District of Columbia Colleges

#1

George Washington University

Washington, District of Columbia

The total student population at George Washington University is 27,017, of which 11,763 students are undergraduates and of those, 10,141 are full-time. Students tend to stick around at GWU. The freshman retention rate is 88%.

About 43% of students who apply get accepted. Of the accepted students, 36% are men and 64% are women.

35% of GWU students take out loans to afford college costs. The average amount of student loans is $8,914 a year. GWU has a 2.2% student default rate. This is excellent when you compare it to the national rate of 10.8%.

Students who graduate from GWU with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $53,600 during the early years of their career after graduation.

#2

Georgetown University

Washington, District of Columbia

There are 19,371 students at Georgetown in total, 7,357 of which are undergraduates, and of those, 6,610 are full-time. Students tend to stick around at Georgetown. The freshman retention rate is 94%.

The acceptance rate at Georgetown is 17%, making it one of the most selective schools in the country. Of the accepted students, 43% are men and 57% are women.

28% of Georgetown students take out loans to afford college costs. The typical student loan amount is $7,431 a year. The school reports a student loan default rate of 1.0% which is much lower than the average rate of 10.8%!

Students who graduate from Georgetown with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $65,200 during the early years of their career after graduation.

#3

American University

Washington, District of Columbia

There are 14,001 students at The American University in total, 7,953 of which are undergraduates, and of those, 7,453 are full-time. The average graduation time for an undergraduate student at The American University is 4.1 years.

About 39% of students who apply get accepted. Of the accepted students, 34% are men and 66% are women.

42% of The American University students take out loans to afford college costs. The average amount of student loans is $9,489 a year. The American University has a 2.5% student default rate. This is excellent when you compare it to the national rate of 10.8%.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from The American University is $45,600.

#4

Howard University

Washington, District of Columbia

The total student population at Howard University is 10,859, of which 7,857 students are undergraduates and of those, 7,497 are full-time. For undergraduates at Howard, the average graduation time is 4.2 years.

About 39% of students who apply get accepted. Around 29% of accepted students are men, and 71% are women.

72% of Howard students take out loans to afford college costs. The typical student loan amount is $7,082 a year. The student loan default rate of 7.2% means most graduates are not struggling to pay off their loans.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $35,800 during the early-career years.

#5

Strayer University - Global Region

Washington, District of Columbia

There are 7,124 undergraduates at Strayer University - Global Region, of which 339 are full-time, and there are 10,457 students altogether. It takes the average Strayer University - Global Region undergraduate about 4.0 years to complete their degree.

Approximately 60% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The average amount of student loans is $8,445 a year. The student loan default rate of 11.3% is very similar to the national average of 10.8%.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $33,100 during the early-career years.

#6

Catholic University of America

Washington, District of Columbia

There are 3,055 undergraduates at CUA, of which 2,934 are full-time, and there are 5,366 students altogether. For undergraduates at CUA, the average graduation time is 4.1 years.

The school doesn’t accept everyone who applies - it has an acceptance rate of 82%. Around 39% of accepted students are men, and 61% are women.

Approximately 60% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The typical student loan amount is $10,238 a year. The student loan default rate of 2.8% means most graduates are not struggling to pay off their loans.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from CUA is $47,100.

#7

University of the District of Columbia

Washington, District of Columbia

There are 3,725 students at University of the District of Columbia in total, 3,385 of which are undergraduates, and of those, 1,614 are full-time. The average graduation time for an undergraduate student at University of the District of Columbia is 5.0 years.

Roughly 36% of students at University of the District of Columbia take out loans to pay for college. The average amount of student loans is $5,286 a year. Students should know that the student default rate at this school is 12.6% which is higher than the national average of 10.8%.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from University of the District of Columbia is $29,100.

#8

Trinity Washington University

Washington, District of Columbia

There are 1,444 undergraduates at Trinity College, of which 1,030 are full-time, and there are 1,846 students altogether. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 11 to 1.

Around 96% of students who apply get accepted. Of the accepted students, 1% are men and 99% are women.

Roughly 50% of students at Trinity College take out loans to pay for college. The average amount of student loans is $5,976 a year. Students should know that the student default rate at this school is 14.9% which is higher than the national average of 10.8%.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $32,300 during the early-career years.

