One Washington, D.C. college offers fashion design or merchandising programs, based on U.S. Department of Education data. The table below compares it against nearby options on cost, size, and program focus. Data updated July 2026.
Compare Fashion Schools in Washington, D.C.
| School | City | Type | Tuition/yr | Net price/yr | Enrollment | Program focus |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of the District of ColumbiaLowest published tuition in the state: $5,662 in-state. | Washington | Public | $5,662 | $10,648 | 3,351 | Merchandising |
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How Much Does Fashion School Cost in Washington, D.C.?
After grants, the average net price starts at about $10,648 a year at University of the District of Columbia. Always compare the net price column, not the sticker: for most students it’s the number that matters.
Fashion Schools in Washington, D.C.: FAQs
What is the cheapest fashion school in Washington, D.C.?
University of the District of Columbia has the lowest average net price at about $10,648 a year, per U.S. Department of Education data.
How much does fashion school cost per year in Washington, D.C.?
Published in-state tuition runs from $5,662 to $5,662. Average net price after grants ranges from about $10,648 to $10,648 a year.
Can you study fashion design in Washington, D.C.?
No Washington, D.C. school currently reports a dedicated apparel design program under the federal apparel codes - the options here focus on fashion merchandising and retail. Students set on studio design usually look at nearby states, linked below.
Where does this data come from?
Every figure comes from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and IPEDS reporting (retrieved July 2026). Tuition is the published annual rate; net price is the average actually paid after grants by federal aid recipients.
Fashion Schools in Nearby States
How we built this list: schools identified via U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS program data (CIP 19.09 apparel & textiles, CIP 52.19 fashion merchandising), retrieved July 11, 2026. Tuition is the published annual rate; net price is the average paid after grants by federal aid recipients. Spot an error? Tell us and we’ll fix it.