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 logo

George Washington University

Washington, DC

47% admit · Moderate11K students

Lifestyle

Greek LifeNCAA Division IWarm Climate
Howard University logo

Howard University

Washington, DC

41% admit · Moderate10K students

Lifestyle

Greek LifeHBCUNCAA Division IWarm ClimateSafe Campus
Georgetown University logo

Georgetown University

Washington, DC

13% admit · Selective8K students

Lifestyle

Greek LifeNCAA Division IWarm Climate
American University logo

American University

Washington, DC

62% admit · Open7K students

Lifestyle

Greek LifeNCAA Division IWarm Climate
The Catholic University of America logo

The Catholic University of America

Washington, DC

83% admit · Open3K students

Lifestyle

Greek LifeWarm Climate
Trinity Washington University logo

Trinity Washington University

Washington, DC

100% admit · Open1K students

Lifestyle

Warm ClimateSafe Campus
Gallaudet University logo

Gallaudet University

Washington, DC

58% admit · Open812 students

Lifestyle

Greek LifeWarm Climate
National Conservatory of Dramatic Arts logo

National Conservatory of Dramatic Arts

Washington, DC

100% admit · Open16 students

Lifestyle

Warm ClimateSafe Campus
Pontifical Faculty of the Immaculate Conception at the Dominican House of Studies logo

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

Washington, DC

Admit rate unknown

Lifestyle

Warm ClimateSafe Campus
University of the District of Columbia logo

University of the District of Columbia

Washington, DC

Admit rate unknown

Lifestyle

HBCUNCAA Division IIWarm Climate
Wesley Theological Seminary logo

Wesley Theological Seminary

Washington, DC

Admit rate unknown

Lifestyle

Warm ClimateSafe Campus
University of the Potomac-Washington DC Campus logo

University of the Potomac-Washington DC Campus

Washington, DC

Admit rate unknown

Lifestyle

Warm ClimateSafe Campus
Institute of World Politics logo

Institute of World Politics

Washington, DC

Admit rate unknown

Lifestyle

Warm ClimateSafe Campus
Pontifical John Paul II Institute for Studies on Marriage and Family logo

Pontifical John Paul II Institute for Studies on Marriage and Family

Washington, DC

Admit rate unknown

Lifestyle

Warm Climate
The Chicago School at Washington DC logo

The Chicago School at Washington DC

Washington, DC

Admit rate unknown

Lifestyle

Warm ClimateSafe Campus
NewU University logo

NewU University

Washington, DC

Admit rate unknown

Lifestyle

Warm Climate
Windsor University logo

Windsor University

Washington, DC

Admit rate unknown

Lifestyle

Warm Climate

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