Communication and Journalism colleges in Washington, D.C., ranked by graduates
4 colleges in Washington, D.C. awarded at least 10 bachelor's degrees in communication and journalism in 2023: 348 degrees, 6.8% of all bachelor's degrees at those colleges (4.3% across every college CollegeCalcAI tracks). Howard University graduated the most (225, 11.3% of its class). 0 of the 4 are public universities. The median acceptance rate among them is 58%; the most selective is Howard University at 41%.
Communication and Journalism colleges in Washington, D.C.
Every Washington, D.C. college awarding at least 10 bachelor's degrees in communication and journalism, ranked by 2023 graduates. Click a college for its communication and journalism page.
| # | College | Type | Degrees (2023) | Share of grads | Acceptance rate | SAT 75th |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Howard University | Private | 225 | 11.3% | 41% | 1280 |
| 2 | George Washington University | Private | 99 | 4.3% | 47% | 1420 |
| 3 | Catholic University | Private | 13 | 2.1% | 83% | 1230 |
| 4 | Gallaudet University | Private | 11 | 5.6% | 58% | 1230 |
Questions about communication and journalism colleges in Washington, D.C.
What is the best college for communication and journalism in Washington, D.C.?
By bachelor's degrees awarded in 2023, the largest communication and journalism programs in Washington, D.C. are Howard University (225), George Washington University (99), Catholic University (13). "Best" depends on your profile: this page ranks every Washington, D.C. college in the field by output and shows each one's acceptance rate and admitted SAT so you can match it to your own numbers.
How many colleges in Washington, D.C. offer communication and journalism?
4 four-year colleges in Washington, D.C. awarded 10 or more bachelor's degrees in communication and journalism in 2023, 0 public and 4 private, for 348 graduates in total.
Is in-state status an advantage for communication and journalism in Washington, D.C.?
At the 0 public universities on this list, Washington, D.C. residents are usually admitted at a higher rate than out-of-state applicants and pay in-state tuition. CollegeCalcAI applies the residency effect when you set your home state, and the per-major adjustment when you set the major.
Communication and Journalism elsewhere
The same field in other states, and the national ranking.
Source: U.S. Department of Education, IPEDS 2023 Completions (bachelor's degrees, first majors, CIP 2-digit series), joined to CollegeCalcAI's admissions dataset. Built 2026-09-19. Estimates from CollegeCalcAI are not predictions or guarantees.