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For Educators: Military Resources

Howard University

Tuition
35,810
Students
14,631
School Type
Private, not-for-profit, 4-year or above
Size & Setting
Large | Urban

About

Overview

School Type

Private, not-for-profit, 4-year or above

Students Enrolled

14,631

Graduation Rate

70%

Religious Affiliation

Not applicable


Admissions

Acceptance Rate41.34%

Apply

34,211

Accepted

14,144

Attend

2,738

Application Fee

Undergraduate

$45

Graduate

$75

Test Scores

SAT Range

1090 - 1320

ACT Range

22 - 28

Application Requirements

  • High school transcript

    Required

  • High school GPA

    Required

  • Recommendation letter

    Required

  • Admissions test (SAT or ACT)

    Not Applicable

  • TOEFL (international students)

    Required

  • Completion of college prep program

    Required

  • Demonstration of competencies

    Not Applicable

Cost & Aid

Annual Tuition & Fees

Undergraduate

In-State

$35,810

Out-of-State

$35,810

Financial Aid & Student Loans

Financial Aid (Average)

Federal Grants

$6,135

State/Local Grants

$1,235

Institutional/Scholarships

$19,228

Graduate

In-State

$39,178

Out-of-State

$39,178

Student Loans (Average)

Federal Loans

N/A

Other Loans

$23,095

Other Annual Estimated Costs

Food & Housing

$17,322

Books & Supplies

$1,360

Personal Expenses

$3,540

Financial Aid Resources

Financial Aid

Stressed about all the money talk? Review our tips on financial aid, including scholarships, grants and all the other ways you can help cover school costs.

Paying for College Through the Military

Can't decide between college and the Military? Good news: You don't have to. Learn how the Military can help support — and pay for — your education, from the GI Bill to ROTC.

ROTC Programs Available

Reserve Officers Training Corp (ROTC) is a college scholarship program that prepares students to become military officers

Learn more about ROTC

Programs for Service Members and Veterans

Post-9/11 GI Bill (Students Receiving)

254

Average Assistance

$23,530

DoW Tuition Assistance (Students Receiving)

N/A

Average Assistance

N/A

Academics

Graduation Rate70%

Student Faculty Ratio9:1

Most Popular Undergraduate Majors

  • Biology/Biological Sciences, General
  • Political Science and Government, General
  • Psychology, General
  • Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other
  • Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General

Most Popular Graduate Programs

  • Social Work
  • Business Administration and Management, General
  • Divinity/Ministry
  • Architecture
  • Communication Disorders Sciences and Services, Other

Student Body

Students Enrolled14,631

Undergraduate

11,087

Graduate

3,544

Full-Time

86%

Part-Time

14%

Campus Life

Sports

Men's

  • Football
  • Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)
  • Soccer
  • Swimming and Diving (combined)
  • Basketball

Women's

  • Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)
  • Softball
  • Soccer
  • Lacrosse
  • Swimming and Diving (combined)

Student Services

  • Meal Plan

    No

  • Counseling Services

    Yes

  • Remedial Services

    No

  • Work-Study

    Yes

  • Placement Services

    Yes

  • Study Abroad

    Yes

  • Weekend/Evening Classes

    No

  • On-campus day care for student's children

    No

Data supplied by Bureau of Labor Statistics, National Center of Education Statistics, Defense Manpower Data Center (View our update schedule). Contact any business, college or military service branch to answer additional questions.