Howard Admission Requirements
Washington, District Of ColumbiaChances of getting into Howard University
Acceptance Rate
Acceptance Rate
31.6%| Measure | Difficulty | |
|---|---|---|
| Admission Standards | Difficult | |
| Applicant Competition | High |
How hard is it to get into Howard and can I get accepted? The school has a 32% acceptance rate ranking it #4 in District Of Columbia for lowest rate of acceptance. Last year, 6,617 out of 20,946 applicants were admitted making Howard a highly competitive school to get into with a lesser chance of acceptance for qualifying applicants. Academically, it has difficult requirements for admission test scores, generally admitting students who score in the top 36 percent. Howard University typically accepts and attracts "B+" average high school students. Only 23% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school.
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SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score
SAT Range
1140-1280Applicants Submitting SAT
75%| SAT Test | 25th Percentile Score |
|---|---|
| SAT Reading 25th | 590 |
| SAT Math 25th | 550 |
| SAT Composite 25th | 1140 |
| SAT Test | 25th Percentile Score |
|---|---|
| SAT Reading 75th | 650 |
| SAT Math 75th | 640 |
| SAT Composite 75th | 1280 |
| Average SAT Score | 1210 |
SAT Scores you need to get in
What are the SAT requirements for students to be admitted to Howard University?
Howard University typically requires applicants to be in the top 34 percent of SAT test takers. The school consistently takes SAT composite scores down to 1140 on a 1600 scale, below which admission should be considered a reach. We estimate some students could be accepted with SAT's as low as 1070. The estimated average SAT composite for admitted freshman is 1210 out of 1600. The school ranks #4 in District Of Columbia for highest average SAT composite score. A competitive SAT score is critical as 75 percent of applicants submit SAT scores to the school. Note: SAT scores presented on this page have been adjusted upwards per the College Board's concordance tables for test takers after March 2016.
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Estimated Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score
| SAT Score (1600 scale) | Competitiveness | Admission Chances |
|---|---|---|
| 1280 and Above | Good | >44% |
| 1210 to 1280 | Avg + | 32%-44% |
| 1140 to 1210 | Avg - | 22%-32% |
| 1070 to 1140 | Reach | 14%-22% |
| Less than 1070 | Low | <14% |
Howard ACT Scores
ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score
ACT Range
22-27Applicants Submitting ACT
42%| ACT Test | 25th Percentile Score |
|---|---|
| ACT Reading 25th | 22 |
| ACT Math 25th | 20 |
| ACT Composite 25th | 22 |
| ACT Test | 75th Percentile Score |
|---|---|
| ACT Reading 75th | 28 |
| ACT Math 75th | 26 |
| ACT Composite 75th | 27 |
| Average ACT Score | 24 |
ACT Scores needed to get accepted
What are the ACT requirements for prospective students to get into Howard?
Admission data indicates that Howard regularly accepts students with ACT's of 22 and above. Successful applicants typically send ACT scores in the top 37 percent nationally. We estimate the school accepting minimum ACT composite scores around 20 in some instances. Prospective students submitting an ACT composite of 24 or higher should be in the upper half of applicants - and students with a 27 and above have very competitive chances. The school ranks #4 in District Of Columbia for highest average ACT composite score. 42 percent of applicants submit ACT scores to Howard University.
Estimated Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score
| ACT Score | Competitiveness | Admission Chances |
|---|---|---|
| 27 and Above | Good | >47% |
| 24 to 27 | Avg + | 32%-47% |
| 22 to 24 | Avg - | 24%-32% |
| 20 to 22 | Reach | 17%-24% |
| Less than 20 | Low | <17% |
Estimated GPA Requirements & Average GPA
Avg. High School GPA
3.54*Typical High School Grades
B+You will need very good grades in high school to get into Howard University. The average high school GPA of the admitted freshman class at Howard University was 3.54 on the 4.0 scale indicating that primarily B+ students are accepted and ultimately attend. The school ranks #4 in District Of Columbia for highest average GPA. Even with a competitive GPA, admission to Howard will be challenging as the school denies more applicants than it admits.
Admission Statistics
| Women | Men | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Applied | 14,923 | 6,023 | 20,946 |
| Accepted | 4,773 | 1,844 | 6,617 |
| Acceptance Rate | 32% | 31% | 32% |
| Enrolled | 1,072 | 429 | 1,501 |
| Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) | 22% | 23% | 23% |
Fall 2020 Application Deadline
Applications were Due
Feb 15, 2020Days left to Apply
NoneThe application deadline for Fall 2020 has passed. Applications were due on Feb 15, 2020.
Admission Requirements
What are the requirements for admission to Howard University and what considerations affect admission decisions?
| Test Scores | Required |
| High School GPA | Required |
| High School Class Rank | Required |
| Completion of College Preparatory Program | Required |
| Recommendations | Required |
| Demonstration of Competencies | Recommended |
Credits Accepted
| AP Credit | Yes |
| Dual Credit | Yes |
| Credit for Life Experiences | No |
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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.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Howard University prefer SAT or ACT?
75% of students submit their SAT scores to Howard. 42% of applicants send their ACT scores when applying.
What is my chance of getting into Howard University?
32% of those who apply are granted admission to Howard. Admission competition is high and the college has difficult admission standards. See if your grades and scores are good enough for admission.
What SAT score is required for Howard University?
The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have SAT scores between 1140 and 1280. 75% of students submit SAT scores when applying. See if your SAT score is good enough for admission.
What ACT score is required for Howard University?
The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have ACT scores between 22 and 27. 42% of students submit ACT scores when applying. See if your ACT score is good enough for admission.
