Physical Sciences colleges in Washington, D.C., ranked by graduates
3 colleges in Washington, D.C. awarded at least 10 bachelor's degrees in physical sciences in 2023: 69 degrees, 1.1% of all bachelor's degrees at those colleges (1.4% across every college CollegeCalcAI tracks). Howard University graduated the most (28, 1.4% of its class). 0 of the 3 are public universities. The median acceptance rate among them is 41%; the most selective is Georgetown University at 13%.
Physical Sciences colleges in Washington, D.C.
Every Washington, D.C. college awarding at least 10 bachelor's degrees in physical sciences, ranked by 2023 graduates. Click a college for its physical sciences page.
| # | College | Type | Degrees (2023) | Share of grads | Acceptance rate | SAT 75th |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Howard University | Private | 28 | 1.4% | 41% | 1280 |
| 2 | Georgetown University | Private | 24 | 1.3% | 13% | 1520 |
| 3 | George Washington University | Private | 17 | 0.7% | 47% | 1420 |
Questions about physical sciences colleges in Washington, D.C.
What is the best college for physical sciences in Washington, D.C.?
By bachelor's degrees awarded in 2023, the largest physical sciences programs in Washington, D.C. are Howard University (28), Georgetown University (24), George Washington University (17). "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 physical sciences?
3 four-year colleges in Washington, D.C. awarded 10 or more bachelor's degrees in physical sciences in 2023, 0 public and 3 private, for 69 graduates in total.
Is in-state status an advantage for physical sciences 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.
Physical Sciences 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.