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Best Liberal Arts Colleges in District of Columbia

6 accredited institutions in District of Columbia offering liberal arts programs, ranked by annual graduates (IPEDS 2023–24).

6

Colleges

411

Graduates/yr

1

Public

Associate's

Top Degree

Ranked: Liberal Arts Programs in District of Columbia

PublicAssociate's

University of the District of Columbia

In-State Tuition

Private NonprofitAssociate's

Trinity Washington University

Net Price <$30K

Private NonprofitBachelor's

Georgetown University

Net Price <$30K

Private NonprofitAssociate's

George Washington University

Net Price <$30K

Private NonprofitBachelor's

The Catholic University of America

Net Price <$30K

Private NonprofitBachelor's

Gallaudet University

Net Price <$30K

Studying Liberal Arts in District of Columbia

District of Columbia has 6 accredited colleges offering liberal arts programs, producing 411 graduates annually. Of these, 1 are public institutions with subsidized in-state tuition for District of Columbia residents.

When evaluating programs, consider accreditation, internship placement rates, and faculty expertise. Always file the FAFSA — the net price after grants can be dramatically lower than sticker tuition, especially at public institutions.

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Data source: Graduate counts from IPEDS 2023–24 C2023_A Completions survey (NCES). Tuition, acceptance rate, and graduation rate from IPEDS HD2023, ADM2023, DRVGR2023.