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 | $6,071 | $6,071 | $20,945 | $20,945 |
| Room & Board | $6,992 | $8,341 ($6,142 rent + $2,199 food) | $6,992 | $8,341 ($6,142 rent + $2,199 food) |
| Books & Supplies | $625 | $50 | $625 | $50 |
| Transportation | $477 | $800 ($500 metro + $300 air) | $477 | $800 ($500 metro + $300 air) |
| Personal | Individually based | Individually based | Individually based | Individually based |
| Total Cost of Semester | $14,165 | $15,262 | $29,039 | $30,136 |
Please note that the figures above represent a full semester’s tuition based on Spring 2025 rates. WLP transportation and food costs are estimated, and housing costs are subject to change.