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Howard University

Washington, DC ā€¢ private ā€¢ DI | MEAC | FCS
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Acceptance
34.9%
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Grad Rate
69%
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Cost
$52,804
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Overview

Institution Type
private
Campus Setting
Urban (City: Large )
Student Population
Undergrad: 11,087 ā€¢ Total: 14,631
Academic Calendar
Semester
Honors College/Program
Yes
Address
2400 6th Street Northwest
Washington, DC
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Website
https://howard.edu
Region
Mid-Atlantic
Carnegie Classification
R1: Doctoral Universities ā€“ Very High Research Activity

Student Demographics

Gender Distribution
Male: 3,244 (29.3%) ā€¢ Female: 7,843 (70.7%)
Race/Ethnicity Distribution
Asian 305 2.8%
Black/African American 7,024 63.4%
Hispanic/Latino 688 6.2%
White 32 0.3%
Two or More Races 498 4.5%
International 481 4.3%
Special Designation
Historically Black College or University (HBCU)

Admissions & Selectivity

Acceptance Rate
34.9%
10,587 admitted from 30,342 applicants
Standardized Testing Policy
āœ“ Test Optional
SAT Score Range (25th-75th percentile)
Reading: 560-660
Math: 540-638
Total: 1100-1298
ACT Composite Range (25th-75th percentile)
22-28
Application Types Offered
EA ED I RD
Application Requirements
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Application Fee
$45
Financial Aid Forms
FAFSA only
Deadlines
EA: 11/01/2025
ED I: 11/01/2025
RD: 02/01/2026

Academic Outcomes

6-Year Graduation Rate
68.9%
4-Year Graduation Rate
59.7%
Freshman Retention Rate
90.0%
Student-Faculty Ratio
10.8:1

Cost & Financial Aid

Total Cost of Attendance (2022-23)
$52,804
Tuition + Room & Board + Books
Annual Tuition & Fees (2022-23)
Tuition: $32,878
Room & Board
$16,474
Books & Supplies
$3,452
Average Net Price by Family Income (2022-23)
$0-30,000 $44,234
$30,001-48,000 $45,504
$48,001-75,000 $49,005
$75,001-110,000 $50,842
$110,001+ $51,384
Students Receiving Pell Grants
89%
Average Grant/Scholarship Aid
$30,028

šŸˆ Athletics

NCAA Division
Division I
Conference
MEAC
Football
FCS
Men's Sports (7)
Basketball Football (FCS) Golf Soccer Swimming and Diving (combined) Tennis Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)
Women's Sports (10)
Basketball Bowling Golf Lacrosse Soccer Softball Swimming and Diving (combined) Tennis Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Volleyball
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