Most Selective Universities in District of Columbia
The hardest colleges to get into in District of Columbia, ranked by acceptance rate.
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| # | Institution | Acceptance Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Georgetown University | 13% |
| 2 | Howard University | 35% |
| 3 | George Washington University | 44% |
| 4 | American University | 47% |
| 5 | Gallaudet University | 61% |
| 6 | The Catholic University of America | 84% |
| 7 | NewU University | 99% |
| 8 | Trinity Washington University | 99% |
About This Ranking
This ranking is based on data from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard, which provides comprehensive information about colleges and universities across the country.
Institutions are ranked by most selective metrics using the most recently available data. Only institutions with complete data for the ranking criteria are included.
Frequently Asked Questions
The top Most Selective university in District of Columbia is Georgetown University, followed by Howard University. Rankings are based on U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard data.