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35%
Moderately Selective
69%
Graduation
About Howard University
Howard University is a private, non-profit four-year institution located in Washington, District of Columbia. With an enrollment of approximately 9,604 undergraduate students, it is a mid-size institution. The university admits 35% of applicants, making it moderately selective. The graduation rate is 69%. Graduates earn a median salary of $63,066 within 10 years of enrollment. After financial aid, the average student pays a net price of $47,919 per year.
Key Statistics
Acceptance Rate
35%
Class of 2026 data
Graduation Rate
69%
Enrollment
9,604
Total students
Median Earnings
$63,066
10 yrs after entry
In-State Tuition
$33,344
Per year
Out-of-State Tuition
$33,344
Per year
Average Net Price
$47,919
After aid (avg)
SAT Range
N/A or test-optional
Campus Location
Admissions
Admission Requirements
SAT Score Range (M+R)
Test-optional / N/A
ACT Score Range
22 – 28
Test Score Ranges
SAT Score (Math + Reading)
Test-optional / N/A
SAT Math
25th
540
Median
585
75th
638
200800
ACT Composite
25th
22
Median
24
75th
28
136
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Cost & Financial Aid
Cost Comparison
Out-of-State Tuition$33,344/yr
Avg Net Price (after aid)$47,919/yr
What most students actually pay
Return on Investment
Below Avg4-Year Cost
$191,676
10-Year Earnings
$630,660
ROI Multiple
3.3×
Based on avg net price × 4 years vs. median earnings × 10 years after enrollment
Scholarships at Howard University
Student Outcomes
69%
Graduation Rate
Within 6 years
$63k
Median Earnings
10 years after enrollment
9,604
Total Enrollment
Undergraduate students
