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Washington Colleges and Schools

Colleges in Washington

There are at least 25 colleges in Washington, listed and descibed below. These schools represent 80,778 or more students (full-time and part-time), a combined student body equivalent to 67,101 full-time students, and a reported 24,160 dorm rooms.

The largest schools here include George Washington University, Georgetown University, American University and Howard University. For a prestigious selective school, you might want to look at Georgetown University, American University, George Washington University or Catholic University of America.

We also provide an extensive list of District Of Columbia Colleges.

Of Note For College Students

  • There are a lot of studio and one-bedroom apartments in Washington.
  • Housing and buildings in Washington tend to be older than other areas.
  • A lot of people walk and bicycle in Washington.

Washington QuickSchools™

We call these QuickSchools™ -- Our term for schools with flexible schedules, simple applications, online info request forms, and very rapid response to requests for info.

Center for Digital Imaging Arts at Boston University
Washington, District of Columbia

Center for Digital Imaging Arts at Boston University (CDIA) provides career training for several different art related programs, including photography and 3D animation.

  • Programs: Computer Science And Engineering, Design, Media, Photography And Commercial Art
  • Degrees/Course Work: Certificate
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Potomac College
Washington, District of Columbia

Dual campus DC-area school designed to accommodate men and women already in the working world. Some programs can be finished in 18 months.

  • Programs: Business And Management, Computer Science And Engineering, Liberal Arts, Medical Administration
  • Degrees/Course Work: Associate, Bachelor, Certificate
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Strayer University
Suitland, Maryland; Washington, District of Columbia

Strayer University (SU) has been providing college education for over 115 years, with many locations across the United States.

  • Programs: Business And Management, Computer Science And Engineering, Design, Education And Teaching, Family And Social Work, Hospitality, Law, Liberal Arts, Media, Medical Administration, Medical Support And Technology, Security And Law Enforcement
  • Degrees/Course Work: Associate, Bachelor, Certificate, Diploma, Master
(Offerings vary by location; please request additional info.)
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University of Phoenix
Washington, District of Columbia

Founded in 1976, University of Phoenix is dedicated to meeting the needs of working students. Now the largest private university in North America, we offer conveniently located campuses and learning centers as well as a flexible online learning format.

  • Programs: Business And Management, Computer Science And Engineering, Education And Teaching, Family And Social Work, Hospitality, Medical Administration, Nursing And Emergency Medicine, Security And Law Enforcement, Therapy And Counseling
  • Degrees/Course Work: Bachelor, Master
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Washington Open Admission Colleges

Schools open to most or all qualified applicants (qualifications vary).
Based on 2007 information.

Bennett Career Institute
700 Monroe Street N.E.
Washington, District of Columbia 20017

  • Programs: cosmetology, barber, trade and industrial teaching, personal grooming, personal and culinary services.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
  • Student Body: 168 students, 115 full-time equivalent.
  • Notable: Placement assistance. On-campus daycare.

Dudley Beauty College
2031 Rhode Island Ave NE
Washington, District of Columbia 20018-2834

  • Programs: cosmetology, cosmetoloty instructor, manicurist, salon management.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
  • Student Body: 99 students, 57 full-time equivalent.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance.

New Creations Academy of Hair Design
3930 Bexley Pl
Suitland, District of Columbia 20746

  • Programs: cosmetology.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
  • Student Body: 33 students, 26 full-time equivalent.

Sanz School
1720 Eye St NW
Washington, District of Columbia 20006

  • Programs: medical assistant, medical office management, computer and info science, medical records tech.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
  • Student Body: 876 students, 876 full-time equivalent.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance.

Southeastern University
501 I St SW
Washington, District of Columbia 20024-2788

  • Programs: Several programs. Most popular include: business administration, accounting, child development, public administration, financial management, MIS, health care administration, marketing.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's. Bachelor's. Master's.
  • Student Body: 787 students, 427 full-time equivalent.
  • Flexibility: Distance learning. Weekend classes available. Credit for experience. AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Remedial services.

Technical Learning Centers Inc
1001 Connecticut Avenue NW Suite 435
Washington, District of Columbia 20036-5540

  • Programs: computer and info science.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
  • Student Body: 173 students, 173 full-time equivalent.
  • Notable: Placement assistance.

University of the District of Columbia
4200 Connecticut Ave NW
Washington, District of Columbia 20008

  • Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: business management, child development, business, various nursing, economics, computer support, accounting and related services, sociology.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's. Bachelor's. Master's.
  • Student Body: 5,371 students, 3,689 full-time equivalent.
  • Flexibility: AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. On-campus daycare. Remedial services. Member of a national athletic association.

Colleges With Selective Admissions

These schools do not admit all qualified applicants.
Based on 2007 information.

American University
4400 Massachusetts Ave NW
Washington, District of Columbia 20016-8001

  • Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: international relations, law, business management, political science, communication studies, journalism, international law, US law.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
  • Student Body: 11,449 students, 9,757 full-time equivalent.
  • Dorms: 3,460 student capacity.
  • SAT 25-75th percentile: Verbal: 590-690. Math: 580-670. Writing: 580-690.
  • Flexibility: Distance learning. Weekend classes available. AP credits.
  • Notable: Career counseling. On-campus daycare. Study abroad option. Member of a national athletic association.

