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 | $5,666 | $4,956 | $19,176 | $18,466 |
| Room & Board | $6,049 ($3,850 room + $2,199 food) | $7,424 ($5,025 rent + $200 deposit + $2,199 food) | $6,049 ($3,850 room + $2,199 food) | $7,424 ($5,025 rent + $200 deposit + $2,199 food) |
| Books & Supplies | $525 | $30 | $465 | $0 |
| Transportation | $324 | $800 ($500 metro + $300 air) | $324 | $800 ($500 metro + $300 air) |
| Personal | Individually based | Individually based | Individually based | Individually based |
| Total Cost of Semester | $12,564 | $13,210 | $26,074 | $26,720 |
Please note that the figures above represent a full semester’s tuition based on fall 2021 rates. WLP transportation and food costs are estimated, and housing costs are subject to change.
