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Colleges in and near Forest Heights

Washington University of Science and Technology is 3.8 miles from Forest Heights

No college sits inside Forest Heights’ boundary, but Washington University of Science and Technology’s campus in Alexandria, with 1,008 students on campus, is 3.8 miles from the center of town, and Prince George's Community College is 11.6 miles away in Largo. About 5% of Forest Heights’ residents are enrolled in college, about the same as Maryland (7%).

Washington University of Science and Technology

From the U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard, June 2026; IPEDS fall 2023 enrollment) and the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey, 2020–24. Straight-line distances from the center of Forest Heights. Colleges are described, not graded.

Within 15 miles
26
182,877 students on campus
Nearest college
3.8 mi
Washington University of Science and Technology
Residents in college
5%
About the same as MD (7%)
Nearest community college
11.6 mi
Prince George's · $4,034 tuition
Nearest public university
13.1 mi
University of Maryland-College Park · $11,809 in-state
Median household income
$99K
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What stands out about college from Forest Heights

Facts about the town and its distance to campus; each college’s own figures follow.

A university 3.8 miles awayWashington University of Science and Technology has 1,008 students on campus in Alexandria, 67% of whom graduate within six years.A community college 11.6 miles awayPrince George's Community College in Largo: tuition and fees $4,034 a year for Maryland residents.In-state price at University of Maryland-College ParkLiving in Maryland, the University of Maryland-College Park charges $11,809 in tuition and fees; from out of state, $41,186. State residency rules decide which a new arrival pays.Students are 5% of residentsAbout the same as Maryland (7%). The Census counts anyone enrolled, including part-time and online students.
Every college

Colleges within 15 miles of Forest Heights

21 private colleges within 13.5 miles, three public colleges within 13.1 miles, and two community colleges.

