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Colleges and universities in District of Columbia

District of Columbia has 22 colleges and universities in our directory (1 public, 14 private nonprofit, 7 for-profit). Together they enroll about 100,649 students. 13 offer programs that can be completed online.

Cities with the most schools: Washington (22)

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Showing 1–22 of 22 schools

GWU
Private nonprofit
Students
25,374
Retention
92%
Programs
198
Awards 2024-25
8,455
CampusOnlineHybrid
International Relations and AffairsLawPolitical Science and Government +195
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GU
Private nonprofit

Georgetown University

Washington, DC

Students
20,031
Retention
97%
Programs
152
Awards 2024-25
7,622
CampusOnlineHybrid
LawInternational Relations and AffairsAdvanced Legal Research/Studies +149
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HU
Private nonprofit

Howard University

Washington, DC

Students
14,890
Retention
91%
Programs
91
Awards 2024-25
3,221
CampusOnlineHybrid
BiologyPolitical Science and GovernmentPsychology, General +88
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AU
Private nonprofit

American University

Washington, DC

Students
12,321
Retention
88%
Programs
143
Awards 2024-25
4,433
CampusOnlineHybrid
International Relations and AffairsLawPolitical Science and Government +140
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SUR
Private for-profit
Admission
Open
Students
12,098
Retention
60%
Programs
26
CampusOnlineHybrid
Business/CommerceBusiness Administration and ManagementInformation Technology +23
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CUA
Private nonprofit
Students
5,243
Retention
87%
Programs
151
Awards 2024-25
1,303
CampusOnlineHybrid
Business Administration and ManagementLawRegistered Nursing +148
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UDC
Public
Admission
Open
Students
4,202
Retention
68%
Programs
76
CampusOnlineHybrid
Education, GeneralLawBusiness Administration, Management and Operations, Other +73
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TWU
Private nonprofit
Students
1,948
Retention
69%
Programs
41
Awards 2024-25
396
CampusOnlineHybrid
Registered NursingEarly Childhood Education and TeachingHealth and Wellness +38
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GU
Private nonprofit

Gallaudet University

Washington, DC

Students
1,335
Retention
71%
Programs
57
Awards 2024-25
374
CampusOnlineHybrid
Psychology, GeneralAmerican Sign Language (ASL)Deaf Studies +54
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CSW
Private nonprofit
Students
564
Programs
13
Awards 2024-25
126
CampusHybrid
Clinical PsychologyMental Health Counseling/CounselorForensic Psychology +10
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WTS
Private nonprofit
Students
374
Programs
4
Awards 2024-25
100
CampusHybrid
Theology and Religious Vocations, OtherReligious EducationDivinity/Ministry +1
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SUC
Private for-profit
Admission
Open
Students
188
Retention
100%
Programs
22
CampusOnlineHybrid
Business/CommerceInformation TechnologyCriminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration +19
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BCI
Private for-profit

Bennett Career Institute

Washington, DC

Admission
Open
Students
176
Retention
54%
Programs
5
CampusHybrid
CosmetologyAesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care SpecialistBarbering +2
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IWP
Private nonprofit
Students
173
Programs
9
Awards 2024-25
43
CampusOnlineHybrid
National Security Policy StudiesStrategic IntelligenceInternational Relations and Affairs +6
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SMC
Private for-profit
Students
136
Retention
80%
Programs
2
Awards 2024-25
43
Campus
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants, OtherRegistered Nursing
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SPA
Private for-profit
Admission
Open
Students
117
Retention
90%
Programs
5
Campus
Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care SpecialistCosmetologyMaster Aesthetician/Esthetician +2
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NU
Private nonprofit

NewU University

Washington, DC

Students
34
Retention
64%
Programs
5
Awards 2024-25
10
Campus
Data SciencePsychology, GeneralBusiness Administration and Management +2
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