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Howard University
Washington, DCPrivate NonprofitCity Setting
Moderately Selective • 41% Acceptance
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Overview & Identity
Howard University is a private nonprofit institution located in the city setting of Washington, DC. The university supports an undergraduate student body of 10.1K students and has an admission acceptance rate of 41%.
Quick Facts
Institution Type
Private Nonprofit
Student Population
10.1K (Large)
Admissions Selectivity
41% (Moderately Selective)
Predominant Degree
Bachelor's
Locale / Setting
City
Admissions & Academics
Admitted Student Scores
SAT Reading560 - 670
200typical 50% range800
SAT Math530 - 650
200typical 50% range800
ACT Composite22 - 28
1typical 50% range36
41%
Acceptance Rate
Moderately Selective
Top Majors & Programs
Social Sciences14% of degrees
Business & Marketing14% of degrees
Health Sciences10% of degrees
Biological Sciences10% of degrees
Engineering5% of degrees
Programs / Fields of Study
Program
Credential
Earnings 4yr
Earnings 5yr
Debt
Dentistry.
Credential: First Professional Degree
Earnings 4yr: $164,425
Earnings 5yr: $142,548
Debt: N/A
Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration.
Credential: First Professional Degree
Earnings 4yr: $141,811
Earnings 5yr: $147,247
Debt: N/A
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $135,741
Earnings 5yr: $126,336
Debt: N/A
Law.
Credential: First Professional Degree
Earnings 4yr: $116,413
Earnings 5yr: $105,202
Debt: N/A
Medicine.
Credential: First Professional Degree
Earnings 4yr: $111,199
Earnings 5yr: $158,360
Debt: N/A
Management Information Systems and Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $103,478
Earnings 5yr: $86,580
Debt: $20,000
International Business.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $100,344
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $24,000
Accounting and Related Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $98,645
Earnings 5yr: $89,996
Debt: N/A
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $94,136
Earnings 5yr: $105,029
Debt: $27,000
Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology.
Credential: Doctoral Degree
Earnings 4yr: $92,090
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $88,875
Earnings 5yr: $74,786
Debt: $25,000
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $86,658
Earnings 5yr: $80,284
Debt: N/A
Communication Disorders Sciences and Services.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $80,980
Earnings 5yr: $69,804
Debt: N/A
Finance and Financial Management Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $80,094
Earnings 5yr: $81,259
Debt: $19,959
Marketing.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $77,820
Earnings 5yr: $62,549
Debt: $25,500
Social Work.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $75,734
Earnings 5yr: $75,889
Debt: N/A
English Language and Literature, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $73,929
Earnings 5yr: $61,946
Debt: N/A
Health and Medical Administrative Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $68,877
Earnings 5yr: $69,437
Debt: $27,000
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $67,881
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $26,000
Political Science and Government.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $65,733
Earnings 5yr: $59,986
Debt: $27,000
Tuition & Cost Portrait
Avg Net Price$50,539
In-State Tuition$35,810
Out-of-State Tuition$35,810
Net Price DifferentiatorAverage Net Price is what typical families actually pay out of pocket after receiving federal, state, and institutional grants and scholarships. It provides a more accurate metric of affordability than the sticker tuition.
Financial Assistance & Support
40%
Pell Grants
59%
Take Loans
35%
Repayment
Student Outcomes & ROI
Earnings Milestones Post-Graduation
6 Years Post-Entry
$47,379
+33% growth
10 Years Post-Entry
$63,066
Completion Signals
70%
Graduation Rate
4-Year Completion
91%
Retention Rate
1st-to-2nd Year Return
Median Debt at Graduation
$19,200
Est. Monthly Payment
$207/mo
Based on standard 10yr path
Campus & Demographics
Student Demographics & Community
Diversity Mix
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Gender Balance
27%
Men73%
WomenThe campus gender distribution displays a split of 27% men and 73% women.
Student Vitals
First-Gen Share
24%
Part-Time Share
2%
Avg Family Income
$58,082
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