- American University – Private research university known for international relations, public affairs, and law.
- The Catholic University of America – Private Catholic research university with strong programs in theology, philosophy, law, and the arts.
- Corcoran School of the Arts & Design at GWU – Now part of George Washington University, offers programs in fine arts, design, and art history.
- Gallaudet University – The world’s only university designed for deaf and hard of hearing students; bilingual in English and American Sign Language.
- George Washington University – Large private research university with top-ranked programs in public policy, international affairs, law, and medicine.
- Georgetown University – The oldest Catholic and Jesuit university in the U.S., renowned for law, medicine, business, and the Walsh School of Foreign Service.
- Howard University – Prestigious historically Black university (HBCU) with acclaimed schools of law, medicine, business, and the arts.
- National Defense University – Graduate-level institution for military and civilian leaders in national security strategy, operated by the U.S. Department of Defense.
- National Intelligence University – Federal graduate university focused on intelligence and national security education for U.S. government personnel.
- Trinity Washington University – Catholic university with a focus on women’s undergraduate education and coeducational graduate and professional programs.
- University of the District of Columbia – The only public university in DC, offering undergraduate, graduate, community college, and law school programs.
- University of the District of Columbia Community College (UDC-CC) – The community college branch of UDC, offering associate degrees and certificates.
- Strayer University–District of Columbia – For-profit university offering flexible business, IT, and public administration programs.
- Trinity Washington University – Private Catholic university with undergraduate programs for women and coeducational graduate programs.
- Bay Atlantic University – Private, non-profit university with programs in business, information technology, and international relations.
- University of the Potomac–Washington DC Campus – Private, for-profit institution offering career-focused undergraduate and graduate degrees.
- Institute of World Politics – Graduate school specializing in national security, intelligence, and international affairs.
- Wesley Theological Seminary – United Methodist seminary offering graduate degrees in theology and ministry.
- Dominican House of Studies – Catholic seminary and graduate school of theology.
- Pontifical John Paul II Institute for Studies on Marriage and Family – Catholic graduate school focusing on theology, marriage, and family.
- Quantic School of Business and Technology – Online business school offering MBA and executive education programs.
- NewU University – Innovative, accredited private university offering affordable bachelor’s degrees.
- Johns Hopkins University Paul H. Nitze School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS) – Internationally renowned graduate school with a DC campus focused on international relations and policy.
- Pontifical John Paul II Institute at The Catholic University of America – Graduate programs in theology and family studies.
- St. Paul’s College – Catholic seminary and school of theology.
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