Universities in District of Columbia
5 District of Columbia universities, most selective first, each on its own page. Public schools charge District of Columbia residents the in-state rate shown here; the price after grants is what students with federal aid actually paid.
How hard is it to get into a District of Columbia university, and what does it cost?
Acceptance rate and the middle half of admitted students' SAT scores, fall 2024, from the College Scorecard. Pay is for everyone who started with federal aid, ten years after starting.
| University | Acceptance rate | SAT, middle half | Tuition, in state | Out of state | Price after grants | Pay, ten years on |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Georgetown UniversityWashington · Private | 13% | 1390 to 1550 | $71,338 | Same | $33,661 | $110,516 |
| Howard UniversityWashington · Private | 41% | 1090 to 1320 | $38,936 | Same | $33,002 | $69,682 |
| George Washington UniversityWashington · Private | 47% | 1350 to 1500 | $70,170 | Same | $35,760 | $96,691 |
| American UniversityWashington · Private | 62% | 1280 to 1460 | $62,242 | Same | $41,302 | $85,458 |
| University of the District of ColumbiaWashington · Public | Open | Not reported | $8,636 | $17,180 | $9,519 | $49,165 |
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