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Howard University

Acceptance Rate 41.34 %
SAT Average 1,210
Tuition & Fees $35,810
Student Population 14,890
Average Financial Aid Amount Received $23,509

Academic Overview

Howard University Campus, Washington, DC
Howard University is a private (not-for-profit), four-years institute located in Washington, District of Columbia. It is a Research University (high research activity) by Carnegie Classification and its highest degree is Doctor's degree - research/scholarship and professional practice.
The 2025 tuition & fees is $35,810 for undergraduate students. The graduate school tuition & fees is $39,178.
The school offers both undergraduate and graduate programs and a total of 14,890 students are enrolled. The acceptance rate of undergraduate school is 41.34% and the graduation rate is 70% last year.
The salary after graduation from Howard University varies by major programs where the average earning after 10 years is $54,500. You can check the average salary by the major programs on the area of study page.

2025 Tuition & Fees

For undergraduate programs, for the academic year 2024-2025, HU's tuition & fees is $35,810. For graduate programs, its 2025 average tuition & fees is $39,178.
Data source for 2025 Tuition: NCES, Last Update: March 12, 2024
2025 Tuition & Fees
Undergraduate$35,810
Graduate$39,178
[Chart] 2024-2025 Tuition & Fees

Key Academic Statistics

The following chart illustrates the 2025 key academic statistics at HU. The acceptance rate of HU is 41.34% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 19.36%. The average graduation rate is 70% and the transfer-out rate is 19%.
The average received amount of financial aid is $23,509 and 89% of undergraduate students received grants or scholarship aid. A total of 14,890 students is attending including both undergraduate and graduate students, and the student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1.
Acceptance Rate for Howard University is 41.34 %.
Acceptance Rate
41.34%
Graduation Rate for Howard University is 70 %
Graduation Rate
70%
Transfer-out Rate for Howard University is 19 %
Transfer-out Rate
19%
Retention Rate for Howard University is 91 %
Retention Rate
91%
Student Population for Howard University is 14,890
Student Population
14,890
Student to Faculty Ratio for Howard University is 13 to 1
Student to Faculty Ratio
13 to 1
The average received amount of financial aid is $23,509 at Howard University.
Financial Aid Amount
$23,509

Directory Information

Directory Information
Address2400 Sixth St NW, Washington, DC 20059
Phone202-806-6100
WEBwww.howard.edu/
Admissionwww2.howard.edu/admission
Online Applicationhttps://www2.howard.edu/admission/undergraduate/adm-process
Financial Aidwww2.howard.edu/student-financial-services
Net Price Calculatorhttps://www2.howard.edu/student-financial-services/net-price-calculator
Veterans Tuitionstudentaffairs.howard.edu/OMVS
Athleticwww2.howard.edu/sites/default/files/StudentAthleteGraduationRate20180904.pdf
Disability Servicehttps://studentaffairs.howard.edu/diversity-incluison/disability-services

Offered Degrees

HU offers 146 major programs through online and on-site education where 10 programs are available through distance learning. The following table lists the number of programs by offered degree with online class availabilities.
Offered Major Programs
Award LevelTotal Number of ProgramsAvailable Online Class
Bachelor's502
Master's425
Doctorate (Research)320
Doctorate (Practical)83
2-4 Years Certificate10
Post-Master's Certificate130

Special Learning Opportunities

Howard University offers online education (distance learning opportunities) for both undergraduate and graduate programs.
The school has ROTC, teacher certification and study abroad - opportunity which a student completes part of the college program studying in another country programs to its students.
Special Learning Opportunities
Online ClassUndergraduate , Graduate
ROTCArmy, Air Force
Weekend/Evening College✗
Teacher Certification✔
Study Abroad✔
Campus Housing✔
(Dormitory Capacity:6,010)
Board/Meal Plan✔

Veterans Benefits

Howard University has programs, benefits and/or services to veterans, military service members, or their families.
Veterans Benefits
Yellow Ribbon Program
(officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)
✔
Credit for military training✗
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service members, and their families✔
Recognized student veteran organization✗
Member of Servicemembers Opportunity Colleges✗