Howard University — Profile, Admissions, Costs & Programs

34.9%

Acceptance Rate

9,604

Undergrads

$47,919

Net Price / Year

68.9%

Grad Rate

N/A

Median Earnings (10yr)

About Howard University

Howard University is a private non-profit 4-year institution located in Washington, DC. The school enrolls approximately 14,890 students. With an acceptance rate of 34.9%, it is moderately selective.

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Enrollment

Total Students 14,890

Men 4,420

Women 10,470

Quick Stats

Pell Grant Recipients 40.5%

Retention Rate (FT, 2024) 91%

3-yr Loan Default Rate 0.0%

Accreditations

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Admissions Data

34.9%

Acceptance Rate

34,211

Applications

2,738

Enrolled

Test Score Ranges (25th–75th percentile)

SAT Evidence-Based Reading & Writing

560

670

SAT Math

530

650

ACT Composite

Admissions Trend

Year	Applications	Admitted	Enrolled	Admit Rate
2024	34,211	14,144	2,738	41.3%
2022	19,188	10,253	2,493	53.4%
2020	24,325	9,398	2,360	38.6%
2018	20,946	6,617	1,501	31.6%
2016	18,225	5,468	901	30.0%

Costs & Financial Aid

$47,919

Average Net Price / Year

After grants and scholarships

40.5%

Pell Grant Recipients

N/A

Median Student Debt

Outcomes & Career Data

N/A

Median Earnings (10yr)

68.9%

Graduation Rate

N/A

3-yr Loan Repayment Rate

Programs Offered

50 programs · bachelor's degrees · sorted by completers

Major	Completers/yr	Median Earnings	Median Debt
Law.	124	N/A	N/A
Biology, General.	113	N/A	N/A
Medicine.	107	N/A	N/A
Political Science and Government.	89	N/A	N/A
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication.	68	N/A	N/A
Health and Physical Education/Fitness.	67	N/A	N/A
Dentistry.	66	N/A	N/A
Social Work.	60	N/A	N/A
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other.	55	N/A	N/A
Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration.	47	N/A	N/A
Finance and Financial Management Services.	42	N/A	N/A
Psychology, General.	41	N/A	N/A
Marketing.	41	N/A	N/A
Business Administration, Management and Operations.	40	N/A	N/A
Computer Science.	36	N/A	N/A
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.	32	N/A	N/A
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions.	28	N/A	N/A
Mechanical Engineering.	23	N/A	N/A
International Business.	22	N/A	N/A
Management Information Systems and Services.	21	N/A	N/A
Communication Disorders Sciences and Services.	20	N/A	N/A
Economics.	20	N/A	N/A
Chemical Engineering.	19	N/A	N/A
Arts, Entertainment,and Media Management.	18	N/A	N/A
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions.	17	N/A	N/A
Criminal Justice and Corrections.	16	N/A	N/A
Business Administration, Management and Operations.	16	N/A	N/A
Advanced/Graduate Dentistry and Oral Sciences.	15	N/A	N/A
Sociology.	14	N/A	N/A
Health and Medical Administrative Services.	14	N/A	N/A
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other.	14	N/A	N/A
Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies.	14	N/A	N/A
English Language and Literature, General.	13	N/A	N/A
Civil Engineering.	11	N/A	N/A
Theological and Ministerial Studies.	11	N/A	N/A
Fine and Studio Arts.	11	N/A	N/A
Psychology, General.	11	N/A	N/A
Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology.	11	N/A	N/A
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General.	10	N/A	N/A
Nutrition Sciences.	10	N/A	N/A
Film/Video and Photographic Arts.	10	N/A	N/A
Chemistry.	10	N/A	N/A
Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology.	10	N/A	N/A
Educational Administration and Supervision.	9	N/A	N/A
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies, Other.	9	N/A	N/A
Computer Engineering.	8	N/A	N/A
Dental Support Services and Allied Professions.	8	N/A	N/A
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods.	8	N/A	N/A
Area Studies.	7	N/A	N/A
Communication and Media Studies.	7	N/A	N/A

Athletics Program

$23,646,782

Total Athletics Expenses

$23,646,782

Total Athletics Revenue

485

Total Student Athletes

Sport	Gender	Participants	Expenses	Revenues	Head Coach Salary
Football	Men	101	$5,919,007	$5,919,007	N/A
Basketball	Coed	38	$3,918,170	$3,918,170	N/A
Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	Coed	171	$2,331,563	$2,331,563	N/A
Soccer	Coed	71	$1,560,126	$1,560,126	N/A
Volleyball	Women	20	$1,073,037	$1,073,037	N/A
Swimming and Diving (combined)	Coed	50	$1,047,958	$1,047,958	N/A
Softball	Women	33	$849,340	$849,340	N/A
Golf	Coed	22	$845,419	$845,419	N/A
Lacrosse	Women	31	$763,541	$763,541	N/A
Tennis	Coed	19	$734,674	$734,674	N/A
Bowling	Women	8	$136,430	$136,430	N/A

Campus Safety (Clery Act)

Reported criminal offenses per federal Clery Act disclosure requirements, 2021-2023.

Offense Type	Total Reported
Aggravated Assault	25
Robbery	22
Motor Vehicle Theft	21
Rape	19
Burglary	14
Murder / Non-negligent Manslaughter	1