Colleges in Washington D.C.

Washington D.C. is home to 17 colleges and universities, from large flagship research institutions to small liberal arts colleges and community colleges. Use the filters below to find the right fit by campus lifestyle, safety, tuition, and more.

Top Colleges by Enrollment

17 total in Washington D.C.

George Washington University

Washington, DC
NCAA D1Greek Life
Admit
47% admit
Tuition
$59,780
ACT
ACT 31–34

George Washington University is a private 4-year institution in Washington, DC. Enrollment: ~11,182 students. Admissions are accessible (47% admit rate). Out-of-state tuition: $59,780/year.

Howard University

Washington, DC
HBCUNCAA D1Greek Life
Admit
41% admit
Tuition
$28,450
ACT
ACT 22–28

Howard University is a private 4-year institution in Washington, DC. Enrollment: ~10,108 students. Admissions are accessible (41% admit rate). Out-of-state tuition: $28,450/year.

Georgetown University

Washington, DC
NCAA D1
Admit
13% admit
Tuition
$59,784
ACT
ACT 31–35

Georgetown University is a private 4-year institution in Washington, DC. Enrollment: ~7,569 students. Admissions are highly selective (13% admit rate). Out-of-state tuition: $59,784/year.

American University

Washington, DC
NCAA D1Greek Life
Admit
62% admit
Tuition
$50,542
ACT
ACT 29–32

American University is a private 4-year institution in Washington, DC. Enrollment: ~7,266 students. Admissions are accessible (62% admit rate). Out-of-state tuition: $50,542/year.

The Catholic University of America

Washington, DC
NCAA D3Greek Life
Admit
83% admit
Tuition
$51,040
ACT

The Catholic University of America is a private 4-year institution in Washington, DC. Enrollment: ~3,154 students. Admissions are accessible (83% admit rate). Out-of-state tuition: $51,040/year.

Trinity Washington University

Washington, DC
Very SafeNCAA D3
Admit
100% admit
Tuition
$24,860
ACT

Trinity Washington University is a private 4-year institution in Washington, DC. Enrollment: ~1,414 students. Admissions are accessible (100% admit rate). Out-of-state tuition: $24,860/year.

Gallaudet University

Washington, DC
NCAA D3
Admit
58% admit
Tuition
$16,512
ACT
ACT 14–17

Gallaudet University is a private 4-year institution in Washington, DC. Enrollment: ~812 students. Admissions are accessible (58% admit rate). Out-of-state tuition: $16,512/year.

National Conservatory of Dramatic Arts

Washington, DC
Very Safe
Admit
100% admit
Tuition
$10,600
ACT

National Conservatory of Dramatic Arts is a private 2-year institution in Washington, DC. Enrollment: ~16 students. Admissions are accessible (100% admit rate). Out-of-state tuition: $10,600/year.

Pontifical Faculty of the Immaculate Conception at the Dominican House of Studies

Washington, DC
Very Safe
Admit
Tuition
ACT

Pontifical Faculty of the Immaculate Conception at the Dominican House of Studies is a private 4-year institution in Washington, DC.

University of the District of Columbia

Washington, DC
HBCUNCAA D2
Admit
Tuition
$12,144
ACT

University of the District of Columbia is a public 4-year institution in Washington, DC. Out-of-state tuition: $12,144/year.

Wesley Theological Seminary

Washington, DC
Very Safe
Admit
Tuition
ACT

Wesley Theological Seminary is a private 4-year institution in Washington, DC.

University of the Potomac-Washington DC Campus

Washington, DC
Very Safe
Admit
Tuition
$5,760
ACT

University of the Potomac-Washington DC Campus is a 4-year institution in Washington, DC. Out-of-state tuition: $5,760/year.

Institute of World Politics

Washington, DC
Very Safe
Admit
Tuition
ACT

Institute of World Politics is a private 4-year institution in Washington, DC.

Pontifical John Paul II Institute for Studies on Marriage and Family

Washington, DC
Admit
Tuition
ACT

Pontifical John Paul II Institute for Studies on Marriage and Family is a private 4-year institution in Washington, DC.

The Chicago School at Washington DC

Washington, DC
Very Safe
Admit
Tuition
ACT

The Chicago School at Washington DC is a private 4-year institution in Washington, DC.

NewU University

Washington, DC
Admit
Tuition
$15,000
ACT

NewU University is a private 4-year institution in Washington, DC. Out-of-state tuition: $15,000/year.

Windsor University

Washington, DC
Admit
Tuition
ACT

Windsor University is a 4-year institution in Washington, DC.

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