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Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index in District of Columbia

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The selectivity index is a rating system that looks at overall acceptance rate divided by the percentage of accepted students who enroll (yield rate). It's a measurement of both the selectivity and desirability of the college or university.

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Rank	Institution	Selectivity Index	Acceptance Rate	SAT Score	Your Est. Net Price Avg. Net Price	Median Starting Salary	Save
1	Georgetown University	3.5771	12.91	1,400 – 1,550	37967	83222	#1 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index in District of Columbia Georgetown University Washington, DC A private Jesuit research university, Georgetown University was founded as the Georgetown College in 1789 by Bishop John Carroll. It’s the oldest Catholic institution of higher education in the country and offers over 50 majors. Past graduates include Bill Clinton, Lyndon B....Read more Selectivity Index 3.6 2.4% Acceptance Rate 12.9% SAT Score 1,400 – 1,550 Avg. Net Price $37,967 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $83,222
2	Gallaudet University	0.944	60.94	790 – 960	15025	36578	#2 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index in District of Columbia Gallaudet University Washington, DC Gallaudet University is dedicated to the deaf and hard of hearing, with two official languages: English and American Sign Language. Many students major in Deaf Studies. It’s the only higher education school in the world that has designed all of its programs and services for deaf and hard of hearing individuals. Selectivity Index 0.9 Acceptance Rate 60.9% SAT Score 790 – 960 Avg. Net Price $15,025 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $36,578
3	University of the Potomac-Washington DC Campus	0.7495	60.37	--	18780	38444	#3 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index in District of Columbia University of the Potomac-Washington DC Campus Washington, DC Located in Washington, the University of the Potomac-Washington DC Campus’s acceptance rate is 60% and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and $100 for graduate applications. About 4% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid. The school’s first year retention rate is 67% and 75% of students will......Read more Selectivity Index 0.7 Acceptance Rate 60.4% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $18,780 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $38,444
4	Howard University	0.4678	41.34	1,100 – 1,320	30028	47379	#4 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index in District of Columbia Howard University Washington, DC “Veritas et Utilitas,” or “Excellence in Truth and Service,” is the motto of Howard University. The university boasts an impressive 90% first year retention rate. Offering undergraduate, graduate, professional, and joint degree programs which span over 79 areas of study, the university’s most popular major is Biology/Biological......Read more Selectivity Index 0.5 2.9% Acceptance Rate 41.3% SAT Score 1,100 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $30,028 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $47,379
5	George Washington University	0.4075	47.09	1,360 – 1,490	45466	71607	#5 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index in District of Columbia George Washington University Washington, DC George Washington University was chartered by the United States Congress in 1821. George Washington personally advocated for a national university in the capital until his death. Alumni include J. Edgar Hoover, Belva Ann Lockwood, J. William Fulbright, and several foreign leaders....Read more Selectivity Index 0.4 17.2% Acceptance Rate 47.1% SAT Score 1,360 – 1,490 Avg. Net Price $45,466 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $71,607
6	American University	0.252	61.87	1,300 – 1,450	40189	61328	#6 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index in District of Columbia American University Washington, DC Found in Washington, American University accepts 62% of applicants and requires $75 for undergraduate applications and $63 for graduate applications. About 62% of students at American University will receive grant aid from the school. The first year retention rate is 88%....Read more Selectivity Index 0.3 45.6% Acceptance Rate 61.9% SAT Score 1,300 – 1,450 Avg. Net Price $40,189 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $61,328
7	Trinity Washington University	0.1897	99.19	--	12704	38533	#7 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index in District of Columbia Trinity Washington University Washington, DC Selectivity Index 0.2 2.4% Acceptance Rate 99.2% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $12,704 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $38,533
8	The Catholic University of America	0.1613	82.78	1,100 – 1,310	35008	63217	#8 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index in District of Columbia The Catholic University of America Washington, DC Located in Washington, The Catholic University of America’s acceptance rate is 83%. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications, but some schools offer fee waivers. About 99% of students attending The Catholic University of America currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Selectivity Index 0.2 22.6% Acceptance Rate 82.8% SAT Score 1,100 – 1,310 Avg. Net Price $35,008 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $63,217
9	University of the District of Columbia	0.0547	83.84	--	14287	36358	#9 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index in District of Columbia University of the District of Columbia Washington, DC Based in Washington, the University of the District of Columbia’s acceptance rate is 84%. They request $35 for undergraduate applications and $50 for graduate applications. About 23% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. At the University of the District of......Read more Selectivity Index 0.1 Acceptance Rate 83.8% SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $14,287 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $36,358
10	Strayer University-Global Region	0.0008	0	--	18470	36582	#10 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index in District of Columbia Strayer University-Global Region Washington, DC Selectivity Index 0.0 Acceptance Rate -- SAT Score -- Avg. Net Price $18,470 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $36,582

School data is from 2022–2023 (top 500 results shown) for schools with at least 100 undergraduate students.

2026 College Rankings

Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index in District of Columbia

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2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index in District of Columbia

3.6 2.4%

12.9%

1,400 – 1,550

$37,967

$83,222

2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index in District of Columbia

0.9

60.9%

790 – 960

$15,025

$36,578

2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index in District of Columbia

0.7

60.4%

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$18,780

$38,444

2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index in District of Columbia

0.5 2.9%

41.3%

1,100 – 1,320

$30,028

$47,379

2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index in District of Columbia

0.4 17.2%

47.1%

1,360 – 1,490

$45,466

$71,607

2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index in District of Columbia

0.3 45.6%

61.9%

1,300 – 1,450

$40,189

$61,328

2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index in District of Columbia

0.2 2.4%

99.2%

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$12,704

$38,533

2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index in District of Columbia

0.2 22.6%

82.8%

1,100 – 1,310

$35,008

$63,217

2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index in District of Columbia

0.1

83.8%

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$14,287

$36,358

2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Selectivity Index in District of Columbia

0.0

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$18,470

$36,582

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