Washington, DC has a wonderful variety of colleges and universities and is a great city for students. The cultural diversity of the community and the wide variety of things to do, attracts people from around the world to come to the nation's capital to earn a college degree.
The following guide includes information about Washington, DC's private and public colleges and universities, community colleges, and programs for working adults.
(In order Alphabetically)
(In order Alphabetically)
Strayer University
1025 15th St. NW Washington, DC (202) 408-2400Strayer University offers undergraduate and graduate programs in the Washington, DC area designed to meet the needs of the working adult with classes available seven days and nights a week. Students can complete a degree or gain marketable skills to enhance their careers. Six to 12-course certificate programs are available to prepare students for professional certification in a variety of disciplines. There are several campuses around the Washington, DC area.
Trinity College
125 Michigan Ave. NE Washington, DC 20017 (800) 492-6882Approx. Enrollment: 1600.
Trinity College was founded as a Catholic liberal arts college for women. Today, the College of Arts and Sciences offers women academic programs including criminal justice, forensic psychology, journalism and business. The School of Education offers coeducational graduate programs in education, counseling, curriculum design, and educational administration.
University of the District of Columbia
4200 Connecticut Ave. NW Washington, DC. (202) 274-5000.Approx. Enrollment: 5000.
UDC is a commuter school in Washington, DC offering a wide range of undergraduate, graduate, and continuing educational opportunities to a diverse student population. A majority of the student population is black. The University of the District of Columbia David A. Clark School of Law is one of only five American Bar Association (ABA) accredited law schools at Historically Black Colleges and Universities. It is one of the most affordable law schools in the nation and it emphasizes providing legal aid to low income clients.
Washington Theological Union
6896 Laurel St. NW Washington, DC 20012 (202)726-8800Washington Theological Union is an accredited, Roman Catholic graduate school of theology and ministry. Degrees offered include Master of Divinity, Master of Arts in Pastoral Studies, Master of Arts or Master of Theological Studies.
Wesley Theological Seminary
4500 Massachusetts Ave. NW Washington, DC 20016 (202) 885-8600Wesley is a graduate theological school of The United Methodist Church and a member of the Washington Theological Consortium. It is one of the largest and the most diverse seminaries in the world and prepares its students to provide leadership to churches and other service organizations. The Seminary actively works with local churches, hospitals and agencies to provide student opportunities for the practice of ministry.
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