Howard University
2400 Sixth St NWWashington, DC 20059
(202) 806-6100
Quick Facts
Enrollment: 10850
Type: Private nonprofit 4-year or above
Main Website: www.howard.edu
Financial Aid: financial aid link
Annual Costs
Tuition and fees: $23,970.00
Total Cost In-State On-Campus: $43,116.00
Total Cost Out-State On-Campus: $43,116.00
Quick links: Admissions | Test Scoring | Financial Aid | Degrees | Majors | Scholarships
Test Scoring
| 25th Percentile* | 75th Percentile* | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Critical Reading | 500 | 610 |
| SAT Math | 490 | 610 |
| SAT Writing | 490 | 600 |
| ACT Composite | 21 | 27 |
| ACT English | 21 | 29 |
| ACT Math | 20 | 26 |
| ACT Writing |
*Click here for an explanation of 25th and 75th Percentile scoring.
Financial Aid
| Percentage of students receiving any financial aid | 93% |
| Percentage of students receiving Federal Grants | 47% |
| Average Federal Grant | $4,881.00 |
| State Aid | |
|---|---|
| Percentage of students receiving state aid | 2% |
| Average state aid | $889.00 |
| Institutional Aid | |
|---|---|
| Percentage of students receiving institutional aid | 63% |
| Average institutional aid | $18,094.00 |
| Student Loans | |
|---|---|
| Percentage of students receiving a student loan | 66% |
| Average student loan | $8,509.00 |
- Degrees
- POSTSECONDARY AWARD, CERTIFICATE, OR DIPLOMA (AT LEAST 2 BUT LESS THAN 4 ACADEMIC YEARS)
- BACHELOR'S DEGREE
- POSTBACCALAUREATE CERTIFICATE
- MASTER'S DEGREE
- POST-MASTER'S CERTIFICATE
- DOCTOR’S DEGREE - RESEARCH/SCHOLARSHIP
- DOCTOR’S DEGREE - PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE
- BACHELOR'S DEGREE
- Majors
- Accounting
- African Studies
- African-american/Black Studies
- Anatomy
- Ancient/Classical Greek Language and Literature
- Anthropology
- Architecture
- Art/art Studies
- Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology
- Banking, Corporate, Finance, and Securities Law
- Biochemistry
- Biology/Biological Sciences
- Broadcast Journalism
- Business Administration and Management
- Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
- Cell Biology and Anatomy
- Chemical Engineering
- Chemistry
- Child Development
- Civil Engineering
- Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics
- Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
- Communication Disorders Sciences and Services
- Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs
- Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance
- Computer Systems Analysis/Analyst
- Consumer Economics
- Counseling Psychology
- Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
- Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
- Dance
- Dental Hygiene/Hygienist
- Dentistry
- Divinity/Ministry
- Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts
- Early Childhood Education and Teaching
- Economics
- Educational Administration and Supervision
- Educational Leadership and Administration
- Educational Psychology
- Educational, Instructional, and Curriculum Supervision
- Electrical and Electronics Engineering
- Elementary Education and Teaching
- English Language and Literature
- Fashion Merchandising
- Fashion/Apparel Design
- Film/Cinema/Video Studies
- Finance
- French Language and Literature
- Genetics
- German Language and Literature
- Health and Physical Education/Fitness
- Health/Health Care Administration/Management
- History
- Hospitality Administration/Management
- Information Science/Studies
- Insurance
- Interior Design
- International Business/Trade/Commerce
- International Relations and Affairs
- International/Global Studies
- Journalism
- Law
- Legal Professions and Studies
- Marketing
- Mathematics
- Mechanical Engineering
- Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
- Medical/Health Management and Clinical Assistant/Specialist
- Medicine
- Microbiology
- Modern Greek Language and Literature
- Music
- Music Teacher Education
- Nutrition Sciences
- Occupational Therapy/Therapist
- Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies
- Pharmaceutics and Drug Design
- Pharmacology
- Pharmacology and Toxicology
- Pharmacy
- Philosophy
- Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
- Physical Therapy/Therapist
- Physician Assistant
- Physics
- Political Science and Government
- Psychology
- Public Administration
- Radio and Television
- Reading Teacher Education
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
- Russian Language and Literature
- School Psychology
- Secondary Education and Teaching
- Social and Philosophical Foundations of Education
- Social Work
- Sociology
- Spanish Language and Literature
- Special Education and Teaching
- Speech Communication and Rhetoric
- Systems Engineering
- Theatre/Theatre Arts Management
- Theological and Ministerial Studies
- Women's Studies
- Zoology/Animal Biology
- African Studies
Howard University Scholarships
Roland G. Henderson Geoscience Scholarship Fund
Scholarship for full-time undergraduate students attending Howard University majoring in Geology or Geography. Applicants must have a minimum 3.0 GPA and financial need. Deadlines and award amounts may vary. more...
Mary & Daniel Loughran Scholarship
Scholarship for residents of the Washington Metropolitan area including Washington, D.C., Fairfax, Arlington, Falls Church, Montgomery, Prince George's and Alexandria counties who are undergraduate students attending Howard University. Applicants must be of good character, have a minimum 3.0 GPA and have financial need. Deadlines and award amounts may vary. more...
Prometheans Scholarship Fund
Scholarship for full-time seniors attending Howard University. Applicants must have financial need and a minimum 3.0 GPA. Deadlines and award amounts may vary. more...
Frederick Warren Student Aid Fund
Scholarship for students with a disablity who are undergraduate students attending Howard University. Deadlines and award amounts may vary. more...
David A. Fisher Endowed Student Scholarship Fund
Scholarship for full-time undergraduate students attending Howard University. Applicants must have financial need. Deadlines and award amounts may vary. more...