Career Technical Institute
2131 K Street NW 7th Floor
Washington, District of Columbia 20037-1898

  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
  • Student Body: 246 students, 246 full-time equivalent.

Catholic University of America
620 Michigan Avenue NE
Washington, District of Columbia 20064

  • Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: law, architecture, library science, social work, political science, psychology, philosophy, registered nursing.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
  • Student Body: 6,440 students, 5,288 full-time equivalent.
  • Dorms: 2,262 student capacity.
  • SAT 25-75th percentile: Verbal: 520-560. Math: 530-620.
  • Flexibility: AP credits.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Remedial services. Study abroad option. Member of a national athletic association.

Corcoran College of Art and Design
500 Seventeenth St NW
Washington, District of Columbia 20006-4804

  • Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: fine arts, graphic design, photography, digital communications, photojournalism, interior design, illustration, desktop publishing and imaging.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's. Bachelor's. Master's.
  • Student Body: 975 students, 617 full-time equivalent.
  • Dorms: 65 student capacity.
  • SAT 25-75th percentile: Verbal: 460-585. Math: 410-530. Writing: 430-540.
  • Flexibility: Credit for experience. AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Study abroad option.

David A. Clark School of Law
4200 Connecticut Ave NW
Washington, District of Columbia 20008

  • Programs: law.
  • Degrees/Certificates: First-professional degree.
  • Student Body: 237 students, 237 full-time equivalent.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance.

Dominican House of Studies
487 Michigan Ave NE
Washington, District of Columbia 20017-1585

  • Programs: theology, ministry.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Master's. First-professional degree. Other degree.
  • Student Body: 85 students, 68 full-time equivalent.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance.

Gallaudet University
800 Florida Ave NE
Washington, District of Columbia 20002-3695

  • Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: social work, business management, minority and gender studies, psychology, communication studies, early childhood education, school counseling, education.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's.
  • Student Body: 1,423 students, 1,308 full-time equivalent.
  • Dorms: 1,113 student capacity.
  • Flexibility: Distance learning. AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. On-campus daycare. Remedial services. Study abroad option. Member of a national athletic association.

George Washington University
2121 I Street NW
Washington, District of Columbia 20052

  • Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: international relations, law, medical lab tech, business management, political science, engineering management, psychology, medicine.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
  • Student Body: 25,078 students, 19,385 full-time equivalent.
  • Dorms: 7,437 student capacity.
  • SAT 25-75th percentile: Verbal: 590-690. Math: 600-690. Writing: 580-680.
  • Flexibility: Distance learning. AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Study abroad option. Member of a national athletic association.

Georgetown University
37th and O St NW
Washington, District of Columbia 20057

  • Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: law, international relations, legal research, business management, finance, political science, English, medicine.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
  • Student Body: 14,826 students, 13,657 full-time equivalent.
  • Dorms: 5,053 student capacity.
  • SAT 25-75th percentile: Verbal: 650-750. Math: 650-740.
  • Flexibility: AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Study abroad option. Member of a national athletic association.

Howard University
2400 Sixth St NW
Washington, District of Columbia 20059-0001

  • Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: law, social work, biology, journalism, registered nursing, medicine, radio and television, psychology.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
  • Student Body: 10,125 students, 9,543 full-time equivalent.
  • Dorms: 4,307 student capacity.
  • SAT 25-75th percentile: Verbal: 460-660. Math: 440-650. Writing: 410-650.
  • Flexibility: Distance learning. AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Remedial services. Study abroad option. Member of a national athletic association.

National Conservatory of Dramatic Arts
1556 Wisconsin Ave NW
Washington, District of Columbia 20007

  • Programs: stagecraft.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates.
  • Student Body: 30 students, 30 full-time equivalent.
  • SAT: not generally required.
  • Flexibility: Weekend classes available.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance.

Trinity Washington University
125 Michigan Ave NE
Washington, District of Columbia 20017-1094

  • Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: educational administration, business management, special ed, non-profit management, social psychology, communication studies, community health services, elementary school teaching.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's.
  • Student Body: 1,630 students, 1,131 full-time equivalent.
  • Dorms: 225 student capacity.
  • SAT: not generally required.
  • Flexibility: Distance learning. Weekend classes available. Credit for experience. AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Remedial services. Study abroad option. Member of a national athletic association.

Washington Theological Union
6896 Laurel St NW
Washington, District of Columbia 20012

  • Programs: religion, theology, ministry, theological and ministerial studies.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
  • Student Body: 240 students, 138 full-time equivalent.
  • Dorms: 40 student capacity.
  • Notable: Career counseling.

Wesley Theological Seminary
4500 Massachusetts Ave NW
Washington, District of Columbia 20016-5690

  • Programs: ministry, theology, religious education.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Master's. First-professional degree.
  • Student Body: 487 students, 333 full-time equivalent.
  • Dorms: 198 student capacity.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Remedial services.

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