Colleges and universities in District of Columbia
District of Columbia is home to 23 Title IV-eligible colleges and universities, enrolling about 100,881 students in total.
Of these, 1 are public and 22 private. The largest by enrollment include George Washington, Georgetown, and Howard. Among institutions that report the figure, the median graduation rate is 51% and the median average net price is $20,985.
How the 23 institutions in District of Columbia break down
Control and level come from IPEDS institutional characteristics. Pick a tile to see just that slice of the list.
Frequently asked questions
- How many colleges and universities are in District of Columbia?
- District of Columbia has 23 Title IV-eligible institutions in this dataset, drawn from IPEDS and College Scorecard. Together they enroll about 100,881 students.
- What are the largest universities in District of Columbia?
- By total enrollment, the largest institutions in District of Columbia are George Washington, Georgetown, Howard, American, and SUR.
- What is the average graduation rate and net price in District of Columbia?
- The median graduation rate among institutions that report one is 51%, and the median average net price is $20,985. Figures come from IPEDS and College Scorecard.
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