District of Columbia was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for Strayer University-District of Columbia in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $15,495 | $15,495 | — |
| 2014 | $12,975 | $12,975 | $30,182 |
| 2015 | $12,975 | $12,975 | $27,322 |
| 2016 | $12,975 | $12,975 | $25,169 |
| 2017 | $13,857 | $13,857 | $22,511 |
| 2018 | $13,380 | $13,380 | — |
| 2019 | $13,515 | $13,515 | $26,625 |
| 2020 | $13,515 | $13,515 | — |
| 2021 | $13,515 | $13,515 | — |
| 2022 | $13,515 | $13,515 | — |
| 2023 | $13,920 | $13,920 | — |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
How difficult is it to get in?
Acceptance Rate
Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution.
Admissions funnel data is not available for this institution.
Test Scores
Test score data is not available for this institution.
Score distribution is not available for this institution.
Academic Requirements
GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.
Estimated GPA range is not available for this institution.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
Strayer University-District of Columbia reported total enrollment of about 156 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 29% male and 71% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes Black or African American (84.0%), Hispanic or Latino (7.0%), and White (2.6%). About 73.87% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 53.7% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
12.2% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Strayer University-District of Columbia in 2024 is 156 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 232 students. Graduate enrollment is about 32 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
100.0%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity
Largest share of total enrollment in our College Scorecard extract.
College Scorecard student demographics (total enrollment shares).
Do students complete their programs?
Time to Complete
0.00% 100% Completion Time
0.00% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 0.00% of students graduating from Strayer University-District of Columbia completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Business/Commerce, General: 23% male / 77% female
- Business Administration and Management, General: 9% male / 91% female
- Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration: 12% male / 88% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Largest group by summed IPEDS award counts across reported programs.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
Strayer University-District of Columbia graduates earn a median of $40,092 ten years after entry
Finding Earnings, debt, and program mix define the financial profile of Strayer University-District of Columbia.
Evidence Median earnings 10 years after entry: $40,092. Median federal loan debt: $40,621.
Method College Scorecard median earnings (10-year), median debt, and EDsmart ROI / payback models using campus net price.
Interpretation Institution-wide ROI and debt ratios summarize campus averages; program choice still drives individual outcomes.
Limitation Salary reflects median earnings ten years after entry; ROI is not program-specific.
Key takeaway Strayer University-District of Columbia graduates report median earnings of $40,092 ten years after entry—an institution-wide outcomes signal, not a program guarantee.
Return on Investment
Debt and 4-year net cost vs. cumulative 10-year median earnings for Strayer University-District of Columbia.
Top Programs by Completions
Largest 10 programs by IPEDS completions (19 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
IPEDS award counts for the largest programs at Strayer University-District of Columbia.
Employment Outcomes
Median earnings 6, 8, and 10 years after entry for Strayer University-District of Columbia graduates.
Institutional resources
Finding: federal finance and Scorecard instructional fields for Strayer University-District of Columbia—instructional staffing and expenditure. Compared with state, regional, and U.S. medians from EDsmart Data institutional financials.
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 47.1%
- District of Columbia median 10.1 pp below median (57.1%)
- Mid East median 9.8 pp below median (56.9%)
- U.S. median 10.9 pp below median (58.0%)
- Average faculty salary (monthly): $729
- District of Columbia median 0.09× the median ($8,291)
- Mid East median 0.09× the median ($8,119)
- U.S. median 0.10× the median ($7,615)
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $1,967
- District of Columbia median 0.15× the median ($13,241)
- Mid East median 0.21× the median ($9,164)
- U.S. median 0.27× the median ($7,288)
Instructional metrics from College Scorecard. Peer medians are campus-level; see the institutional financials deep dive. Detailed non-instructional staff counts are not included here.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
Strayer University-District of Columbia at a glance
Strayer University-District of Columbia
Strayer University-District of Columbia is a private for-profit institution in Washington, DC, classified as Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus.
- Largest programs (IPEDS awards)
- Business/Commerce, GeneralBusiness Administration and Management, GeneralCriminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
- Largest enrollment groups
- Black or African American84.0%Hispanic or Latino7.0%White or Caucasian2.6%
Schools near Strayer University-District of Columbia
Other campuses in Washington, DC when available, plus nearby institutions in District of Columbia.
Similar schools
Peers matched by the same EDsmart outcomes grade (Grade B) within District of Columbia, then by similar ownership and admissions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Strayer University-District of Columbia located?
Strayer University-District of Columbia is located in Washington, DC.
What is Strayer University-District of Columbia's tuition?
Strayer University-District of Columbia tuition (published undergraduate sticker price) is $13,920 in the latest College Scorecard data.
How much does Strayer University-District of Columbia cost?
Reported tuition is $13,920 and average net price is N/A in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $9,438 annually.
What is the student body demographics at Strayer University-District of Columbia?
Strayer University-District of Columbia reports undergraduate enrollment of about 232 students, Black or African American (84.0%), Hispanic or Latino (7.0%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Strayer University-District of Columbia?
About 53.7% of students at Strayer University-District of Columbia are first-generation college students.
What do graduates of Strayer University-District of Columbia earn?
Median earnings are $36,582 six years after entry and $40,092 ten years after entry.
How much debt do Strayer University-District of Columbia students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $40,621.
Is Strayer University-District of Columbia public or private?
Strayer University-District of Columbia is a private for-profit institution located in Washington, DC.
Is Strayer University-District of Columbia an HBCU?
No. Strayer University-District of Columbia is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Strayer University-District of Columbia a tribal college?
No. Strayer University-District of Columbia is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Strayer University-District of Columbia a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, Strayer University-District of Columbia does not meet that proxy (reported share 7.0%).
Is Strayer University-District of Columbia religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for Strayer University-District of Columbia in IPEDS institutional characteristics.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
- District of Columbia college profile
- District of Columbia college costs
- District of Columbia colleges by ROI
- Washington, District of Columbia city profile
- Mid East regional profile
- Urban (City) college profile
- Campus-setting profiles
- All state profiles
- Regional profiles
- National benchmarks
- School directory
- All schools in District of Columbia
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology & Data Scope
This profile uses institution-level fields from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, merged with IPEDS directory attributes where needed for locale, ownership, and program completions.
Benchmark rows compare this campus to NCES locale-type medians (for example Suburban) from our processed location extract. Implied U.S. medians are derived from locale-vs-national percentage fields in that extract—not a separate national Scorecard table.