HU Academic Snapshot
Admission Selectiveness:
- Admission Rate: 41.34%. Selective, indicating a somewhat competitive admission process.
- SAT Average: 1210. Above average SAT scores, indicating competitive applicants.
Tuition Overview:
- Tuition: $35,810
- Tuition is moderate, reflecting a balance between quality and cost.
Student Population at HU:
- Total Enrollment: 14,890, including 1,482 online students
- 11,519 Undergraduate, 3,371 Graduate
- Gender Distribution: 29.7% men, 70.3% women.
- This is a medium-sized institution, offering diverse programs and student activities.
Graduation & Retention Rate
- Graduation Rate: 70%. High graduation rate, indicating strong student support and academic success.
- Transfer-Out Rate: 19%. Some students transfer out, which is common in higher education.
- First-Year Retention Rate: 91%. Excellent retention, indicating students are satisfied and supported.
Programs & Degrees Offered
- Programs Offered: 146 academic programs available.
- Online Programs: 10 programs available fully online.
- Graduate Programs: 82 graduate-level programs offered.
- Special Programs: Law School, Medical School, Health Professions.
- Degrees Awarded: Certificate, Bachelor's, Master's, Doctor's.
HU Overview
Howard University (HU) is a four-year, private (not-for-profit) school located in Washington, DC. It is a historically black college/university. Howard University was newly classified as an R1 University in 2025 due to its significant growth in research activities and doctoral program offerings.
The HU's tuition & fees is $35,810 for the academic year 2024-2025. 87% of the enrolled undergraduates have received grants or scholarships, with an average aid amount of $21,995.
The school has a total enrollment of 14,890 and the students to faculty ratio is 13 to 1 (7.69%).
HU's acceptance rate is 41.34% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 19.36%. The median SAT score is 1210 and the ACT score is 25.
HU ranked 205th in National Universities and 6th in District of Columbia Colleges rankings. Howard University is accredited by Middle States Commission on Higher Education.
2025 Tuition & Fees and 2026 Estimation
For undergraduate programs, the 2025 tuition & fees of Howard University is $35,810. For graduate programs, its 2025 graduate school tuition & fees is $39,178.
The estimated 2026 tuition & fees for prospective students is $38,458 based on the current year tuition changes from last year. The estimated 2026 graduate school tuition & fees is $40,339.
| Undergraduate | $35,810 |
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| Graduate | $39,178 |
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| Undergraduate | $38,458 |
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| Graduate | $40,339 |
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The estimation for 2025-2026 tuition costs is based on the cost change rates of last year.
Learning Opportunities and Campus Services
Howard University offers online classes (distance learning opportunities) for both undergraduate and graduate programs. It has ROTC programs and offers teacher certification programs designed to prepare students to meet the requirements for certification as teachers.
Special Learning Opportunities at HU
| Learning Opportunities |
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| ROTC | Army, Air Force |
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| Weekend/Evening College | No |
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| Teacher Certification | Yes |
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| Study Abroad | Yes |
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| On-Campus Services |
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| Academic/career counseling service | Yes |
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| Employment services for students | Yes |
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| Placement services for completers | Yes |
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| On-campus day care for students' children | No |
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