Howard University, DC
Private Nonprofit
4-Year • Medium • Highly Residential
Doctoral University
Very Selective • Low Transfer-In
Historically Black College and University
Main Campus
Howard University Rankings
Affordability11
Selectivity52
Retention63
Graduation33
Earnings37
Diversity10
1 ← Poor
Great → 100
Academics
Academics at Howard University
96%
Bachelor’s
-
Associate’s
4%
Certificate
Grad
Highest Degree
Share of Graduates by Field of Study
Architecture1%
Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender Studies1%
Biological and Biomedical Sciences12%
Business, Management, Marketing15%
Communication, Journalism15%
Computer and Information Sciences3%
Education1%
Engineering7%
English Language and Literature2%
Foreign Languages, Linguistics<1%
Health Professions and Related Programs9%
History1%
Human, Family and Consumer Sciences1%
Law Enforcement, Firefighting2%
Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities<1%
Mathematics and Statistics<1%
Multi-disciplinary Studies1%
Parks, Recreation, Fitness Studies7%
Philosophy and Religious Studies<1%
Physical Sciences2%
Psychology7%
Social Sciences10%
Visual and Performing Arts3%
Admissions
Getting into Howard University
32%
Admission Rate
593
Median SAT Math
620
Median SAT Reading
25
Median ACT Composite
Typical Test Scores
SAT Math (25–75%)550–635
200
800
SAT Reading (25–75%)590–650
200
800
ACT Composite (25–75%)22–27
1
36
Cost
Cost of Attending Howard University
$27K
In-State Tuition
$27K
Out-of-State Tuition
$43K
Average Total Cost
$40K
Average Net Cost
Average Net Price by Family Income
| Family Income | School | DC | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $37K | $19K | $14K |
| $30K–$48K | $38K | $20K | $15K |
| $48K–$75K | $41K | $22K | $17K |
| $75K–$110K | $43K | $27K | $19K |
| >$110K | $43K | $35K | $21K |
Debt
Typical Debt after Howard University
56%
Receive Federal Loans
$20K
Median Federal Debt
35%
Repayment Rate
$259
Median Payment
Received Financial Aid
| Family Income | School | DC | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 39% | 55% | 57% |
| $30K–$48K | 17% | 15% | 16% |
| $48K–$75K | 17% | 10% | 12% |
| $75K–$110K | 12% | 8% | 9% |
| >$110K | 15% | 15% | 11% |
Student Debt
| Category | School | DC | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| The median debt for family income between $0–$30K | $20K | $13K | $11K |
| The median debt for family income between $30K–$75K | $20K | $17K | $12K |
| The median debt for students with family income >$75K | $20K | $16K | $12K |
| The median debt for Pell students | $20K | $14K | $12K |
| The median debt for no-Pell students | $18K | $12K | $11K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 90th percentile | $38K | $32K | $25K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 75th percentile | $30K | $23K | $18K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 25th percentile | $12K | $6K | $6K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 10th percentile | $6K | $3K | $3K |
Repayment Rates
| Period | School | DC | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year after entering repayment | 30% | 38% | 43% |
| 3-years after entering repayment | 35% | 43% | 46% |
| 5-years after entering repayment | 39% | 47% | 50% |
| 7-years after entering repayment | 46% | 52% | 55% |
Completion
Completion Rates at Howard University
85%
Retention Rate
26%
Transfer Rate
16%
Withdrawal Rate
63%
Graduation Rate
Graduation Rates by Time Taken
| Time Taken | School | DC | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Within 4 Years | 46% | 41% | 38% |
| Within 6 Years | 63% | 53% | 55% |
| Within 8 Years | 62% | 59% | 56% |
Graduation Rates by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity and Nativity | School | DC | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 59% | 64% | 53% |
| Black | 63% | 43% | 39% |
| Caucasian | 58% | 53% | 52% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 100% | 53% | 47% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | 44% | 61% | 40% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 80% | 58% | 50% |
Outcomes
Outcomes after Howard University
92%
Employment Rate
$36K
Median Salary
$22K
25 Pctl Salary
$53K
75 Pctl Salary
Employment over Time
| Period | School | DC | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Employed 6 years after enrollment | 92% | 85% | 85% |
| Employed 7 years after enrollment | 92% | 85% | 84% |
| Employed 8 years after enrollment | 92% | 84% | 84% |
| Employed 9 years after enrollment | 90% | 84% | 83% |
| Employed 10 years after enrollment | 91% | 84% | 83% |
Distribution of Earnings after Graduation
| Percentile | School | DC | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile of earnings | $9K | $9K | $7K |
| 25th percentile of earnings | $22K | $20K | $17K |
| 50th percentile of earnings | $36K | $34K | $29K |
| 75th percentile of earnings | $53K | $51K | $43K |
| 90th percentile of earnings | $74K | $79K | $57K |
Median Earnings over Time
| Period | School | DC | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings 6 years after enrollment | $36K | $34K | $29K |
| Earnings 8 years after enrollment | $44K | $40K | $32K |
| Earnings 10 years after enrollment | $49K | $48K | $35K |
Students
Students at Howard University
6,166
Undergraduates
88%
Full-time Undergrads
20
Avg Entry Age
2,896
Graduate Students
Enrollment by Gender
| Gender | School | DC | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female degree-seeking undergraduates | 69% | 64% | 64% |
| Male degree-seeking undergraduates | 31% | 36% | 35% |
Enrollment by Race and Nativity
| Race and Nativity | School | DC | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 1% | 3% | 4% |
| Black | 89% | 46% | 18% |
| Caucasian | 2% | 26% | 49% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1% | 10% | 18% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | <1% | <1% | 1% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 1% | <1% | <1% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 6% | 8% | 2% |
Enrollment by Family Income
| Family Income | School | DC | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 34% | 45% | 43% |
| $30K–$48K | 18% | 16% | 18% |
| $48K–$75K | 17% | 13% | 16% |
| $75K–$110K | 17% | 10% | 14% |
| >$110K | 23% | 21% | 15% |