District of Columbia
Medical schools in District of Columbia
District of Columbia has 3 medical schools: 3 MD and 0 DO. They are listed by our overall ranking, which weights research funding and admissions selectivity most.
- Most research funding: George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences ($62.9M from the NIH).
- Most graduates in primary care: Howard University College of Medicine (28.6%).
- Lowest median debt: Howard University College of Medicine ($208,644).
| # | School | MCAT | NIH funding | Primary care | In state | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 54 | George Washington University School of Medicine and Health SciencesWashington · MD · Private | 515 | $62.9M | 18% | 4% | $215K |
| 77 | Georgetown University School of MedicineWashington · MD · Private | 514 | $36.4M | 14% | 4% | $276K |
| 131 | Howard University College of MedicineWashington · MD · Private | 505 | $8.2M | 29% | 5% | $209K |
# = national rank on the overall ranking. Rank District of Columbia schools on your own weights.
Medical schools in District of Columbia: questions
How many medical schools are in District of Columbia?
District of Columbia has 3 medical schools: 3 MD and 0 DO.
What is the best medical school in District of Columbia?
On our overall ranking, George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences ranks highest in District of Columbia (54th nationally). The best school for you depends on whether you value research, primary care, rural practice or low debt most.
Which medical school in District of Columbia leaves graduates with the least debt?
Howard University College of Medicine, with median federal debt of $208,644 at graduation.
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Outside the US
Sources: NIH RePORTER fiscal year 2025 (research funding); CMS Doctors and Clinicians file (where 2005–2019 graduates practice); USDA rural-urban commuting area codes 2020 (rural ZIP codes); College Scorecard (median federal debt); IPEDS 2023–24 (graduates and class makeup); each school's own admissions pages (admissions figures, linked on each school page). Methodology · Download the data (CSV)