Colleges in District of Columbia

Washington D.C., the District, hosts several distinct universities, colleges, and other institutions of higher education, both public and private. The University of the District of Columbia is the city’s public university. Among private institutions Georgetown is the nation’s oldest Roman Catholic affiliated body of higher education. The George Washington University is the oldest institution of higher education in the nation’s capital. Gallaudet University is the first liberal arts college for the deaf and hard of hearing. Howard University is a historically black university. The Department of Defense maintains the National Defense University. In all, DC is home to 17 accredited institutions in addition to a variety of subject focused national and international accreditation agencies.

US News & World Report list of America’s Best Colleges has ranked Georgetown University, George Washington University, American University, Howard University, and Catholic University of America on their list of Top Schools.

American University

Washington, District of Columbia
Avg. School Cost:
$ 27,552 per year

Bennett Career Institute

Washington, District of Columbia
Most Popular Program: Cosmetology/Cosmetologist
Program Cost: $ 10,000
Program Length: 1500 hours

Catholic University of America

Washington, District of Columbia
Avg. School Cost:
$ 24,800 per year

Corcoran College of Art and Design

Washington, District of Columbia
Avg. School Cost:
$ 22,700 per year

Dudley Beauty College

Washington, District of Columbia
Most Popular Program: Cosmetology/Cosmetologist
Program Cost: $ 7,511
Program Length: 1500 hours

Gallaudet University

Washington, District of Columbia
Avg. School Cost:
$ 9,920 per year

George Washington University

Washington, District of Columbia
Avg. School Cost:
$ 33,992 per year

Georgetown University

Washington, District of Columbia
Avg. School Cost:
$ 31,656 per year

Harrison Center for Career Education

Washington, District of Columbia
Most Popular Program: Licensed Practical /Vocational Nurse Training (LPN, LVN, Cert, Dipl, AAS)
Program Cost: $ 9,645
Program Length: 1717 hours

Howard University

Washington, District of Columbia
Avg. School Cost:
$ 11,490 per year

National Conservatory of Dramatic Arts

Washington, District of Columbia
Avg. School Cost:
$ 6,600 per year

Sanz School

Washington, District of Columbia
Most Popular Program: English Language and Literature
Program Cost: $ 5,240
Program Length: 720 hours

Southeastern University

Washington, District of Columbia
Avg. School Cost:
$ 9,180 per year

Strayer University-Washington Campus

Washington, District of Columbia
Avg. School Cost:
$ 10,368 per year

Technical Learning Centers

Washington, District of Columbia
Most Popular Program: Computer and Information Sciences
Program Cost: $ 9,980
Program Length: 720 hours

Trinity Washington University

Washington, District of Columbia
Avg. School Cost:
$ 17,200 per year

University of the District of Columbia

Washington, District of Columbia
Avg. School Cost:
$ 1,800 per year (In-State)
$ 4,440 per year (Out-of-State)