8 Best colleges for Astrophysics and Astronomy in District of Columbia

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EduRank

Below is a list of best universities in District of Columbia ranked based on their research performance in Astrophysics and Astronomy. A graph of 491K citations received by 15.2K academic papers made by 8 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. George Washington University

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

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

2. Catholic University of America

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

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

3. Georgetown University

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

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

4. Howard University

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

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

5. American University in Washington

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

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

6. National Defense University

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

Enrollment
1,500
Founded
1976

7. University of the District of Columbia

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

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

8. Gallaudet University

For Astrophysics and Astronomy

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

Closest to District of Columbia states to learn Astrophysics and Astronomy

State
Universities
Unis
Best university country rank
Best uni United States Flag rank
Maryland 18 14
Virginia 28 36
Pennsylvania 63 12
New Jersey 18 6
West Virginia 5 108
North Carolina 24 47
Connecticut 18 22
New York 85 9
Ohio 34 21
Rhode Island 6 51
Massachusetts 48 4
South Carolina 14 98
Vermont 4 169
Kentucky 13 68
New Hampshire 8 75
Indiana 20 33
Tennessee 20 63
Georgia 25 32
Michigan 21 8
Maine 7 202
Illinois 35 10
Alabama 16 91
Wisconsin 21 19
Florida 28 29
Mississippi 7 164
Missouri 16 45
Iowa 11 53
Arkansas 9 142
Minnesota 21 28
Louisiana 17 64
Kansas 10 82
Oklahoma 9 72
Nebraska 7 93
South Dakota 7 242
North Dakota 3 206
Texas 53 15
Colorado 14 20
Puerto Rico 6 306
New Mexico 6 69
Montana 4 109
Utah 6 50
Idaho 4 170
Arizona 5 7
Washington 16 11
Oregon 14 74
California 73 1
Alaska 3 116
Hawaii 4 61