The Admissions Abstract

The Admissions Abstract

Abstract: Howard University

A glance at the key admissions details for one of the country's leading Historically Black Colleges and Universities.

Jun 19, 2025
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Howard University

howard.edu

Washington, DC

Private | Historically Black College or University; Doctoral University

Religious Affiliation: None

Undergraduates: 10,190

Total Enrollment: 13,416

Student Faculty Ratio: 11:1

Athletics:

Bison

NCAA Division I

Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference

Tuition: $35,810

Total Cost: $58,032

Average Net Price: $30,028

Financial Aid: $21,442

Admissions Infomation:

Applicants: 34,211

Percent Accepted: 41%

Average High School GPA: 3.75

SAT 25th Percentile | SAT Median | SAT 75th Percentile

1050 | 1140 | 1250

ACT 25th Percentile | ACT Median | ACT 75th Percentile

22 | 25 | 28

Test Optional

Application Information

Application Portal: Common Application

Early Action Deadline: November 1

Early Decision Deadline: November 1

Regular Decision Deadline: February 1

Recommendations: One letter of recommendation from a high school teacher

Supplemental Essays:

  • Diversity of all kinds is important to enriching the educational experience at Howard University. Please share with us anything in your backgrou…

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