Howard University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #577 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #203 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #179 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #4 of 15 | In District of Columbia |
| #4 of 14 | In Washington |
| #136 of 1,063 | For Social Work |
| Top50% | For 148 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 41%
- Undergraduates
- 11,519
- Graduates
- 3,371
- 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 41% and is among the top 11% 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 | 41% | 40% | 42% |
| Applicants | 34,211 | 9,963 | 24,248 |
| Admissions | 14,144 | 3,967 | 10,177 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 2,735 | 672 | 2,063 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 3 | 1 | 2 |
7,410 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
1,482 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
626 or 23%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 1090
or below
75% of them
had 1320
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Howard University are 1090-1320 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
257 or 9%
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 | 10050 (68%) |
|---|---|
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 2179 (15%) |
| Hispanic | 972 (7%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 651 (4%) |
| Two or more races | 644 (4%) |
| Asian | 246 (2%) |
| White | 120 (0.8%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 9 (0.1%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 6 (0%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Howard University is $33,368 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 | $46,051 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $47,477 |
| $48-75K | $50,245 |
| $75-110K | $52,981 |
| $110K+ | $54,270 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $35,344 | $38,454 |
| Tuition in-state | $35,344 | $38,454 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $35,344 | $38,454 |
| Fee in-district | $466 | $724 |
| Fee in-state | $466 | $724 |
| Fee out-of-state | $466 | $724 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 6,397 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $15,880 |
| Room charge | $11,360 |
| Meal charge | $5,783 |
Howard University majors
Howard University has granted 1,995 bachelor's degrees across 47 programs, 342 master's across 33 programs, and 537 doctorate degrees across 32 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Howard University.
| Major | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 202 | 7 | |
| Political Science and Government, General | 194 | 2 | |
| Psychology, General | 170 | 3 | 9 |
| Law | 152 | ||
| Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other | 137 | ||
| Social Work | 123 | 4 | |
| Health Services & Allied Health & Health Sciences, General | 97 | ||
| Medicine | 95 | ||
| Computer Science | 81 | 2 | 11 |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | 87 | ||
| Finance, General | 72 | 9 | |
| Marketing, Other | 76 | ||
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 74 | ||
| Business Administration and Management, General | 73 | ||
| Dentistry | 72 | ||
| Criminal Justice & Safety Studies | 64 | ||
| Pharmacy | 53 | ||
| Sociology, General | 39 | 4 | 5 |
| Economics, General | 37 | 1 | 9 |
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other | 46 | ||
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education & Fitness, General | 46 | ||
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, General | 44 | ||
| Architecture | 24 | 18 | |
| English Language and Literature, General | 40 | 1 | |
| Occupational Therapy & Therapist | 38 | ||
| International Business & Trade & Commerce | 33 | ||
| Mechanical Engineering | 32 | 1 | |
| Theatre & Theatre Arts Management | 32 | ||
| Art & Art Studies, General | 24 | 3 | |
| Health & Health Care Administration & Management | 27 | ||
| Divinity & Ministry | 19 | 6 | |
| Management Information Systems, General | 25 | ||
| Mathematics, General | 18 | 2 | 4 |
| Chemistry, General | 20 | 2 | 1 |
| History, General | 15 | 2 | 5 |
| Accounting | 14 | 6 | |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 19 | 1 | |
| Chemical Engineering | 18 | 1 | |
| Nutrition Sciences | 16 | 1 | 2 |
| Physical Therapy & Therapist | 19 | ||
| Computer Engineering, General | 18 | ||
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | 15 | 3 | |
| Human Development and Family Studies, General | 18 | ||
| Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management | 18 | ||
| Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, and Kinesiology, Other | 16 | ||
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 8 | 7 | |
| Music, General | 13 | 2 | |
| African-American & Black Studies | 14 | ||
