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Howard University

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Start: 2026-04-16T14:00:00
Location: Howard University

Washington, District of Columbia 20059

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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

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35%Acceptance

1205SAT Avg

9,604Students

11:1Student:Faculty

69%Grad Rate

$63,066Earnings 10yr

$47,919Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Howard University Launches New Data Science Minor

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tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

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Admissions

Acceptance Rate34.9%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1205

Reading & WritingMid: 600

560660

MathMid: 585

540638

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 24

2228

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

34.9%

Trend

SAT Avg

1205

Yield Rate

35.0%

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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

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$47,919

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

4300.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$19,200

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Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

Peer Average

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones

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Programs (156)

Student Life

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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

Rankings

U.S. News

#86

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Forbes

#273

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Wall Street Journal

#29

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Washington Monthly

#141

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History & Fun Facts

•Howard later served as president of the university from 1869 to 1874.
•Congress chartered Howard on March 2, 1867, and much of its early funding came from endowment, private benefaction and tuition.
•20th century From 1926 to 1960, preacher Mordecai Wyatt Johnson was Howard University's first African-American president.
•Alain Locke, chair of the Department of Philosophy and first African American Rhodes Scholar, authored The New Negro (1925), which helped to usher in the Harlem Renaissance.
•Ralph Bunche, the first Nobel Peace Prize winner of African descent, served as chair of the Department of Political Science.

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Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

175Very High

Estimated from DC state average + large city premium

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 30"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 125

Nearest Cities

Washingtonpop. 690K

1 mi(2 min)

Baltimorepop. 570K

33 mi(57 min)

Philadelphiapop. 1.6M

122 mi(211 min)

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Getting There

Nearest Airports

IAD Washington Dulles24 mi

BWI Baltimore-Washington26 mi

MDT Harrisburg89 mi

Distance to Cities

Boston, MA392 mi · ~11h 19m drive

New York, NY202 mi · ~5h 50m drive

Hartford, CT302 mi · ~8h 43m drive

Providence, RI357 mi · ~10h 19m drive

Albany, NY309 mi · ~8h 56m drive

Syracuse, NY289 mi · ~8h 21m drive

Rochester, NY294 mi · ~8h 30m drive

Buffalo, NY291 mi · ~8h 24m drive

Philadelphia, PA122 mi · ~3h 31m drive

Pittsburgh, PA190 mi · ~5h 29m drive

Harrisburg, PA94 mi · ~2h 43m drive

Newark, NJ196 mi · ~5h 40m drive

Washington, DC1 mi · ~2 min drive

Baltimore, MD33 mi · ~57 min drive

Atlanta, GA544 mi · ~15h 43m drive

Charlotte, NC331 mi · ~9h 34m drive

Raleigh, NC235 mi · ~6h 47m drive

Miami, FL928 mi · ~26h 49m drive

Orlando, FL760 mi · ~21h 57m drive

Tampa, FL820 mi · ~23h 41m drive

Nashville, TN567 mi · ~16h 23m drive

New Orleans, LA966 mi · ~27h 54m drive

Richmond, VA98 mi · ~2h 50m drive

Chicago, IL594 mi · ~17h 10m drive

Detroit, MI394 mi · ~11h 23m drive

Minneapolis, MN931 mi · ~26h 54m drive

St. Louis, MO710 mi · ~20h 31m drive

Kansas City, MO941 mi · ~27h 11m drive

Indianapolis, IN492 mi · ~14h 13m drive

Columbus, OH327 mi · ~9h 27m drive

Cleveland, OH304 mi · ~8h 47m drive

Milwaukee, WI634 mi · ~18h 19m drive

Dallas, TX1183 mi · ~34h 11m drive

Houston, TX1220 mi · ~35h 15m drive

Austin, TX1317 mi · ~38h 3m drive

San Antonio, TX1387 mi · ~40h 4m drive

Los Angeles, CA2295 mi · ~66h 18m drive

San Francisco, CA2436 mi · ~70h 22m drive

San Diego, CA2271 mi · ~65h 36m drive

Seattle, WA2322 mi · ~67h 5m drive

Portland, OR2348 mi · ~67h 50m drive

Denver, CO1490 mi · ~43h 3m drive

Phoenix, AZ1979 mi · ~57h 10m drive

Salt Lake City, UT1842 mi · ~53h 13m drive

Honolulu, HI4830 mi · ~139h 32m drive

Mid-Atlantic / Central (moderate winters, warm summers)

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Visit Planning

Suggested Itinerary

9:00 AMArrive & park

Visitor parking lot

Free parking with visitor pass

9:30 AMCheck in at Admissions

Admissions Office

10:00 AMInformation session

Welcome Center

45 minutes

11:00 AMCampus tour

Starts at Welcome Center

75 minutes, student-led

12:30 PMLunch

Main Dining Hall

Visitor meal passes available

1:30 PMDepartment visit

Academic buildings

Schedule with department directly

2:30 PMExplore campus independently

Library, student center, residence halls

Nearby Hotels

Mid-Range

Budget

Airport Transit

Washington Dulles (IAD)24 miles

Rental car

36 min$40-60/day

Shuttle/rideshare

48 min$29-48

Baltimore-Washington (BWI)26 miles

Rental car

39 min$40-60/day

Shuttle/rideshare

52 min$31-52

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Howard University Supplemental EssaysNon-standard

1-3 supplemental essays required

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CSS Profile / FAFSA

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Arts Portfolio (if applicable)Non-standardOptional

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SAT Range	Avg Award	Note
1400-1600	$25,000	Academic merit scholarship
1200-1399	$15,000	Dean's scholarship
1000-1199	$8,000	Achievement award