B
Good
Score: 65/100

Howard University

4-Year Private Non-Profit HBCU
📍 Washington, District of Columbia 20059
🌐 www.howard.edu/
Outcomes
A
82/100
Affordability
F
20/100
Resources
B+
79/100
Experience
B+
76/100
Prestige
B
67/100

Quick Stats

13,416
Total Enrollment
69%
Graduation Rate
90%
Retention Rate
11.0:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
35%
Acceptance Rate
N/A
Avg Net Price
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🏆 Where Howard University Ranks

Rankings based on Repit College Grade among schools offering each program.

🥈
Marketing, Other
of 13 schools
🥉
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other
of 10 schools
#12
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication
of 39 schools
#26
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness, General
of 94 schools
#27
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General
of 100 schools

Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category In-State Out-of-State
Tuition $32,878 $32,878
Room $10,570
Board $5,904
Total Cost (On-Campus) $54,630 $54,630

Financial Aid

100%
Receive Any Aid
44%
Receive Pell Grants
64%
Take Out Loans
N/A
Avg Net Price

Student Demographics

13,416
Total Students
70%
Women
92%
Traditional Age (18-24)

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 1%
Hispanic 6%
Black 69%
Asian 3%
Two or More 5%
Non-Resident 5%

🏠 Living Arrangements

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 31%
Hybrid (Some Online) 61%
Fully Online 8%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 92%
25-64 (Adult) 2%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Howard University?
Howard University has an acceptance rate of 35%. This makes it a moderately selective institution with competitive admission standards.
How much does it cost to attend Howard University?
Tuition at Howard University is $32,878 for in-state students and $32,878 for out-of-state students .
What is the graduation rate at Howard University?
The graduation rate at Howard University is 69%. This is a solid graduation rate, showing that most students who enroll successfully complete their degrees.
Is Howard University a good school?
Howard University has a Repit College Score of 65/100 (Grade: B). Our rating evaluates five key factors:
  • Outcomes (A): Graduation and retention rates
  • Affordability (F): Net cost and financial aid access
  • Resources (B+): Class sizes and selectivity
  • Experience (B+): Campus life and learning format
  • Prestige (B): Reputation and recognition
How many students attend Howard University?
Howard University has a total enrollment of 13,416 students. Most students (92%) are traditional college-age (18-24).

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Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: September 2026 | Methodology