Cheapest Biochemistry Colleges in District of Columbia

Trinity Washington University stands out with a net price of just $12,233 for biochemistry programs, creating a $29,712 gap between the cheapest and most expensive options in the District. Georgetown achieves a 94.30% graduation rate but accepts only 12.23% of applicants. The federal government employs thousands of biochemists across agencies like NIH and FDA, making Washington D.C. a natural center for molecular biology careers in regulatory science and public health research.

Programs

$12,233 – $41,945

Net Price Range

76.7%

Avg. Graduation Rate

5 Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology Programs

Program rankings
#	School	Net Price	In-State Tuition	Graduation Rate	Acceptance Rate
1	Trinity Washington University Washington, District of Columbia	$12,233	$26,110	44.4%	97.0%
2	The Catholic University of America Washington, District of Columbia	$32,798	$55,834	81.3%	85.6%
3	George Washington University Washington, District of Columbia	$37,454	$64,990	85.2%	49.0%
4	Georgetown University Washington, District of Columbia	$39,433	$65,081	94.3%	12.2%
5	American University Washington, District of Columbia	$41,945	$56,543	78.5%	40.6%

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes Trinity Washington University so much cheaper than other D.C. biochemistry programs?

Trinity's $12,233 net price reflects its mission as a historically women's college serving first-generation and low-income students. The school offers significant financial aid packages that bring costs well below the $32,798 you'd pay at Catholic University, the next cheapest option.

How do graduation rates vary among affordable biochemistry programs in D.C.?

Trinity Washington has a 44.40% graduation rate compared to Georgetown's 94.30%, showing the wide range in student outcomes. Catholic University achieves an 81.30% graduation rate at a $32,798 net price, offering a middle ground between cost and completion rates.

Does Georgetown's selectivity justify its high cost for biochemistry students?

Georgetown accepts just 12.23% of applicants and maintains the highest graduation rate at 94.30%, but costs $39,433 net price. Students must weigh whether the elite network and research opportunities offset paying triple Trinity's cost for similar degree content.

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Net price reflects the average cost after grants and scholarships for first-time, full-time students. See our methodology for details.