Howard University
tuition & fees
$35,810
graduate tuition & fees
$39,178
acceptance rate
41%
Student Population
14,890
online students
1,482
Number of Programs
146
Financial Aid Amount
$21,995
SAT Scores
1,210
Graduation Rate
70%
Howard University is a Private, 4 years college located in Washington, District of Columbia. HU ranked 277th in National Universities and 6th in District of Columbia Colleges.
It has a total enrollment of 14,890 including undergraduate and graduate students and student to faculty ratio is 13 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 41.34% 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://www.commonapp.org/explore/howard-university |
| 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 |
| 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 41.34% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 19.36%.
| Open Admission Policy | ✗ |
|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 41.34 % |
| Yield (Enrollment Rate) | 19.36 % |
Tuition & Fees
HU's 2025 tuition & fees is $35,810 for undergraduate students. The undergraduate tuition increased by 7.40% compared to the last year's rate ($33,344).
For graduate programs, its 2025 tuition & fees is $39,178. The graduate tuition increased by 2.96% compared to the last year's rate.
| Amounts | |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Tuition & Fees | $35,810 |
| Graduate Tuition & Fees | $39,178 |
*Data Source: 2024-2025 Tuition & Fees - NCES (Last Update: 6/05/2025)
Student Population
A total of 14,890 students have enrolled at HU (2024-2025). Among them, 1,482 students have enrolled online exclusively to earn their degrees. HU has 11,519 undergraduate students and the graduate school has 3,371 students. You can check student population by gender, age, race/ethnicity, attending status, and online learning.
| Total Students | 14,890 |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Students | 11,519 |
| Graduate Students | 3,371 |
| Online Enrollment | 1,482 |
Offered Degrees and On-Campus Services
HU offers 146 programs including both undergraduate and graduate programs. 10 out of the 146 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 | 146 Programs |
|---|---|
| Number of online programs | 10 Programs |
| Offered Degrees/Programs | 2-4 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate 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 | ✔ |