Colleges in District of Columbia by Acceptance Rate
6 District of Columbia colleges ranked from most to least selective, using the latest federal IPEDS admissions data.
| # | College | State | Rate | Trend | Applicants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Georgetown University | District of Columbia | 13.1% | 25,485 | |
| 2 | Howard University | District of Columbia | 34.9% | 30,342 | |
| 3 | George Washington University | District of Columbia | 43.5% | 27,094 | |
| 4 | American University | District of Columbia | 47.4% | 17,786 | |
| 5 | The Catholic University of America | District of Columbia | 83.8% | 5,874 | |
| 6 | Trinity Washington University | District of Columbia | 99.2% | 1,114 |