Howard University
HU
Washington, District of Columbia 20059
Data last updated: August 29, 2026
Known for business
Howard University is a private institution in Washington with particular strength in business and biology. With an average SAT of 1205, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.
A mid-sized campus of 9.6K undergraduates with a 11:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.
69% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $63,066 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $47,919.
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History & Fun Facts
- •Howard later served as president of the university from 1869 to 1874.
- •Congress chartered Howard on March 2, 1867, and much of its early funding came from endowment, private benefaction and tuition.
- •20th century From 1926 to 1960, preacher Mordecai Wyatt Johnson was Howard University's first African-American president.
Source: Wikipedia
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Admissions
SAT Score Ranges
Average: 1205
ACT Score Range
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.
Deadline Calendar
Typical Application Requirements
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Net Price by Family Income
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.
Debt & Aid Detail
Net Price Trend
Tuition Trend
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
43.0%
Avg Tuition Increase
5.8%/yr
Median Debt at Grad
$19,200
Programs (156)
Outcomes
Median Earnings After Graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.
Student Life
Student Satisfaction
Retention Rate
90%
Student Body
Race & Ethnicity
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
72
Peer Average
92
3-Year Trend
Emergency System
Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones
Incident Breakdown (2024)
Burglary
Aggravated Assault
Robbery
Motor Vehicle Theft
Sex Offenses
Arson
Drug Arrests
Liquor Arrests
Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
Estimated from DC state average + large city premium