Colleges · Alexandria
Colleges in Alexandria, VA
Alexandria is home to Washington University of Science and Technology, with about 1,008 students on campus. 39 more colleges are within 15 miles.
U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard & IPEDSCollege
1degree-granting, in Alexandria
Students on campus
1,008fall enrollment, not counting online-only
Largest
Washington University of Science and Technology1,008 on campus
Most selective
Washington University of Science and Technologyadmits 7% of applicants
Every college
The college in Alexandria
University or collegeCommunity collegeBigger dot = more students on campus
Also in Alexandria: CET-Alexandria (career schools).
Net price is the average a year after grants for families on federal aid; earnings are the median 10 years after starting. Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS (Scorecard 06/10/2026 · IPEDS 2024 · fall 2023).
Within reach
Other colleges near Alexandria
40 more colleges are within 30 miles of Alexandria.
DeVry University-VirginiaUniversity or college · For-profit · Arlington3.4 mi11 students
Strayer University-VirginiaUniversity or college · For-profit · Arlington5 mi47 students
University of Management and TechnologyUniversity or college · For-profit · Arlington5.5 mi4 students
George Washington UniversityUniversity or college · Private nonprofit · Washington5.9 mi21,060 studentsWindsor UniversityUniversity or college · For-profit · Washington6.2 mi
Georgetown UniversityUniversity or college · Private nonprofit · Washington6.2 mi17,465 studentsUniversity of the Potomac-Washington DC CampusUniversity or college · For-profit · Washington6.3 mi501 studentsThe Chicago School at Washington DCUniversity or college · Private nonprofit · Washington6.3 mi569 studentsCareer Technical InstituteCareer school · For-profit · Washington6.5 mi242 students
Strayer University-District of ColumbiaUniversity or college · For-profit · Washington6.5 mi3 students
30 more within 30 miles.
Straight-line distance from the center of Alexandria. Degree-granting colleges with students on campus. Colleges marked › have their own page; the others are too small or don’t report enough to the Department of Education for one.