2026 College Rankings

Top Colleges Ranked by Total Enrollment in District of Columbia

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Total enrollment rankings are a simple look at which institutions have the largest student body. This gives students and families an idea of which campuses are the largest and smallest.

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Each of these rankings is based on an analysis of data about the school’s selectivity, financial health, graduation rates, student success, and more. We’ve outlined our full methodology here.

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Rank	Institution	Total Enrollment	Acceptance Rate	SAT Score	Your Est. Net Price Avg. Net Price	Median Starting Salary	Save
1	George Washington University	25374	47.09	1,360 – 1,490	45466	71607	#1 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Total Enrollment in District of Columbia George Washington University Washington, DC George Washington University was chartered by the United States Congress in 1821. George Washington personally advocated for a national university in the capital until his death. Alumni include J. Edgar Hoover, Belva Ann Lockwood, J. William Fulbright, and several foreign leaders....Read more Total Enrollment 25,374 0.8% Acceptance Rate 47.1% SAT Score 1,360 – 1,490 Avg. Net Price $45,466 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $71,607
2	Georgetown University	20031	12.91	1,400 – 1,550	37967	83222	#2 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Total Enrollment in District of Columbia Georgetown University Washington, DC A private Jesuit research university, Georgetown University was founded as the Georgetown College in 1789 by Bishop John Carroll. It’s the oldest Catholic institution of higher education in the country and offers over 50 majors. Past graduates include Bill Clinton, Lyndon B....Read more Total Enrollment 20,031 1.8% Acceptance Rate 12.9% SAT Score 1,400 – 1,550 Avg. Net Price $37,967 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $83,222
3	Howard University	14890	41.34	1,100 – 1,320	30028	47379	#3 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Total Enrollment in District of Columbia Howard University Washington, DC “Veritas et Utilitas,” or “Excellence in Truth and Service,” is the motto of Howard University. The university boasts an impressive 90% first year retention rate. Offering undergraduate, graduate, professional, and joint degree programs which span over 79 areas of study, the university’s most popular major is Biology/Biological......Read more Total Enrollment 14,890 15.6% Acceptance Rate 41.3% SAT Score 1,100 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $30,028 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,379
4	Strayer University-Global Region	12782	0	--	18470	36582	#4 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Total Enrollment in District of Columbia Strayer University-Global Region Washington, DC Total Enrollment 12,782 38.9% Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $18,470 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $36,582
5	American University	12321	61.87	1,300 – 1,450	40189	61328	#5 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Total Enrollment in District of Columbia American University Washington, DC Found in Washington, American University accepts 62% of applicants and requires $75 for undergraduate applications and $63 for graduate applications. About 62% of students at American University will receive grant aid from the school. The first year retention rate is 88%....Read more Total Enrollment 12,321 5.4% Acceptance Rate 61.9% SAT Score 1,300 – 1,450 Avg. Net Price $40,189 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $61,328
6	The Catholic University of America	5243	82.78	1,100 – 1,310	35008	63217	#6 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Total Enrollment in District of Columbia The Catholic University of America Washington, DC Located in Washington, The Catholic University of America’s acceptance rate is 83%. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications, but some schools offer fee waivers. About 99% of students attending The Catholic University of America currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Total Enrollment 5,243 1.4% Acceptance Rate 82.8% SAT Score 1,100 – 1,310 Avg. Net Price $35,008 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,217
7	University of the District of Columbia	3855	83.84	--	14287	36358	#7 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Total Enrollment in District of Columbia University of the District of Columbia Washington, DC Based in Washington, the University of the District of Columbia’s acceptance rate is 84%. They request $35 for undergraduate applications and $50 for graduate applications. About 23% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. At the University of the District of......Read more Total Enrollment 3,855 14.4% Acceptance Rate 83.8% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $14,287 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $36,358
8	Trinity Washington University	1865	99.19	--	12704	38533	#8 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Total Enrollment in District of Columbia Trinity Washington University Washington, DC Total Enrollment 1,865 19.5% Acceptance Rate 99.2% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $12,704 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $38,533
9	Gallaudet University	1364	60.94	790 – 960	15025	36578	#9 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Total Enrollment in District of Columbia Gallaudet University Washington, DC Gallaudet University is dedicated to the deaf and hard of hearing, with two official languages: English and American Sign Language. Many students major in Deaf Studies. It’s the only higher education school in the world that has designed all of its programs and services for deaf and hard of hearing individuals. Total Enrollment 1,364 Acceptance Rate 60.9% SAT Score 790 – 960 Avg. Net Price $15,025 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $36,578
10	University of the Potomac-Washington DC Campus	593	60.37	--	18780	38444	#10 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Total Enrollment in District of Columbia University of the Potomac-Washington DC Campus Washington, DC Located in Washington, the University of the Potomac-Washington DC Campus’s acceptance rate is 60% and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and $100 for graduate applications. About 4% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. The school’s first year retention rate is 67% and 75% of students will......Read more Total Enrollment 593 160.1% Acceptance Rate 60.4% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $18,780 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $38,444
11	Strayer University-District of Columbia	353	34.89	--	0	36582	#11 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Total Enrollment in District of Columbia Strayer University-District of Columbia Washington, DC Total Enrollment 353 0.0% Acceptance Rate 34.9% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $0 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $36,582

School data is from 2022–2023 (top 500 results shown) for schools with at least 100 undergraduate students.

2026 College Rankings

Top Colleges Ranked by Total Enrollment in District of Columbia

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Methodology

2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Total Enrollment in District of Columbia

25,374 0.8%

47.1%

1,360 – 1,490

$45,466

$71,607

2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Total Enrollment in District of Columbia

20,031 1.8%

12.9%

1,400 – 1,550

$37,967

$83,222

2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Total Enrollment in District of Columbia

14,890 15.6%

41.3%

1,100 – 1,320

$30,028

$47,379

2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Total Enrollment in District of Columbia

12,782 38.9%

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$18,470

$36,582

2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Total Enrollment in District of Columbia

12,321 5.4%

61.9%

1,300 – 1,450

$40,189

$61,328

2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Total Enrollment in District of Columbia

5,243 1.4%

82.8%

1,100 – 1,310

$35,008

$63,217

2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Total Enrollment in District of Columbia

3,855 14.4%

83.8%

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$14,287

$36,358

2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Total Enrollment in District of Columbia

1,865 19.5%

99.2%

--

$12,704

$38,533

2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Total Enrollment in District of Columbia

1,364

60.9%

790 – 960

$15,025

$36,578

2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Total Enrollment in District of Columbia

593 160.1%

60.4%

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$18,780

$38,444

2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Total Enrollment in District of Columbia

353 0.0%

34.9%

--

$0

$36,582

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25,374
0.8%

20,031
1.8%

14,890
15.6%

12,782
38.9%

12,321
5.4%

5,243
1.4%

3,855
14.4%

1,865
19.5%

593
160.1%

353
0.0%