5 mi10 mi15 miNorthern VirginiaUniversity of Maryland-College ParkGeorge Washington UniversityForest Heights
University or collegeCommunity college
Washington University of Science and TechnologyUniversity or college · For-profit · 1,008 on campus · 3.8 mi · Alexandria, VA7%admitted67%graduateUniversity of the Potomac-Washington DC CampusUniversity or college · For-profit · 501 on campus · 6.6 mi · Washington, DC33%graduate$35kearningsEarnings are reported for all 2 campuses that file with it.George Washington UniversityUniversity or college · Private nonprofit · 21,060 on campus · 6.7 mi · Washington, DC47%admitted$37knet price84%graduate$91kearningsThe Chicago School at Washington DCUniversity or college · Private nonprofit · 569 on campus · 6.7 mi · Washington, DC$57kearningsEarnings are reported for all 8 campuses that file with it.Graduate students only; the Scorecard reports no undergraduate figures.Career Technical InstituteUniversity or college · For-profit · 242 on campus · 6.8 mi · Washington, DCGallaudet UniversityUniversity or college · Private nonprofit · 1,178 on campus · 7 mi · Washington, DC58%admitted$16knet price47%graduate$43kearningsSaint Michael College of Allied HealthUniversity or college · For-profit · 123 on campus · 7 mi · Washington, DC75%admitted$39knet price83%graduateGeorgetown UniversityUniversity or college · Private nonprofit · 17,465 on campus · 7.8 mi · Washington, DC13%admitted$41knet price95%graduate$103kearningsHoward UniversityUniversity or college · Private nonprofit · 12,280 on campus · 8 mi · Washington, DC41%admitted$51knet price70%graduate$63kearningsTrinity Washington UniversityUniversity or college · Private nonprofit · 1,576 on campus · 8.4 mi · Washington, DC100%admitted$9knet price49%graduate$54kearningsThe Catholic University of AmericaUniversity or college · Private nonprofit · 4,721 on campus · 8.8 mi · Washington, DC83%admitted$30knet price79%graduate$73kearningsMarymount UniversityUniversity or college · Private nonprofit · 2,811 on campus · 9.3 mi · Arlington, VA93%admitted$29knet price54%graduate$68kearningsAmerican UniversityUniversity or college · Private nonprofit · 11,897 on campus · 9.8 mi · Washington, DC62%admitted$42knet price75%graduate$77kearningsUniversity of the District of ColumbiaUniversity or college · Public · 3,833 on campus · 9.9 mi · Washington, DC$11knet price33%graduate$44kearningsWesley Theological SeminaryUniversity or college · Private nonprofit · 378 on campus · 10.1 mi · Washington, DCGraduate students only; the Scorecard reports no undergraduate figures.University of Maryland Global CampusUniversity or college · Public · 6,469 on campus · 11.5 mi · Adelphi · mostly online$22knet price33%graduate$65kearnings89% of its students study only online; price, graduation and earnings count them too.Prince George's Community CollegeCommunity college · Public · 5,893 on campus · 11.6 mi · Largo$9knet price18%graduate$48kearningsTuition and fees: $4,034 a year. The net price counts housing and food at full cost.Arizona College of Nursing-Falls ChurchUniversity or college · For-profit · 284 on campus · 11.7 mi · Falls Church, VA100%admitted$39knet price$35kearningsEarnings are reported for all 20 campuses that file with it.Northern Virginia Community CollegeCommunity college · Public · 48,232 on campus · 12.2 mi · Annandale, VA$10knet price33%graduate$54kearningsTuition and fees: $5,891 a year. The net price counts housing and food at full cost.Washington Adventist UniversityUniversity or college · Private nonprofit · 646 on campus · 12.4 mi · Takoma Park46%admitted$19knet price29%graduate$64kearningsStandard Healthcare Services-College of NursingUniversity or college · For-profit · 719 on campus · 12.6 mi · Falls Church, VA28%admitted$36knet price66%graduateFortis College-LandoverUniversity or college · For-profit · 576 on campus · 12.7 mi · Landover$27knet price47%graduate$37kearningsEarnings are reported for all 3 campuses that file with it.University of the Potomac-VA CampusUniversity or college · For-profit · 547 on campus · 13 mi · FALLS CHURCH, VA50%graduate$35kearningsEarnings are reported for all 2 campuses that file with it.University of Maryland-College ParkUniversity or college · Public · 39,078 on campus · 13.1 mi · College Park45%admitted$16knet price89%graduate$83kearningsChamberlain University-VirginiaUniversity or college · For-profit · 540 on campus · 13.3 mi · Vienna, VA90%admitted$33knet price100%graduate$92kearningsEarnings are reported for all 15 campuses that file with it.Virginia University of Integrative MedicineUniversity or college · Private nonprofit · 251 on campus · 13.5 mi · Vienna, VAGraduate students only; the Scorecard reports no undergraduate figures.

Degree-granting colleges with 100 or more students on campus (fall 2023 enrollment, minus students who study only online). Admitted: share of applicants offered a place. Net price: the average a year after grants, for students on federal aid. Graduate: within 6 years (4-year colleges) or 3 (2-year). Earnings: median, 10 years after starting.

What it costs

What would your family pay?

The average a year after grants, for families on federal aid, at the colleges within 15 miles. Pick your family’s income.

Family income

Starts at $75–110k, where Forest Heights’ median household income ($98,734) falls.

Prince George's Community College11.6 mi · Largo · sticker $15,544 · tuition $4,034$11,300a year
Trinity Washington University8.4 mi · Washington, DC · sticker $33,903$13,623a year
Northern Virginia Community College12.2 mi · Annandale, VA · sticker $17,153 · tuition $5,891$13,835a year
University of the District of Columbia9.9 mi · Washington, DC · sticker $20,437$16,312a year
University of Maryland-College Park13.1 mi · College Park · sticker $29,299$18,250a year
Gallaudet University7 mi · Washington, DC · sticker $40,374$18,830a year
Washington Adventist University12.4 mi · Takoma Park · sticker $34,309$22,090a year
Georgetown University7.8 mi · Washington, DC · sticker $88,741$26,459a year
George Washington University6.7 mi · Washington, DC · sticker $83,856$28,100a year
The Catholic University of America8.8 mi · Washington, DC · sticker $75,481$28,295a year
American University9.8 mi · Washington, DC · sticker $76,058$30,063a year
Fortis College-Landover12.7 mi · Landover · sticker $33,587$30,140a year
Marymount University9.3 mi · Arlington, VA · sticker $57,184$31,962a year
Standard Healthcare Services-College of Nursing12.6 mi · Falls Church, VA · sticker $41,939$37,822a year
Arizona College of Nursing-Falls Church11.7 mi · Falls Church, VA · sticker $42,280$40,507a year
Howard University8 mi · Washington, DC · sticker $54,630$52,981a year
Saint Michael College of Allied Health7 mi · Washington, DC · sticker $45,405—a year
University of Maryland Global Campus11.5 mi · Adelphi · mostly online · sticker $25,400—a year
Chamberlain University-Virginia13.3 mi · Vienna, VA · sticker $45,594—a year

