Colleges in District of Columbia

Q: How many colleges are there in District of Columbia?

UniScorecard tracks every degree-granting institution in District of Columbia that reports to the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard, including public, private nonprofit, and for-profit schools.

Q: What is the average cost of college in District of Columbia?

The median net price (what students actually pay after grant aid) for colleges in District of Columbia is shown at the top of this page. Net price is more accurate than sticker price because it accounts for scholarships and need-based aid.

Q: Which District of Columbia colleges have the highest graduation rates?

Sort the table on this page by graduation rate to see the top performers. Graduation rate measures the share of first-time, full-time students who complete a degree within 150% of the expected time.

Q: 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 and are refreshed when new data is released.

25 degree-granting institutions in District of Columbia (DC). Median net price $19,927. Median graduation rate 50.8%. Compare cost, outcomes, admission rates, and program mix using official U.S. College Scorecard data.

Median net price

$19,927

Median grad rate

50.8%

Median admission rate

58%

Median size

811

Most affordable colleges in District of Columbia

Lowest median net price after grant aid.

1. Trinity Washington University$9,302
2. National Conservatory of Dramatic Arts$9,422
3. University of the District of Columbia$10,648
4. Bennett Career Institute$11,824
5. Gallaudet University$15,845

Highest graduation rates in District of Columbia

Share of students completing a degree on time.

1. Georgetown University94.8%
2. George Washington University84.0%
3. Saint Michael College of Allied Health83.3%
4. The Catholic University of America79.5%
5. American University75.5%

Colleges by city

Cities in District of Columbia with 3 or more institutions.

Washington25

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	Missing
Bennett Career Institute Washington, DC	DC	Private for-profit, <2-year	$11,824	51.0%	Not available	176	Complete
Career Technical Institute Washington, DC	DC	Private for-profit, 2-year	$20,985	69.1%	Not available	232	Complete
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	$9,422	33.3%	100%	16	Complete
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	Complete
Strayer University-District of Columbia Washington, DC	DC	Private for-profit, 4-year	$26,625	0.0%	Not available	156	Complete
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	Missing
The Salon Professional Academy-Washington DC Washington, DC	DC	Private for-profit, <2-year	$17,528	50.7%	Not available	117	Complete
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	$18,868	33.3%	Not available	809	Complete
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 $19,927 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.