| American University | Private, For-profit, 4 years or more | Doctoral and First Professional | Washington, 20016 |
| Bennett Career Institute | Private, Non-profit, Less than 2 years | Non-degree granting | Washington, 20017 |
| Career Blazers Learning Center | Private, Non-profit, Less than 2 years | Non-degree granting | Washington, 20037 |
| Catholic University of America | Private, For-profit, 4 years or more | Doctoral and First Professional | Washington, 20064 |
| Corcoran College of Art and Design | Private, For-profit, 4 years or more | Masters | Washington, 20006 |
| Dominican House of Studies | Private, For-profit, 4 years or more | Masters and First Professional | Washington, 20017 |
| Dudley Beauty College | Private, Non-profit, Less than 2 years | Non-degree granting | Washington, 20018 |
| Gallaudet University | Private, For-profit, 4 years or more | Doctoral | Washington, 20002 |
| George Washington University | Private, For-profit, 4 years or more | Doctoral and First Professional | Washington, 20052 |
| Georgetown University | Private, For-profit, 4 years or more | Doctoral and First Professional | Washington, 20057 |
| Harrison Center for Career Education | Private, For-profit, Less than 2 years | Non-degree granting | Washington, 20001 |
| Howard University | Private, For-profit, 4 years or more | Doctoral and First Professional | Washington, 20059 |
| National Conservatory of Dramatic Arts | Private, For-profit, 2 to 4 years | Non-degree granting | Washington, 20007 |
| Potomac College | Private, Non-profit, 4 years or more | Bachelors | Washington, 20016 |
| Sanz School | Private, Non-profit, Less than 2 years | Non-degree granting | Washington, 20006 |
| Southeastern University | Private, For-profit, 4 years or more | Masters | Washington, 20024 |
| Strayer University-Washington Campus | Private, Non-profit, 4 years or more | Masters | Washington, 20005 |
| Technical Learning Centers | Private, Non-profit, Less than 2 years | Non-degree granting | Washington, 20005 |
| Trinity Washington University | Private, For-profit, 4 years or more | Masters | Washington, 20017 |
| University of the District of Columbia | Public, 4 years or more | Masters | Washington, 20008 |
| University of the District of Columbia David A Clarke School of Law | Public, 4 years or more | First Professional | Washington, 20008 |
| Washington Theological Union | Private, For-profit, 4 years or more | Masters and First Professional | Washington, 20012 |
| Wesley Theological Seminary | Private, For-profit, 4 years or more | Masters and First Professional | Washington, 20016 |
