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, Indiana | Washington, D.C. | Bloomington, Indiana | Washington, D.C. | |
| Tuition & Fees | $5,340 | $4,605 | $17,728 | $16,761 |
| Room & Board | $5,233 ($3,508 room + $1,725 food) | $7,025 ($4,900 rent + $400 deposit + $1,725 food) | $5,233 ($3,508 room + $1,725 food) | $7,025 ($4,900 rent + $400 deposit + $1,725 food) |
| Books & Supplies | $465 | $0 | $465 | $0 |
| Transportation | $301 | $800 ($500 metro + $300 air) | $301 | $800 ($500 metro + $300 air) |
| Personal | Individually based | Individually based | Individually based | Individually based |
| Total Cost of Semester | $11,339.00 | $12,429.83 | $23,727 | $24,585.93 |
Please note that the figures above represent a full semester’s tuition based on Fall 2018 rates. WLP is exempt from mandatory university fees, transportation and food costs are estimated, and housing costs are subject to change.