Colleges in District of Columbia (2026)

17 four-year colleges in District of Columbia1 public, 13 private non-profit.

17

4-Year Colleges

$6,152

Avg In-State Tuition

$32,024

Avg Out-of-State Tuition

60%

Avg Acceptance Rate

Top Colleges in District of Columbia

Tuition Comparison

Public universities in District of Columbia offer significantly lower in-state tuition for state residents.

Wesley Theological Seminary

Private · Washington

Out-of-state: N/A

Out-of-state: N/A

Institute of World Politics

Private · Washington

Out-of-state: N/A

George Washington University

Private · Washington

Out-of-state: $64,990

Out-of-state: $13,920

Howard University

Private · Washington

Out-of-state: $33,344

American University

Private · Washington

Out-of-state: $56,543

Georgetown University

Private · Washington

Out-of-state: $65,081

In-state: $6,152

Out-of-state: $13,004

Out-of-state: $55,834

Trinity Washington University

Private · Washington

Out-of-state: $26,110

Gallaudet University

Private · Washington

Out-of-state: $18,382

Out-of-state: $13,920

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