#9

Gallaudet University

Washington, District of Columbia

There are 1,019 undergraduates at Gallaudet, of which 905 are full-time, and there are 1,451 students altogether. It takes the average Gallaudet undergraduate about 4.6 years to complete their degree.

About 63% of students who apply get accepted. Around 40% of accepted students are men, and 60% are women.

Roughly 33% of students at Gallaudet take out loans to pay for college. The typical student loan amount is $5,514 a year. This school’s student loan default rate of 11.6% is close to the national average of 10.8%.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from Gallaudet is $21,900.

#10

Strayer University - District of Columbia

Washington, District of Columbia

The total student population at Strayer University - District of Columbia is 745, of which 630 students are undergraduates and of those, 60 are full-time. It takes the average Strayer University - District of Columbia undergraduate about 4.0 years to complete their degree.

This school’s student loan default rate of 11.3% is close to the national average of 10.8%.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from Strayer University - District of Columbia is $33,100.

#11

Technical Learning Centers Inc

Washington, District of Columbia

There are 220 full-time undergraduates at Prospect College, and 220 students altogether. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 22 to 1.

47% of Prospect College students take out loans to afford college costs. The typical student loan amount is $4,414 a year. Students should know that the student default rate at this school is 27.2% which is higher than the national average of 10.8%.

Students who graduate from Prospect College with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $18,700 during the early years of their career after graduation.

#12

Career Technical Institute

Washington, District of Columbia

There are 493 students at Career Technical Institute in total, 493 are full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 26 to 1.

Roughly 91% of students at Career Technical Institute take out loans to pay for college. The average amount of student loans is $5,936 a year. Students should know that the student default rate at this school is 25.3% which is higher than the national average of 10.8%.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from Career Technical Institute is $18,700.

#13

Wesley Theological Seminary

Washington, District of Columbia

The student loan default rate of 8.0% means most graduates are not struggling to pay off their loans.

#14

University of the Potomac - Washington DC Campus

Washington, District of Columbia

The total student population at University of the Potomac - Washington DC Campus is 232, of which 68 students are undergraduates and of those, 68 are full-time. It takes the average University of the Potomac - Washington DC Campus undergraduate about 4.0 years to complete their degree.

100% of University of the Potomac - Washington DC Campus students take out loans to afford college costs. The typical student loan amount is $1,321 a year. Students should know that the student default rate at this school is 16.1% which is higher than the national average of 10.8%.

Students who graduate from University of the Potomac - Washington DC Campus with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $30,200 during the early years of their career after graduation.

#15

The Chicago School of Professional Psychology at Washington DC

Washington, District of Columbia

The student loan default rate of 4.2% means most graduates are not struggling to pay off their loans.

#16

Bennett Career Institute

Washington, District of Columbia

There are 142 full-time undergraduates at Bennett Career Institute, and 267 students altogether. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 20 to 1.

56% of Bennett Career Institute students take out loans to afford college costs. The typical student loan amount is $3,610 a year. Students should know that the student default rate at this school is 39.7% which is higher than the national average of 10.8%.

Students who graduate from Bennett Career Institute with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $17,300 during the early years of their career after graduation.

#17

University of the District of Columbia David A Clarke School of Law

Washington, District of Columbia

Students should know that the student default rate at this school is 12.6% which is higher than the national average of 10.8%.

Students who graduate from UDC David A. Clarke School of Law with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $29,100 during the early years of their career after graduation.

#20

The Salon Professional Academy - Washington DC

Washington, District of Columbia

There are 68 full-time undergraduates at TSPA - Washington DC, and 97 students altogether. TSPA - Washington DC has a freshman retention rate of 100%, which is a good sign that once students arrive at the school, they want to stay.

87% of TSPA - Washington DC students take out loans to afford college costs. The average amount of student loans is $9,402 a year. This school’s student loan default rate of 11.4% is close to the national average of 10.8%.

#21

National Conservatory of Dramatic Arts

Washington, District of Columbia

There are 32 full-time undergraduates at National Conservatory of Dramatic Arts, and 32 students altogether. The freshman retention rate at National Conservatory of Dramatic Arts is 100%, which is great when compared to the national average of 68%.

Around 100% of students who apply get accepted. Of the accepted students, 50% are men and 50% are women.

Roughly 100% of students at National Conservatory of Dramatic Arts take out loans to pay for college. The typical student loan amount is $4,832 a year. Students should know that the student default rate at this school is 14.5% which is higher than the national average of 10.8%.