Howard University

Howard University  People

Howard University is a private nonprofit institution located in Washington, DC. The school has... approximately 7784 undergraduate students. The school offers students degree opportunities. The average family income of students that are attending this school is $58,082. The average age of students entering Howard University is 20. The most popular programs at the Howard University are: Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services (17%), Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs (13%), Social Sciences (13%), Biological And Biomedical Sciences (12%) and Parks, Recreation, Leisure, And Fitness Studies (8%).


Tuition & Fees
$28,440.00
Admissions Rate
39%
Average Debt at Graduation
$26,000.00
Average SAT Score
1192

Below is what you can expect to pay if you are attending the Howard University.

Tuition & Fees
$28,440.00
Books, Supplies, & Living Expenses
$17,531.00
Total Expected Costs
$45,971.00

Average Cost for Students on Financial Aid
$41,388.00
Cost for Students on Financial Aid by Family Income

Depending on the fedaral, state, or institutional grant aid available, students in your income bracket may pay more or less than the overall average costs.

Family Income Average Cost
$0 - $30,000 $39,395.00
$30,001 - $48,000 $40,938.00
$48,001 - $75,000 $43,093.00
$75,001 - $110,000 $44,529.00
$110,000 + $45,955.00

Below is a detailed breakdown of the student body at the Howard University.

7,784 Undergraduate Students

Male Students: 28%

Female Students: 72%

96% Full Time / 4% Part Time

Average Age of Entry : 20

Low Income Students: 44%


Race / Ethnicity

The test scores below show the average of all students that have been accepted at the Howard University.

SAT Scores
ACT Scores

The average student can expect to graduate from the Howard University with the amount of debt stated below.

Average Debt at Graduation
$26,000.00
Students Receiving Federal Loans
61%
Typical Monthly Loan Payment
$269.84

The graduation rate at the Howard University is displayed as a percentage of students admitted.

Graduation Rate
64%
Students who Return after their First Year
90%

Below is a list of the degree programs that are offered at the Howard University.

Bachelor Degrees
  • Architecture and Related Services
  • Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, and Group Studies
  • Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs
  • Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services
  • Education

Certificate/Diploma
  • Health Professions and Related Programs

Most Popular Programs
  • Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services (17%)
  • Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs (13%)
  • Social Sciences (13%)
  • Biological And Biomedical Sciences (12%)
  • Parks, Recreation, Leisure, And Fitness Studies (8%)