Biggest majors
| Major | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science and Government | 25 |
| Business/Managerial Economics | 13 |
| Strategic Intelligence | 10 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | 6 |
| English Language and Literature/Letters, Other | 5 |
| Journalism | 5 |
| History | 2 |
Bachelor’s graduates, first major, most recent year · Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS · data snapshot October 2, 2026
Scholarships
Amounts and eligibility change; check the college’s page for current details.
Sports and campus life
Also
Study abroad
Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education athletics data (EADA) · data snapshot October 2, 2026
The place
Setting
Town, near a city
Federal locale classification
Metro area
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV
6,436,489 people
Big-city metro (1 million+)
Yes
More about the place
Nearest airport
Washington Dulles International (IAD)
Nearest hub airport
Washington Dulles International (IAD)
Walkability
EPA walkability index 5.3 of 20
Elevation
532 ft
Time zone
Eastern
January low
24°F
July high
86°F
Annual snowfall
19.8 in
Days at 90°F or higher
30 per year
One-bedroom fair market rent
$2,360 per month
Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education (IPEDS locale), U.S. Census metro estimates, NOAA climate normals, HUD fair market rents, EPA walkability · data snapshot October 2, 2026
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- Shepherd University21 mi
- Hood College24 mi
- Shenandoah University25 mi
- George Mason University30 mi
- Marymount University34 mi
- American University35 mi
Straight-line distance between campuses
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