Howard University is a private institution in Washington, District of Columbia, enrolling 12,065 students. It admits 35.2% of applicants. The average student pays $45,837 per year after financial aid, against a published cost of $49,250.

Admissions

Acceptance rate: 35.2%
Applicants: 29,396
Admitted: 10,362
SAT (middle 50%): 1100–1270
Yield: 26.7%

Cost and financial aid

Cost of attendance: $49,250
Average net price: $45,837
Tuition and fees: $28,916
Median debt at graduation: $19,172

Academics and campus

Total enrollment: 12,065
Student-faculty ratio: 13:1
Graduation rate: 64%
Freshman retention: 91%
US News rank: #83

After graduation

Median earnings (10 yr): $59,441
Median earnings (6 yr): $45,187
Loan repayment (3 yr): 44.8%

Source: IPEDS and Common Data Set filings. Figures reflect the most recent reporting year available for Howard University.

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