Howard University
tuition & fees
$33,344
graduate tuition & fees
$38,050
acceptance rate
53%
Student Population
12,886
online students
339
Number of Programs
136
Financial Aid Amount
$20,762
SAT Scores
1,170
Graduation Rate
70%
Howard University is a Private, 4 years college located in Washington, District of Columbia. HU ranked 205th in National Universities and 6th in District of Columbia Colleges.
It has a total enrollment of 12,886 including undergraduate and graduate students and student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1. It is a Research University with high research activity school by Carnegie Classification and its highest degree is Doctor's degree - research/scholarship and professional practice. HU's acceptance rate is 53.43% last year (undergraduate school).
Howard University is accredited by Middle States Commission on Higher Education.
School Overview
The following table shows the basic characteristic of Howard University and directory information. You may want to visit the school's website to check application deadlines, requirements, and financial information.
| Contact Information | |
|---|---|
| Address | 2400 Sixth St NW, Washington, DC 20059 |
| Phone | 202-806-6100 |
| WEB | www.howard.edu/ |
| Admission Information | |
| Admission | www2.howard.edu/admission |
| Online Application | https://www2.howard.edu/admission/undergraduate/adm-process |
| Financial Aid | www2.howard.edu/student-financial-services |
| Net Price Calculator | https://www2.howard.edu/student-financial-services/net-price-calculator |
| Veterans Tuition | studentaffairs.howard.edu/OMVS |
| Athletic | www2.howard.edu/sites/default/files/StudentAthleteGraduationRate20180904.pdf |
| Disability Service | https://studentaffairs.howard.edu/diversity-incluison/disability-services |
| School Category | |
| School Type | Private, 4 years |
| Carnegie Category | Research University with high research activity |
| Highest Degree Offered | Doctor's degree - research/scholarship and professional practice |
Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics
The acceptance rate of Howard University is 53.43% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 24.31%. The application fees are $45 for undergraduate programs and $75 for graduate programs.
| Open Admission Policy | ✗ |
|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 53.43 % |
| Yield (Enrollment Rate) | 24.31 % |
| Undergraduate Application Fees | $45 |
| Graduate Application Fees | $75 |
Tuition & Fees
HU's 2024 tuition & fees is $33,344 for undergraduate students. The undergraduate tuition increased by 7.39% compared to the last year's rate ($31,050).
For graduate programs, its 2024 tuition & fees is $38,050. The graduate tuition increased by 5.63% compared to the last year's rate.
| Amounts | |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Tuition & Fees | $33,344 |
| Graduate Tuition & Fees | $38,050 |
*Data Source: 2023-2024 Tuition & Fees - NCES (Last Update: 03/01/2024)
Student Population
A total of 12,886 students have enrolled for the academic year 2023-2024. Among them, 339 students have enrolled online exclusively to earn their degrees. HU has 9,809 undergraduate students and the graduate school has 3,077 students. You can check student population by gender, age, race/ethnicity, attending status, and online learning.
| Total Students | 12,886 |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Students | 9,809 |
| Graduate Students | 3,077 |
| Online Enrollment | 339 |
Offered Degrees and On-Campus Services
HU offers 136 programs including both undergraduate and graduate programs. 4 out of the 136 programs are offerd via distace learning (online programs).
The following tables summarizes the offered programs, on-campus services, and special learning opportunities offered by HU
| Number of programs | 136 Programs |
|---|---|
| Number of online programs | 4 Programs |
| Offered Degrees/Programs | 2-4 Year Certificate Bachelor's Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Academic/career counseling service | ✔ |
|---|---|
| Employment services | ✔ |
| Placement services for completers | ✔ |
| On-campus day care for students | ✗ |
| Distance Learning (online classes) | ✔ |
|---|---|
| ROTC | ✔ |
| Study Abroad | ✔ |
| Weekend/Evening College | ✗ |
| Teacher Certification | ✔ |