Distretto di Columbia

Università nel Distretto di Columbia

Esteemed Universities and Schools

Washington, D.C. is home to a diverse array of academic institutions, ranging from the Romanesque-style campus of Georgetown University to the modern research facilities of American University. This list highlights the city's educational landscape, including historically black land-grant universities, specialized arts schools like the Corcoran School, and significant theological seminaries. Many of these sites feature notable historic landmarks, such as the 1897 Flagg Building and the Gothic-inspired structures of the Catholic University of America, reflecting the capital’s rich architectural and intellectual heritage.

Esteemed Universities and Schools — Mappa

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Georgetown University

The main campus of the university is situated on a hill overlooking the Potomac River.

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American University

The American University is a private federally chartered research university in Washington, D.C.

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Catholic University of America

A private pontifical university founded in 1887. The campus features Romanesque and Gothic architecture and is the only higher education institution founded by U.S. Catholic bishops.

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University of the District of Columbia

The University of the District of Columbia is a public historically black land-grant university in Washington, D.C.

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Kogod School of Business

The Kogod School of Business, commonly referred to as Kogod, is an undergraduate and graduate business school at American University in…

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Corcoran School of the Arts & Design

Housed in the historic 1897 Flagg Building, this school is part of George Washington University. It focuses on fine arts, design, and art history within a National Historic Landmark setting.

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Strayer University

A private university founded in 1892, originally as a business college. Its Washington, D.C. location serves as a hub for professional and adult education.

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Maret School

Maret School is a coeducational, K–12 independent school in Washington, D.C.

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Emerson Preparatory School

Emerson Preparatory School was a small private high school in Northwest Washington, D.C., founded in 1852 as the Emerson Institute.

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Lowell School

Lowell School is an independent, diverse, co-educational preschool through 8th grade school located in the Colonial Village neighborhood…

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Archbishop Carroll High School

Archbishop Carroll High School is a Roman Catholic Christian high school with an emphasis on social justice and civic engagement located in…

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Lauinger Library

The Joseph Mark Lauinger Library is the main library of Georgetown University and the center of the seven-library Georgetown library system…

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Dominican House of Studies

The Dominican House of Studies is a Catholic institution in Washington, DC, housing both the Priory of the Immaculate Conception, a…

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Hartke Theatre

The primary performance venue for the Catholic University of America’s Department of Drama, hosting student productions and professional theatrical events.

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Gaston Hall

Gaston Hall is an auditorium located on the third and fourth floors of the north tower of Healy Hall on Georgetown University's main campus…

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University of the District of Columbia - Bertie Backus Campus

A satellite campus of the University of the District of Columbia, located in a former middle school building and serving as a community college hub.

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Wesley Theological Seminary

A graduate school of theology affiliated with the United Methodist Church. It is located adjacent to the American University campus and offers various ministerial programs.

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Our Lady of Lebanon Maronite Seminary

A theological seminary dedicated to training priests for the Maronite Catholic Church in the United States, situated near the 16th Street Heights neighborhood.

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American University

This location marks American University's Tenley Campus, which houses specialized academic programs and administrative offices in the Tenleytown neighborhood.

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American University- Washington College of Law

The law school of American University is located on the Tenley Campus, utilizing the restored 1904 Immaculata Seminary buildings.