Howard University
Washington, District of Columbia · Private Non-Profit
Avg Earnings (5yr)
$47,379
Acceptance Rate
35%
Graduation Rate
69%
Annual Tuition
$33,344
At a Glance
Total Students
9,604
Retention Rate
90%
Faculty Ratio
11
Financial Aid
57%
Median Debt
$24,500
Campus Setting
City
Institution Type
Private Non-Profit
Institution Overview
Howard University is a private, non-profit institution in Washington, D.C., with 9,604 students. The university has a moderately selective admissions process, accepting 34.9% of applicants. The university retains 90.1% of its students and graduates 69.2% within a typical timeframe. The net price for in-state tuition is $33,344.
Graduates of Howard University report earnings of $41,194 one year after graduation, $47,379 after five years, and $63,066 after ten years. The median debt for students is $24,500, and 57.1% of students receive financial aid.
Generated from College Scorecard & IPEDS data
Earning Projection Over Time
$41k
1 YEAR
$47k
5 YEARS
$63k
10 YEARS
Graduate Outcomes
One year after graduation, Howard University alumni earn $41,194. Five years after graduation, earnings increase to $47,379. Ten years after graduation, alumni earn $63,066. The median debt for students is $24,500, and 57.1% of students receive financial aid.
Howard University has a high retention rate of 90.1% and a graduation rate of 69.2%. The university has an acceptance rate of 34.9% and a student population of 9,604. The in-state tuition is $33,344.
Popular Programs
Top performing degrees based on enrollment and outcome data.
Law
Biology, General
Medicine
Political Science and Government
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication
Health and Physical Education/Fitness
Social Work
Business Administration, Management and Operations
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other
Psychology, General
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions
Finance and Financial Management Services
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Campus Location
Washington, District of Columbia
Washington, DC 20059
Howard University is located in Washington, District of Columbia. The campus is in a city setting.