Lists · 2026–27
8 universities in Washington, D.C. for international students (2026–27)
8 universities in Washington, D.C. are on the Common App for 2026–27. The table shows each one's city, first deadline, application fee for international students, acceptance rate and published tuition. Some public universities use their own application instead of the Common App, so they aren't listed here.
Updated September 25, 2026
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| University | City | First deadline | Intl fee | Acceptance rate | Tuition & fees |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| American University | Washington | Nov 1, 2026 · ED | $75 | 62% | $58,771 |
| The Catholic University of America | Washington | Nov 1, 2026 · ED | $0 | 82.8% | $58,378 |
| The George Washington University (GWU) | Washington | Nov 1, 2026 · ED | $80 | 47.1% | $67,710 |
| Georgetown University | Washington | Nov 1, 2026 · EA | $80 | 12.9% | $68,017 |
| Howard University | Washington | Nov 1, 2026 · ED | $45 | 41.3% | $35,810 |
| NewU University | Washington | Rolling | $0 | — | $16,500 |
| Trinity Washington University | Washington | Rolling | $0 | 99.5% | $26,610 |
| University of the District of Columbia | Washington | Jul 26, 2027 · RD | $0 | — | $12,514 |
Built from each university's 2026–27 requirements as published on the Common App (updated September 25, 2026). Universities can change them during the season: confirm on the official page before you apply. Acceptance rates, international enrollment and costs come from the US Department of Education (IPEDS): fall 2024 admissions and enrollment, 2024–25 published tuition and fees. Download as CSV
Questions
How many universities in Washington, D.C. are on the Common App?
8 for 2026–27.
Which universities in Washington, D.C. are free to apply to for international students?
4 charge international applicants no application fee, including The Catholic University of America, NewU University, Trinity Washington University and University of the District of Columbia.
What is the most selective university in Washington, D.C.?
On the Common App, Georgetown University: 12.9% of first-year applicants admitted for fall 2024.
What is the most affordable university in Washington, D.C.?
By published out-of-state tuition and fees for 2024–25, University of the District of Columbia: $12,514.