There are 12 ranked colleges within the Washington city limits and 61 colleges within a 50 mile radius. Area colleges collectively enroll a total of 487,444 students. If you're looking for a large school, University of Maryland University College enrolls the most students with 18 currently taking classes. In terms of affordability, Baltimore City Community College offers the lowest tuition for colleges in the Washington area at $2,640 per year.
The top rated college in the area is Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore, Maryland which is ranked #10 in the nation by CollegeSimply.
Also explore Washington area public, private, four year, public four year, community and junior colleges.
The Washington area is home to popular nationally ranked institutions like Johns Hopkins University, Georgetown University, George Washington University and American University.
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Private 4 Year
1 reviews
#10 Best Colleges in America
Applications Due Jan 3
36 miles from Washington
Private 4 Year
5 reviews
#1 Best Private Colleges in District Of Columbia
3 miles from Washington
Private 4 Year
0 reviews
#2 Best Colleges in District Of Columbia
Applications Due Jan 5
2 miles from Washington
Private 4 Year
0 reviews
#3 Best Colleges in District Of Columbia
Applications Due Jan 15
5 miles from Washington
Public 4 Year
6 reviews
#13 Best Public Universities in America
7 miles from Washington
Private 4 Year
1 reviews
#2 Best Private Colleges in Maryland
Applications Due Jan 15
37 miles from Washington
Public 4 Year
3 reviews
#5 Best Public Universities in Virginia
Applications Due Feb 1
16 miles from Washington
Private 4 Year
0 reviews
#3 Best Private Colleges in Maryland
Applications Due Jan 15
42 miles from Washington
Public 4 Year
1 reviews
#7 Best Public Universities in Virginia
48 miles from Washington
Public 4 Year
2 reviews
#3 Best Public Universities in Maryland
Applications Due Feb 1
29 miles from Washington
Private 4 Year
4 reviews
#4 Best Private Colleges in District Of Columbia
Applications Due Feb 15
1 miles from Washington
Private 4 Year
0 reviews
#4 Best Private Colleges in Maryland
Applications Due Feb 1
35 miles from Washington
Public 4 Year
4 reviews
#5 Best Public Universities in Maryland
Applications Due Apr 1
40 miles from Washington
Private 4 Year
0 reviews
#5 Best Private Colleges in Virginia
6 miles from Washington
Private 4 Year
0 reviews
#1 Best Value Colleges in District Of Columbia
1 miles from Washington
Public 4 Year
0 reviews
#7 Best Public Universities in Maryland
Applications Due Jul 15
34 miles from Washington
Public 4 Year
1 reviews
#9 Best Public Universities in Maryland
Applications Due May 15
16 miles from Washington
Public 4 Year
5 reviews
#10 Best Public Universities in Maryland
Applications Due Apr 15
38 miles from Washington