Need-based aid friendly
Significant share of students receive Pell Grants.
This school41%
National avg32%
Source: CollegeScorecard 2024
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Howard University
Washington, DC
Cost & Financial Aid
In-State Tuition
$33,344
Out-of-State Tuition
$33,344
Avg On-Campus Living
$16,474
Avg Off-Campus Living
$22,216
Financial Aid & Outcomes
CollegeScorecard · 2024
What will it actually cost?
Sticker price$49,818
Net price (after aid)$47,919
Most students pay the net price after financial aid, not the sticker price.
Net price by family income
$0 – $30k$44,234
$30k – $48k$45,504
$48k – $75k$49,005
$75k – $110k$50,842
$110k+$51,384
After graduation
Median earnings (10yr)$63,066
Median debt at graduation$24,500
Est. monthly loan payment$260
Earnings-to-debt ratio
Moderate · 2.6×Graduates earn about 2.6× their median debt every year.
Financial access
Students on Pell Grants41%
Pell Grants are federal aid for students from low-income families.
Students with federal loans57%
Share of students who borrowed to pay for school.
Some fields may not be reported by this institution. Verify final details with the school directly.
Student Outcomes
Graduation Rate
69%
Freshman Retention
90%
Source: CollegeScorecard (2024)
Final aid offers, scholarships, and net price vary per family. Always verify with the school's financial aid office.
Scholarships available
Decision support · Cost & value
Quick Decision Highlights
The strongest cost, aid, and value reasons to consider this school.
Strong post-grad earnings
$63.1k above avg
Strong completion rate
69% above avg
Strong year-1 retention
90% above avg
Affordability snapshot
Tuition
$33.3k
Net price
$47.9k
Pell
41%
above avg
Median debt
$24.5k
Earnings (10y)
$63.1k
above avg
Academics
Program format
On-CampusOnlineHybrid
Areas of study
EngineeringSocial SciencesCommunicationsComputer ScienceEducationArts & HumanitiesHealth SciencesNatural SciencesLaw & Criminal JusticeVisual & Performing ArtsBusiness
Programs (30)
Engineering
Civil EngineeringElectrical Engineering
Social Sciences
PsychologySociologyPolitical ScienceInternational Relations
Communications
JournalismPublic Relations
Computer Science
Artificial IntelligenceData ScienceWeb DevelopmentSoftware Engineering
Admissions
Acceptance rate
35%
SAT range
1100 - 1298
ACT range
22 - 28
Campus & Student Life
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About Howard University
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- Where is Howard University located?
- Howard University is located in Washington, DC, in the United States.
- What type of institution is Howard University?
- Howard University is a private university based in DC. CampusPin classifies institutions as either four-year universities or two-year community colleges, with control labeled public or private.
- What is the acceptance rate at Howard University?
- The most recently reported acceptance rate at Howard University is approximately 35%. Acceptance rate signals selectivity but does not predict any individual applicant's outcome and is not a measure of school quality. CampusPin reports the federally-published value; verify the current cycle with the institution.
- What is the tuition at Howard University?
- Howard University's published in-state tuition is approximately $33,344 per year. This is the published price before financial aid; the net price most students actually pay is typically lower. Verify the current academic-year tuition with the institution before applying.
- How many students attend Howard University?
- Howard University reports total enrollment of approximately 12,830 students (undergraduate plus graduate). Total enrollment is a useful sizing signal — see the institutional profile for additional breakdowns when available.
- How should I verify final details about Howard University?
- CampusPin compiles institutional data from public datasets like IPEDS and the College Scorecard, plus institutional websites and editorial review. Before applying, paying a deposit, or making a final decision, confirm admissions requirements, current tuition, financial aid, deadlines, and program details directly with Howard University.
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