Tuition, Fees, and Living Costs Analysis

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For the academic year 2023-2024, the undergraduate tuition & fees at HU is $33,344. The 2024 undergraduate tuition has been risen by 7.39% compared to the previous year. Its undergraduate tuition and fees is lower than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $49,134.
The undergraduate estimated tuition & fees for the academic year 2024-2025 is $35,807 which is a 7.4% increase compared to 2024's rate.
The living costs including for room, board, transpiration, and other personal expenses is $19,926 for year 2024. The on-campus living costs increased by 4.65% compared to the previous year.The off-campus living costs increased by 6.92% compared to the previous year.
You may want to compare the school to other District of Columbia schools with tuition changes from last year at District of Columbia colleges tuition change page.
HU Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
YearTuition & FeesOn Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023$31,050$19,040
2023-2024$33,344$19,926
Change % 2023-20247.39%4.65%
2024-2025$35,807$20,853
Updated with 2023-2024 tuition (Last update: 03/01/2024)
Cost estimates for 2024-2025 are based on last year's rate of change.
Howard University - COA
Howard University - Undergraduate Tuition Chart
Howard University - Room and Board Coost Chart
For graduate school, the tuition and fees is $38,050 for the academic year 2023-2024. The graduate tuition has been risen by 5.63% compared to the previous year. Its graduate tuition and fees is a little bit higher than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $30,587.
The estimated graduate school tuition & fees is $40,192 for the academic year 2024-2025 which is a 5.6% increase compared to 2024's rate.
HU Graduate Tuition & Fees
YearTuition & FeesOn Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023$36,022$19,040
2023-2024$38,050$19,926
Change % 2023-20245.63%4.65%
2024-2025$40,192$20,853
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Updated with 2023-2024 tuition (Last update: 03/01/2024)
Cost estimates for 2024-2025 are based on last year's rate of change.
Howard University - Graduate Tuition Chart

Tuition Per Credit Hour

The below table describes the cost per credit hour for part-time students and/or full-time students who take additional courses more than regular credit hours at HU. The undergraduate tuition per credit hour is $1,368. The graduate tuition per credit hour is $2,039.
Per Credit Hour Charge (2023-2024)
YearCost Per Credit Hour
Undergraduate2022-2023$1,274
2023-2024$1,368
2024-2025$1,469
Graduate2022-2023$1,930
2023-2024$2,039
2024-2025$2,154
The 2024 costs per credit hour has been officially published by IPEDS and 2025 costs is estimated based on the change rate of last two years.
Howard University - Tuition per Credit Hour
Howard University - Books and Supplies Costs

Compare Tuition to Similar Colleges

The next table compares the tuition & fees between Howard University and its similar schools. The similar schools are based on factors such as school type, level, and rivalry schools.
Tuition Comparison between Howard University and Similar Schools
In-StateOut-of-State
Howard University$33,344
Spelman College$30,058
South Carolina State University$11,060$21,750
North Carolina Central University$6,542$19,578
University of Maryland Eastern Shore$8,898$19,728
Savannah State University$5,498$16,218

Four(4) Years Tuition & Fees and Costs of Attendance

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How Much is the tuition for 4 years at HU?

For the students who were admitted in Fall 2024, the estimated tuition for 4 years at HU is $146,095.
The estimation excludes the book, supplies, and living costs before receiving any financial aid. See the other tabs for estimating 4-year total costs of attendance and after financial aid. The next table shows the estimated 4-years tuition & fees for the next 5 admission years. The estimation is based on 4-years changes in tuition & fees at the school.
Four(4) Years Tuition & Fees Estimates
Admission YearFreshmenSophomoreJuniorSenior4 Years Total
Class of 2028Fall 2024$34,570$35,841$37,159$38,525$146,095
Class of 2029Fall 2025$35,841$37,159$38,525$39,942$151,467
Class of 2030Fall 2026$37,159$38,525$39,942$41,410$157,036
Class of 2031Fall 2027$38,525$39,942$41,410$42,933$162,810
Class of 2032Fall 2028$39,942$41,410$42,933$44,511$168,796

Total College Costs Including Living Costs and Personal Expenses

The table shows the 4-years estimation of total costs of attendance (COA). It includes the tuition & fees, books & supplies costs, room & board charges, and other living expenses.
For the students who were admitted in Fall 2024, the estimated 4-years COA is $232,589.
The next table shows the 4-year COA estimation for the next 5 admission years at Howard University.
Four(4) Years of Costs of Attendance
Admission YearFreshmenSophomoreJuniorSenior4 Years Total
Class of 2028Fall 2024$55,975$57,382$58,851$60,382$232,589
Class of 2029Fall 2025$57,382$58,851$60,382$61,977$238,591
Class of 2030Fall 2026$58,851$60,382$61,977$63,636$244,845
Class of 2031Fall 2027$60,382$61,977$63,636$65,360$251,355
Class of 2032Fall 2028$61,977$63,636$65,360$67,152$258,125

Actual COA after Receiving Financial Aid

Last year, 91% of enrolled undergraduate students have received grants or scholarship aid. It includes any financial aid from the federal government, state, local, institute, and other sources known by the institution. It excludes federal/private student loans.
After receiving the financial aid, the net price for 4 years of attending the school is $149,541.
The next table shows the 4-year COA estimation with financial aid for the next 5 admission years at Howard University.
Four(4) Years Costs of Attendance after Financial Aid
Admission YearFreshmenSophomoreJuniorSenior4 Years Total
Class of 2028Fall 2024$35,213$36,620$38,089$39,620$149,541
Class of 2029Fall 2025$36,620$38,089$39,620$41,215$155,543
Class of 2030Fall 2026$38,089$39,620$41,215$42,874$161,797
Class of 2031Fall 2027$39,620$41,215$42,874$44,598$168,307
Class of 2032Fall 2028$41,215$42,874$44,598$46,390$175,077

Tuition, Fees, and Living Cost Tables and Charts

Next tables and charts illustrate the 2024 tuition, fees, books & supplies, and living costs in detail. We provide the previous 5 years' costs so that you can check the increased amounts of each cost item and estimate future year costs. In addition, you can check the financial aid amount including grant, scholarship, and federal student loans for the last five years. Use the left menu to explore the tuition and college costs information at Howard University.
Tuition & Fees | Financial Aid
Howard University 2024 Costs of Attendance
Tuition & FeesBook & SuppliesLiving Costs
Undergraduate$33,344$1,360 $19,926
Graduate$38,050 $1,360$19,926
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