Higher Education in Washington, DC
American University
An independent, coeducational, Methodist Church-related institution, American
has approximately 5,000 undergraduates and 5,000 graduate and professional
students; 1 in 7 is an international student. Students come from all 50
states and over 150 countries.
Catholic University of America
Established in 1887, The Catholic University of America is the national
university of the Catholic Church in the United Stattes. Just two Metro
stops from the US Capitol, CUA offers undergraduate and graduate programs
to more than 5,500 students in 10 schools.
Gallaudet University
Gallaudet, the only four-year liberal arts university in the world for
deaf and hard-of-hearing students and a global advocate and resource for
this community, serves 1,900 students in over 50 undergraduate and graduate
programs.
George Washington University
George Washington is a private, nonsectarian university. It is the largest
private coeducational institution in the nation's capital currently
enrolling 19,924 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students from
the 50 states and 139 countries.
Georgetown University
Georgetown, the oldest Catholic university in the U.S., is one of the
most dynamic universities in the country, composed of eight schools and
colleges. Nearly half of its diverse 12,000 student body are undergraduates.
George Mason University
George Mason, innovative and rapidly growing, is a Virginia state-supported
university. With 14,547 undergraduate and 7,139 graduate and professional
students, it offers 114 degree programs through five university-wide interdisciplinary
institutes and seven schools and colleges.
Howard University
Howard, the world's largest and most comprehensive university with a predominantly
African-American enrollment, has 13 schools and colleges enrolling 11,000
students, and is one of only 88 Level 1 research institutions in the country.
Marymount University
Marymount, a coeducational Catholic University emphasizing teaching excellence,
individual attention and values-based education, enrolls 2,100 undergraduates
in 37 majors, 1,600 graduate students in 26 programs, and offers numerous
certificate programs.
Southeastern University
Southeastern provides a professional business education while fostering
academic excellence. This diverse student body of 900 students can choose
among eight associate, eleven undergraduate, and twelve graduate degree
programs. Quadmesters allow for accelerated degree programs.
Trinity College
Trinity, founded by the Sisters of Notre Dame as one of the nation's first
Catholic liberal arts colleges for women, has a diverse enrollment of
nearly 1,500 students in its undergraduate and coeducational graduate
programs.
University of the District of Columbia
An open-admissions, land-grant institution, UDC is the only public university
in the nation's capital. It enrolls 6,000 students in its 75
academic programs and awards associate, bachelors, and masters degrees.
University of Maryland College Park
College Park, the flagship of the University of Maryland System, has 13
colleges and schools serving more than 33,000 students. Students and faculty
are drawn from all 50 states and 146 countries.
Cultural Attractions
From its celebrated symbols of patriotism to its undiscovered neighborhoods,
the sites and sounds of the nation's capital inspire millions of visitors
every year. Packed with famous sights, free attractions, and an endless
calendar of special events, Washington, DC offers year-round inspiring
experiences.
Beyond Washington DC's most familiar vistas, the capital city unwinds into a lively urban center. Casual cafes and upscale bistros line the trendy streets of Georgetown, while the downtown district sizzles with a host of new restaurants. Spontaneous Jazz notes tumble out the windows of U Street's nightclubs, while world-class performers take the stage at the highly acclaimed Kennedy Center. Kayakers tackle the Potomac River as it winds past the elegant marble tributes to America's great leaders.
