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Howard University

Howard University is a large, private institution located in Washington, DC. Howard University offers undergraduate degrees in 156 majors.

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college-type 4 Year, Private
athletics N/A
undergraduates 9,243 undergraduates
cost $31,050 undergraduate tuition
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Admissions

Will I get into Howard University? Here’s what we know about who has! SAT/ACT scores are considered but not required to apply. Check here for college application deadline info or visit the school’s website.

Acceptance rate 53.4%
SAT score average 1164
ACT score average N/A
Average high school GPA N/A
Application fee N/A
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Key deadlines

June
30
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Academics

The degree program or major you pursue is major! Howard University is known for one of its top majors: Biology, General. Their student-faculty ratio is 14:1.

Graduation rate
Retention Rate
14 :1
Student to faculty ratio

Popular degree programs

Natural Sciences and Environmental Studies
Law and Legal Studies
Health and Medical Professions
Social Sciences and Psychology
Public Policy and Administration
Other
Arts, Design, and Humanities

Popular majors

Biology, General
Law
Medicine
Political Science and Government
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication
Psychology, General
Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration

Annual tuition & cost

In state

Undergraduate tuition $31,050
Additional expenses
Room & board $15,880
Books & supplies $1,360
Other expenses $3,160
Cost of attendance* $51,450
Average financial aid package N/A
Average net price $51,450 See my potential costs

Out of state

Undergraduate tuition $31,050
Additional expenses
Room & board $15,880
Books & supplies $1,360
Other expenses $3,160
Cost of attendance* $51,450
Average financial aid package N/A
Average net price $51,450 See my potential costs

June 30 FAFSA® deadline

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*Cost of attendance is the average expenses including tuition, room, board and other estimated living expenses.

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Student population

Who’s going to be there? Howard University has a total undergraduate enrollment of 9,243, with gender binary students split 28% male and 72% female.

Total enrollment

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Enrollment by gender

Male
Female

Enrollment & ethnicity

White %
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African American %
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Hispanic American %
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Asian %
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Native American %
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Hawaiian/Pacific Islander %
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Multiracial %
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Unknown %
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Student type

Full-time
Living on campus
International

Campus life

Find your people & try new things

Campus info

map 2400 Sixth St NW, Washington, DC 20059
phone N/A
address www.howard.edu/
announcement

Athletics

NCAA Division level
Varsity sportsN/A
Intramural sportsN/A
greek-life

Greek life

Female
Male

Frequently asked questions

Get answers to common questions about Howard University to help you figure out where you want to apply.

Where is Howard University?

Howard University is located in Washington, DC.

What is the acceptance rate at Howard University? 

The acceptance rate for Howard University is 53%.

What’s the average GPA for Howard University?

The average high school GPA for Howard University students was N/A.

How much does it cost for 4 years at Howard University?  

The estimated cost for 4 years at Howard University including tuition, room and board, and books and other fees is $205,800.

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