Howard University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #582 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #206 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #181 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #4 of 15 | In District of Columbia |
| #4 of 14 | In Washington |
| #135 of 1,036 | For Social Work |
| Top50% | For 151 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 35%
- Undergraduates
- 10,190
- Graduates
- 3,226
- Male:Female Ratio
- 29:71
- Control
- Private
not-for-profit - Highest Degree
- Doctor's degree
- Website
- www.howard.edu
Howard University Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Howard University has an acceptance rate of 35% and is among the top 9% of the most difficult universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 35% | 32% | 36% |
| Applicants | 30,342 | 8,864 | 21,478 |
| Admissions | 10,587 | 2,870 | 7,717 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 2,261 | 557 | 1,704 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 7 | 3 | 4 |
8,128 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
1,136 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
606 or 27%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 1100
or below
75% of them
had 1298
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Howard University are 1100-1298 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
227 or 10%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 22
or below
75% of them
had 28
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Howard University are 22-28 (middle 50% range).
Admissions requirements
| College-preparatory program | Required |
|---|---|
| Recommendations | Required |
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Considered but not required |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered but not required |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| Black or African American | 9228 (69%) |
|---|---|
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 1432 (11%) |
| Hispanic | 866 (6%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 676 (5%) |
| Two or more races | 613 (5%) |
| Asian | 410 (3%) |
| White | 124 (0.9%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 14 (0.1%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 14 (0.1%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Howard University is $30,028 per year, calculated as the sum of the average cost of tuition, room and board, books, and supplies, reduced by the amount of average financial aid received.
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
Average costs by household income
| <$30K | $44,234 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $45,504 |
| $48-75K | $49,005 |
| $75-110K | $50,842 |
| $110K+ | $51,384 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $32,878 | $37,334 |
| Tuition in-state | $32,878 | $37,334 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $32,878 | $37,334 |
| Fee in-district | $466 | $716 |
| Fee in-state | $466 | $716 |
| Fee out-of-state | $466 | $716 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 6,051 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $15,880 |
| Room charge | $10,570 |
| Meal charge | $5,904 |
Howard University majors
Howard University has granted 1,657 bachelor's degrees across 48 programs, 312 master's across 29 programs, and 491 doctorate degrees across 33 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Howard University.
| Major | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 186 | 1 | 6 |
| Political Science and Government, General | 148 | 2 | 3 |
| Psychology, General | 132 | 10 | |
| Law | 135 | ||
| Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other | 121 | ||
| Medicine | 98 | ||
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | 96 | ||
| Business Administration and Management, General | 87 | ||
| Social Work | 76 | 4 | |
| Dentistry | 79 | ||
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education & Fitness, General | 69 | ||
| Marketing, Other | 65 | ||
| Pharmacy | 63 | ||
| Computer Science | 56 | 4 | |
| Finance, General | 54 | 5 | |
| Criminal Justice & Safety Studies | 52 | ||
| Architecture | 29 | 17 | |
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 43 | 3 | |
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other | 45 | ||
| Health Services & Allied Health & Health Sciences, General | 42 | ||
| Economics, General | 25 | 10 | 6 |
| Sociology, General | 30 | 2 | 5 |
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, General | 36 | ||
| Occupational Therapy & Therapist | 28 | 8 | |
| Management Information Systems, General | 35 | ||
| Theatre & Theatre Arts Management | 32 | ||
| Health & Health Care Administration & Management | 30 | ||
| Nutrition Sciences | 24 | 1 | 3 |
| Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management | 27 | ||
| English Language and Literature, General | 21 | 4 | |
| Mechanical Engineering | 21 | 1 | 1 |
| Chemistry, General | 17 | 3 | 2 |
| Accounting | 15 | 3 | |
| Art & Art Studies, General | 16 | 2 | |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 18 | ||
| Divinity & Ministry | 11 | 6 | |
| International Business & Trade & Commerce | 17 | ||
| Chemical Engineering | 15 | 1 | |
| Civil Engineering, General | 14 | 2 | |
| Clinical Laboratory Science & Medical Technology & Technologist | 16 | ||
| Human Development and Family Studies, General | 16 | ||
| History, General | 6 | 5 | 4 |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services, Other | 11 | 2 | |
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | 9 | 4 | |
| Music, General | 11 | 2 | |
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 7 | 5 | |
| Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, and Kinesiology, Other | 12 | ||
