Howard University
2025-26
The 2025-26 Common Data Set for Howard University — admissions, cost, and aid, as the school published them. Download the original file. See the school's page for these reports. File date from the archived file's embedded modification date: Jun 25, 2026. Subscribe via RSS.
Acceptance Rate
42.2%
Applications
37,270
Admitted
15,724
Enrolled
2,490
SAT Composite
1050-1270
SAT Math
510-620
SAT Reading
540-660
ACT Composite
20-26
How the class gets assembled.
Early Decision offeredEarly Action offered
Likely ED share of class15%363 ED admits / 2,490 enrolled first-years
ED admit-rate multiple2.0x84% ED vs 42% all other rounds
Seats left after ED2,127of 2,490 enrolled first-year seats
All-other admit rate42%15,361 admitted from 36,840 applicants
Applicants, admits, and class seats use separate stage scales so Early Decision and all other rounds stay readable.
Each column is scaled within that stage. Labels show exact counts.
Applicants430reported count
Admits36384%
Class seats363assumes ED admits enroll
Applicants36,840reported count
Admits15,36142%
Class seats2,12714% estimated yield
Exact admission data
| Path | Applicants | Admitted | Admit rate | Class seats | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Early Decision | 430 | 363 | 84% | 363 | Likely class seats assume ED admits enroll. |
| All other rounds | 36,840 | 15,361 | 42% | 2,127 | All other rounds are residual CDS totals, not exact Regular Decision. |
Class-seat estimate assumes ED admits enroll. CDS does not report confirmed ED enrollment, so likely ED class seats are calculated as the smaller of ED admits and enrolled first-years.
Overall yield: 16%. Published yield blends high-commitment ED admits with the rest of the admitted pool.
Read the ED rate carefully. Published ED rates can include recruited athletes, legacy applicants, and institutional-priority applicants. The general-pool ED rate can be lower.
Wait-list policy reported, counts unavailable.
Wait-list outcomes can change sharply year to year.
Application fee: $45. Fee waivers are reported as available.
This school marks applicant interest as Considered. Read yield and wait-list behavior with that policy in mind.
Federal outcomes
Federal data from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard, vintage 2022-23. Outcomes reflect earlier cohorts than the CDS year shown elsewhere on this page.
$63,066
10 yrs after enrollment
70%
6-year completion
$50,539
sticker minus grants
$24,500
federal loans only
14%
FSA · as-of late May 2026 · not the official cohort default rate
Nonpayment is the share of Direct Loan borrowers who entered repayment January 2020–May 2025 and were 90+ days delinquent at the FSA pull. It is not the official cohort default rate.
The numbers, as published
736numbers from this report.
General Information
8 TABLESFirst Name:Kyron
Last Name:Carter
Title:Director, Institutional Research
Office:Institutional Research and Assessment
Address Line 1:2400 Sixth Street NW
Zipcode20,059
Country:United States
Phone:(202) 250-5015
Email Address:kyron.carter@howard.edu
Are your responses to the CDS posted for reference on your institution's Website?Yes
If yes, please provide the URL of the corresponding Web page:https://ira.howard.edu/institutional-research/institutional-data
City:Washington
StateDC
Name of College/University:Howard University
Street Address Line 1:2400 Sixth Street NW
CityWashington
StateDC
Zip20,059
Country:United States
Main Phone Number (Area Code)202
Main Phone Number:806-6100
Main Institution Emailadmission@howard.edu
Admissions Phone Number (Area Code):202
Admissions Phone Number:806-2763
Admissions Toll-Free Phone Number (Out-of-State Area Code):1-800
Admissions Toll-Free Phone Number:822-6363
Admissions Email Address:admission@howard.edu
Source of institutional control (Check only one):Private (nonprofit)
Classify your undergraduate institution:Coeducational
Academic year calendar:Semester
CertificateYes
Bachelor'sYes
Postbachelor's certificateYes
Master'sYes
Post-master's certificateYes
Doctoral degree research/scholarshipYes
Doctoral degree – professional practiceYes
Enrollment And Persistence
6 TABLESFirst-Time, First-Year Admission
8 TABLESC8D · Entrance Exams
In addition, does your institution use applicants' test scores for academic advising?No
Latest date by which SAT or ACT scores must be received for fall-term admission: Month11
Latest date by which SAT or ACT scores must be received for fall-term admission: Day15
Institutional ExamYes
Does your institution make use of SAT or ACT scores in admission decisions for first-time, first-year, degree-seeking applicants?Yes
SAT or ACT/ADMS_CONSIDER
Total first-time, first-year who applied668
Total first-time, first-year who were admitted258
Total first-time, first-year who enrolled48
Total first-time, first-year who applied34,472
Total first-time, first-year who were admitted14,206
Total first-time, first-year who enrolled2,335
Total first-time, first-year who applied2,070
Total first-time, first-year who were admitted1,238
Total first-time, first-year who enrolled102
Total first-time, first-year who applied60
Total first-time, first-year who were admitted22
Total first-time, first-year who enrolled5
C2 · Wait List
