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Colleges / Howard University

Howard University

Washington, DC 4-Year Private
Acceptance Rate35%
Acceptance Rate35%

About Howard University

Howard University is a private, nonprofit school in the city of Washington, DC. Howard University was founded in 1867. The college currently enrolls around 12,065 students per year, including 8,964 undergraduates.

Howard University Acceptance Rate

It is moderately difficult to get into Howard University. Howard University admitted 35% of all applicants in 2022. In 2022, 10,362 out of 29,396 total applicants were accepted.

Howard University Admissions Facts At-A-Glance
Overall Acceptance Rate 35%
Early Decision Acceptance Rate 49%
Early Action Acceptance Rate 55%
Average GPA 3.7
Test Optional Yes
Applicants Submitting ACT scores 55%
Applicants Submitting SAT scores 27%

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Howard University is located in the city of Washington.

If you would like to see Howard University for yourself, be sure to plan a visit! The best way to reach campus is to take I-395 to Washington, or book a flight to the nearest airport, Reagan National.

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College Info

2400 Sixth Street, NW Washington, DC 20059-0002

Campus Setting: Urban

Howard University Application Deadline

First-Year Applications are Due

Feb 15

Transfer Applications are Due

Apr 8

The deadline for Fall first-year applications to Howard University is Feb 15.

The deadline for Fall transfer applications to Howard University is Apr 8.

Check the school website for more information about deadlines for specific programs or special admissions programs

Howard University ACT Scores

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ACT Range

21 - 26

Estimated Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score

ACT Score

Estimated Chance

26 and Above

Good

21 to 26

Avg

21 and Less

Low

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ACT Scores Needed to Get Accepted

The median ACT score of an admitted student to Howard University is 25. Students with an ACT score of 26 and above have a good chance of getting into Howard University. Students with an ACT score that falls between 21 and 26 have an average chance of getting admitted, and students with an ACT score of 21 or below have a low chance of being offered admission.

Howard University SAT Scores

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Composite SAT Range

1100 - 1270

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Math SAT Range

530 - 640

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Reading SAT Range

550 - 650

Estimated Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score

SAT Score

Estimated Chance

1270 and Above

Good

1100 to 1270

Avg

1100 and Less

Low

SAT Scores Needed to Get Accepted

The median SAT score for Howard University students is 1204. Applicants with SAT scores of 1270 and above have a good chance of being admitted to Howard University, while applicants with SAT scores between 1100 to 1270 have an average chance of admittance, and prospective students with an SAT score below 1100 have a low chance of being offered a spot at Howard University.

Howard University Tuition & Fees

Tuition & Fees

$42,871

In State

$42,871

Out-of-State
Cost Breakdown
In State
Out-of-State
State Tuition
$24,966
$24,966
Fees
$2,240
$2,240
Housing
$14,365
$14,365
Books
$1,300
$1,300

Student Life

Wondering what life at Howard University is like? There are approximately 12,065 students enrolled at Howard University, including 8,964 undergraduate students and 3,101 graduate students. 94% percent of students attend school full-time, 2% percent are from DC and 98% percent of students are from other states.

94%

Full Time

6%

Part Time

2%

In State

98%

Out-of-State

Data Source: IPEDs and Peterson's Databases © 2022 Peterson's LLC All rights reserved

Quick Facts

Total Enrollment

12,065

Campus Setting

Urban

Acceptance Rate

35%

Tuition and Fees

In State

$27,206

Out-of-State

$27,206

Fall Freshmen
Application Deadline

Feb 15
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