The average a year after grants and scholarships, for first-time, full-time students on federal aid, from the College Scorecard. Your own price depends on your aid package; every college has a net price calculator. For community colleges the net price counts housing and food at full cost, so tuition is shown beside it. “—”: not reported for that income.

Outcomes

Do students finish, and does it pay?

Each dot is a college within 15 miles of Forest Heights: across is the share who graduate, up is what they earn ten years after starting.

$0$20k$40k$60k$80k$100k$120k0%25%50%75%100%Graduate →George Washington UniversityHoward UniversityAmerican UniversityNorthern VirginiaUniversity of Maryland-College Park
Northern Virginia Community College33% graduate$54k earnings$11k typical debt
University of Maryland-College Park89% graduate$83k earnings$19k typical debt
George Washington University84% graduate$91k earnings$20k typical debt
Georgetown University95% graduate$103k earnings$16k typical debt
Howard University70% graduate$63k earnings$24k typical debt
American University75% graduate$77k earnings$23k typical debt
University of Maryland Global Campus33% graduate$65k earnings$21k typical debt
Prince George's Community College18% graduate$48k earnings$10k typical debt
The Catholic University of America79% graduate$73k earnings$26k typical debt
University of the District of Columbia33% graduate$44k earnings$25k typical debt
Marymount University54% graduate$68k earnings$25k typical debt
Trinity Washington University49% graduate$54k earnings$28k typical debt

Graduation: first-time, full-time students within 6 years (4-year colleges) or 3 years (2-year). Earnings: median, 10 years after starting, for students who got federal aid. *Reported for all the campuses that file together: University of the Potomac-Washington DC Campus (2); Fortis College-Landover (3); University of the Potomac-VA Campus (2); Chamberlain University-Virginia (15).

Questions about college near Forest Heights

Is Forest Heights a college town?

No. About 5 of every 100 Forest Heights residents are enrolled in college (Census, 2020–24), about the same as Maryland (7). The nearest campus, Washington University of Science and Technology, is 3.8 miles away in Alexandria.

What colleges are near Forest Heights?

26 colleges are within 15 miles. The largest: Northern Virginia Community College (12.2 miles, 48,232 students on campus), the University of Maryland-College Park (13.1 miles, 39,078) and George Washington University (6.7 miles, 21,060).

What is the closest community college to Forest Heights, and what does it cost?

Prince George's Community College in Largo, 11.6 miles away. Tuition and fees are $4,034 a year for Maryland residents; the federal net price, $8,672, counts housing and food at full cost.

How much does the University of Maryland-College Park cost if we live in Maryland?

Tuition and fees are $11,809 a year in-state and $41,186 from out of state. After grants, families on federal aid paid an average of $2,962 (under $30,000 income) to $26,691 (over $110,000), housing and food included.

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Colleges: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS (Scorecard 06/10/2026 · IPEDS 2024 · fall 2023 enrollment). “On campus” is fall enrollment minus students who study only online. Distances are straight-line from the center of Forest Heights. Residents in college, age, rent and poverty (including poverty without college students, table B14006): U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–24. Colleges are described, not graded; the College town label marks towns where 15% or more of residents are enrolled. How TownRatings describes colleges →