Colleges in District of Columbia
7 colleges in District of Columbia, largest first. The most selective are Georgetown University, Howard University, George Washington University. The lowest average net prices are at Trinity Washington University ($12,820), Gallaudet University ($27,398), The Catholic University of America ($32,543).
| College | Acceptance rate | SAT (middle 50%) | Avg. net price | Graduation rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| George Washington UniversityWashington | 47% | 1350–1500 | $35,760 | 83% |
| Howard UniversityWashington | 41% | 1090–1320 | $33,002 | 74% |
| Georgetown UniversityWashington | 13% | 1390–1550 | $33,661 | 94% |
| American UniversityWashington | 62% | 1280–1460 | $41,302 | 75% |
| The Catholic University of AmericaWashington | 83% | — | $32,543 | 76% |
| Trinity Washington UniversityWashington | 100% | — | $12,820 | 55% |
| Gallaudet UniversityWashington | 58% | 780–1022 | $27,398 | 52% |
Net price is what students receiving federal aid paid on average after grants and scholarships. Public colleges usually charge District of Columbia residents less tuition. Data: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.