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Howard University campus

🇺🇸 USA · District of Columbia

Howard University

  • Private
  • Urban
  • 4-year degree
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Reported admit rate
41.3%Year unverified
Tuition per year
₹33,63,705Out-of-state
Students
10,108Undergraduates
Students per teacher
13Student to faculty

Admissions planning estimate

41.3% baseline · Low data confidence

Sensitivity range: 14.5%–68.2%. This is a modelling range, not a statistical confidence interval or a personal admission probability.

Stored headline rate, year/definition not independently confirmed in this refresh. Retained as a prior rather than applying an unsupported inflation multiplier. Historical IPEDS 2023 comparator: 34.89%; different cohorts are not mixed.

Reviewed 2026-10-01. Recommendations also use your grades, intended course, eligibility and available entrance cutoffs.

All / All Rounds: 34.9% (10,587/30,342; 2023). Fall 2023 first-time first-year applicants; historical, not 2026. Official source

Reported admit rate

41 in 100 applications received an offer in this reported cohort. Year unverified. This is not your personal chance.

From application to first day

Applied 34,211
Offered a place 14,144
Enrolled 2,738

19.4% of students offered a place chose to enrol (the yield).

Scores of enrolled test-submitters

The middle 50% of enrolled students who submitted scores. Test-optional selection can affect these bands.

SAT composite1090-1320
4001600
ACT composite22-28
136

What a year costs

₹51,18,542 published cost of attendance, per year
  • Tuition₹33,63,705
  • Housing₹16,27,090
  • Books & supplies₹1,27,748
Sticker price ₹51,18,542
After aid (average) ₹47,47,229

Tuition by who is paying

In-state ₹33,63,705
Out-of-state ₹33,63,705

Average aid awarded: ₹5,74,112 a year.

Outcomes and support

90.9%
Retention
70%
Graduation
72%
Get financial aid
98%
From out of state

One teacher for every 13 students

A typical ratio for a strong university.

Who studies here

As reported by the college; shares may not add up to 100.

African American 76.8%
Hispanic 6.9%
Multiracial 5.4%
Unknown 4.7%
Asian 1.5%
White 0.2%
Native American 0.1%
Pacific Islander 0%

Key dates

  1. Early action 1 Nov 2026 Passed
  2. Early decision 1 Nov 2026 Passed
  3. Regular decision 1 Feb 2027 In 81 days

7 programmes

  • Certificate
  • Bachelor's
  • Postbachelor's certificate
  • Master's
  • Post-master's certificate
  • Doctoral degree - research/scholarship
  • Doctoral degree - professional practice

Programmes

ProgrammeLevel
Accounting and Related Servicesbachelor
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professionsbachelor
Architecturebachelor
Area Studiesbachelor
Arts, Entertainment, and Media Managementbachelor
Biology, Generalbachelor
Business Administration, Management and Operationsbachelor
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Otherbachelor
Chemical Engineeringbachelor
Chemistrybachelor
Civil Engineeringbachelor
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professionsbachelor
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Otherbachelor
Computer Engineeringbachelor
Computer Sciencebachelor
Computer Systems Analysisbachelor
Criminal Justice and Correctionsbachelor
Economicsbachelor
Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineeringbachelor
English Language and Literature, Generalbachelor
Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studiesbachelor
Finance and Financial Management Servicesbachelor
Fine and Studio Artsbachelor
Health and Medical Administrative Servicesbachelor
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, Generalbachelor
Historybachelor
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Servicesbachelor
International Businessbachelor
Journalismbachelor
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanitiesbachelor
Management Information Systems and Servicesbachelor
Marketingbachelor
Mathematicsbachelor
Mechanical Engineeringbachelor
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Generalbachelor
Musicbachelor
Nutrition Sciencesbachelor
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, and Kinesiology, Otherbachelor
Philosophybachelor
Physicsbachelor
Political Science and Governmentbachelor
Psychology, Generalbachelor
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communicationbachelor
Radio, Television, and Digital Communicationbachelor
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursingbachelor
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguisticsbachelor
Sociologybachelor
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitnessbachelor
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methodsbachelor

Every detail

Admissions & Requirements

Acceptance Rate41.34%
Total Applicants34211
Admitted Applicants14144
Enrolled Applicants2738
Application Fee₹4,227
Fee Waiver AvailableNo
SAT/ACT RequirementRequired
GPA RequirementRequired
Class Rank RequirementConsidered if submitted
Recommendations RequiredConsidered if submitted
AP Credit AwardedYes
AP Placement AwardedYes

Deadlines

Early Action Date2026-11-01
Early Decision Date2026-11-01
Regular Decision Date2027-02-01

Test Scores

SAT Composite 25th %1090
SAT Composite 75th %1320
ACT Composite 25th %22
ACT Composite 75th %28

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition₹33,63,705
Out-of-State Tuition₹33,63,705
Average Housing Cost₹16,27,090
Books & Supplies₹1,27,748
Average Net Price₹47,47,229
Students Receiving Aid72%
Average Aid Awarded₹5,74,112
Out-of-State Students98%

Student Body Diversity

African American76.81%
Asian1.46%
Hispanic6.87%
White0.18%
Multiracial5.37%
Native American0.11%
Pacific Islander0.04%
International4.46%
Unknown Race4.7%

Academics & Rankings

School TypePrivate
School SettingUrban
Years4
Graduation Rate69.96%
Retention Rate90.88%
Student/Faculty Ratio13:1
Total Undergraduates10108

Contact

Street Address2400 6th St NW
ZIP Code20059
Phone(202) 806-2763
Websitehttps://www.howard.edu
Apply (official portal)https://www.commonapp.org/