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Colleges in Washington, DC
CampusPin lists 18 colleges and universities in or near Washington, District of Columbia, 16 universities and 2 community colleges, with 1 public and 17 private institutions.
Washington, D.C. concentrates Georgetown, GWU, American, Howard, and Catholic University in a single transit-friendly metro.
Washington colleges by the numbers
- Largest by enrollment
- George Washington University
- Lowest published tuition
- University of the District of Columbia ($5,662)
- Published tuition range
- $5,662–$68,017
- Most selective
- Georgetown University (13% accept.)
- Public / private
- 1 public · 17 private
- 4-year / 2-year
- 16 universities · 2 community colleges
Among the 18 colleges listed here, George Washington University is the largest by enrollment; University of the District of Columbia has the lowest published in-state tuition at $5,662; Georgetown University is the most selective at a 13% acceptance rate. Published figures are sticker price, not net price — compare net price and outcomes on each profile.
All colleges in Washington
American University
Washington, DC · University · Private
Tuition
$58,771
Acceptance
62%
Enrollment
12,321
Career Technical Institute
Washington, DC · Community College · Private
Tuition
N/A
Acceptance
N/A
Enrollment
370
Gallaudet University
Washington, DC · University · Private
Tuition
$19,654
Acceptance
58%
Enrollment
1,335
George Washington University
Washington, DC · University · Private
Tuition
$67,710
Acceptance
47%
Enrollment
25,374
Georgetown University
Washington, DC · University · Private
Tuition
$68,017
Acceptance
13%
Enrollment
20,031
Howard University
Washington, DC · University · Private
Tuition
$35,810
Acceptance
41%
Enrollment
14,890
Institute of World Politics
Washington, DC · University · Private
Tuition
N/A
Acceptance
N/A
Enrollment
173
Pontifical Faculty of the Immaculate Conception at the Dominican House of Studies
Washington, DC · University · Private
Tuition
N/A
Acceptance
N/A
Enrollment
74
Pontifical John Paul II Institute for Studies on Marriage and Family
Washington, DC · University · Private
Tuition
N/A
Acceptance
N/A
Enrollment
65
Saint Michael College of Allied Health
Washington, DC · Community College · Private
Tuition
$19,405
Acceptance
75%
Enrollment
136
Strayer University-District of Columbia
Washington, DC · University · Private
Tuition
$13,920
Acceptance
Open admission
Enrollment
188
Strayer University-Global Region
Washington, DC · University · Private
Tuition
$13,920
Acceptance
Open admission
Enrollment
12,098
The Catholic University of America
Washington, DC · University · Private
Tuition
$58,378
Acceptance
83%
Enrollment
5,243
The Chicago School at Washington DC
Washington, DC · University · Private
Tuition
N/A
Acceptance
N/A
Enrollment
564
Trinity Washington University
Washington, DC · University · Private
Tuition
$26,610
Acceptance
Open admission
Enrollment
1,948
University of the District of Columbia
Washington, DC · University · Public
Tuition
$5,662
Acceptance
Open admission
Enrollment
4,202
University of the Potomac-Washington DC Campus
Washington, DC · University · Private
Tuition
$6,660
Acceptance
Open admission
Enrollment
1,241
Wesley Theological Seminary
Washington, DC · University · Private
Tuition
N/A
Acceptance
N/A
Enrollment
374
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Data sources & methodology
College listings for Washington, District of Columbia are compiled from federal datasets and each institution's own published information.
Sources used across this page
Not every source informs every figure. Each data point draws on the source appropriate to it see the relevant section and the data dictionary for field-level provenance.
IPEDS / NCES College Navigator
Federal enrollment, admissions, tuition, retention, and program data. Released annually with a 1–2 year lag.
U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
Net price by income band, post-graduation earnings, and federal aid context.
Institutional websites
Each school's official admissions, registrar, and financial-aid pages are the authoritative source for current details.
Where a value is unavailable it is shown as unavailable, never as 0, free, or a negative judgment. Always confirm final details with the institution before applying.
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