Howard University

Acceptance rate (most recent year)

41.3%

Applicants (fall 2023)

30,342

Admitted (fall 2023)

10,587

Enrolled freshmen (fall 2023)

2,268

Yield (admitted who enroll)

21%

Acceptance rate – women (fall 2023)

36%

Acceptance rate – men (fall 2023)

32%

SAT reading, middle 50%

560–670

SAT math, middle 50%

530–650

ACT composite, middle 50%

22–28

Enrollees who sent SAT / ACT

27% / 10%

High school GPA

required

High school class rank

considered

High school record (transcript)

required

College-prep program completed

required

Recommendations

required

Demonstration of competencies

considered

SAT/ACT scores

considered

English proficiency test (TOEFL etc.)

required

Other test

not considered

Work experience

considered

Personal statement or essay

required

Legacy status

considered

“Considered” means the college uses it if you submit it, but it isn’t required.

Average yearly net price (after grants and scholarships) for first-time, full-time students who got aid, by family income.

Full sticker price (per year)

$54,630

Tuition & fees – in-state

$35,810

Tuition & fees – out-of-state

$35,810

Median debt at graduation

$24,500

Students with federal loans

59%

Graduate within 6 years

70%

Freshmen who return for year 2

91%

Median earnings, 1 year after graduating

$41,194

Median earnings, 10 years after starting

$63,066

Undergraduates

10,108

Graduate students

3,371

Student-to-faculty ratio

13 : 1

Women

73%

Students receiving Pell grants

40%

Full-time faculty

64%

President

Ben Vinson III

Main phone

(202) 806-6100

Address

2400 Sixth St NW, Washington, DC 20059

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