A semester in D.C. for about the same cost as a semester in Bloomington
The cost of a semester in the Washington Leadership Program (WLP) is approximately the same as a semester in Bloomington. Although living in Washington, D.C., is generally more expensive than living in Bloomington, your primary costs of tuition and housing will be comparable.
| Resident | Nonresident | |||
| Bloomington, Ind. | Washington, D.C. | Bloomington, Ind. | Washington, D.C. | |
| Tuition & Fees | $5,895 | $5,178 | $20,240 | $19,523 |
| Room & Board | $6,690 ($4,491 room + $2,199 food) | $8,274 ($6,075 rent + $2,199 food) | $6,690 ($4,491 room + $2,199 food) | $8,274 ($6,075 rent + $2,199 food) |
| Books & Supplies | $345 | $30 | $345 | $30 |
| Transportation | $420 | $800 ($500 metro + $300 air) | $420 | $800 ($500 metro + $300 air) |
| Personal | Individually based | Individually based | Individually based | Individually based |
| Total Cost of Semester | $13,350 | $14,282 | $27,695 | $28,627 |
Please note that the figures above represent a full semester’s tuition based on fall 2023 rates. WLP transportation and food costs are estimated, and housing costs are subject to change.