2020 Guide to Colleges in District of Columbia

If you’re looking for a great school where you can get a quality education, you may want to consider one of the many colleges and universities in District of Columbia. The state is home to several institutions of higher learning, 10 of which are ranked in College Factual’s 2020 analysis.

Best Colleges in District of Columbia

crest image Georgetown University

Located in Washington in what is generally considered a city setting, Georgetown is ranked #1 in the state of District of Columbia. Georgetown supports roughly 8,200 students each year.

The school has a student to faculty ratio of 11 to 1.

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crest image George Washington University

Located in Washington in what is generally considered a city setting, GWU is ranked #2 in the state of District of Columbia. GWU supports roughly 12,400 students each year.

The school has a student to faculty ratio of 13 to 1.

Learn more about George Washington University.

crest image American University

Located in Washington in what is generally considered a city setting, The American University is ranked #3 in the state of District of Columbia. The American University supports roughly 8,600 students each year.

The school has a student to faculty ratio of 11 to 1.

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crest image Catholic University of America

Located in Washington in what is generally considered a city setting, CUA is ranked #4 in the state of District of Columbia. CUA supports roughly 3,300 students each year.

The school has a student to faculty ratio of 7 to 1.

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crest image Howard University

Located in Washington in what is generally considered a city setting, Howard is ranked #5 in the state of District of Columbia. Howard supports roughly 6,200 students each year.

The school has a student to faculty ratio of 8 to 1.

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crest image Gallaudet University

Located in Washington in what is generally considered a city setting, Gallaudet is ranked #6 in the state of District of Columbia. Gallaudet supports roughly 1,200 students each year.

The school has a student to faculty ratio of 7 to 1.

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crest image Strayer University – Global Region

Located in Washington in what is generally considered a city setting, Strayer University – Global Region is ranked #7 in the state of District of Columbia. Strayer University – Global Region supports roughly 9,100 students each year.

The school has a student to faculty ratio of 10 to 1.

Learn more about Strayer University – Global Region.

crest image University of the District of Columbia

Located in Washington in what is generally considered a city setting, University of the District of Columbia is ranked #8 in the state of District of Columbia. University of the District of Columbia supports roughly 5,200 students each year.

The school has a student to faculty ratio of 10 to 1.

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crest image Trinity Washington University

Located in Washington in what is generally considered a city setting, Trinity College is ranked #9 in the state of District of Columbia. Trinity College supports roughly 1,700 students each year.

The school has a student to faculty ratio of 11 to 1.

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crest image Strayer University – District of Columbia

Located in Washington in what is generally considered a city setting, Strayer University – District of Columbia is ranked #10 in the state of District of Columbia. Strayer University – District of Columbia supports roughly 1,300 students each year.

The school has a student to faculty ratio of 24 to 1.

Learn more about Strayer University – District of Columbia.

See the full list of ranked colleges in District of Columbia.