Colleges in District of Columbia
25 degree-granting institutions in District of Columbia (DC). Median net price $20,985. Median graduation rate 51.0%. Compare cost, outcomes, admission rates, and program mix using official U.S. College Scorecard data.
Median net price
$20,985
Median grad rate
51.0%
Median admission rate
58%
Median size
811
Most affordable colleges in District of Columbia
Lowest median net price after grant aid.
Highest graduation rates in District of Columbia
Share of students completing a degree on time.
Colleges by city
Cities in District of Columbia with 3 or more institutions.
| School | State | Type | Net price | Grad rate | Admission | Size | Data | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| American University Washington, DC | DC | Private nonprofit, 4-year | $41,943 | 75.5% | 62% | 7,266 | Complete | |
| Arizona State University - Washington D.C. Washington, DC | DC | Public, 4-year | Not available | Not available | 87% | Not available | Partial | |
| Bennett Career Institute Washington, DC | DC | Private for-profit, <2-year | $11,824 | 51.0% | Not available | 176 | Partial | |
| Career Technical Institute Washington, DC | DC | Private for-profit, 2-year | $20,985 | 69.1% | Not available | 232 | Partial | |
| Gallaudet University Washington, DC | DC | Private nonprofit, 4-year | $15,845 | 47.3% | 58% | 812 | Complete | |
| George Washington University Washington, DC | DC | Private nonprofit, 4-year | $36,586 | 84.0% | 47% | 11,182 | Complete | |
| Georgetown University Washington, DC | DC | Private nonprofit, 4-year | $40,815 | 94.8% | 13% | 7,569 | Complete | |
| Howard University Washington, DC | DC | Private nonprofit, 4-year | $50,539 | 70.0% | 41% | 10,108 | Complete | |
| Institute of World Politics Washington, DC | DC | Private nonprofit, 4-year | Not available | Not available | Not available | Not available | Missing | |
| National Conservatory of Dramatic Arts Washington, DC | DC | Private nonprofit, 2-year | Not available | 33.3% | 100% | 16 | Partial | |
| NewU University Washington, DC | DC | Private nonprofit, 4-year | Not available | Not available | 12% | 34 | Partial | |
| Pontifical Faculty of the Immaculate Conception at the Dominican House of Studies Washington, DC | DC | Private nonprofit, 4-year | Not available | Not available | Not available | Not available | Missing | |
| Pontifical John Paul II Institute for Studies on Marriage and Family Washington, DC | DC | Private nonprofit, 4-year | Not available | Not available | Not available | Not available | Missing | |
| Relay Graduate School of Education - Washington D.C Washington, DC | DC | Private nonprofit, 4-year | Not available | Not available | Not available | Not available | Missing | |
| Saint Michael College of Allied Health Washington, DC | DC | Private for-profit, 2-year | $38,751 | 83.3% | 75% | 136 | Partial | |
| Strayer University-District of Columbia Washington, DC | DC | Private for-profit, 4-year | Not available | Not available | Not available | 156 | Partial | |
| Strayer University-Global Region Washington, DC | DC | Private for-profit, 4-year | $17,833 | 14.3% | Not available | 9,376 | Complete | |
| The Catholic University of America Washington, DC | DC | Private nonprofit, 4-year | $29,561 | 79.5% | 83% | 3,154 | Complete | |
| The Chicago School at Washington DC Washington, DC | DC | Private nonprofit, 4-year | Not available | Not available | 43% | Not available | Partial | |
| The Salon Professional Academy-Washington DC Washington, DC | DC | Private for-profit, <2-year | $17,528 | 50.7% | Not available | 117 | Partial | |
| Trinity Washington University Washington, DC | DC | Private nonprofit, 4-year | $9,302 | 49.3% | 100% | 1,414 | Complete | |
| University of the District of Columbia Washington, DC | DC | Public, 4-year | $10,648 | 33.2% | Not available | 3,351 | Complete | |
| University of the Potomac-Washington DC Campus Washington, DC | DC | Private for-profit, 4-year | Not available | 33.3% | Not available | 809 | Partial | |
| Wesley Theological Seminary Washington, DC | DC | Private nonprofit, 4-year | Not available | Not available | Not available | Not available | Missing | |
| Windsor University Washington, DC | DC | Private for-profit, 4-year | Not available | Not available | 12% | 0 | Partial |
Frequently asked questions
How many colleges are there in District of Columbia?
District of Columbia has 25 degree-granting institutions tracked by the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard, spanning public, private nonprofit, and for-profit schools.
What is the average cost of college in District of Columbia?
The median net price across District of Columbia colleges is $20,985 per year. Net price is what a typical student pays after grant aid and scholarships — a much better number than sticker price.
Which District of Columbia colleges have the highest graduation rates?
The top performers by graduation rate include Georgetown University (94.8%), George Washington University (84.0%), Saint Michael College of Allied Health (83.3%). Sort the table by graduation rate to see the full ranking.
Is the data on this page up to date?
Yes. All figures come from the latest College Scorecard release published by the U.S. Department of Education.