Colleges in Alexandria, Virginia
2 colleges and universities — federal Scorecard data.
There are 2 colleges and universities in Alexandria, Virginia (2 Private for-profit). The figures below are pulled from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard — the same federal dataset colleges are required to report to.
the median 6-year graduation rate is 66.7%, schools that report admissions data accept a median 7% of applicants.
Whether you're comparing in-state public tuition, looking for a private nonprofit with strong outcomes, or trying to find the right program in Alexandria, the table below lets you sort every institution side-by-side on cost, admissions, graduation rate, and size.
Median net price
Not available
After aid
Median grad rate
66.7%
6-year
Median admission rate
7%
Median enrollment
400
Undergrad
All colleges in Alexandria
Sorted by enrollment.
| School | State | Type | Net price | Grad rate | Admission | Size | Data | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington University of Science and Technology Alexandria, VA | VA | Private for-profit, 4-year | Not available | 66.7% | 7% | 400 | Partial | |
| Strayer University-Alexandria Campus Alexandria, VA | VA | Private for-profit, 4-year | Not available | Not available | Not available | Not available | Missing |
Top programs in Alexandria
Most-completed programs across Alexandria colleges, weighted by enrollment.
- Computer science66.5% of degrees
- Business33.2% of degrees
Frequently asked questions about colleges in Alexandria
Q.How many colleges are in Alexandria, Virginia?
There are 2 colleges and universities in Alexandria, Virginia that report to the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard — 2 Private for-profit.
Q.What is the largest college in Alexandria?
By undergraduate enrollment, Washington University of Science and Technology is the largest institution in Alexandria with roughly 400 undergraduates.
Q.Which Alexandria college has the highest graduation rate?
Washington University of Science and Technology reports the highest 6-year graduation rate among Alexandria institutions at 66.7%.
Q.What is the average tuition in Alexandria?
Net price data is not consistently reported for institutions in Alexandria.
Q.What are the most popular college majors in Alexandria?
Across Alexandria colleges, the most-completed programs by share of degrees awarded are Computer science, Business.
Q.Are there community colleges in Alexandria?
Alexandria does not have public 2-year community colleges in the federal dataset; nearby cities in Virginia may offer additional options.
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Data on this page comes from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and IPEDS. Medians are computed across institutions in Alexandria that report each metric. Net price, graduation rate, and earnings figures reflect the latest available federal release. Always verify current tuition and program availability directly with each institution.