| Physics, General | 8 | 6 | |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education & Fitness, Other | 14 | ||
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services, Other | 11 | ||
| Philosophy | 11 | ||
| Film & Cinema & Media Studies | 10 | ||
| Civil Engineering, General | 9 | ||
| African Studies | 3 | 2 | 3 |
| School Psychology | 6 | 2 | |
| Public Health, General | 7 | ||
| Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology, General | 3 | 3 | |
| Higher Education & Higher Education Administration | 6 | ||
| Spanish Language and Literature | 6 | ||
| Clinical Laboratory Science & Medical Technology & Technologist | 5 | ||
| Communication and Media Studies, Other | 5 | ||
| Data Science, General | 5 | ||
| Counseling Psychology | 4 | ||
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 4 | ||
| Medical Radiologic Technology & Science - Radiation Therapist | 3 | ||
| Pharmaceutical Sciences | 3 | ||
| Anatomy | 2 | ||
| Biochemistry | 2 | ||
| Educational Psychology | 2 | ||
| Legal Studies | 2 | ||
| Microbiology, General | 2 | ||
| Health & Medical Physics | 1 | ||
| Physiology, General | 1 | ||
| Radio and Television | 1 | ||
| Secondary Education and Teaching | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 1,995 | 342 | 537 |
Howard University has a graduation rate of 70%, which is among the 22% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 70% | 59% | 74% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Howard University is a world-class research university with 25,046 scientific papers published and 580,533 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 281 | 2663 |
| 1994 | 269 | 2776 |
| 1995 | 247 | 2715 |
| 1996 | 246 | 3047 |
| 1997 | 302 | 3132 |
| 1998 | 273 | 3534 |
| 1999 | 269 | 3668 |
| 2000 | 275 | 4335 |
| 2001 | 314 | 4790 |
| 2002 | 417 | 5559 |
| 2003 | 421 | 6454 |
| 2004 | 417 | 7450 |
| 2005 | 480 | 9128 |
| 2006 | 484 | 9739 |
| 2007 | 618 | 10916 |
| 2008 | 540 | 12776 |
| 2009 | 570 | 14207 |
| 2010 | 582 | 15201 |
| 2011 | 702 | 16370 |
| 2012 | 681 | 17680 |
| 2013 | 732 | 20341 |
| 2014 | 728 | 22310 |
| 2015 | 727 | 24027 |
| 2016 | 775 | 24652 |
| 2017 | 785 | 26525 |
| 2018 | 784 | 27252 |
| 2019 | 885 | 29699 |
| 2020 | 964 | 34697 |
| 2021 | 1045 | 37745 |
| 2022 | 1093 | 37296 |
| 2023 | 1229 | 38274 |
| 2024 | 979 | 36506 |
| 2025 | 824 | 32322 |
Howard University alumni
-
Kamala Harris
- Enrolled in Howard University
- In 1986 graduated with Bachelor of Arts in economics and political science
- Occupations
- juristlawyerwriterpresidential candidateprosecutor
- 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 is the first female, first African American, and first Asian American vice president, and the highest-ranking female and Asian American official in U.S. history. Harris represented California in the U.S. Senate from 2017 to 2021 and was the attorney general of California from 2011 to 2017. A member of the Democratic Party, she was the party's nominee in the 2024 presidential election.
-
Chadwick Boseman
- Enrolled in Howard University
- Graduated with Bachelor of Fine Arts
- Occupations
- television actordirectoractorvoice actorfilm producer
- Biography
-
Chadwick Aaron Boseman was an American actor and playwright. Through his two-decade career, he appeared in a number of projects spanning both blockbuster and independent films, and received various accolades, including a Golden Globe Award, a Screen Actors Guild Award, and a Primetime Emmy Award, in addition to nominations for an Academy Award and a BAFTA Award.
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Sean Combs
- Occupations
- chief executive officerfilm actortelevision producerphilanthropistfashion designer
- Biography
-
Sean John Combs, also known professionally as Diddy (formerly Puff Daddy and P. Diddy), is an American former rapper, record producer, record executive, and actor. Born in Harlem, Combs worked as a talent director at Uptown Records before founding his own record label, Bad Boy Records, in 1993. He is credited with the discovery and development of musical artists such as the Notorious B.I.G., Mary J. Blige, and Usher, among others.
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Taraji P. Henson
- Occupations
- film actorfilm directortelevision actorsingeractor
- Biography
-
Taraji Penda Henson is an American actress. Her accolades include a Golden Globe Award, alongside nominations for an Academy Award, six Emmy Awards, and a Tony Award. In 2016 and 2024, Time named Henson one of the 100 most influential people in the world.
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 | 3,030 |
| Carnegie classification | Doctoral Universities: High Research Activity |
Location and contacts
| Address | 2400 Sixth St NW Washington, District of Columbia, 20059 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 690,000 |
| Phone | 2028066100 |