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HHoward University
Howard University
Washington, United States · Private · Founded 1867
- World ranking
- 1001-1200QS 2027Source
- Tuition · international
- $32,878per year · 2023
- Acceptance rate
- 41.3%2024
About Howard University
At a glance
- Students
- 13,416
- Founded
- 1867
- Type
- Private
Washington, United States38.895, -77.036
Open on mapRankings
- QSQS1001-1200World · 2027Source
- CWURCWUR#1,282World · 2026United States #229Source
- NCSES HERDNCSES HERD#178United States and outlying areas · Total R&D expenditures · 2024Source
- URAPURAP#1,525World · 2025United States #199Source
Admissions & how to apply
- Check the entry requirements for your course and qualifications.
- Apply on the university’s own application page.
- Pay the application fee ($45).
Application fee
- Per application$45Source
Costs & aid
International tuition$32,878per year · 2023
- Fees$466
- Room & board2023$16,474
US net price$33,002
What US families pay after grants, by household income. International students usually pay the full price.
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Outcomes
- Admit rate
- 41.3%
- SAT average
- 1213
- ACT middle
- 24
- Graduate in 4 years
- 61.7%
- Graduate in 6 years
- 73.5%
- Return after year one
- 90.9%
- Pell grant students
- 41%
- Students with federal loans
- 55.6%
- Median debt
- $23,750
Median earnings after starting
Student body
US government and university data. Figures describe past students, not your own chances. Source
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