Best Literature colleges in District of Columbia [Rankings]

Below is a list of best universities in District of Columbia ranked based on their research performance in Literature. A graph of 96.6K citations received by 7.87K academic papers made by 9 universities in District of Columbia was used to calculate publications' ratings, which then were adjusted for release dates and added to final scores.

We don't distinguish between undergraduate and graduate programs nor do we adjust for current majors offered. You can find information about granted degrees on a university page but always double-check with the university website.

Please note that our approach to subject rankings is based on scientific outputs and heavily biased on art-related topics towards institutions with computer science research profiles.

1. Georgetown University

Washington

For Literature

#60 in the United States

#71 in North America

Acceptance Rate: 12%
Average SAT: 1485
Average ACT: 34
Net Price: $35,566

2. George Washington University

Washington

For Literature

#91 in the United States

#106 in North America

Acceptance Rate: 49%
Average SAT: 1410
Average ACT: 33
Net Price: $42,723

3. American University in Washington

Washington

For Literature

#121 in the United States

#142 in North America

Acceptance Rate: 41%
Average SAT: 1360
Average ACT: 31
Net Price: $41,369

4. Catholic University of America

Washington

For Literature

#180 in the United States

#209 in North America

Acceptance Rate: 86%
Net Price: $36,031
Receiving Aid: 99%
Average Aid: $34,449

5. Howard University

Washington

For Literature

#241 in the United States

#274 in North America

Acceptance Rate: 53%
Average SAT: 1170
Average ACT: 23
Net Price: $28,279

6. Gallaudet University

Washington

For Literature

#475 in the United States

#525 in North America

Acceptance Rate: 59%
Average SAT: 921
Average ACT: 17
Net Price: $13,787

7. National Defense University

Fort Lesley J McNair

For Literature

#669 in the United States

#729 in North America

Enrollment: 1,500
Founded: 1976

8. University of the District of Columbia

Washington

For Literature

#897 in the United States

#966 in North America

Acceptance Rate: 100%
Receiving Aid: 99%
Average Aid: $7,662
Enrollment: 3,577

9. Wesley Theological Seminary

Washington

For Literature

#936 in the United States

#1005 in North America

Enrollment: 454
Male:Female: 53:47

Closest to District of Columbia states to learn Literature

State	Universities Unis	Best university country rank Best uni rank
Maryland	20	20
Virginia	32	23
Pennsylvania	61	14
New Jersey	20	18
North Carolina	28	27
Connecticut	15	9
New York	94	2
Ohio	37	11
Rhode Island	7	71
Massachusetts	48	5
South Carolina	13	68
Vermont	5	149
Kentucky	14	75
New Hampshire	8	98
Indiana	22	42
Tennessee	18	46
Georgia	26	38
Michigan	24	4
Maine	7	179
Illinois	45	10
Alabama	14	97
Wisconsin	19	13
Florida	29	34
Mississippi	7	178
Missouri	18	48
Iowa	11	37
Arkansas	9	116
Minnesota	21	21
Louisiana	15	52
Kansas	8	61
Oklahoma	6	94
Nebraska	6	79
South Dakota	5	359
North Dakota	3	220
Texas	54	7
Colorado	15	47
Puerto Rico	2	525
New Mexico	4	103
Utah	6	56
Idaho	3	248
Arizona	5	24
Washington	17	12
Oregon	12	41
California	83	1
Hawaii	4	133