Best District of Columbia HBCUs

This ranking lists 2 HBCUs in District of Columbia, part of a national network of historically Black colleges and universities built to expand access to higher education for Black students and still known for strong community, mentorship, and value.

Leading our 2027 rankings is Howard University in Washington, District Of Columbia, topping our list in District of Columbia.

Compare tuition, enrollment, acceptance rates, and majors across the HBCUs below. Rankings follow the CollegeSimply methodology, blending academics, cost, outcomes, and selectivity. Sort by cost, selectivity, or enrollment to find the school that fits you.

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Howard University Campus

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  • Private 4 Year
  • Washington, DC
  • 4.8 | 4 reviews
  • Feb 15 application deadline

Howard is a private historically Black university known for undergraduate communications, political science, and business. The urban campus sits in Washington's Shaw neighborhood.

#4 Best Private Colleges in District Of Columbia 7/10 Overall Rating
  • SAT Range 1090-1320
  • Avg GPA 3.66
  • Acceptance Rate 41%
  • Net Price $33,368
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University of the District of Columbia Campus

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  • Public 4 Year
  • Washington, DC
  • 5.0 | 1 reviews
  • Aug 1 application deadline

UDC is a public historically Black university known for undergraduate business, education, and engineering. The urban campus is the District of Columbia's only public four-year university.

  • SAT Range -
  • Avg GPA NA
  • Acceptance Rate 100%
  • Net Price $12,895
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