| Public Health, General | 12 | ||
| Mathematics, General | 9 | ||
| Physics, General | 6 | 3 | |
| African-American & Black Studies | 8 | ||
| Communication and Media Studies, Other | 8 | ||
| Film & Cinema & Media Studies | 8 | ||
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education & Fitness, Other | 8 | ||
| Computer Engineering, General | 7 | ||
| Medical Radiologic Technology & Science - Radiation Therapist | 7 | ||
| School Psychology | 6 | 1 | |
| African Studies | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| Physical Therapy & Therapist | 6 | ||
| Counseling Psychology | 5 | ||
| Philosophy | 5 | ||
| Higher Education & Higher Education Administration | 3 | ||
| Pharmaceutical Sciences | 3 | ||
| Spanish Language and Literature | 3 | ||
| Biochemistry | 2 | ||
| Genetics, General | 2 | ||
| Microbiology, General | 2 | ||
| Secondary Education and Teaching | 2 | ||
| Art History, Criticism and Conservation | 1 | ||
| French Language and Literature | 1 | ||
| Legal Studies | 1 | ||
| Physiology, General | 1 | ||
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 1,657 | 312 | 491 |
Howard University has a graduation rate of 69%, which is among the 23% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 69% | 63% | 71% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Howard University is a world-class research university with 24,307 scientific papers published and 554,778 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Biology, Medicine, Chemistry, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Physics, Engineering, Computer Science, Genetics, Biochemistry, and Environmental Science.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 266 | 2746 |
| 1993 | 282 | 2658 |
| 1994 | 269 | 2768 |
| 1995 | 246 | 2709 |
| 1996 | 245 | 3037 |
| 1997 | 302 | 3132 |
| 1998 | 272 | 3534 |
| 1999 | 269 | 3662 |
| 2000 | 275 | 4328 |
| 2001 | 314 | 4785 |
| 2002 | 416 | 5539 |
| 2003 | 421 | 6453 |
| 2004 | 417 | 7450 |
| 2005 | 480 | 9124 |
| 2006 | 484 | 9730 |
| 2007 | 618 | 10917 |
| 2008 | 540 | 12776 |
| 2009 | 570 | 14205 |
| 2010 | 582 | 15203 |
| 2011 | 702 | 16364 |
| 2012 | 681 | 17655 |
| 2013 | 732 | 20333 |
| 2014 | 723 | 22302 |
| 2015 | 724 | 23994 |
| 2016 | 774 | 24636 |
| 2017 | 783 | 26508 |
| 2018 | 778 | 27245 |
| 2019 | 880 | 29708 |
| 2020 | 958 | 34703 |
| 2021 | 1040 | 37737 |
| 2022 | 1081 | 37291 |
| 2023 | 1225 | 38256 |
| 2024 | 947 | 36075 |
Howard University alumni
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Kamala Harris
- Enrolled in Howard University
- In 1986 graduated with Bachelor of Arts in economics and political science
- Occupations
- politicianjuristlawyerwriterPresidente da república de Moçambique
- Biography
-
Kamala Devi Harris is an American politician and attorney who served as the 49th vice president of the United States from 2021 to 2025 under President Joe Biden. She was the first female U.S. vice president, making her the highest-ranking female official in U.S. history. She was also the first African-American and the first Asian-American vice president. From 2017 to 2021, Harris served as a U.S. senator representing California. She was the attorney general of California from 2011 to 2017 and the district attorney of San Francisco from 2004 to 2011. A member of the Democratic Party, she was the party's nominee in the 2024 presidential election. Harris became the first Asian-American nominated for president by a major U.S. political party, the second woman (after Hillary Clinton), and second African-American (after Barack Obama).
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Chadwick Boseman
- Enrolled in Howard University
- Graduated with Bachelor of Fine Arts
- Occupations
- film actorscreenwriterplaywrighttelevision actordirector
- Biography
-
Chadwick Aaron Boseman was an American actor, known for portraying African-American historical figures and the superhero Black Panther. During his two-decade career, Boseman received accolades, including a Golden Globe Award, and a Primetime Emmy Award, along with an Academy Award nomination.
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Sean Combs
- Occupations
- entrepreneursingerrecord produceractorsongwriter
- Biography
-
Sean John Combs, better known by his stage name Diddy, and formerly Puff Daddy and P. Diddy, is an American rapper, record producer, and record executive. He is the recipient of various accolades, including three Grammy Awards. He is credited with the discovery and development of musical artists including the Notorious B.I.G., Mary J. Blige, and Usher.
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Nick Cannon
- Enrolled in Howard University
- Studied in 2016-2020
- Occupations
- film directortelevision presentermusic video directorcomposertelevision director
- Biography
-
Nicholas Scott Cannon is an American comedian, television presenter, actor, and rapper. In television, he began his career as a teenager on Nickelodeon's All That before going on to host The Nick Cannon Show, Wild 'n Out, America's Got Talent, Lip Sync Battle Shorties, and The Masked Singer. He has also acted in the films Drumline, Love Don't Cost a Thing, Roll Bounce, and Goal II: Living the Dream..
General info
| Alternative names | HU |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1867 |
| Motto | Veritas et Utilitas Truth and Service |
| Colors | red, white, blue |
| Academic calendar | August to May. Also Summer Session (June - July) |
| Total FTE staff | 2,977 |
| Carnegie classification | Doctoral Universities: Higher Research Activity |
Location and contacts
| Address | 2400 Sixth St NW Washington, District of Columbia, 20059 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 690,000 |
| Phone | 2028066100 |