Higher Education

One of the country’s preeminent research institutions founded in 1867, Howard University is a private, federally-chartered, historically black university and the only HBCU to be ranked among the top 100 Best Colleges by U.S. News & World Report. The 256-acre campus, often referred to as ‘The Mecca’, is also home to several Historic landmarks, such as Andrew Rankin Memorial Chapel, Frederick Douglass Memorial Hall, and the Founders Library.

• 256-Acre Campus

• 9,689 Students

• +1,200 Faculty Members

• 13 Schools & Colleges

• +140 Academic Programs Offered

• $1.5B Annual Economic Impact

Trinity Washington University is a private Catholic university offering a comprehensive education with five schools. The university enrolls more than 1,800 students in its undergraduate and graduate programs in the College of Arts and Sciences, School of Nursing and Health Professions, School of Education, School of Business and Graduate Studies and School of Professional Studies. Trinity enrolls more District of Columbia residents than any other private university in the nation, with more than half of Trinity’s students being residents of Washington, DC. The ‘Trinity Tigers’ compete at the Division III level, competing in basketball, soccer, softball, tennis, and volleyball.

• 26-Acre Campus

• 1,800 Students

• 5 Sports Teams

Gallaudet University

Gallaudet University is a private federally chartered research university in Washington, DC and a global leader providing higher-education for the deaf and hard of hearing. Gallaudet competes in 16 Division III intercollegiate varsity sports.

• 99-Acre Campus

• 1,558 Students

• +690 Faculty Members

• +40 Undergraduate Programs

• +25 Graduate Degree Programs

• $232M Endowment

Catholic University of America

The Catholic University of America (CUA) is a private Roman Catholic research university in Washington, DC. A pontifical university of the Catholic Church, it is the only institution of higher education founded by U.S. Catholic bishops. Established in 1887 as a graduate and research center following approval by Pope Leo XIII, the univer sity began offering undergraduate education in 1904. The CUA Cardinals compete in 25 Division III sports.

• 176-Acre Campus

• 5,366 Students

• 793 Faculty Members

• 250+ Academic Programs