5 Best colleges for Theoretical Physics 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 Theoretical Physics. A graph of 92.1K citations received by 2.19K 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.

1. Howard University

For Theoretical Physics

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

2. Georgetown University

For Theoretical Physics

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

3. George Washington University

For Theoretical Physics

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

4. American University in Washington

For Theoretical Physics

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

5. Catholic University of America

For Theoretical Physics

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

Closest to District of Columbia states to learn Theoretical Physics

State
Universities
Unis
Best university country rank
Best uni United States Flag rank
Maryland 9 9
Virginia 12 60
Pennsylvania 19 13
New Jersey 8 1
North Carolina 13 45
Connecticut 7 23
New York 47 12
Ohio 18 28
Rhode Island 3 32
Massachusetts 20 2
South Carolina 3 85
Vermont 3 148
Kentucky 4 89
New Hampshire 3 79
Indiana 11 39
Tennessee 5 52
Georgia 8 44
Michigan 9 15
Maine 3 216
Illinois 16 8
Alabama 6 116
Wisconsin 6 26
Florida 13 27
Mississippi 4 125
Missouri 8 42
Iowa 5 68
Minnesota 5 21
Louisiana 8 56
Kansas 3 90
Oklahoma 3 73
Nebraska 4 127
North Dakota 2 147
Texas 23 11
Colorado 7 34
New Mexico 3 70
Utah 4 54
Idaho 3 163
Arizona 3 30
Washington 8 20
Oregon 5 67
California 39 4