Howard University
Private nonprofit, 4-year
2400 Sixth St NW, Washington, DC 20059
Quick Facts
9,604
Total Enrollment
35%
Acceptance Rate
69%
Graduation Rate
$47,379
Median Earnings (6yr)
$33,344
In-State Tuition
$47,919
Avg Net Price
11:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
1205
Avg SAT Score
About Howard University
Institution Details
| Type | Private nonprofit, 4-year |
| Classification | Doctoral Universities: High Research Activity |
| Size | 10,000 - 19,999 |
| Accreditation | Middle States Commission on Higher Education |
| Primary Degree | Bachelor's |
| Highest Degree | Graduate |
Location
| Address | 2400 Sixth St NW |
| City | Washington, DC |
| ZIP Code | 20059 |
| County | District of Columbia |
Special Designations
President/Chief Administrator: Wayne A.I. Frederick (President)
Programs & Degrees
Degree information not available.
Top Programs by Graduates
Admissions
Enrollment Statistics
| Total Enrollment | 9,604 |
Student Demographics
| Female | 73% |
| Male | 27% |
Race/Ethnicity
| White | 0.3% |
| Black | 71.4% |
| Hispanic | 6.9% |
| Asian | 3.1% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native | 0.4% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander | 0.1% |
| Two or More Races | 5.1% |
| Non-Resident Alien | 4.9% |
| Unknown | 7.8% |
Student Characteristics
| Age 25 and Older | 1.7% |
| Part-Time Students | 2.5% |
Test Score Ranges
| Test | 25th %ile | Median | 75th %ile |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading | 560 | 620 | 660 |
| SAT Math | 540 | 580 | 638 |
| ACT Composite | 22 | 25 | 28 |
Tuition & Financial Aid
$33,344
In-State Tuition
$33,344
Out-of-State Tuition
$51,450
Total Cost of Attendance
$47,919
Avg. Net Price
Financial Aid Statistics
| Students Receiving Pell Grants | 41% |
| Students with Federal Loans | 57% |
| Students Receiving Any Aid | 41% |
Student Debt & Repayment
| Median Debt at Graduation | $24,500 |
| Median Total Debt | $19,200 |
| 90th Percentile Debt | $37,500 |
| 3-Year Repayment Rate | 35% |
Net Price by Family Income
What families actually pay after grants and scholarships:
| $0 - $30,000 | $44,234 |
| $30,001 - $48,000 | $45,504 |
| $48,001 - $75,000 | $49,005 |
| $75,001 - $110,000 | $50,842 |
| $110,001+ | $51,384 |
Earnings After Graduation
Median earnings for students who received federal financial aid:
$47,379
6 Years After
$54,819
8 Years After
$63,066
10 Years After
Earnings Range (6 years after enrollment):
25th percentile: $23,659 | 75th percentile: $72,785
Earnings by Family Income Background
$43,358
Low Income
$47,503
Middle Income
$54,430
High Income
Student Outcomes
90%
Full-Time Retention
50%
Part-Time Retention
69%
Graduation Rate
Institutional Resources
11:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
$11,536
Avg. Faculty Salary
(monthly)
$18,845
Instructional Expenditure
(per student)
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