Colleges in
District of Columbia.

All 12 accredited 4-year colleges and universities in District of Columbia, and 12 private. Ranked by 4-year graduation rate. Click any school for full details.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard

Georgetown University

Washington, D.C. · Private nonprofit

95%

grad rate

George Washington University

Washington, D.C. · Private nonprofit

85%

grad rate

The Catholic University of America

Washington, D.C. · Private nonprofit

80%

grad rate

American University

Washington, D.C. · Private nonprofit

77%

grad rate

Howard University

Washington, D.C. · Private nonprofit

69%

grad rate

Gallaudet University

Washington, D.C. · Private nonprofit

47%

grad rate

Trinity Washington University

Washington, D.C. · Private nonprofit

47%

grad rate

University of the Potomac-Washington DC Campus

Washington, D.C. · Private for-profit

39%

grad rate

Strayer University-Global Region

Washington, D.C. · Private for-profit

23%

grad rate

NewU University

Washington, D.C. · Private nonprofit

Strayer University-District of Columbia

Washington, D.C. · Private for-profit

Windsor University

Washington, D.C. · Private for-profit

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