Howard University College of Medicine
#37 in Lowest Acceptance Rate
#35 in Oldest Medical Schools
Founded in 1867, Howard University College of Medicine is a Private (not-for-profit) school located in Washington, DC.
Howard University College of Medicine is ranked 37th in Lowest Acceptance Rate and 35th in Oldest Medical Schools.
The following statements briefly introduce Howard University College of Medicine along with key academic facts.
- The average MCAT Score of enrolled students at Howard University College of Medicine is 506 - the average MCAT score of U.S. medical schools is 513.
- The average GPA of enrolled students at Howard University College of Medicine is 3.67 - the average GPA score of U.S. medical schools is 3.82.
- The 2027 tuition & fees at Howard University College of Medicine is $61,124 - the average medical school tuition is $65,250.
- The acceptance rate* at Howard University College of Medicine is 1.44% - the average acceptance rate of U.S. medical school is 3.81%.
- Total 548 medical school students have enrolled to Howard University College of Medicine for the academic year 2025-2026.
*The acceptance rate: percentage of applicants who are enrolled finally.
2027 Howard University College of Medicine Tuition & Fees
The 2027 tuition at Howard University College of Medicine is $61,124. The 2027 tuition & fees is increased by 0.33% compared to the previous year rate (2026). Howard University College of Medicine's tuition is 15.18% lower than average tuition of U.S. medical schools and 15.4% lower than average tuition of District of Columbia medical schools.
The medical school tuition differs and more expensive than the regular undergraduate and graduate programs. The average undergraduate program tuition & fees at Howard University is $35,810. The average graduate schools tuition & fees other than medical school is $39,178.
The average living costs including room & board and transportation costs is $30,400 and the personal miscellaneous expenses is $4,098.
| Howard University College of Medicine Tuition & Fees | $61,124 |
|---|---|
| U.S. Private Medical School Average | $72,062 |
| District of Columbia Private Medical School Average | $72,219 |
| Living Costs | $30,400 |
| Miscellaneous expenses | $4,098 |
| Books & Supplies | $1,900 |
| Undergraduate Program | $35,810 |
| Graduate Program | $39,178 |
MCAT & GPA Scores
The average MCAT score of enrolled students at Howard University College of Medicine is 506. Compared to the average MCAT of all medical schools, the MCAT score of Howard University College of Medicine is around average of U.S. medical schools (the average score is 512).
The average GPA is 3.67 and it is relatively lower compared to other medical schools (the average GPA is 3.80).
| 2025 | |
|---|---|
| MCAT - Howard University College of Medicine | 506 |
| U.S. Medical Schools | 512 |
| District of Columbia Medical Schools | 511 |
| GPA - Howard University College of Medicine | 3.67 |
| U.S. Medical Schools | 3.80 |
| District of Columbia Medical Schools | 3.75 |
Acceptance Rate & Yield
The 2025 acceptance rate at Howard University College of Medicine is 1.44% where 8,908 applicants have applied to and 128 students have accepted and finally enrolled to school.
The acceptance rate at Howard College of Medicine is much lower (extremely difficult to get in) compared to other medical schools in united states (the average acceptance rate is 3.80%). Note that the acceptance rate means the percentage of applicants who are accepted and enrolled (not just accepted).
| Total | Residency | Gender | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | Other State | Men | Women | ||
| Applicants | 8,908 | 53 (0.6%) |
8,855 (99.4%) |
3,189 (35.8%) |
5,674 (63.7%) |
| Enrolled | 128 | 2 (1.6%) |
126 (98.4%) |
60 (46.9%) |
68 (53.1%) |
| Acceptance Rate | 1.44% | 3.84% | 1.43% | 1.89% | 1.20% |
| U.S. Medical Schools | 3.80% | 11.70% | 1.83% | 3.86% | 3.77% |
| District of Columbia Medical Schools | 1.20% | 5.83% | 1.17% | 1.37% | 1.10% |
New Students and Total Enrollment
For the academic year 2025-2026, total 128 first-time students have enrolled in Howard University College of Medicine.By residency, 1.6% of new students is District of Columbia residents and 98.4% of enrolled students from other States. By gender, 53.1% of enrolled students is women and 46.9% is men students.
A total of 548 students have enrolled to Howard University College of Medicine. By gender, there are 255 male and 293 female students at Howard University College of Medicine.
| 2026 | |
|---|---|
| Total Enrollment | 548 |
| Men Students | 255 |
| Women Students | 293 |
| First-time Students | 128 |