Do you have a policy of placing students on a waiting list?Yes
Number of qualified applicants offered a place on waiting list:1,310
Number accepting a place on the waiting list:637
Is your waiting list ranked?No
High school completion requirementGED
Total academic units17
English4
Mathematics3
Science2
Of these, units that must be lab2
Foreign language2
Social studies2
Academic electives4
Total academic units17
English4
Mathematics3
Science2
Of these, units that must be lab2
Foreign language2
Social studies2
Academic electives4
Does your institution require or recommend a general college-preparatory program for degree-seeking students?Recommended
If you have an application fee and an on-line application option, please indicate policy for students who apply on-line:Same fee as paper
Explain:Not Applicable
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 700-80012
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 600-69941
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 500-59937
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 400-4999
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 300-3991
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 200-2990
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: Total100
SAT Math: 700-8009
SAT Math: 600-69927
SAT Math: 500-59942
SAT Math: 400-49921
SAT Math: 300-3991
SAT Math: 200-2990
SAT Math: Total100
SAT Composite: 1400-16007
SAT Composite: 1200-139934
SAT Composite: 1000-119945
SAT Composite: 800-99913
SAT Composite: 600-7991
SAT Composite: 400-5990
SAT Composite: Total100
ACT Composite: 30-368
ACT Composite: 24-2936
ACT Composite: 18-2347
ACT Composite: 12-179
ACT Composite: 6-110
ACT Composite: Below 60
ACT English: 30-3619
ACT English: 24-2930
ACT English: 18-2340
ACT English: 12-1710
ACT English: 6-111
ACT English: Below 60
ACT Math: 30-365
ACT Math: 24-2935
ACT Math: 18-2338
ACT Math: 12-1722
ACT Math: 6-110
ACT Math: Below 60
ACT Reading: 30-3633
ACT Reading: 24-2931
ACT Reading: 18-2330
ACT Reading: 12-175
ACT Reading: 6-111
ACT Reading: Below 60
ACT Science: 30-3610
ACT Science: 24-2935
ACT Science: 18-2346
ACT Science: 12-178
ACT Science: 6-111
ACT Science: Below 60
Total0
Total0
Percent who had GPA of 4.07
Percent who had GPA between 3.75 and 3.9943
Percent who had GPA between 3.50 and 3.7430
Percent who had GPA between 3.25 and 3.4913
Percent who had GPA between 3.00 and 3.246
Percent who had GPA between 2.50 and 2.991
Percent who had GPA between 2.0 and 2.490
Percent who had GPA between 1.0 and 1.990
Percent who had GPA below 1.00
Total100
Average high school GPA of all degree-seeking, first-time, first-year students who submitted GPA:3.68
Percent of total first-time, first-year students who submitted high school GPA:100
Does your institution have an application fee?Yes
Amount of application fee:45
Can it be waived for applicants with financial need?Yes
Can on-line application fee be waived for applicants with financial need?Yes
Does your institution have an application closing date?Yes
Application closing date (fall): Month2
Application closing date (fall): Day1
Priority Date: Month11
Priority Date: Day15
Are first-time, first-year students accepted for terms other than the fall?No
Yes, by:Yes
Date: Month4
Date: Day15
Must reply by (date)Yes
Date: Month5
Date: Day1
Deadline for housing deposit (MMDD):Month6
Deadline for housing deposit (MMDD): Day17
Amount of housing deposit:500
Refundable if student does not enroll?No
Does your institution allow students to postpone enrollment after admission?Yes
If yes, maximum period of postponement:One Year
Does your institution allow high school students to enroll as full-time, first-time, first-year students one year or more before high school graduation? (FT)No
Does your institution offer an early decision plan (an admission plan that permits students to apply and be notified of an admission decision well in advance of the regular notification date and that asks students to commit to attending if accepted) for first-time, first-year applicants for fall enrollment?Yes
First or only early decision plan closing date: Month11
First or only early decision plan closing date: Day15
First or only early decision plan notification date: Month12
First or only early decision plan notification date: Day30
Number of early decision applications received by your institution430
Number of applicants admitted under early decision plan363
Do you have a nonbinding early action plan whereby students are notified of an admission decision well in advance of the regular notification date but do not have to commit to attending your college?Yes
Early action closing date: Month11
Early action closing date: Day15
Early action notification date: Month12
Early action notification date: Day30
Is your early action plan a “restrictive” plan under which you limit students from applying to other early plans?No
Transfer Admission
4 TABLESDoes your institution enroll transfer students? (If no, please skip to Section E)Yes
If yes, may transfer students earn advanced standing credit by transferring credits earned from course work completed at other colleges/universities?Yes
FallYes
WinterNot Selected
SpringYes
SummerNot Selected
Must a transfer applicant have a minimum number of credits completed or else must apply as an entering first-year student?Yes
