Best Colleges in District of Columbia
The top colleges in District of Columbia by graduate outcomes, plus all 20 schools compared on cost, admissions, and earnings.
Best Colleges in District of Columbia, Ranked
The top 8 four-year colleges in District of Columbia by graduation rate and 10-year graduate earnings, from federal College Scorecard data. A data-backed shortlist to start from, not a substitute for finding the right fit.
- 1Georgetown UniversityWashington · Private nonprofit95%Grad$40,815Net Price$125,200Earnings
- 2George Washington UniversityWashington · Private nonprofit84%Grad$36,586Net Price$82,400Earnings
- 3American UniversityWashington · Private nonprofit75%Grad$41,943Net Price$67,700Earnings
- 4Catholic University of AmericaWashington · Private nonprofit79%Grad$29,561Net Price$60,500Earnings
- 5Howard UniversityWashington · Private nonprofit70%Grad$50,539Net Price$54,500Earnings
- 6Trinity Washington UniversityWashington · Private nonprofit49%Grad$9,302Net Price$43,100Earnings
- 7Gallaudet UniversityWashington · Private nonprofit47%Grad$15,845Net Price$34,300Earnings
- 8University of the District of ColumbiaWashington · Public33%Grad$10,648Net Price$39,400Earnings
Public Universities(2)
Private Colleges & Universities(15)
George Washington University
Washington · Private nonprofit
Howard University
Washington · Private nonprofit
Georgetown University
Washington · Private nonprofit
American University
Washington · Private nonprofit
Catholic University of America
Washington · Private nonprofit
Trinity Washington University
Washington · Private nonprofit
Gallaudet University
Washington · Private nonprofit
Career Technical Institute
Washington · Private for-profit
Bennett Career Institute
Washington · Private for-profit
Strayer University-District of Columbia
Washington · Private for-profit
Saint Michael College of Allied Health
Washington · Private for-profit
Salon Professional Academy-Washington DC
Washington · Private for-profit
NewU University
Washington · Private nonprofit
National Conservatory of Dramatic Arts
Washington · Private nonprofit
Windsor University
Washington · Private for-profit
Community & 2-Year Colleges(3)
Data sourced from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Updated regularly via automated sync. Contact schools directly for current requirements and costs.