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Overview |
Howard | |||
Location | Washington, DC | |||
Setting | Large City | |||
Enrollment | 12,886 | |||
Type | Private 4 Year | |||
National Ranking | #318 | |||
Religious Affiliation | - | |||
Status | Non-profit | |||
Website | howard.edu | |||
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Costs |
Howard | |||
Tuition (In State) | $30,584 | |||
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Tuition (Out of State) | $30,584 | |||
Room & Board | $15,880 | |||
Avg Net Price | $28,279 | |||
Avg Grant Aid | $20,063 | |||
% Receiving Grant Aid | 99% |
Admission |
Howard | |||
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Admission Chances | Calculate | |||
Applied | 19,188 | |||
Admitted | 10,253 | |||
Acceptance Rate | 53.4% | |||
Enrolled % | 24.3% | |||
Avg High School GPA | 3.66 | |||
Typical High School Grades | B+ | |||
Admissions Standards | Average | |||
Applicant Competition | Low | |||
ACT Range | 20/26 | |||
SAT Range | 1050/1290 | |||
Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
Application Deadline | Feb 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Howard | |||
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Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | |||
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Outcomes |
Howard | |||
Graduation Rate | 63% | |||
Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,800 | |||
Making Student Loan Payments | 33% | |||
Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | |||
Median Loan Payment | $279 |
Diversity |
Howard | |||
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% Men | 29% | |||
% Women | 71% | |||
Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | |||
HBCU | Yes | |||
% White | 2% | |||
% Black | 91% | |||
% Hispanic | 0% | |||
% Native American | 1% | |||
% Pacific Islander | 0% | |||
% Two or More Races | 0% | |||
% International | 5% | |||
% Unknown Race | 0% |
Students |
Howard | |||
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% In-State | 1% | |||
% Out-of-State | 91% | |||
Campus |
Howard | |||
Campus Housing | Yes | |||
Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | |||
Meal Plan | Yes | |||
Weekend/Evening Classes | No | |||
Daycare Facility | No | |||
Learn More | Details |
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/