Washington, DC College Application Deadlines 2026–27

The 7 Washington, DC colleges students search for most, with early and regular deadlines for Fall 2027 entry. Click a college for test policy, fees and requirements.

Next: Georgetown University Regular DecisionRD · Jan 1 · 53dNext: George Washington University Early Decision IIED II · Jan 5 · 57d

Ranked by how often students search for each college

#	College	Acceptance rate	SAT middle 50%	Early deadline	Regular deadline
1	Georgetown University	12.9%	1390–1550	EA · Nov 1	Jan 1
2	George Washington University	47.1%	1350–1500	ED · Nov 1	Jan 5
3	Howard University	41.3%	1090–1320	ED / EA · Nov 1	Feb 1
4	American University	62%	1280–1460	ED / EA · Nov 1	Jan 15
5	The Catholic University of America	82.8%	—	ED / EA · Nov 1	Feb 1
6	Trinity Washington University	99.5%	—	—	Rolling
7	NewU University	—	—	—	Rolling

1 Georgetown University Regular: Jan 1 · Early: EA · Nov 1 12.9% admit · SAT 1390–1550

2 George Washington University Regular: Jan 5 · Early: ED · Nov 1 47.1% admit · SAT 1350–1500

3 Howard University Regular: Feb 1 · Early: ED / EA · Nov 1 41.3% admit · SAT 1090–1320

4 American University Regular: Jan 15 · Early: ED / EA · Nov 1 62% admit · SAT 1280–1460

5 The Catholic University of America Regular: Feb 1 · Early: ED / EA · Nov 1 82.8% admit · SAT —

6 Trinity Washington University Regular: Rolling · Early: — 99.5% admit · SAT —

7 NewU University Regular: Rolling · Early: — — admit · SAT —

Washington, DC College Application Deadlines 2026–27

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