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Howard University

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2400 Sixth St NW, Washington, DC 20059
Howard University is a private institution located in Washington, DC. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 7,784 students, and follows a semester based system. Admissions at Howard University is competitive with an acceptance rate of 39%, while the annual tuition including fees is $26,464 per year.
Undergraduate Enrollment
7,784
Acceptance Rate
39%
SAT Range
1,130 – 1,260
ACT Range
22 – 26

Admissions

Applicants24,325
Application Fee$45
Admitted9,398
Acceptance Rate39%
Enrolled2,360
Enrollment Rate25%

Cost & Tuition

Total cost (in-state)$49,250
In-state tuition$26,464
Total cost (out-of-state)$49,250
Out-of-state tuition$26,464
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Financial Aid & Scholarship

Students receiving grant aid
98%
Students receiving financial aid
98%

Student Loans

Student Body

In-state
0%
Out-of-state
95%
International
4%

Academics

successAccept AP credits
successStudy abroad programs
errorEvening/weekend degree programs
successTeacher certification

Top Majors

Business, Management and Marketing
17%
Communication & Journalism
13%
Social Sciences
13%
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
12%
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness Studies
8%
Health Professions
7%
Engineering
7%
Psychology
4%
Computer and Information Sciences
4%
Visual and Performing Arts
4%

After College

Average (median) Annual Salary

6 years after graduation
$35,800
8 years after graduation
$44,100
10 years after graduation
$49,200

Athletics

Men's Varsity Sports

Basketball, Football, Golf, Soccer, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field (Outdoor)

Women's Varsity Sports

Basketball, Golf, Lacrosse, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field (Outdoor), Volleyball, Bowling

Rankings

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#2 in DC

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