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Overview |
Howard | |||
| Location | Washington, DC | |||
| Setting | Large City | |||
| Enrollment | 13,416 | |||
| Type | Private 4 Year | |||
| National Ranking | #249 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | |||
| Status | Non-profit | |||
| Website | howard.edu | |||
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Costs |
Howard | |||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,878 | |||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,878 | |||
| Room & Board | $16,474 | |||
| Avg Net Price | $30,028 | |||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,422 | |||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% |
Admission |
Howard | |||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | |||
| Applied | 30,342 | |||
| Admitted | 10,587 | |||
| Acceptance Rate | 34.9% | |||
| Enrolled % | 21.4% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.66 | |||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | |||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | |||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 22/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 1100/1298 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Feb 15, 2026 |
Academics |
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | |||
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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 | 8% | |||
| % Women | 16% | |||
| 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/