Colleges in District of Columbia: Complete List & Stats (2024)

25 colleges and universities with tuition, admissions, and earnings data

2024 College Scorecard data · Updated 2026

Colleges

$28,096

Avg Tuition

65%

Avg Accept Rate

$52,164

Avg Earnings (10yr)

District of Columbia is home to 25 colleges and universities, ranging from 2 public institutions to 23 private colleges. Average in-state tuition is $28,096, with costs ranging from $6,152 to $62,200. Graduates from District of Columbia colleges earn a median of $52,164 ten years after enrollment.The average acceptance rate across District of Columbia institutions is 65%.

Most Affordable

University of the District of Columbia

$6,152

Highest Earnings

Georgetown University

$103,494

Best Graduation Rate

Georgetown University

95%

All 25 Colleges in District of Columbia

A B C G H I N P R S T U W

A

College	City	Tuition	Accept Rate	Earnings (10yr)
American University	Washington	$53,889	41%	$77,370
Arizona State University - Washington D.C.	Washington	N/A	N/A	$62,668

B

College	City	Tuition	Accept Rate	Earnings (10yr)
Bennett Career Institute	Washington	N/A	N/A	$22,568

C

College	City	Tuition	Accept Rate	Earnings (10yr)
Career Technical Institute	Washington	N/A	N/A	$30,227

G

College	City	Tuition	Accept Rate	Earnings (10yr)
Gallaudet University	Washington	$17,712	59%	$43,101
George Washington University	Washington	$62,200	49%	$90,873
Georgetown University	Washington	$62,052	12%	$103,494

H

College	City	Tuition	Accept Rate	Earnings (10yr)
Howard University	Washington	$31,050	53%	$63,066

I

College	City	Tuition	Accept Rate	Earnings (10yr)
Institute of World Politics	Washington	N/A	N/A	N/A

N

College	City	Tuition	Accept Rate	Earnings (10yr)
National Conservatory of Dramatic Arts	Washington	$10,900	100%	N/A
NewU University	Washington	$16,500	90%	N/A

P

College	City	Tuition	Accept Rate	Earnings (10yr)
Pontifical Faculty of the Immaculate Conception at the Dominican House of Studies	Washington	N/A	N/A	N/A
Pontifical John Paul II Institute for Studies on Marriage and Family	Washington	N/A	N/A	N/A

R

College	City	Tuition	Accept Rate	Earnings (10yr)
Relay Graduate School of Education - Washington D.C	Washington	N/A	N/A	N/A

S

College	City	Tuition	Accept Rate	Earnings (10yr)
Saint Michael College of Allied Health	Washington	$19,405	58%	N/A
Strayer University-District of Columbia	Washington	$13,515	N/A	$40,092
Strayer University-Global Region	Washington	$13,515	N/A	$40,092

T

College	City	Tuition	Accept Rate	Earnings (10yr)
Technical Learning Centers Inc	Washington	N/A	N/A	$29,287
The Catholic University of America	Washington	$54,186	86%	$73,250
The Chicago School of Professional Psychology at Washington DC	Washington	N/A	N/A	$56,899
The Salon Professional Academy-Washington DC	Washington	N/A	N/A	$20,809
Trinity Washington University	Washington	$25,610	97%	$53,804

U

College	City	Tuition	Accept Rate	Earnings (10yr)
University of the District of Columbia	Washington	$6,152	N/A	$44,236
University of the Potomac-Washington DC Campus	Washington	$6,660	N/A	$34,961

W

College	City	Tuition	Accept Rate	Earnings (10yr)
Wesley Theological Seminary	Washington	N/A	N/A	N/A

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many colleges are in District of Columbia?

There are 25 colleges and universities in District of Columbia, including 2 public and 23 private institutions, according to 2024 College Scorecard data.

What is the average college tuition in District of Columbia?

The average in-state tuition across District of Columbia colleges is $28,096. Tuition ranges from $6,152 to $62,200 depending on the institution.

How much do District of Columbia college graduates earn?

Graduates from District of Columbia colleges earn an average median salary of $52,164 ten years after enrollment, based on 2024 College Scorecard data.

What is the average acceptance rate in District of Columbia?

The average acceptance rate across District of Columbia colleges is 65%. Rates vary widely from highly selective institutions to open-admission colleges.

Data Source & Methodology

College data is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard (2024 data). Includes tuition, admissions, graduation rates, and post-graduation earnings for federally funded institutions.

Our Methodology · Data Sources · Source: College Scorecard

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