Strayer University Acceptance Rate & Tuition (2026)
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 Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $13,920
- 2024 Average Net Price: $N/A After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 156 12.2% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 0.00%
- Carnegie Classification: Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus
- First-Generation Students: 53.7%
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 3.0% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 47.1%
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 232
- Room & Board: $9,438 annual estimate
Strayer University-District of Columbia: what the data shows
Common questions about Strayer University-District of Columbia, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Strayer University-District of Columbia?
Strayer University-District of Columbia is located in Washington, DC (ZIP 20005).
NCES locale classification: City.
Is Strayer University-District of Columbia public or private?
Strayer University-District of Columbia is a Private For-profit institution.
How much does Strayer University-District of Columbia cost?
Published tuition: $13,920.
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $55,680.
How big is Strayer University-District of Columbia?
Total enrollment: 156 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 232 students.
Graduate enrollment: 32 students.
About 12% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Strayer University-District of Columbia?
First-year retention: 100.0%.
What do graduates of Strayer University-District of Columbia earn?
Median earnings: $36,582 six years after entry; $40,092 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $40,621.
73.87% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Strayer University-District of Columbia known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Business/Commerce, General (31 completions)
- Business Administration and Management, General (11 completions)
- Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration (8 completions)
- Information Science/Studies (7 completions)
- Information Technology (5 completions)
- Educational Administration and Supervision, Other (5 completions)
- Accounting and Business/Management (5 completions)
- Computer and Information Sciences, General (3 completions)
- Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance (3 completions)
- Health/Health Care Administration/Management (3 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Strayer University-District of Columbia a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show median earnings $40,092 at 10 years. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$13,920
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Strayer University-District of Columbia was $13,920.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$N/A
2024 Value
In 2024 Strayer University-District of Columbia had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $N/A.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$55,680 4-Year Tuition
$9,438 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$675 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)
$24,033 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$96,132 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for Strayer University-District of Columbia.
Financial Aid by Income Level
73.87% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
82.90% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
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.
Acceptance Rate & Admissions
Acceptance Rate
Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
Test score data is not available for this institution.
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
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
The largest enrollment share in our College Scorecard extract is Black or African American at 84.0%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
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
Combined IPEDS award counts across reported programs; largest group: Black or African American.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for Strayer University-District of Columbia.
Return on Investment
$40,621 Median Student Debt
$40,092 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
101.32% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
10.1 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Strayer University-District of Columbia.
Top Programs by Completions
10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 19 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Business/Commerce, General: 31 completions
2. Business Administration and Management, General: 11 completions
3. Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration: 8 completions
4. Information Science/Studies: 7 completions
5. Information Technology: 5 completions
6. Educational Administration and Supervision, Other: 5 completions
7. Accounting and Business/Management: 5 completions
8. Computer and Information Sciences, General: 3 completions
9. Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance: 3 completions
Most popular programs at Strayer University-District of Columbia.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Strayer University-District of Columbia graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Strayer University-District of Columbia from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 47.1%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $729
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $1,967
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
Strayer University-District of Columbia is a private for-profit institution located in Washington, DC, classified as Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Business/Commerce, General, Business Administration and Management, General, Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration. Enrollment is approximately 156 students. Student body composition includes Black or African American (84.0%), Hispanic or Latino (7.0%), White (2.6%). Approximately 73.87% of students receive Pell Grants. About 53.7% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Private For-profit
Carnegie Classification: Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus
Location
Washington, DC 20005
Region: Mid East
Insights and Analysis
Strayer University-District of Columbia provides educational opportunities for students seeking higher education. Prospective students should carefully evaluate all factors including costs, outcomes, and program offerings when making their enrollment decisions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Strayer University-District of Columbia located?
Strayer University-District of Columbia is located in Washington, DC.
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
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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 for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.