Best District of Columbia National Universities
Georgetown University ranked first and George Washington University ranked second in 2025 National Universities rankings in District of Columbia. (Read our ranking methodology and know how to rank.)
The following list summarizes the core statistics for top 6 National Universities in District of Columbia. You can check the schools in the comparison table below.
- The average undergraduate tuition & fees of the top 6 National Universities in District of Columbia is $64,857.
- The average graduate tuition & fees of the top 6 National Universities in District of Columbia is $44,946.
- The average SAT score is 1,430 and the average acceptance rate is 40.65%.
- The average number of students is 19,242 and the students to faculty ratio is 11 to 1.
- The average graduation rate is 84.67%.
Best District of Columbia National Universities Comparison Table
The following table shows Best District of Columbia National Universities. You can sort the table by column by clicking/touching column titles and narrow down the college list by using buttons below.
| Rank | College Name | Undergraduate Tuition & Fees | Graduate Tuition & Fees | SAT Score | Acceptance Rate | Population | Graduation Rate | Student to Faculty Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Georgetown University Washington, DC | $68,089 | $61,670 | 1,490 | 13% | 20,031 | 95% | 11 to 1 |
| 2 | George Washington University Washington, DC | $67,710 | $36,414 | 1,430 | 47% | 25,374 | 84% | 13 to 1 |
| 3 | American University Washington, DC | $58,771 | $36,754 | 1,370 | 62% | 12,321 | 75% | 10 to 1 |
| 4 | The Catholic University of America Washington, DC | $58,378 | $25,570 | - | 83% | 5,243 | 79% | 11 to 1 |
| 5 | Gallaudet University Washington, DC | $19,654 | $21,508 | 890 | 58% | 1,335 | 47% | 6 to 1 |
| 6 | Howard University Washington, DC | $35,810 | $39,178 | 1,210 | 41% | 14,890 | 70% | 13 to 1 |
| Average | $64,857 | $44,946 | 1,430 | 41% | 19,242 | 85% | 11 to 1 |
District of Columbia Colleges by Ranking and School Type