For those interested in studying in Washington DC, we have a very useful list. We selected the best Washington DC institutions for prospective students. Please know that rankings are based on academic research, alumni reviews, graduation rates, as well as assessment from peer colleges. On the page, you will find major admissions stats such as acceptance rate, tuition fees, average SAT scores for each ranked college or university.
| Rankings | Schools |
| 1 | Georgetown University (Washington, DC) Tuition: $42,870 Total enrollment: 17,130 Fall 2011 acceptance rate: 18.1% Average freshman retention rate: 96% 6-year graduation rate: 94% Classes with under 20 students: 58.5% SAT/ACT 25th-75th percentile: 1290-1490 |
| 2 | American University (Washington, DC) Tuition: $39,499 Total enrollment: 12,724 Fall 2011 acceptance rate: 41.6% Average freshman retention rate: 90% 6-year graduation rate: 77% Classes with under 20 students: 44.7% SAT/ACT 25th-75th percentile: 1170-1370 |
| 3 | Catholic University of America (Washington, DC) Tuition: $36,820 Total enrollment: 6,894 Fall 2011 acceptance rate: 75.1% Average freshman retention rate: 80% 6-year graduation rate: 68% Classes with under 20 students: 63.2% SAT/ACT 25th-75th percentile: 1010-1230 |
| 4 | Howard University (Washington, DC) Tuition: $22,683 Total enrollment: 10,583 Fall 2011 acceptance rate: 53.9% Average freshman retention rate: 83% 6-year graduation rate: 63% Classes with under 20 students: 59.4% SAT/ACT 25th-75th percentile: 970-1160 |
| 5 | George Washington University (Washington, DC) Tuition: $43,747 Total enrollment: 25,260 Fall 2011 acceptance rate: 33.0% Average freshman retention rate: 93% 6-year graduation rate: 81% Classes with under 20 students: 53.9% SAT/ACT 25th-75th percentile: 1210-1380 |
