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Howard University

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Washington, District of Columbia 20059

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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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