Post 200 The guide to the region's top businesses
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| Rank | Name | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|
| None | George Washington University | 17,004 |
| None | Georgetown University | 16,871 |
| None | Howard University | 9,579 |
| None | University of Maryland at College Park | 35,206 |
| None | George Mason University | 17,996 |
| None | American University | 12,400 |
Universities draw students amd academic professionals to Washington and contribute research. They are ranked by fall 2011 enrollment.
NOTE: Our methodology for the rankings.