Howard University application deadlines for fall 2027
Washington, District of Columbia · Private · 10,108 undergrads · HBCU
Howard's regular decision is due Feb 1, 2027. Early decision (Nov 1) and early action (Nov 1) have closed. Checked on admission.howard.edu on Nov 8, 2026.
When is Howard due?
Closed
Early decisionBinding
Was due Nov 1, 2026 Closed
Early action
Was due Nov 1, 2026 84days
Regular decision
Due Monday, Feb 1, 2027 Every Howard deadline for fall 2027
| Round | Deadline | Checked | Where we read it |
|---|---|---|---|
| Early decisionBinding | Sun, Nov 1, 2026 (closed) | Nov 8, 2026 | admission.howard.edu |
| Early action | Sun, Nov 1, 2026 (closed) | Nov 8, 2026 | admission.howard.edu |
| Regular decision | Mon, Feb 1, 2027 | Nov 8, 2026 | admission.howard.edu |
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Questions people ask
When is the Howard University early decision deadline for fall 2027?
Early decision closed on Sun, Nov 1, 2026. It's binding: if you get in, you go. Checked on admission.howard.edu on Nov 8, 2026.
When is the Howard University early action deadline for fall 2027?
Early action closed on Sun, Nov 1, 2026. Checked on admission.howard.edu on Nov 8, 2026.
When is the Howard University regular decision deadline for fall 2027?
Regular decision is due Mon, Feb 1, 2027. Checked on admission.howard.edu on Nov 8, 2026.
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Where these numbers come from
- Admit rate and applicants: Common Data Set, fall 2025 (checked Oct 31, 2026)
- GPA, early rounds and wait list: Common Data Set, fall 2025 (checked Oct 31, 2026)
- Cost, pay and debt: College Scorecard, 2024-25 (checked Oct 31, 2026)
- Deadlines: admission.howard.edu, 2026-27 (checked Nov 8, 2026)
Updated Nov 8, 2026Spot a mistake?How we get our numbers