Howard University
Washington, DC · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's degrees · City
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About Howard University
Howard University is a mid-sized, private nonprofit institution in Washington, DC, in a city setting. It enrolls about 10,108 students. The acceptance rate is 41%. 70% of students complete their degree on time. Ten years after enrolling, graduates earn a median of $63,066.
41%
Acceptance
$50,539
Net price
10,108
Enrollment
70%
Grad rate
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Academics
Graduation & retention rates
Value
Earnings vs. cost of attendance
Career Outcomes
Graduate earnings after 10 years
Affordability
Average net price after aid
Selectivity
How hard it is to get in
Diversity
Racial & ethnic balance of students
Grades are computed from official U.S. Department of Education metrics (graduation, cost, earnings, selectivity and student diversity).
Admissions
41%
Acceptance rate
1,213
SAT average
24
ACT midpoint
Bars show the middle 50% (25th–75th percentile) of admitted students.
Cost & Financial Aid
$50,539
Average net price
$35,810
In-state tuition
$35,810
Out-of-state tuition
$17,322
Room & board
$1,360
Books & supplies
$54,630
Total cost of attendance
40%
Students receiving Pell grants
59%
Students with federal loans
$24,500
Median student debt
Average net price by family income
Net price is the average annual cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students.
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After Graduation
$63,066
Median earnings (10 yrs)
$47,379
Median earnings (6 yrs)
70%
Graduation rate
91%
Retention rate
78%
Earn more than a HS grad
$14,944
Instructional spend / student
Student Body
10,108
Total enrollment
2%
Part-time
20
Avg. age at entry
24%
First-generation
Gender balance
Race & ethnicity
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