How many selective colleges are in District of Columbia?

We track 16 notable colleges in District of Columbia, spanning a range of selectivity. Figures are compiled from College Scorecard / IPEDS.

What is the most selective college in District of Columbia?

By acceptance rate, Georgetown is among the most selective in District of Columbia, at approximately 13%. Selectivity isn't the same as fit — model your own odds to compare.

How do I know my chances at District of Columbia colleges?

Acceptance rate is the average across all applicants. Build a profile to get a per-student admit probability for each school, then simulate your whole list to see your expected outcomes.

Selective Colleges in District of Columbia: Acceptance Rates, SAT & Cost — AdmitQuant

Selective colleges in District of Columbia

Acceptance rates, test-score ranges, and average net price for selective colleges in District of Columbia — source-cited from College Scorecard / IPEDS. Want the number that matters for your student? Model your admit odds at each.

We track 16 notable colleges in District of Columbia (1 public · 15 private · ~$29,561 median net price), with Georgetown among the most selective at ~13%.

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College	City	Accept.	SAT 25–75	Avg net price
Georgetown	Washington	13%	1390–1550	$40,815
Howard University	Washington	41%	1090–1320	$50,539
GW	Washington	47%	1350–1500	$36,586
American	Washington	62%	1280–1460	$41,943
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District of Columbia admissions: quick answers

How many selective colleges are in District of Columbia?: We track 16 notable colleges in District of Columbia, spanning a range of selectivity. Figures are compiled from College Scorecard / IPEDS.
What is the most selective college in District of Columbia?: By acceptance rate, Georgetown is among the most selective in District of Columbia, at approximately 13%. Selectivity isn't the same as fit — model your own odds to compare.
How do I know my chances at District of Columbia colleges?: Acceptance rate is the average across all applicants. Build a profile to get a per-student admit probability for each school, then simulate your whole list to see your expected outcomes.

Figures are estimates compiled from public datasets (College Scorecard / IPEDS) and primary sources; verify with each institution before relying on them.

These outputs are estimates from a baseline model — not guarantees of admission, cost, or outcome.