District of Columbia: enrollment and college housing by campus
The 5 District of Columbia campuses here enrolled 61,459 full-time students in fall 2024 and controlled 25,332 beds of housing, 41 beds per 100 full-time students. George Washington University has the most full-time students beyond its own beds: 11,331.
5campuses with 3,000+ full-time students
61,459full-time students, fall 2024
25,332college-controlled beds, 2024-25
$11,520median typical housing charge, academic year (5 reporting)
| Campus | Full-time | Beds | Per 100 | Beyond beds | Housing charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| George Washington University Washington | 18,694 | 7,363 | 39.4 | 11,331 | $14,620 |
| Georgetown University Washington | 15,905 | 5,347 | 33.6 | 10,558 | $13,236 |
| Howard University Washington | 12,712 | 6,397 | 50.3 | 6,315 | $11,360 |
| American University Washington | 10,136 | 4,249 | 41.9 | 5,887 | $11,520 |
| The Catholic University of America Washington | 4,012 | 1,976 | 49.3 | 2,036 | $10,120 |
"Beyond beds" is full-time enrollment minus the college's own housing capacity. It is not a demand forecast: some of those students live with family, and some commute by choice. Method and sources.