Best colleges in Washington, D.C.

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- Niche Grade: B-
- Acceptance Rate: 100%
- Full time undergrad enrollment: 1,159 (5:1 student to faculty ratio)
- SAT Range: not available

#8. University of the District of Columbia
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- Niche Grade: B-
- Acceptance Rate: 99%
- Full time undergrad enrollment: 973 (8:1 student to faculty ratio)
- SAT Range: not available

#7. Trinity Washington University
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- Niche Grade: B+
- Acceptance Rate: 61%
- Full time undergrad enrollment: 823 (5:1 student to faculty ratio)
- SAT Range: 750-930

#6. Gallaudet University
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- Niche Grade: B+
- Acceptance Rate: 84%
- Full time undergrad enrollment: 2,885 (7:1 student to faculty ratio)
- SAT Range: 1020-1230

#5. The Catholic University of America
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- Niche Grade: B+
- Acceptance Rate: 35%
- Full time undergrad enrollment: 9,361 (8:1 student to faculty ratio)
- SAT Range: 1100-1300

#4. Howard University
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- Niche Grade: B+
- Acceptance Rate: 47%
- Full time undergrad enrollment: 7,533 (7:1 student to faculty ratio)
- SAT Range: 1300-1450

#3. American University
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- Niche Grade: A
- Acceptance Rate: 44%
- Full time undergrad enrollment: 10,386 (6:1 student to faculty ratio)
- SAT Range: 1350-1500

#2. George Washington University
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- Niche Grade: A+
- Acceptance Rate: 13%
- Full time undergrad enrollment: 7,220 (4:1 student to faculty ratio)
- SAT Range: 1390-1550

This story features data reporting by Wade Zhou, writing by Jill Jaracz, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 51 states.

#1. Georgetown University
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