What families actually pay at Howard University

Washington, DC

Published cost of attendance
$54,630 / year
Under $30K household income$46,051
$30–48K household income$47,477
$48–75K household income$50,245
$75–110K household income$52,981
$110K+ household income$54,270

Average net price per year — total cost minus grants and scholarships — for aid-receiving students, by household income. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard.

Acceptance rate
41%
SAT math (25–75)
530–650
4-yr grad rate
70%
Median earnings (10 yr)
$63,066
Undergrads
10,108

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