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College in Your Community. Costs You Can Actually Afford.<\/h1>\n

\"\"Trinity Washington University brings the quality of a private college education to Southeast D.C. \u2014 right in your neighborhood, at a price built for working adults.<\/p>\n

Trinity at THEARC is the only private university offering degree programs east of the Anacostia River. Whether you\u2019re returning to school after time away, balancing work and family, or taking your first step into higher education, we\u2019ve designed everything about this program to meet you where you are.<\/p>\n

Apply Now<\/a>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Request Information<\/a>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Contact Us<\/a><\/p>\n

Why Students Choose Trinity at THEARC<\/h2>\n

Built for Your Life<\/h3>\n

Classes meet evenings (6:30 PM) and optionally on weekends, with in-person, online, and hybrid options. Take 2 classes per semester and earn your Associate\u2019s degree in about 3\u00bd years \u2014 on a schedule that fits around work and family, not the other way around.<\/p>\n

Truly Affordable<\/h3>\n

Tuition at THEARC is\u00a0$195 per credit hour \u2014 $585 per course<\/strong>\u00a0(in 2026\u201327;\u00a0see current tuition<\/a>). That\u2019s $1,170 for a full semester of two classes, and most textbooks are free. Financial aid, FAFSA, grants, and payment plans are available to help cover costs further.<\/p>\n

A Real Degree, A Clear Path Forward<\/h3>\n

All three Associate of Arts programs are 61 credit hours \u2014 with the same academic standards as Trinity\u2019s main campus. When you graduate, every credit transfers directly toward a bachelor\u2019s degree in Trinity\u2019s School of Professional and Graduate Studies. Your THEARC degree is a beginning, setting you up for success if you choose to continue on to more advanced degrees.<\/p>\n

Right in Your Neighborhood<\/h3>\n

Located at\u00a01901 Mississippi Ave. SE<\/strong>\u00a0\u2014 easy to reach on the\u00a0Metro Green Line (Southern Avenue station)<\/strong>. THEARC is a thriving 16-acre community campus home to 14 nonprofits, including Children\u2019s National Hospital, DC Central Kitchen, The Washington Ballet, and Levine Music. This is a place where the whole community comes to grow.<\/p>\n

Programs Offered at THEARC<\/h2>\n

Trinity at THEARC offers three Associate of Arts degree programs and a certificate program \u2014 all designed for working adults:<\/p>\n