Howard University

Washington, DC, US🇺🇸

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After A Gap Year in Nepal & Australia, I'm going to Howard University
Howard University

Howard University 🇺🇸

Washington, US

After A Gap Year in Nepal & Australia, I'm going to Howard University

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by Shrijan from Nepal 🇳🇵

Location & Campus

Gender Distribution

Fall 2023 undergraduate

% of International Students

2022-2023 undergraduate

Howard University is located in Large City of Washington, DC, US🇺🇸

Admissions

Deadlines

 
    • Early Action
      Fall 2027
    • Early Decision
      Fall 2027
    • Regular Decision
      Fall 2027

Acceptance Rate

Fall 2022 undergraduate

International

Overall

Overall ED

Test Scores SAT/ACT

Test Policy for Fall 2023: SAT/ACT Required

SAT

Evidence-Based Reading and Writing

560660

Math

540638

ACT

Composite

2228
The range shows 25th - 75th percentile scores of students enrolled in Fall 2023

Relative Importance of Factors in Admission Decisions

Academic Factors

FactorVery ImportantImportantConsideredNot Considered
Rigor of secondary school record✓
Class rank✓
Academic GPA✓
Standardized test scores✓
Application essay✓
Recommendation(s)✓

Non-Academic Factors

FactorVery ImportantImportantConsideredNot Considered
Interview✓
Extracurricular activities✓
Talent/ability✓
Character/personal qualities✓
First generation✓
Alumni/ae relation✓
Geographical residence✓
State residency✓
Religious affiliation/commitment✓
Volunteer work✓
Work experience✓
Level of applicant’s interest✓

Costs & Aid

$54,630Total Cost (On Campus)
$29,253Average Cost After Aid (On Campus)
2021-2022 for international students
Estimated expensesAcademic year 2023-24
Undergraduate tuition and fees$33,344
Books and supplies$1,360
On-campus housing$16,474
On-campus other expenses$3,452
Total$54,630

Rankings

#86U.S. News Best National University Rankings 2025
#1001-1200QS World University Rankings 2025

Fields of Study

Students graduated in 2022-2023