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Strayer University-District of Columbia

Washington, DC·Private for-profit·156 students
Last updated: March 21, 2026

A good fit for students who want small classes and close faculty access and students from lower-income families. graduation rate is below 25% — most students don't finish here; median debt of $40,621 is above average. 74% of students receive Pell Grants — strong access mission; 100% freshman retention — students rarely leave.

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156
Students
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Net Price
0%
Grad Rate
$53,500
Earnings
10 yr
$40,621
Debt

About This School

Strayer University-District of Columbia is a private for-profit institution located in Washington, District of Columbia with approximately 156 undergraduate students enrolled. In-state tuition is $13,920 per year. The graduation rate is 0%, and the typical graduate earns $53,500 within 10 years of enrollment.

The numbers here raise serious red flags: a 0% graduation rate means virtually no one who enrolls actually finishes a degree, which should give any prospective student serious pause. On the brighter side, graduates who do complete a program report median earnings of $53,500 at the 10-year mark with a relatively modest $14,000 in debt, suggesting the credential can pay off — if you get there. Worth considering only if you have a very clear plan for staying enrolled and completing your degree, and even then, it's worth comparing against nearby community colleges or public universities with stronger completion records.

Setting
Large city
Avg Faculty Salary
$729

Popular Programs

Business & Marketing67%
Computer Science20%

Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.

Admissions

SAT Scores

Average CompositeN/A

ACT Scores

Midpoint CompositeN/A

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition
$13,920
Out-of-State Tuition
$13,920
Avg Net Price
N/A
after aid

Financial Aid

Students receiving Pell Grants74%
Median debt at graduation$40,621

After Graduation

Graduation Rate
0%
within 6 years
Retention Rate
100%
freshmen returning
Earnings (10 yr)
$53,500
after enrollment
Median Debt
$40,621
at graduation

Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender

Male graduates$45,800
Female graduates$34,900

Gap: 24% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.

Will This School Pay Off?

Median Debt
$40,621
at graduation
Earnings (6 yr)
$38,400
after enrollment
Earnings (10 yr)
$53,500
after enrollment
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio: 1.3x

Worth scrutinizing. Median earnings relative to debt are tight.

Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.

Student Body

White3%
Black84%
Hispanic/Latino7%
Asian1%
Two or more races3%
American Indian/Alaska Native1%

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (156 undergraduates).

Contact & Location

Address

Strayer University-District of Columbia

1133 15th St NW

Washington, DC 20005

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Sources & Methodology

Data

Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.

Important Caveats
  • Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
  • Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
  • Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
  • Contact the school directly for current admissions requirements and costs.
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