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Howard UniversityWashington, DC
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Rankings*
Private (not-for-profit), four-years
Research University (high research activity)
School TypePrivate (not-for-profit), four-years
Research University (high research activity)
Offered Degrees
2-4 Years Certificate
Bachelor's
Master's
Post-MS Certificate
Doctorate (Research)
Doctorate (Professional Practice)
Offered Degree1 Year Certificate
Associate
Bachelor's
Post-BS Certificate
Master's
Doctorate (Research)
Doctorate (Professional Practice)
2024 Tuition & Fees
cheaper$33,344Undergraduate Tuitionexpensive$56,543
expensive$38,050Graduate Tuitioncheaper$33,239
Less$20,762Average Financial Aid AmountMore$30,338
Admission
Lower1,170 SAT
23 ACT
Test ScoresHigher1,370 SAT
31 ACT
Easier53.43%Acceptance RateTighter40.63%
Favorable24.31%Yield
(Enrollment Rate)
Lower22.22%
High School GPA
High School Rank
High School Record
Completion of College Preparatory Program
Recommendations
Formal Demonstration of Competencies
Admission Test Scores
English Proficiency Test
Personal statement or essay
Legacy status
Application Requirements
(Required or Considered)
High School GPA
High School Record
Completion of College Preparatory Program
Recommendations
Admission Test Scores
English Proficiency Test
Work experience
Personal statement or essay
Legacy status
Dual Credits
Advanced placement (AP) Credits
Accepted CreditsDual Credits
Advanced placement (AP) Credits
Enrollment
Smaller12,886Total EnrollmentLarger13,885
Larger9,809Undergraduate Student PopulationSmaller7,917
Smaller3,077Graduate Student PopulationLarger5,968
Smaller339Online Student PopulationLarger1,516
Completion & Outcomes
Lower70%Graduate RateHigher79%
19%Transfer-out Rate-
Higher88%Retention RateLower86%
Special Learning Opportunity
ROTC
Study Abroad
Teacher Certificate
Special learning OpportunityROTC
Study Abroad
Evening/Weekend College
Teacher Certificate
✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 6,010)Campus Housing✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 4,214)
Board/Meal Plan✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $6,630)
Faculties
More Students per Faculty14 to 1Student to Faculty RatioLess Students per Faculty11 to 1
1,165Number of faculties1,531
Lower$102,543Average Faculty SalaryHigher$115,582
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.