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Howard University
Washington,
DC
•4-Year Private•
Acceptance Rate35%
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About Howard University
Howard University is a private, nonprofit university in the city of Washington, DC. Howard University was founded in 1867. The university currently enrolls around 12,065 students per year, including 8,964 undergraduates.
Howard University Acceptance Rate 2022
It is moderately difficult to get into Howard University. The acceptance rate at Howard University is 35%. Out of 29,396 applications received in 2022, 10,362 students were offered admission.
| Howard University Admissions Facts At-A-Glance | |
|---|---|
| Overall Acceptance Rate | 35% |
| Early Decision Acceptance Rate | 49% |
| Early Action Acceptance Rate | 55% |
| Average GPA | 3.7 |
| Test Optional | Yes |
| Applicants Submitting ACT scores | 55% |
| Applicants Submitting SAT scores | 27% |
Click below to find out more about the admissions requirements and deadlines, student life, academics, majors and more.
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Howard University is located Washington.
If you are interested in seeing Howard University for yourself, be sure to plan a visit! The best way to reach campus is to take I-395 to Washington, or book a flight to the nearest airport, Reagan National.
You can also take a virtual campus tour to get a sense of what Howard University and Washington are like without leaving home.
College Info
Howard University Application Deadline
First-Year Applications are Due
Feb 15
Transfer Applications are Due
Apr 8
The deadline for Fall first-year applications to Howard University is Feb 15.
The deadline for Fall transfer applications to Howard University is Apr 8.
Check the school website for more information about deadlines for specific programs or special admissions programs
Howard University SAT Scores
Composite SAT Range
1100 - 1270
Math SAT Range
530 - 640
Reading SAT Range
550 - 650
Estimated Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score
SAT Score
Estimated Chance
1270 and Above
Good
1100 to 1270
Avg
1100 and Less
Low
SAT Scores Needed to Get Accepted
The median SAT score for Howard University students is 1204. Applicants with SAT scores of 1270 and above have a good chance of being admitted to Howard University, while applicants with SAT scores between 1100 to 1270 have an average chance of admittance, and prospective students with an SAT score below 1100 have a low chance of being offered a spot at Howard University.
Howard University Tuition & Fees
Tuition & Fees
$51,178
In State$51,178
Out-of-State
Cost Breakdown
In State
Out-of-State
State Tuition
$32,878
$32,878
Fees
$466
$466
Housing
$16,474
$16,474
Books
$1,360
$1,360
Student Life
Wondering what life at Howard University is like? There are approximately 12,065 students enrolled at Howard University, including 8,964 undergraduate students and 3,101 graduate students. 94% percent of students attend school full-time, 2% percent are from DC and 98% percent of students are from other states.
94%
Full Time6%
Part Time2%
In State98%
Out-of-StateData Source: IPEDs and Peterson's Databases © 2022 Peterson's LLC All rights reserved
Quick Facts
Total Enrollment
12,065
Campus Setting
Urban
Acceptance Rate
35%
Fall Freshmen
Application Deadline
Feb 15
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