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Howard University

Washington, District of Columbia · Private · 10,108 undergrads · HBCU

Howard admits 42% of applicants (fall 2025, Common Data Set 2025-26) and regular decision is due Feb 1, 2027.

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Can I get into Howard?

42% of applicants get in

Competitive: your grades and the classes you took matter most. The middle half of enrolled first-years who sent scores had 1050–1270 on the SAT.

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Likely: even the low end of our estimate is 60% or more, and the college admits at least 25% of applicants. Target: our estimate is 30% or more. Reach: our estimate is under 30%, or the college admits under 15%. Long shot: our estimate is under 12%, or the college admits under 12%. Estimates use the college's admit rate and score range plus your grades and scores. They are not a promise.

37,270 applied, 15,724 admitted, fall 2025 (Common Data Set).

What does Howard cost?

$33,002 a year

What students who got federal aid paid on average after grants, 2024-25. The sticker price, with housing and food, is $58,032.

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Average paid after grants by family income
under $30,000$28,321
$30,000–$48,000$28,262
$48,000–$75,000$30,273
$75,000–$110,000$31,722
over $110,000$41,046

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Net price 2024-25, College Scorecard.

When is Howard due?

84 days left

Closed
Early decisionBinding
Was due Nov 1, 2026
Closed
Early action
Was due Nov 1, 2026
84days
Regular decision
Due Monday, Feb 1, 2027
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Checked on admission.howard.edu Nov 8, 2026. See the source

Does Howard need the SAT or ACT?Not checked yet

Not sure yet

We haven't checked Howard's fall 2027 rule yet. Howard didn't require scores for fall 2024 (federal data). We haven't checked fall 2027 yet, so confirm on its site.

Which colleges require scores

IPEDS, fall 2024. Howard's site

What it's like

10,108
undergrads. Big, with lots of choices and some big lectures.
City
Campus setting in Washington, DC.
91%
of first-years come back for year two.
60%
finish in four years. 69% within six.
$69.7k
median pay 10 years after starting.
$23.8k
median federal debt at graduation.

Lists Howard is on

Colleges due Feb 1Deadlines after Jan 1Deadlines after Jan 15Colleges for a 1150 SATColleges for a 23 ACT

Questions people ask

What is Howard University's acceptance rate?
42% for fall 2025: 15,724 of 37,270 applicants were admitted (Common Data Set).
What SAT score do you need for Howard University?
The middle half of enrolled first-years who sent SAT scores had 1050 to 1270 (Common Data Set, fall 2025). A quarter scored higher and a quarter lower, so a score in that range is typical, not a cutoff.
How much does Howard University cost for a family earning $60,000?
Families earning $48,000–$75,000 paid an average of $30,273 a year after grants in 2024-25 (students who got federal aid). The sticker price is $58,032.
When is the Howard University application deadline for fall 2027?
Early decision closed Nov 1, 2026. Early action closed Nov 1, 2026. Regular decision is due Feb 1, 2027. Checked on admission.howard.edu on Nov 8, 2026.
Does Howard University have early decision?
Yes. 363 of 430 early decision applicants were admitted (84%) in fall 2025. Early decision is binding: if you're admitted, you go.
What is Howard University's graduation rate?
69% of students finish within six years and 60% within four (IPEDS).