District of Columbia colleges: SAT scores, ACT scores, acceptance rates, and admissions requirements
Explore college and university opportunities across District of Columbia, with SAT and ACT score ranges, tuition, and admissions data for every school.
District of Columbia admissions at a glance
Acely's college admissions directory helps students and families compare acceptance rates, SAT and ACT score ranges, tuition, financial aid and scholarship opportunities across District of Columbia colleges and universities. Use this interactive resource to determine what may be safety, target, or reach schools based on your current test scores and your preferences.
Data sourced from Peterson's annual survey of undergraduate institutions. Data last updated: May 2026
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Georgetown University
Washington, DCSAT Range1400 to 1540ACT Range31 to 35Acceptance Rate12.9%SAT Range1400 to 1540ACT Range31 to 35Average GPAN/AAcceptance Rate12.9% - View schoolPrivate not-for-profitMedium
Howard University
Washington, DCSAT Range1050 to 1250ACT Range22 to 28Acceptance Rate41.3%SAT Range1050 to 1250ACT Range22 to 28Average GPA3.8Acceptance Rate41.3% - View schoolPrivate not-for-profitMedium
The George Washington University
Washington, DCSAT Range1360 to 1470ACT Range30 to 33Acceptance Rate47.1%SAT Range1360 to 1470ACT Range30 to 33Average GPAN/AAcceptance Rate47.1% - View schoolPrivate not-for-profitSmall
Gallaudet University
Washington, DCSAT Range798 to 990ACT Range14 to 17Acceptance Rate58.1%SAT Range798 to 990ACT Range14 to 17Average GPA3.3Acceptance Rate58.1% - View schoolPrivate not-for-profitMedium
American University
Washington, DCSAT Range1300 to 1430ACT Range29 to 32Acceptance Rate61.9%SAT Range1300 to 1430ACT Range29 to 32Average GPAN/AAcceptance Rate61.9% - View schoolPrivate not-for-profitMedium
The Catholic University of America
Washington, DCSAT RangeN/AACT RangeN/AAcceptance Rate82.8%SAT RangeN/AACT RangeN/AAverage GPA3.5Acceptance Rate82.8% - View schoolPublicMedium
University of the District of Columbia
Washington, DCSAT RangeN/AACT RangeN/AAcceptance Rate83.8%SAT RangeN/AACT RangeN/AAverage GPAN/AAcceptance Rate83.8% - View schoolPrivate not-for-profitSmall
NewU University
Washington, DCSAT RangeN/AACT RangeN/AAcceptance Rate99%SAT RangeN/AACT RangeN/AAverage GPA3.1Acceptance Rate99% - View schoolPrivate not-for-profitSmall
Bay Atlantic University
Washington, DCSAT RangeN/AACT RangeN/AAcceptance Rate100%SAT RangeN/AACT RangeN/AAverage GPA3.1Acceptance Rate100% - View schoolPrivate not-for-profitSmall
Trinity Washington University
Washington, DCSAT RangeN/AACT RangeN/AAcceptance Rate99.5%SAT RangeN/AACT RangeN/AAverage GPAN/AAcceptance Rate99.5%
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