by our College Data Analytics Team
If you’re seeking a diverse and multi-faceted college experience, you’ve come to the right place. This list highlights 14 institutions ranked on geographic diversity in District of Columbia, using our 2026 methodology.
We measure this ranking on the geographic origins of the student body (how widely students are drawn from across the country and the world). So you can compare your options, College Factual evaluated 14 colleges, drawing primarily on U.S. Department of Education data (IPEDS and College Scorecard). Learn more about our ranking methodology.
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Our analysis found Strayer University-Global Region to be the most geographically diverse college in District of Columbia. The school's geographic diversity score is 69.6 out of 100. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 62.2, and gender diversity 92.9.
Out of the 14 colleges in District of Columbia in this year's ranking, Gallaudet University landed the #2 spot. On geographic diversity, it scores 66.0 out of 100. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 71.0, alongside a 96.7 gender-diversity score.
You'll find a welcoming community at American University, which ranked #3 this year. On geographic diversity, it scores 65.9 out of 100. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 73.6, with a gender-diversity score of 95.1.
You'll find a welcoming community at Howard University, which ranked #4 this year. Howard University scores 64.9 out of 100 for geographic diversity. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 53.9, with a gender-diversity score of 88.4.
You'll find a welcoming community at Georgetown University, which ranked #5 this year. Georgetown University scores 64.5 out of 100 for geographic diversity. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 77.4, with a gender-diversity score of 99.3.
George Washington University came in at #6 in this year's ranking. George Washington University scores 63.3 out of 100 for geographic diversity. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 75.2, alongside a 95.9 gender-diversity score.
The Catholic University of America came in at #7 in this year's ranking. The Catholic University of America scores 55.1 out of 100 for geographic diversity. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 67.2, and gender diversity 99.8.
University of the Potomac-Washington DC Campus ranked #8 on our 2026 list of the most geographically diverse colleges. It scores 33.4 out of 100 for geographic diversity. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 80.8, alongside a 100.0 gender-diversity score.
Saint Michael College of Allied Health came in at #9 in this year's ranking. The school's geographic diversity score is 21.0 out of 100. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 2.3, and gender diversity 49.6.
Trinity Washington University earned the #10 position in District of Columbia. It scores 19.7 out of 100 for geographic diversity. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 55.3, alongside a 35.7 gender-diversity score.
The Salon Professional Academy - Washington DC ranked #11 on our 2026 list of the most geographically diverse colleges. On geographic diversity, it scores 17.6 out of 100. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 39.5, with a gender-diversity score of 21.9.
Career Technical Institute ranked #12 on our 2026 list of the most geographically diverse colleges. On geographic diversity, it scores 15.5 out of 100. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 17.1, with a gender-diversity score of 79.4.
Bennett Career Institute came in at #13 in this year's ranking. It scores 13.4 out of 100 for geographic diversity. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 4.6, alongside a 81.5 gender-diversity score.
University of the District of Columbia came in at #14 in this year's ranking. It scores 12.6 out of 100 for geographic diversity. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 60.0, alongside a 92.8 gender-diversity score.
*These averages are for the top 25 ranked colleges only.
Our ranking weighs the geographic origins of the student body (how widely students are drawn from across the country and the world). 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.
These rankings are produced by College Factual, 2026 edition.
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