College statistics
- Address:
- 2400 Sixth St NW
Washington, DC
20059 - Sector Group:
- Private Not-for-Profit 4-Year or Above
- Official Website:
- www.howard.edu/
- HBCU:
- Yes
- Setting:
- City
- Annual In-State Tuition:
- $35,344
- Annual Out-of-State Tuition:
- $35,344
- Room and Board:
- $17,143
- Acceptance Rate:
- 34.9%
- Endowment (End of Year):
- $1,032,497,000
- Research Activity Tier:
- Research 1: Very High Spending and Doctorate Production
- Economic Mobility Index:
- Opportunity Colleges and Universities – Higher Access, Higher Earnings
- Primary Undergraduate Major:
- Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
Howard University is a private, historically Black research university in Washington, DC, classified in the highest research tier for doctorate production and spending. Founded with a mission to educate African American students, Howard remains one of the nation's premier HBCUs, offering undergraduate and graduate education across multiple disciplines with particular strength in business, management, and related fields.
The university enrolls approximately 13,416 students and charges $35,344 in annual tuition for both in-state and out-of-state students, with a total cost of attendance of $52,487 including room and board. Howard's acceptance rate is 35%, making admission competitive. Admitted students typically score at the 75th percentile of 660 on the SAT Reading section and 638 on the SAT Math section.
Howard's graduation rate and research output reflect its status as a major research institution with a billion-dollar endowment supporting student aid and academic programs. The university is classified as an Opportunity College, indicating strong outcomes for students from lower-income backgrounds. Prospective students should visit www.howard.edu/ to explore specific programs and financial aid opportunities.