Colleges in the District of Columbia
7 District of Columbia colleges grouped by how selective they are. Tiers are broad bands, not admission odds.
7 Private
Most SelectiveUnder ~15% acceptance
Selective~30-50% acceptance
Moderately Selective~50-75% acceptance
Accessible75%+ acceptance
What a balanced District of Columbia list can look like
Most counselors suggest mixing a few reaches, several realistic targets, and at least one or two likely schools. This illustration is built only from tiers and picks schools alphabetically, it isn't a recommendation for any student. Your own grades, scores, and intended major should drive the real list.
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Frequently asked questions
How many District of Columbia colleges are in the MajorAtlas College Finder?+
7 colleges in the District of Columbia are currently listed. It's a curated starting set, not every college in the state, so a school's absence doesn't mean anything about its quality.
Which District of Columbia colleges are the most selective?+
By our tiers, the most selective District of Columbia schools listed are Georgetown University. Treat these as reaches for nearly every applicant and balance them with lower-tier schools.
Which District of Columbia colleges are the most accessible?+
The Catholic University of America and Trinity Washington University are in our Accessible tier, which usually admits the large majority of applicants who meet eligibility requirements. Still confirm that your intended major is offered and not capped.
Are these exact admission odds for District of Columbia colleges?+
No. Tiers are broad bands based on reported acceptance rates, which change every cycle and differ by major. For a specific school's current numbers, use its Common Data Set; our guide "How to Build Your Own College List by Score and GPA" explains how.
Tiers and "known for" tags are general guidance compiled from public sources and may be out of date. Confirm details with each school.