Howard University
Washington, DC
Private
Recent News
Admissions Policies
Deposit & decision deadline (class of 2024)
May 1
Test-optional admissions ('20-'21)
Yes
Paying for Howard University
Howard University provides its incoming students with a variety of need-based aid programs to help students and their families pay for their education. The Student Financial Services provides assistance to students and is there to answer any questions. In order to be considered for all potential need and merit-based financial aid, students must fill out a FAFSA. Students receiving aid packages can expect to see a variety of aid types including federal and parent and student loans, federal work study opportunities, merit and need-based scholarships, and Howard University institutional and federal grants, including the TEACH grant. HU provides some students with the opportunity to use the Book Voucher Program which provides money toward books and supplies that comes from a student's excess financial aid package. Students are sometimes able to use this when funds are not available in time to pay for these materials.
Students can also supplement their education with job or internships opportunities through Handshake. Students can check with their specific colleges to see about additional internship opportunities. Additional funding may be available for members of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. through its Delta Founders & Past National Presidents Endowed Scholarship.
HU Student Financial Services page helps students organize themselves and navigate the financial aid process. Students can access the library of Frequently Asked Financial Aid Questions, financial aid basics page, the cost of attendance page, an area with helpful
financial aid policies, a financial aid glossary, and student consumer information. HU also holds
occasional financial literacy events to help teach its students about financial literacy and wellness.
Howard University Cost Breakdown
The total cost of attendance includes tuition and fees, books and supplies, and living expenses.
Tuition (in-state)
$27,206
Tuition (out-of-state)
$27,206
Room and board
$14,374
Books and supplies
$1,300
Fees
$1,790
Other
$0
Howard University Financial Aid
The average student pays this amount per year.
Percentage of freshman students who receive some form of financial aid.
This school's financial aid meets 62 % of student's demonstrated need.
Howard University Merit Scholarships
The average Howard University merit scholarship for students without financial need
of Howard University students without financial need receive a merit scholarship
Howard University provides incoming freshmen opportunities to compete for merit scholarships including the HU Presidential Scholarship, the HU Founders Scholarship, the HU Capstone Scholarship, the HU Leadership Scholarship, and the HU Opportunity Grant. These are all merit- based scholarships with an emphasis on test scores and an aspect relating to financial need. In order to qualify for these merit scholarships, students must submit the FAFSA form and a full application for admissions packet. No additional scholarship application is needed. Some of the HU need-based scholarships are also based on SAT/ACT scores so submitting a FAFSA even if you think you will not receive any need-based aid will also qualify students for opportunities such as these.
The Bison STEM Scholars Program is a merit-based scholars program designed to challenge high-achieving high school students and prepare them for STEM-related education and coursework at HU; interested students must apply for admission as well as for this particular program separately through its own application. Several rigorous requirements are necessary in order to be considered for this program.
Howard University Average Cost
Very few students pay the full price. Here's the average cost for students in different income brackets:
Howard University Financial Health
Resources
Endowment (2019)
$692,832,361
Endowment per enrolled student (FTE)
$114,046
Howard University Online Education
Share of Students Studying Online (Graduate and Undergraduate)
Equity
Likelihood that a student moved up two or more income quintiles.
Percent of first-time students receiving Pell Grants.
This is higher than the national average 31.0%
Relative to the market of potential students
Underrepresented
Asian
Hispanic
White
Multi-racial
Representative
Native American
Hawaiian
Overrepresented
Black
Howard University Student Loans
The average student takes out this amount in student loans.
The percentage of students that repay their loans within 5 years.
The percentage of students that repay their loans within 7 years.
The percentage of families that default on their loans after 3 years.
Howard University After College Salaries
After graduation, here's how the average salary of a Howard University graduate grows over time:
Howard University Admissions
SAT range:
1140 - 1285
ACT range:
22 - 27
Application fee:
$45
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The data and analysis above is sourced from the following reliable third party sources:
- - US Department of Education
- - ACCEPT: Admissions Community Cultivating Equity & Peace Today (deposit deadlines)
- - FairTest (testing policies)
- - National Association of College and University Business Officers (NACUBO) (endowment data)
- - National Center for Education Statistics
- - Opportunity Insights at Harvard University (mobility rates)
- - Peterson's
- - Public college-maintained websites
- - State Higher Education Executive Officers Association (SHEEO) (state funding data)
- - Urban Institute (racial representation data)
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