Colleges and universities in District of Columbia
Index · District of Columbia
- Institutions with pages
- 14
- International students, fall 2023
- 10,122
Data as at 30 Jun 2026
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Largest
- George Washington University3,668
- Georgetown University3,477
- American University1,299
- Howard University676
- The Catholic University of America504
- University of the Potomac-Washington DC Campus194
- University of the District of Columbia150
- Gallaudet University65
- Wesley Theological Seminary31
- The Chicago School at Washington DC24
- Trinity Washington University19
- Pontifical John Paul II Institute for Studies on Marriage and Family11
- Pontifical Faculty of the Immaculate Conception at the Dominican House of Studies4
- Share of all U.S. international students
- 1.0%
Source: NCES, IPEDS — fall enrolment, U.S. nonresident studentsData as at 30 Jun 2026
All institutions
| Institution | City | International students, fall 2023 |
|---|---|---|
| George Washington University | Washington | 3,668 |
| Georgetown University | Washington | 3,477 |
| American University | Washington | 1,299 |
| Howard University | Washington | 676 |
| The Catholic University of America | Washington | 504 |
| University of the Potomac-Washington DC Campus | Washington | 194 |
| University of the District of Columbia | Washington | 150 |
| Gallaudet University | Washington | 65 |
| Wesley Theological Seminary | Washington | 31 |
| The Chicago School at Washington DC | Washington | 24 |
| Trinity Washington University | Washington | 19 |
| Pontifical John Paul II Institute for Studies on Marriage and Family | Washington | 11 |
| Pontifical Faculty of the Immaculate Conception at the Dominican House of Studies | Washington | 4 |
| Strayer University-District of Columbia | Washington | 0 |
Source: NCES, IPEDS — fall enrolment, U.S. nonresident studentsData as at 30 Jun 2026
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