#1 in Washington, DC
Strayer University-Global Region
Washington, DC
Acceptance
100%
Total Cost
$13,320
Strayer University-Global Region is located in Washington, DC.
Washington, DC
Colleges in Washington, DC
Explore 10 colleges and universities in Washington. Compare programs, admission requirements, and campus life to find your perfect school.
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Colleges in Washington
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#2 in Washington, DC
University of the District of Columbia
Washington, DC
Acceptance
100%
Total Cost
$5,292
University of the District of Columbia is located in Washington, DC.
#3 in Washington, DC
University of the Potomac-Washington DC Campus
Washington, DC
Acceptance
100%
Total Cost
$5,760
University of the Potomac-Washington DC Campus is located in Washington, DC.
#4 in Washington, DC
Georgetown University
Washington, DC
Acceptance
13%
Total Cost
$83,068
SAT
1390–1550
Georgetown catapults politically savvy, globally minded overachievers into DC's power corridors from its Jesuit hilltop overlooking the Potomac.
#5 in Washington, DC
Howard University
Washington, DC
Acceptance
41%
Total Cost
$47,727
SAT
1090–1320
Howard University, the capstone of HBCUs, immerses you in Black excellence amid Washington's power corridors, forging leaders who shape history.
#6 in Washington, DC
George Washington University
Washington, DC
Acceptance
47%
Total Cost
$81,356
SAT
1350–1500
GWU drops you into DC's power corridors, where poli sci classes debate policy by day and you intern at the State Department by afternoon.
#7 in Washington, DC
Gallaudet University
Washington, DC
Acceptance
58%
Total Cost
$32,404
SAT
780–1022
The world's only university where deaf and hard-of-hearing students lead, and American Sign Language fills every classroom and conversation.
#8 in Washington, DC
American University
Washington, DC
Acceptance
62%
Total Cost
$71,210
SAT
1280–1460
Private powerhouse in northwest DC fueling careers in policy, diplomacy, journalism, and international affairs.
#9 in Washington, DC
The Catholic University of America
Washington, DC
Acceptance
83%
Total Cost
$71,240
Home to America's largest Catholic basilica and the only U.S. pontifical canon law faculty, right in the heart of Washington, D.C.
#10 in Washington, DC
Trinity Washington University
Washington, DC
Acceptance
100%
Total Cost
$37,540
Trinity Washington University is located in Washington, DC.
FAQs about Washington Colleges
Going to college in Washington offers students a unique blend of academic opportunities and city life. Students benefit from internship opportunities, cultural attractions, and networking with professionals in various industries. The college experience in Washington combines classroom learning with real-world experiences in District of Columbia.
The cost of living in Washington varies depending on housing choices, lifestyle, and the specific area of the city. Students should budget for housing, food, transportation, and personal expenses on top of tuition costs. Many colleges offer on-campus housing options and meal plans to help manage expenses.
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