Post 200 The guide to the region's top businesses
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The Post 200 is an annual snapshot of the companies, law firms, nonprofits and other organizations that power our local economy. Here's a look at this year's list.
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| Rank | Name | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | University of Maryland at College Park | 37,248 |
| 2 | George Mason University | 32,961 |
| 3 | George Washington University | 25,653 |
| 4 | Georgetown University | 17,357 |
| 5 | American University | 13,165 |
| 6 | Howard University | 10,002 |
Universities draw students amd academic professionals to Washington and contribute research. They are ranked by fall 2011 enrollment.
NOTE: Our methodology for the rankings.
DATE: Dec. 17, 2012
CREDIT: Dan Beyers, Sarah Halzack, Greg Linch, Jason Bartz - The Washington Post.
