Easiest Colleges to Get Into in District of Columbia
Ranked by acceptance rate (7 colleges with at least 500 undergraduates). Data: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release.
| # | College | Acceptance rate | Net price | Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Trinity Washington University Washington, DC · Private nonprofit | 100% | $9,302 | $53,804 |
| 2 | The Catholic University of America Washington, DC · Private nonprofit | 83% | $29,561 | $73,250 |
| 3 | American University Washington, DC · Private nonprofit | 62% | $41,943 | $77,370 |
| 4 | Gallaudet University Washington, DC · Private nonprofit | 58% | $15,845 | $43,101 |
| 5 | George Washington University Washington, DC · Private nonprofit | 47% | $36,586 | $90,873 |
| 6 | Howard University Washington, DC · Private nonprofit | 41% | $50,539 | $63,066 |
| 7 | Georgetown University Washington, DC · Private nonprofit | 13% | $40,815 | $103,494 |
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