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2026 Best Colleges in District of Columbia

7 U.S. schools ranked in Kollegio's 2026 Best Colleges in District of Columbia ranking, based on U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard data.

Showing 1–7 of 7 colleges · How we rank colleges

George Washington University logo

#1 Best Colleges in District of Columbia

George Washington University

Washington

Acceptance rate

47.1%

Institution type

UNIV

Total Tuition Cost

$57,894

Avg. Cost after Aid

$31,000

American University logo

#2 Best Colleges in District of Columbia

American University

Washington

Acceptance rate

47.4%

Institution type

UNIV

Total Tuition Cost

$50,542

Avg. Cost after Aid

$29,000

The Catholic University of America logo

#3 Best Colleges in District of Columbia

The Catholic University of America

Washington

Acceptance rate

83.8%

Institution type

UNIV

Total Tuition Cost

$51,040

Avg. Cost after Aid

$36,000

Howard University logo

#4 Best Colleges in District of Columbia

Howard University

Washington

Acceptance rate

34.9%

Institution type

UNIV

Total Tuition Cost

$28,450

Avg. Cost after Aid

$27,404

Trinity Washington University logo

#5 Best Colleges in District of Columbia

Trinity Washington University

Washington

Acceptance rate

99.2%

Institution type

COMP

Total Tuition Cost

$24,860

Avg. Cost after Aid

$13,000

Gallaudet University logo

#6 Best Colleges in District of Columbia

Gallaudet University

Washington

Acceptance rate

60.9%

Institution type

UNIV

Total Tuition Cost

$16,512

Avg. Cost after Aid

$25,000

University of the District of Columbia logo

#7 Best Colleges in District of Columbia

University of the District of Columbia

Washington

Acceptance rate

83.8%

Institution type

UNIV

Total Tuition Cost

$5,292

Avg. Cost after Aid

$12,000

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