5 Best Acting (Performing arts/Drama theatre) schools in District of Columbia

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Below is a list of best universities in District of Columbia ranked based on their research performance in Performing arts. A graph of 3.18K citations received by 389 academic papers made by 5 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

For Performing arts

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

2. George Washington University

For Performing arts

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

3. American University in Washington

For Performing arts

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

4. Catholic University of America

For Performing arts

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

5. Howard University

For Performing arts

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

Closest to District of Columbia states to learn Performing arts

State
Universities
Unis
Best university country rank
Best uni United States Flag rank
Maryland 6 3
Virginia 10 35
Pennsylvania 13 8
New Jersey 7 15
North Carolina 10 33
Connecticut 3 18
New York 30 1
Ohio 12 20
Rhode Island 3 36
Massachusetts 17 14
South Carolina 3 130
Kentucky 2 55
New Hampshire 3 61
Indiana 5 39
Tennessee 5 66
Georgia 5 31
Michigan 6 16
Maine 2 175
Illinois 12 25
Alabama 4 74
Wisconsin 3 13
Florida 8 34
Mississippi 2 197
Missouri 5 52
Iowa 2 54
Louisiana 2 64
Kansas 2 45
Oklahoma 3 92
Texas 14 9
Colorado 4 10
Utah 3 48
Arizona 3 7
Washington 4 2
Oregon 4 63
California 24 6