Howard University
Washington, DC. Admissions numbers, deadlines, cost and your chances of getting in, by round.
| Location | Washington, DC · Large city |
|---|---|
| Type | Private |
| Undergraduates | 10,108 |
| Acceptance rate | 41% |
| SAT (middle 50%, reported) | 1050–1290 · 31% submit |
| SAT estimated for all students | 1020–1260 |
| ACT (middle 50%) | 20–26 |
| Testing policy | Optional |
| Graduation rate | 69% |
| First-year retention | 88% |
| Student–faculty ratio | 14:1 |
| Cost of attendance | $54,630 |
| Application fee | $45 |
Application deadlines (2026–27)
- Early Decision: Nov 1, 2026
- Early Action: Nov 1, 2026
- Regular Decision: Feb 1, 2027
Most popular majors: Communications, Business, Social sciences, Biology, Health professions & nursing.
Howard campus map
On campus
Howard University College of Pharmacy, Founders Library, Moorland Spingarn Research Center, Howard University Museum, Howard University School of Business Library, Louis Stokes Health Sciences Library, William H. Greene Stadium, Ira Aldridge Theatre, Louis Cramton Auditorium.
Around campus
- Places to eat: Eat Well Juice Bar, Büna Ktchn, Charlene's Bar & Grille, McDonald's, Salt and Pepper Grill, PLNT Burger
- Coffee: Here's the Scoop!, Harrar Coffee and Roastery, Unido Coffee Roasters, Doubles, Cafe U, Gori Cafe
- Nightlife: Chuck's LLC, 9:30 Club, Pop Fizz Bar, Wet Dog Tavern, American Ice Company, 2010 Lounge
- Shops: Guild International, Sankofa Cafe & Bookstore, Blue Nile, Bonobos, Steven Alan, Frank & Oak
- Museums and culture: Emergence Community Arts Collective, Foundry Gallery, Landmark Theatres Atlantic Plumbing Cinema, Union Kitchen, Reservoir Park Recreation Center, Metropolitan Police Boys and Girls Clubs
- Groceries: City Corner Mart, Whole Foods Market, Flagler Market, Spruill's Convenience Store, Eleven Market, U First Mart
- Parks: Banneker Pool, Banneker Recreation Center, K.C. Lewis Recreation Center, LeDroit Park, Bryant Street Pocket Park, Reservoir Park