Strayer University-District of Columbia

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About Strayer University-District of Columbia

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Where is Strayer University-District of Columbia located?

Strayer University-District of Columbia is located in Washington, DC, in the United States.

What type of institution is Strayer University-District of Columbia?

Strayer University-District of Columbia is a private university based in DC. CampusPin classifies institutions as either four-year universities or two-year community colleges, with control labeled public or private.

Is Strayer University-District of Columbia open admission?

Yes. Strayer University-District of Columbia reports an open admission policy to the federal IPEDS survey (IPEDS, admission policy reported in the 2024-25 IC collection), which IPEDS defines as accepting any student who applies. Individual programs, often nursing and other health programs, can still set their own entry requirements, so check the program you want with the college.

What is the tuition at Strayer University-District of Columbia?

Strayer University-District of Columbia's published in-state tuition is approximately $13,920 per year (IPEDS, charges for academic year 2024-25). This is the published price before financial aid; the net price most students actually pay is typically lower. Verify the current academic-year tuition with the institution before applying.

How many students attend Strayer University-District of Columbia?

Strayer University-District of Columbia reports total enrollment of approximately 188 students (undergraduate plus graduate) (IPEDS, fall 2024 enrollment). Total enrollment is a useful sizing signal, see the institutional profile for additional breakdowns when available.

How much student debt do graduates of Strayer University-District of Columbia have?

Students who borrowed at Strayer University-District of Columbia left with a median of approximately $40,621 in federal loans, and about 12% of students took federal loans at all. Both numbers matter: a median describes only the students who borrowed, so it reads very differently at a school where most students borrow than at one where few do. Federal loans only, so private and parent borrowing are not included.

How much do graduates of Strayer University-District of Columbia earn?

Median earnings approximately ten years after entry are $40,092 for students who received federal financial aid at Strayer University-District of Columbia. This reflects the mix of programs the institution offers and the students who enroll, not the effect of attending, and it covers aid recipients rather than all graduates.

How should I verify final details about Strayer University-District of Columbia?

CampusPin compiles institutional data from public datasets like IPEDS and the College Scorecard, plus institutional websites and editorial review. Before applying, paying a deposit, or making a final decision, confirm admissions requirements, current tuition, financial aid, deadlines, and program details directly with Strayer University-District of Columbia.

How much do Business graduates from Strayer University-District of Columbia earn?

Strayer University-District of Columbia's bachelor's graduates in Business earned a median $64,016 four years after graduating, 6% below the $68,407 national median for the same program (2017-19 graduates, measured 2022-23, College Scorecard). One year after graduating, a later class (2018-20 graduates, measured 2020-21) earned a median $55,431; the two figures describe different graduates, not one class's growth. Graduates who borrowed took out a median $43,122 in federal loans at this college (about $457 a month on a 10-year plan), and had $56,517 in total federal debt including other colleges attended (same degree level). The figure is reported for all 17 campuses that share Strayer University-District of Columbia's federal aid ID.

How much do Business Administration graduates from Strayer University-District of Columbia earn?

Strayer University-District of Columbia's master's graduates in Business Administration earned a median $76,080 four years after graduating, 26% below the $103,485 national median for the same program (2017-19 graduates, measured 2022-23, College Scorecard). One year after graduating, a later class (2018-20 graduates, measured 2020-21) earned a median $64,745; the two figures describe different graduates, not one class's growth. Graduates who borrowed took out a median $75,005 in federal loans at this college (about $853 a month on a 10-year plan). The figure is reported for all 17 campuses that share Strayer University-District of Columbia's federal aid ID.

Which programs at Strayer University-District of Columbia have the highest graduate earnings?

Among the 15 programs at Strayer University-District of Columbia with a federal earnings figure from at least 30 graduates, the highest medians four years after graduating were Information Science, master's ($98,401); IT Administration and Management, master's ($96,961); and Information Science, bachelor's ($87,413) (2017-19 graduates, measured 2022-23, College Scorecard). That order is one federal measure, not a ranking of program quality: earnings reflect the field and where graduates go to work as well as the program.

Does Strayer University-District of Columbia get a "lower earnings" warning on the FAFSA?

No. In the Department of Education's March 2026 data, which the FAFSA uses now, Strayer University-District of Columbia's graduates' median earnings four years after completing were $72,185, above the $34,635 median for high school graduates aged 25 to 34 nationally, so first-year students who list it do not see the lower-earnings notice. The figure describes the whole institution, not any one program.