Known for business
Howard University is a private institution in Washington with particular strength in business and biology. With an average SAT of 1205, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.
A mid-sized campus of 9.6K undergraduates with a 11:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.
69% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $63,066 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $47,919.
Established
1867
Motto
Veritas et Utilitas
Mascot
Bison
Type
Private federally chartered historically black research university
Conference
Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC)
Division
Division I
35%Acceptance
1205SAT Avg
9,604Students
11:1Student:Faculty
69%Grad Rate
$63,066Earnings 10yr
$47,919Net Price
Admissions
Acceptance Rate34.9%
SAT Score Ranges
Average: 1205
Reading & WritingMid: 600
560660
MathMid: 585
540638
ACT Score Range
CompositeMid: 24
2228
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Tuition$33,344
Room & Board$16,474
Books & Supplies$1,360
Total Cost of Attendance$51,450
Average Net Price$47,919
Median Debt at Graduation$24,500
Monthly Payment (10yr)$260
Net Price by Family Income
$0–30K$44,234
$30–48K$45,504
$48–75K$49,005
$75–110K$50,842
$110K+$51,384
Programs (156)
Student Body
Undergrads
9,604
Gender Split
73% / 27%
Women / Men
First Generation
24%
Pell Grant Recipients
41%
Race & Ethnicity
Black 71%
Hispanic 7%
Asian 3%
Two+ 5%
Int'l 5%
Outcomes
4-Year Graduation Rate68.9%
Freshman Retention90.1%
Median Earnings After Graduation
6 Years$47,379
8 Years$54,819
10 Years$63,066
10-Year Earnings by Gender
Women
$54,200
Men
$55,200
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Source: Wikipedia