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Howard University

Tuition
33,344
Students
13,861
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

13,861

Graduation Rate

69%

Religious Affiliation

Not applicable

Admissions

Acceptance Rate34.89%

Apply

30,342

Accepted

10,587

Attend

2,268

Application Fee

Undergraduate

$45

Graduate

$75

Test Scores

Sat Range

1100 - 1298

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

$33,344

Out-of-State

$33,344

Financial Aid & Student Loans

Financial Aid (Average)

Federal Grants

$5,645

State/Local Grants

$1,046

Institutional/Scholarships

$18,977

Graduate

In-State

$38,050

Out-of-State

$38,050

Student Loans (Average)

Federal Loans

N/A

Other Loans

$20,816

Other Annual Estimated Costs

Food & Housing

$16,474

Books & Supplies

$1,360

Personal Expenses

$3,452

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

$23,893

DoD Tuition Assistance (Students Receiving)

0

Average Assistance

N/A

Academics

Graduation Rate69%

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
  • Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication

Most Popular Graduate Programs

  • Business Administration and Management, General
  • Social Work
  • Occupational Therapy/Therapist
  • Architecture
  • Public Health, General

Student Body

Students Enrolled13,861

Undergraduate

10,531

Graduate

3,330

Full-Time

90

Part-Time

10

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

    Yes

  • 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