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Colleges in Washington, DC

Washington, DC has one public university, The University of the District of Columbia. The District of Columbia is also home to nine private colleges and universities, including George Washington, Georgetown, and Howard University. In 2020, 84,885 students were enrolled in colleges in DC.

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The George Washington University

The Catholic University of America

Georgetown University

Howard University

American University

University of the District of Columbia

Gallaudet University

Trinity Washington University

University of the Potomac

Strayer University - Washington Campus