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 155K citations received by 8.99K 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

#52 in the United States

#59 in North America

Acceptance Rate: 13%
Average SAT: 1470
Average ACT: 33
Net Price: $37,967

2. George Washington University

Washington

For Literature

#89 in the United States

#105 in North America

Acceptance Rate: 44%
Average SAT: 1425
Average ACT: 33
Net Price: $45,466

3. American University in Washington

Washington

For Literature

#125 in the United States

#148 in North America

Acceptance Rate: 47%
Average SAT: 1375
Average ACT: 31
Net Price: $40,189

4. Catholic University of America

Washington

For Literature

#169 in the United States

#197 in North America

Acceptance Rate: 84%
Net Price: $35,008
Receiving Aid: 99%
Average Aid: $38,232

5. Howard University

Washington

For Literature

#240 in the United States

#272 in North America

Acceptance Rate: 35%
Average SAT: 1199
Average ACT: 25
Net Price: $30,028

6. Gallaudet University

Washington

For Literature

#445 in the United States

#492 in North America

Acceptance Rate: 61%
Average SAT: 842
Average ACT: 16
Net Price: $15,025

7. National Defense University

Fort Lesley J McNair

For Literature

#630 in the United States

#688 in North America

Enrollment: 1,500
Founded: 1976

8. University of the District of Columbia

Washington

For Literature

#932 in the United States

#1003 in North America

Acceptance Rate: 100%
Receiving Aid: 73%
Average Aid: $5,527
Enrollment: 3,855

9. Wesley Theological Seminary

Washington

For Literature

#972 in the United States

#1043 in North America

Enrollment: 450
Male:Female: 54:46

Closest to District of Columbia states to learn Literature

State	Universities Unis	Best university country rank Best uni rank
Maryland	20	21
Virginia	32	26
Pennsylvania	67	16
New Jersey	20	19
West Virginia	3	139
North Carolina	29	25
Connecticut	15	7
New York	101	3
Ohio	39	13
Rhode Island	7	63
Massachusetts	48	4
South Carolina	15	71
Vermont	5	142
Kentucky	17	75
New Hampshire	8	94
Indiana	23	20
Tennessee	18	45
Georgia	29	42
Michigan	26	5
Maine	7	187
Illinois	48	11
Alabama	15	91
Wisconsin	19	15
Florida	28	38
Mississippi	7	178
Missouri	19	46
Iowa	12	37
Arkansas	10	107
Minnesota	22	22
Louisiana	17	53
Kansas	8	64
Oklahoma	9	95
Nebraska	7	92
South Dakota	5	370
North Dakota	2	218
Texas	57	8
Colorado	17	41
Puerto Rico	3	575
New Mexico	4	101
Utah	6	51
Idaho	3	223
Arizona	6	28
Washington	17	10
Oregon	13	73
California	85	1
Hawaii	4	108