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Colleges and Universities in District of Columbia
18 degree-granting colleges and universities in District of Columbia that take part in federal student aid programs, from the U.S. Department of Education.
- Colleges18
- Public117 private
- Four-year162 two-year
- Online programs13Report at least one fully online program
Widely offered majors in District of Columbia: Accounting (12), Business Administration (10), Psychology (9), Public Health (8), Human Resources Management (8), Information Technology (8).
| College | City | Type | Level | Online programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| American University | Washington | Private nonprofit | Four-year | Yes |
| Career Technical Institute | Washington | Private for-profit | Two-year | Yes |
| Gallaudet University | Washington | Private nonprofit | Four-year | Yes |
| George Washington University | Washington | Private nonprofit | Four-year | Yes |
| Georgetown University | Washington | Private nonprofit | Four-year | Yes |
| Howard University | Washington | Private nonprofit | Four-year | Yes |
| Institute of World Politics | Washington | Private nonprofit | Four-year | Yes |
| Pontifical Faculty of the Immaculate Conception at the Dominican House of Studies | Washington | Private nonprofit | Four-year | No |
| Pontifical John Paul II Institute for Studies on Marriage and Family | Washington | Private nonprofit | Four-year | No |
| Saint Michael College of Allied Health | Washington | Private for-profit | Two-year | No |
| Strayer University-District of Columbia | Washington | Private for-profit | Four-year | Yes |
| Strayer University-Global Region | Washington | Private for-profit | Four-year | Yes |
| The Catholic University of America | Washington | Private nonprofit | Four-year | Yes |
| The Chicago School at Washington DC | Washington | Private nonprofit | Four-year | No |
| Trinity Washington University | Washington | Private nonprofit | Four-year | Yes |
| University of the District of Columbia | Washington | Public | Four-year | Yes |
| University of the Potomac-Washington DC Campus | Washington | Private for-profit | Four-year | Yes |
| Wesley Theological Seminary | Washington | Private nonprofit | Four-year | No |
Source: U.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), IPEDS 2024-25 institutional characteristics (HD2024, IC2024). Links go to each school’s official website as reported to IPEDS. “Online programs” means the school reported at least one program offered entirely by distance education.
Colleges in District of Columbia: frequently asked questions
How many colleges are in District of Columbia?
District of Columbia has 18 degree-granting colleges and universities that take part in federal student aid programs, according to the latest U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS) data.
How many public colleges are in District of Columbia?
1 public, 12 private nonprofit and 5 private for-profit.
How many community colleges and two-year colleges are in District of Columbia?
2 two-year colleges.
How many four-year colleges and universities are in District of Columbia?
16 four-year colleges and universities, and 16 schools in District of Columbia offer graduate programs.
Which colleges in District of Columbia offer online programs?
13 colleges in District of Columbia reported offering at least one program entirely online. Use the college search with “Offers fully online programs” to see them, and check each school for specific online programs.
Which cities in District of Columbia have the most colleges?
Washington (18).
What majors are most widely offered at colleges in District of Columbia?
Among the 109 majors in this guide, the most widely offered in District of Columbia are Accounting (12 schools), Business Administration (10 schools), Psychology (9 schools), Public Health (8 schools), Human Resources Management (8 schools), and Information Technology (8 schools).
How do I find a college in District of Columbia that offers my major?
Use the college search with the state set to District of Columbia and choose your major, or filter by city or ZIP code.
Where does this list of District of Columbia colleges come from?
From the U.S. Department of Education’s IPEDS data (IPEDS 2024-25 institutional characteristics (HD2024, IC2024)). Confirm programs, costs and admission requirements on each school’s official website.
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