Howard University
Howard University is a private nonprofit 4-year institution in Washington, DC. It enrolls about 13,416 students and admits roughly 35% of first-year applicants.
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Type | Private nonprofit 4-year |
| Control | private nonprofit |
| Level | 4-year |
| Location | Washington, DC 20059 |
| County | District of Columbia |
| Enrollment | 13,416 |
| Acceptance rate | 35% |
| Applicants / admitted | 30,342 / 10,587 |
| In-state tuition & fees | $33,344 |
| Out-of-state tuition & fees | $33,344 |
| Graduation rate (150%) | 69% |
| Transfer-out rate | 22% |
| Full-time retention rate | 90% |
| Campus setting | City: Large |
| Size category | 10,000 - 19,999 |
| Highest degree offered | Doctor's degree |
| SAT middle 50% (EBRW+Math) | 560–660 |
| ACT middle 50% | 22–28 |
| Website | www.howard.edu/ |
| Phone | 2028066100 |
| Classification | Historically Black College or University (HBCU) |
Admissions
About 30,342 students applied and 10,587 were admitted. Of those admitted, 2,268 enrolled.
Cost
Tuition and required fees are about $33,344 for full-time first-year students, the same for in-state and out-of-state students, which is typical of private institutions. Room and board are extra.
Outcomes
Of the 2,077 first-time, full-time students in the 150% cohort, 69% completed their programme within 150% of normal time. That cohort definition matters: part-time students and transfers are not included, so a college that serves many of them can have a low reported rate while still graduating most of its students.
Where it is
Howard University is in Washington, DC, District of Columbia. Its coordinates are 38.9224, -77.0190.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the acceptance rate at Howard University?
About 35% of first-year applicants are admitted, based on federal IPEDS data for 30,342 applicants.
How much does Howard University cost?
Tuition and required fees are about $33,344 for in-state students, excluding room and board.
How many students attend Howard University?
About 13,416 students are enrolled.