by our College Data Analytics TeamIf you’re seeking a diverse and multi-faceted college experience, you’ve come to the right place. The ranking below was designed to help you find 17 colleges ranked on economic diversity in District of Columbia, using our 2026 methodology.
Our ranking weighs the economic backgrounds of the student body (the mix of income levels). To arm you with the information you need, College Factual reviewed 17 colleges, drawing primarily on U.S. Department of Education data (IPEDS and College Scorecard). Learn more about our ranking methodology.
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Learn more about these economically diverse colleges below:
Our analysis found Strayer University-Global Region to be the most economically diverse college in District of Columbia. On economic diversity, it scores 99.5 out of 100. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 62.2, alongside a 92.9 gender-diversity score.
National Conservatory of Dramatic Arts earned the #2 place in District of Columbia. On economic diversity, it scores 99.0 out of 100.
You'll find a welcoming community at Howard University, which ranked #3 this year. On economic diversity, it scores 98.2 out of 100. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 53.9, alongside a 88.4 gender-diversity score.
Gallaudet University earned the #4 place in District of Columbia. Gallaudet University scores 96.5 out of 100 for economic diversity. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 71.0, and gender diversity 96.7.
You'll find a welcoming community at University of the District of Columbia, which ranked #5 this year. University of the District of Columbia scores 95.8 out of 100 for economic diversity. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 60.0, with a gender-diversity score of 92.8.
Trinity Washington University came in at #6 in this year's ranking. The school's economic diversity score is 95.8 out of 100. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 55.3, with a gender-diversity score of 35.7.
Bennett Career Institute landed the #7 spot in District of Columbia this year. Bennett Career Institute scores 91.5 out of 100 for economic diversity. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 4.6, with a gender-diversity score of 81.5.
Strayer University-District of Columbia placed #8 among the most economically diverse colleges in District of Columbia. It scores 82.7 out of 100 for economic diversity. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 35.4, with a gender-diversity score of 78.1.
University of the Potomac-Washington DC Campus landed the #9 spot in District of Columbia this year. University of the Potomac-Washington DC Campus scores 79.5 out of 100 for economic diversity. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 80.8, and gender diversity 100.0.
Saint Michael College of Allied Health landed the #10 spot in District of Columbia this year. It scores 76.0 out of 100 for economic diversity. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 2.3, with a gender-diversity score of 49.6.
The Catholic University of America landed the #11 spot in District of Columbia this year. On economic diversity, it scores 74.2 out of 100. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 67.2, with a gender-diversity score of 99.8.
The Salon Professional Academy - Washington DC ranked #12 on our 2026 list of the most economically diverse colleges. On economic diversity, it scores 65.8 out of 100. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 39.5, and gender diversity 21.9.
George Washington University landed the #13 spot in District of Columbia this year. It scores 65.8 out of 100 for economic diversity. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 75.2, with a gender-diversity score of 95.9.
Career Technical Institute ranked #14 on our 2026 list of the most economically diverse colleges. It scores 61.0 out of 100 for economic diversity. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 17.1, alongside a 79.4 gender-diversity score.
American University came in at #15 in this year's ranking. The school's economic diversity score is 58.4 out of 100. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 73.6, and gender diversity 95.1.
Georgetown University came in at #16 in this year's ranking. The school's economic diversity score is 50.0 out of 100. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 77.4, and gender diversity 99.3.
Windsor University placed #17 among the most economically diverse colleges in District of Columbia. Windsor University scores 0.0 out of 100 for economic diversity.
*These averages are for the top 25 ranked colleges only.
Our ranking weighs the economic backgrounds of the student body (the mix of income levels). The racial-ethnic minorities percentage is calculated by taking the total number of students, subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity is unknown, and dividing by total enrollment.
This list is compiled by College Factual, 2026 edition.
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