Best Psychology Colleges in District of Columbia
8 accredited institutions in District of Columbia offering psychology programs, ranked by annual graduates (IPEDS 2023–24).
8
Colleges
1,587
Graduates/yr
1
Public
Bachelor's
Top Degree
Ranked: Psychology Programs in District of Columbia
1
Private NonprofitBachelor's
George Washington University
Washington
402
Graduates/yr
44%
Acceptance
$64,508
Tuition
85%
Grad Rate
$18,368
Net Price <$30K
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2
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Howard University
Washington
396
Graduates/yr
35%
Acceptance
$32,878
Tuition
69%
Grad Rate
$41,343
Net Price <$30K
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3
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Georgetown University
Washington
261
Graduates/yr
13%
Acceptance
$64,896
Tuition
94%
Grad Rate
$5,070
Net Price <$30K
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4
Private NonprofitBachelor's
American University
Washington
198
Graduates/yr
47%
Acceptance
$55,724
Tuition
78%
Grad Rate
$25,678
Net Price <$30K
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5
Private NonprofitBachelor's
The Catholic University of America
Washington
156
Graduates/yr
84%
Acceptance
$54,630
Tuition
81%
Grad Rate
$24,529
Net Price <$30K
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6
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Gallaudet University
Washington
63
Graduates/yr
61%
Acceptance
$18,292
Tuition
47%
Grad Rate
$9,127
Net Price <$30K
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7
PublicBachelor's
University of the District of Columbia
Washington
57
Graduates/yr
$5,292
In-State Tuition
40%
Grad Rate
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8
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Trinity Washington University
Washington
54
Graduates/yr
99%
Acceptance
$25,860
Tuition
44%
Grad Rate
$11,556
Net Price <$30K
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Studying Psychology in District of Columbia
District of Columbia has 8 accredited colleges offering psychology programs, producing 1,587 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.