Howard University School Overview: Acceptance Rate, Tuition, and More
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$27,206
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About Howard University
Howard University is a medium-sized private university located on an urban campus in Washington, District of Columbia. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 9,399, and admissions are very selective, with an acceptance rate of 36%. The university offers 87 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 65%, and a student-faculty ratio of 10:1. Tuition and fees for students are $27,206.
$27,206
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This school has a competitive acceptance rate.
This school is a little more selective about its students. Competitive acceptance schools welcome 15-50% of all applicants.
Acceptance Rate Insight
36% of students were accepted during the 2019-2020 school year. Sometimes schools with midrange acceptance rates have higher standards of entry but are still accessible to many students who apply.
Retention Rate Insight
86% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2018 and returned in Fall 2019.
Graduation Rate Insight
65% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2013. Keep in mind many students who enroll are not typically first-time students, as most are adult learners. Therefore, the number of first-time students is traditionally low.
Test scores Required
High school rank Considered (not required)
High school GPA Required
Completion of college prep program Required
High school transcript Required
Letter of recommendation Required
Open admission No
Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL) Required
SAT & ACT
SAT 25th-75th Percentile 1130-1280
ACT 25th-75th Percentile 22-27
SAT & ACT
SAT 25th-75th Percentile 1130-1280
ACT 25th-75th Percentile 22-27
Learning Environment
Student Body Stats
This school has a student body of between 5,000 and 15,000 students.
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Number of Students Enrolled
11%
Online Student Enrollment
10:1
Student to Faculty Ratio
Ways Students Can Learn
Demographics
Black
71%
Unknown
7%
Hispanic
6%
Non-U.S. Citizen
6%
Two or more races
3%
Asian
3%
White
2%
American Indian/Alaska Native
1%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
Female student population
69%
Socio-economic diversity
45% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.
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Online Programs
Offers Online Programs
Yes
Online Programs
2
Total Online Enrollment
1,069
Percent of Programs Online
99% On-campus
1% Online
Types of Online Programs Offered
Certificates
Associate
Bachelor's
Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Financial Breakdown
Students Receiving Aid
Federal Grant Aid
46%
State Grant Aid
3%
Institution Grant Aid
98%
Pell Grant
45%
Average Aid Awarded
Financial Outlook
$40k
Average salary 6 years after starting school
$25k
Average student debt after graduation
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How Does Online College Accreditation Work?Data collected from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), [2019-2020]. In the absence of IPED data, information was collected directly from the school and is accurate as of the date of collection. Contact the school directly for the most current and complete information.