Howard University
Washington, DC
Howard University is a prestigious historically Black university known for excellence across the sciences, humanities, and professional studies.
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Tuition
$33,344
Acceptance
34.89%
Students
12,830
Type
University
Setting
Urban
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?
Most students pay the net price after financial aid, not the sticker price.
Net price by family income
After graduation
Earnings-to-debt ratio
Moderate · 2.6×Graduates earn about 2.6× their median debt every year.
Financial access
Pell Grants are federal aid for students from low-income families.
Share of students who borrowed to pay for school.
Student Outcomes
Graduation Rate
69%
Freshman Retention
90%
Source: CollegeScorecard (2024)
Academics
Program format
Areas of study
Programs
Admissions
Acceptance rate
34.89%
SAT range
1100 - 1298
ACT range
22 - 28
Campus & Student Life
Total Enrollment
12,830
Undergrads
9,604
Campus Setting
Urban
City Size
Large City
Clubs Count
200
Sports
Available
Safety & Crime Context
Campus Safety
Medium risk
Clery Report Year
2023
On-Campus Incidents
76
Violent Rate / 1,000
1.16
Property Rate / 1,000
2.48
Area Crime
High risk
Area Match
Washington
Violent Rate / 100k
1,143
Property Rate / 100k
4,461
Location
Institution does not report this
Washington, DC 20059
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