Overview
Student Population
9,392National Rank
#154Location | Washington, District Of Columbia |
Online | howard.edu |
School Type | Private 4 Year |
Size | Mid-size |
Status | Non-profit |
On Campus Housing | Yes |
Religious Affiliation | 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 16,815 prospective students applied, and 6,964 were granted admission. Of those admitted 2,079 enrolled in the school. 8,643 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 749 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2017/2018, excluding room and board, is $24,966 plus fees of $1,790. Howard is ranked 154 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2019 U.S. Colleges Ranking.
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Getting In
Admission Standards
DifficultSAT | 1160/1350 |
ACT | 22/28 |
GPA | 3.54 |
Applications Accepted
Applications Due | Feb 15, 2020 |
Applicant Competition | Average |
Annual Cost to Attend
Tuition
$24,966Fee | Cost |
---|---|
Books and Supplies | $1,500 |
Other Fees | $1,790 |
Room and Board | $13,895 |
Budget for Other Expenses | $2,500 |
Total One Year Cost | $44,651 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
$51,800 per yearBachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
63% within 6 yearsPopular 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.