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Howard University: Acceptance Rate and SAT Scores

Howard University admits about 41.3% of applicants. The reported SAT middle-50% range is 1090–1320 (sum of the section 25th/75th percentiles reported to College Scorecard). That SAT range concords to roughly a 21–28 ACT Composite under the official 2018 College Board/ACT concordance table.

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Acceptance rate 41.3%
SAT range 1090-1320
Net price $33,002
Graduation rate 73.5%

Howard University At a Glance

LocationWashington, Washington D.C.
TypePrivate Nonprofit
Undergraduate Enrollment10,108
Acceptance Rate41.3%
SAT Range (Reading & Writing)560-670
SAT Range (Math)530-650
SAT Range (Combined, approx.)1090-1320
Average SAT (Combined)1213
ACT Range22-28
Average Net Price$33,002/yr
Tuition (In-State)$38,936/yr
Tuition (Out-of-State)$38,936/yr
4-Year Graduation Rate73.5%
Full-Time Retention Rate90.9%
Median Earnings, 10 Years After Entry$69,682
Median Debt at Completion$23,750

How Howard University Compares

Howard University is more selective than about 88% of the 254 schools in this list with a published acceptance rate.

With about 10,108 students, it is larger than about 21% of the 265 schools in this list.

Similar Colleges

George Washington University Washington, DC — 47% acceptance The University of Tennessee-Knoxville Knoxville, TN — 42% acceptance North Carolina State University at Raleigh Raleigh, NC — 42% acceptance University of California-Davis Davis, CA — 42% acceptance The University of Tampa Tampa, FL — 40% acceptance University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Champaign, IL — 42% acceptance

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Howard University's acceptance rate?

Howard University's acceptance rate is about 41.3%, based on the most recent data reported to the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.

What SAT score do you need for Howard University?

Admitted students at Howard University typically report a combined SAT score between 1090 and 1320 (the reported 25th to 75th percentile range).

Does Howard University require the SAT?

Test-optional and test-required policies change from year to year and are not part of the College Scorecard data used on this page. Check Howard University's own admissions site for its current testing policy, linked below.

What is the average cost of Howard University?

The average net price reported for Howard University is $33,002 per year, after grant and scholarship aid.

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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Figures reflect the most recent data available via the College Scorecard API — see also Howard University's official site.