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Howard University
School profile / Washington, DC
Howard University
Private · 4-year·14,890 students enrolled
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Graduation rate
70%
Reported student outcome
Acceptance rate
41%
Reported admissions data
Overview
This school is selective, giving a well-prepared applicant a realistic shot. Most students pay far less than the sticker price: the average student receiving aid pays $33,368 a year against a $58,032 list price, a 43% gap.
Howard University is a urban private four-year institution located in Washington, DC. It enrolls a mid-sized student body of approximately 14,890 students. As a private institution, it sets its own tuition and operates independently of state funding.
At a glance
Data from IPEDS, U.S. Dept. of Education.
Admissions
Acceptance rate
41%
SAT range
1090 - 1320
Academic fit
Admission probability
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Academics
Student:faculty
13:1
Avg class size (est.)
~33 students
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Costs
Sticker price
$58,032
Avg net price after aid
$33,368
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Financial aid
Receiving financial aid
87%
Avg grant aid
$21,995
Data from College Scorecard, U.S. Dept. of Education.
Student body
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Campus life
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Housing & living costs
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Location
Distance from home
Cost of living
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