Colleges in the Washington, DC, Area

American University

• American University (AU) is a private, coed, liberal arts college with a Methodist affiliation. According to American.edu, this institution is known for its political activism. The Princeton Review has twice recognized American University students as the most politically active in the nation. This institution employs 591 full-time faculty members. As of fall 2008, there were 12,186 students enrolled in American University.

  American University
  4400 Massachusetts Ave.
  Washington, DC 20016
  (202) 885-1000
  american.edu/

Corcoran College of Art and Design

• In 1878, William Wilson Corcoran donated enough funding to establish the Corcoran College of Art and Design. Corcoran College of Art and Deign is a private institution that offers several degree programs, including Bachelor of Fine Arts degrees in Digital Media Design, Fine Art Photography and Graphic Design. This college also offers Master of Arts degrees in Art Education and Interior Design. 2010 enrollment is around 590 students.

  Corcoran College of Art and Design
  500 17th St.
  Washington, DC 20006
  (202) 639-1700
  corcoran.edu

Catholic University of America

• According to Cua.edu, the Catholic University of America hosts 6,710 students. The university offers programs in many areas, including arts and sciences, architecture and planning, engineering, canon law, nursing, philosophy, and theology. The university encompasses 193 acres of real estate in the middle of Washington, D.C.

  The Catholic University of America
  620 Michigan Ave.
  Washington, DC 20064
  (202) 319-5000
  cua.edu

Georgetown University

• Georgetown University, founded in 1789, is the oldest Catholic university in America. This university offers several undergraduate, graduate, law and medical programs. As of fall 2008, this university employed 1,957 faculty members. In fall of the same year, Georgetown University had a total of 15,318 students enrolled.

  Georgetown University
  37th and O Streets
  Washington, DC 20057
  (202) 687- 0100
  georgetown.edu

Potomac College

• Founded in 1991, Potomac College offers Associate of Science and Bachelor of Science degrees. This is a relatively small college that caters mostly to the learning styles and needs of adults. According to Potomac.edu, Potomac College emphasizes theory and the application of theory, which creates an environment that prepares students for success in the work world.

  Potomac College
  4000 Chesapeake St.
  Washington, DC 20016
  (202) 686-0876
  potomac.edu