Washington, D.C., is widely recognized as the political center of the United States, but it is also an important destination for higher education. In addition to universities established within the District, the city hosts academic centers, satellite campuses, and specialized programs operated by institutions whose main campuses are located in other cities or states. These institutions bring students to the nation's capital to study government, public policy, international relations, business, technology, and other fields.
Washington, D.C. Satellite Campuses and University Centers
Explore 12 Washington, D.C. satellite campuses, academic centers, and university programs operated by U.S. colleges and universities. The directory includes 4 public and 7 private institutions, with campus locations, street addresses, and academic focuses such as public policy, government, law, international relations, and business. Compare off-campus study options in the nation's capital and find information about each parent institution and its Washington, D.C. presence.
| Parent Institution | D.C. Campus | Address | Focuses/Programs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arizona State University Campus Immersion Public Tempe, AZ | Barrett & O'Connor Washington Center | 1800 I St NW | Law, journalism, policy, government programs |
| Pepperdine University Private Malibu, CA | Pepperdine D.C. Campus | 2011 Pennsylvania Ave NW | Policy degrees and public affairs internships |
| University of Southern California Private Los Angeles, CA | USC Capital Campus | 1771 N St. NW. | Academic, research, and policy-focused campus. |
| Indiana University-Bloomington Public Bloomington, IN | IU D.C. Academic & Executive Center | 1775 Massachusetts Ave NW | Executive education and policy internships |
| Johns Hopkins University Private Baltimore, MD | Hopkins-Bloomberg Center | 555 Pennsylvania Ave NW | Public policy, international relations, graduate studies |
| Hillsdale College Private Hillsdale, MI | Allan P. Kirby, Jr. Center | 227 Massachusetts Ave NE | Constitutional studies and policy program |
| New York University Private New York, NY | NYU Washington, DC | 1307 L St NW | Academic study center and student residence |
| Syracuse University Private Syracuse, NY | Syracuse Washington Center (Maxwell School) | 1333 New Hampshire Ave NW | Public administration and international relations |
| Texas A&M University-College Station Public College Station, TX | Bush School of Government and Public Service | 1620 L St NW | Public policy and international affairs |
| William & Mary Public Williamsburg, VA | William & Mary Washington Center | 901 4th St. NW, Suite 700 | Academic-program center. |
| Stanford University Private Stanford, CA | Stanford in Washington (SIW) & Hoover Institution | 2655 Connecticut Ave NW / 1800 M St NW | Undergraduate residency & policy research |
| University of California Public Oakland, CA | University of California Washington Center — UCDC | 1608 Rhode Island Ave. NW. | Shared residential, instructional, and research center serving UC students. |
Arlington, Virginia Satellite Campuses
Beyond Washington, D.C., several colleges and universities operate satellite campuses in Arlington, Virginia. These Northern Virginia locations provide access to undergraduate and graduate programs, professional education, and other higher education opportunities near the nation's capital. Compare Arlington campus locations, addresses, and academic focuses below.
| Parent Institution | Arlington Campus | Address | Focuses/Programs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northeastern University Private Boston, MA | Northeastern University Arlington Campus | 1300 17th St N, Rosslyn/Arlington, VA | Graduate programs in cyber, security, & tech |
| George Mason University Public Fairfax, VA | Mason Square (Arlington Campus) | 3351 Fairfax Dr, Arlington, VA | Schar School of Policy, Scalia Law, Carter School |
| Marymount University Private Arlington, VA | Ballston Center | 1000 N Glebe Rd, Arlington, VA | Secondary urban facility for Business & Technology |
| Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Public Blacksburg, VA | Virginia Tech Research Center - Arlington | 900 N Glebe Rd, Arlington, VA | Cybersecurity, policy, and engineering research |
| University of Virginia-Main Campus Public Charlottesville, VA | UVA Darden Sands Family Grounds | 1100 Wilson Blvd, Rosslyn/Arlington, VA | Executive MBA & MS in Business Analytics |
Semester-Away, Internship, and More Opportunities at Satellite Campuses
Some universities offer semester-away satellite campus programs, internship, or other satellite program opportunities in the Washington, D.C. area, giving students opportunities to study locally for part of their academic program. The directory below highlights these institutions, their campus locations, and the academic focuses or programs available.
| Parent Institution | Satellite Campus | Address | Focuses/Programs |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Maryland-College Park Public College Park, MD | University of Chicago Washington, D.C. Center | Global Fellows in Washington, D.C. program and the UMD Fellows Program | |
| Cornell University Private Ithaca, NY | Cornell in Washington | 2148 O St NW, Washington, DC | Undergraduate study-away and internship programs, plus a precollege policy program |
| Brown University Private Providence, RI | Brown in Washington | Undergraduate semester-away program, not a separate DC degree campus | |
| The University of Texas at Austin Public Austin, TX | LBJ Washington Center | 1100 New York Ave NW #3934 | Graduate pathways spanning Austin and DC, plus undergraduate semester-away opportunities |
| Marquette University Private Milwaukee, WI | Les Aspin Center for Government | 502 East Capitol St NE | government, public policy, leadership, and internships tailored to students' fields |
