Howard SAT Scores

Average Score and SAT Requirements

Average SAT Score 1199

The average composite SAT score for admitted Howard University freshman is 1199 out of 1600. For perspective, a 1199 is in the 76th percentile of all SAT test takers.

SAT Score Range 1100 to 1298

The middle fifty percent of incoming students have SAT composite scores ranging from 1100 to 1298. The 75th percentile score is 1298 while the 25th percentile score is 1100.

Minimum SAT score requirement

The lowest SAT score accepted is not reported by Howard but we estimate it to be around a 1000 total composite SAT score.

Average SAT Math Score 589

The average score for Howard students on the math portion of the SAT is 589 out of 800. The 25th percentile of students score a 540 and the 75th percentile score 638.

Average SAT Reading Score 610

The 25th and 75th percentile range for SAT reading scores range from 560 to 660 and the average score for Howard University students is 610.

Number of Students Submitting SAT Scores

Admission Chances by SAT Score

Below are estimated chances of being accepted at Howard University based on SAT score ranges and the overall admission rate of 34.9%. These chances assume you have an average GPA for the school, around 3.66.

Can I get into Howard with a 1298 SAT?

• Score competitiveness Very Good

An SAT score of 1298 or higher is very competitive at Howard and is a better score than three quarters of students who are accepted. You have an above average chance of acceptance, around 51% or higher.

Can I get into Howard with a 1200 SAT?

• Score competitiveness Above Average

Scores between 1200 to 1288 are above average giving you an advantage over most applicants. While scores in this range are higher than many who apply, admission is very competitive. The estimated chance of getting in is around 35% to 49%.

Can I get into Howard with a 1100 SAT?

• Score competitiveness Below Average

SAT scores between 1100 to 1190 are still in the middle range of accepted students a but a little lower than the average. You can get in and have about a 22% to 34% percent chance of being admitted.

Can I get into Howard with a 1000 SAT?

• Score competitiveness Reach

SAT scores from 1000 to 1090 are on the very low end of the range where students are accepted. Scores in this range are not competitive with most other applicants but you still have a chance. We estimate scores in this range have less than a 21% chance of admission to Howard. SAT scores below 1000 likely fall out of the range where students are regularly accepted.