Overview
Enrollment
Best Colleges Rank
| Location | Washington, District Of Columbia |
| Online | howard.edu |
| School Type | Private 4 Year |
| Setting | Large City |
| Size | Mid-size |
| Status | Non-profit |
| On Campus Housing | Yes |
| Level of Study | Undergrad/Graduate |
Located in Washington, District Of Columbia, Howard University is a mid-size four year private college offering both undergrad and graduate programs. In the most recent statistical year 29,396 prospective students applied, and 10,362 were granted admission. Of those admitted 2,768 enrolled in the school. 11,056 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 1,009 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2021/2022, excluding room and board, is $28,450 plus fees of $466. Howard is ranked 253 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2023 U.S. Colleges Ranking.
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Howard is rated within the top 35% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 7 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
Rankings
Rankings for Howard University within the 2023 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#253 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#183 in Best Private Colleges in the U.S.
#4 in Best Colleges in District Of Columbia
#4 in Best Private Colleges in District Of Columbia
#175 in Best Value Colleges in the U.S.
#3 in Best Value Colleges in District Of Columbia
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 1080/1290 |
| ACT | 21/26 |
| GPA | 3.66 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | Feb 15, 2024 |
| Applicant Competition | High |
| Application Fee | $45 |
Annual Cost to Attend
Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,360 |
| Other Fees | $466 |
| Room and Board | $14,678 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $3,260 |
| Total One Year Cost | $48,214 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Business | 20% |
| Communication | 20% |
| Social Sciences | 12% |
| Biology | 10% |
| Psychology | 9% |
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=131520 IPEDS survey data for Howard University.
Current students may use the Howard University GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.