11 Best Political Science 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 Political Science. A graph of 1.49M citations received by 85K academic papers made by 11 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.

1. Georgetown University

For Political Science

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

2. George Washington University

For Political Science

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

3. American University in Washington

For Political Science

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

4. Catholic University of America

For Political Science

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

5. Howard University

For Political Science

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

7. Gallaudet University

For Political Science

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

8. University of the District of Columbia

For Political Science

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

9. Wesley Theological Seminary

For Political Science

#1516 in North America
Enrollment
454
Male:Female
53:47

10. Trinity Washington University

For Political Science

#1537 in North America
Acceptance Rate
97%
Net Price
$13,586
Receiving Aid
98%
Average Aid
$19,396

11. Strayer University - Global Region

For Political Science

#1581 in North America
Acceptance Rate
100%
Net Price
$19,727
Receiving Aid
67%
Average Aid
$4,258

Closest to District of Columbia states to learn Political Science

State
Universities
Unis
Best university country rank
Best uni United States Flag rank
Maryland 27 15
Delaware 3 86
Virginia 42 30
Pennsylvania 101 10
New Jersey 28 23
West Virginia 17 124
North Carolina 47 21
Connecticut 21 8
New York 136 5
Ohio 62 19
Rhode Island 9 74
Massachusetts 71 1
South Carolina 28 59
Vermont 11 130
Kentucky 26 60
New Hampshire 12 78
Indiana 35 52
Tennessee 35 46
Georgia 48 44
Michigan 42 2
Maine 14 222
Illinois 76 7
Alabama 25 97
Wisconsin 34 16
Florida 61 34
Mississippi 13 183
Missouri 39 43
Iowa 32 45
Arkansas 17 136
Minnesota 28 18
Louisiana 26 82
Kansas 17 69
Oklahoma 20 93
Nebraska 13 87
South Dakota 9 334
North Dakota 7 215
Texas 79 20
Colorado 21 62
Puerto Rico 13 544
New Mexico 7 98
Montana 8 197
Utah 11 47
Idaho 7 240
Arizona 9 25
Nevada 6 132
Washington 30 6
Oregon 18 102
California 130 3
Alaska 4 322
Hawaii 6 110