Colleges in Washington, D.C.: acceptance rates and selectivity

6 colleges in Washington, D.C., sorted from most to least selective. The hardest to get into is Georgetown University at 13%. Open any school for its full profile, or calculate your odds with CollegeCalcAI.

Schools covered

Washington, D.C.

Most selective

13%

Georgetown University

Average acceptance

53%

across listed schools

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Your chances at Washington, D.C. colleges

Estimated chance of admission for three typical students, from the same model as the calculator. Unweighted GPA; 2, 4 and 7 AP courses respectively; Regular Decision; no legacy, athletic or first-generation hook.

Which colleges in Washington, D.C. can I get into with a 3.7 GPA and a 1300 SAT?

By CollegeCalcAI's model, a student with a 3.7 unweighted GPA and a 1300 SAT has a Likely or Safety estimate (45% or higher) at 5 of the 6 colleges here, including Howard University, George Washington University and Gallaudet University. The other 1 is a Reach. Estimates assume Regular Decision and no hook; courses, activities and essays move them.

Estimated admission chance for three student profiles at each college: 3.3 GPA, 1150 SAT; 3.7 GPA, 1300 SAT; 4.0 GPA, 1500 SAT
College	3.3 GPA1150 SAT	3.7 GPA1300 SAT	4.0 GPA1500 SAT
Georgetown Universityadmits 13%	10%Reach	15%Reach	26%Target
Howard Universityadmits 41%	39%Target	76%Safety	90%Safety
George Washington Universityadmits 47%	34%Target	73%Safety	94%Safety
Gallaudet Universityadmits 58%	76%Safety	97%Safety	98%Safety
District of Columbiaadmits 75%	98%Safety	98%Safety	98%Safety
Catholic Universityadmits 83%	98%Safety	98%Safety	98%Safety

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All Washington, D.C. schools

Most to least selective.

Georgetown University

13%acceptance · DC

Howard University

41%acceptance · DC

George Washington University