Howard University

Howard University (HU) is a Private (not-for-profit), 4 or more years school located in Washington, DC. It is a historically black school. It is classified as Research University (high research activity) by Carnegie Classification and its highest level of offering is Doctor's degree - research/scholarship and professional practice.

The 2020 tuition & fees of Howard University is $27,206. 77% of the enrolled undergraduate students have received grants or scholarships and the average aid amount is $21,235.

The school has a total enrollment of 9,139 and the student to faculty ratio is 10 to 1 (10.00%).

The average earning after 10 years of graduation is $54,500. The salary range after graduation from HU varies by field of study and the average salary range $16,300 to $81,300.

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Directory Information

Address	2400 Sixth St NW, Washington, DC 20059-0001
Phone	202-806-6100
WEB	School's Website
Admission	Admission Information
Online Application	Apply Online
Financial Aid	Deadlines and Applications
Net Price Calculator	Net Price Calculator
Veterans Tuition	Veterans Benefit Information
Athletic	Athletic Team Information
Disability Service	Disability Sevices
School Type	Private (not-for-profit), 4 or more years
Carnegie Category	Research University (high research activity)
Highest Degree Offered	Doctor's degree - research/scholarship and professional practice

Howard University Campus, Washington, DC

2020 Tuition & Fees and 2021 Estimation

For undergraduate school, the 2020 tuition and fees of Howard University are $27,206. For graduate programs, its 2020 graduate school tuition and fees are $33,249.

The estimated 2021 tuition & fees are $27,664 based on the tuition changes over the past five years. The estimated 2021 graduate school tuition & fees are $33,618.

The average earning in 10 years after graduation from the school is $54,500. The average salary varies depending on the field of study where the Cardiovascular Technology/Technologist program shows the highest salary with $81,300 after graduating.

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Undergraduate	$27,206
Graduate	$33,249

source: IPEDS, U.S. Department of Education

Undergraduate	$27,664
Graduate	$33,618

Howard University 2020-2021 Estimated Tuition Costs Chart

The estimation for 2020-2021 tuition costs is based on the cost change rates of last year.

2020 Key Stats

The Acceptance rate at Howard University is 36% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 25%. The average SAT scores submitted by enrolled students is 1,205.

The average graduation rate is 65%. Total 9,139 students are attending the school and the school offers campus housing facilities (i.e. dormitory and residence halls possessed by the school). Key academic stats for the school are listed in the next table.

2020 Key Academics Statistics at HU
Admission Stats »	36% Acceptance Rate / 25% Yield
Test Scores »	1,205 SAT / 25 ACT
Graduation Rate »	65%
Transfer-out Rate	24%
Retention Rate	85%(full-time)
Student to Faculty Ratio	10.00% (10 to 1)
Student Population »	9,139 (6,243 undergraduate)
Average Financial Aid »	$21,235
Average Earning After 10 years of graduation	$54,500
Average Salary by Field of Study	$16,300 - $81,300

Special Learning Opportunities and On-Campus Student 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. The next table summarizes the special learning opportunities.

Special Learning Opportunities at HU
Online Class	Undergraduate, Graduate
ROTC	Army, Air Force
Weekend/Evening College	No
Teacher Certification	Yes
Study Abroad	Yes

HU provides several student services including remedial services, academic/career counseling services, employment services for students, Placement services for completers.

On-Campus Student Services at HU
Remedial services	Yes
Academic/career counseling service	Yes
Employment services for students	Yes
Placement services for completers	Yes
On-campus day care for students' children	No
Library facilities at institution	Various Library Facilities Provided

Campus Life

The following table illustrates the special characteristics of Howard University. It has dormitories (or campus-owned housing) and its capacity is 5,909. It also offers separate board/meal plans and the annual cost is $4,739.