High school transcriptNot Required
College transcript(s)Required
Essay or personal statementRequired
InterviewNot Required
Standardized test scoresNot Required
Statement of good standing from prior institution(s)Not Required
If a minimum high school grade point average is required of transfer applicants, specify (on a 4.0 scale):3.00
If a minimum college grade point average is required of transfer applicants, specify (on a 4.0 scale):2.50
Fall Priority Date: Month11
Fall Priority Date: Day1
Spring Priority Date: Month4
Spring Priority Date: Day1
Fall Closing Date: Month11
Spring Closing Date: Month4
Fall Notification Date: Month12
Spring Notification Date: Month6
Fall Rolling AdmissionConsidered
Spring Rolling AdmissionConsidered
Does an open admission policy, if reported, apply to transfer students?Not Applicable
Report the lowest grade earned for any course that may be transferred for credit:C
Number15
Unit TypeD
Maximum number of credits or courses that may be transferred from a two-year institution:60
Maximum number of credits or courses that may be transferred from a two-year institution:D
Maximum number of credits or courses that may be transferred from a four-year institution:60
Maximum number of credits or courses that may be transferred from a four-year institution:D
Minimum number of credits that transfers must complete at your institution to earn a bachelor’s degree:30
Minimum number of credits that transfers must complete at your institution to earn a bachelor’s degree:D
American Council on Education (ACE)No
College Level Examination Program (CLEP)No
DANTES Subject Standardized Tests (DSST)No
Are the military/veteran credit transfer policies published on your website?Yes
If yes, please provide the URL where the policy can be located:https://howard.edu/registrar/transfer-credit-articulation-agreements
Fall Closing Date:Day15
Spring Closing Date: Day15
Fall Notification Date: Day30
Spring Notification Date: Day15
Academic Offerings and Policies
2 TABLESCross-registrationYes
Distance learningYes
Double majorYes
Dual enrollmentYes
Exchange student program (domestic)Yes
Honors ProgramYes
Independent studyYes
InternshipsYes
Study abroadYes
Teacher certification programYes
Arts/fine artsYes
English (including composition)Yes
Foreign languagesYes
HistoryYes
Physical EducationYes
HumanitiesYes
Intensive writingYes
MathematicsYes
PhilosophyYes
Sciences (biological or physical)Yes
Social scienceYes
Student Life
5 TABLESPercent who are from out of state (exclude international/nonresidents from the numerator and denominator)94%
Percent of males who join fraternities0%
Percent of females who join sororities0%
Percent who live in college-owned, -operated, or -affiliated housing100%
Percent who live off campus or commute0%
Percent of students age 25 and older0%
Percent who are from out of state (exclude international/nonresidents from the numerator and denominator)90%
Percent of males who join fraternities1%
Percent of females who join sororities1%
Percent who live in college-owned, -operated, or -affiliated housing53%
Percent who live off campus or commute47%
Percent of students age 25 and older2%
Average age of full-time students18
Average age of all students (full- and part-time)18
Average age of full-time students20
Average age of all students (full- and part-time)20
Campus MinistriesYes
Choral groupsYes
Concert bandYes
DanceYes
Drama/theaterYes
International Student OrganizationYes
Jazz bandYes
Literary magazineYes
Marching bandYes
Music ensemblesYes
Musical theaterYes
OperaYes
Pep bandYes
Radio stationYes
Student governmentYes
Student newspaperYes
Student-run film societyYes
Symphony orchestraYes
Television stationYes
YearbookYes
Army ROTC is offered:On campus
Naval ROTC is offered:At cooperating institution
Name of Cooperating InstitutionGeorge Washington University
Air Force ROTC is offered:On campus
Coed residence hallsYes
Men's residence halls (Men)Yes
Women's residence halls (Females)Yes
Apartments for single studentsYes
Special housing for disabled studentsYes
Living Learning CommunitiesYes
Annual Expenses
7 TABLESPlease provide the URL of your institution’s net price calculator:https://financialservices.howard.edu/tuition-fees/net-price-calculator
If your institution's 2026-2027 academic year costs of attendance are not available at this time please respond.Not Selected
Minimum12
Maximum21
Do tuition and fees vary by year of study (e.g., sophomore, junior, senior)?No
Do tuition and fees vary by undergraduate instructional program?No
PRIVATE INSTITUTIONS:$1,583
Financial Aid
16 TABLESAcademic Year2023
Federal methodology (FM)Yes
Federal$28,906,749
State all states, not only the state in which your institution is located$288,411
Institutional: Endowed scholarships, annual gifts and tuition funded grants, awarded by the college, excluding athletic aid and tuition waivers (which are reported below).$29,303,465
Scholarships/grants from external sources (e.g. Kiwanis, National Merit) not awarded by the college$0
Total Scholarships/Grants$58,498,625
Student loans from all sources (excluding parent loans)$23,443,709
Federal Work-Study$217,734
State and other (e.g., institutional) work-study/employment (Note: Excludes Federal Work-Study captured above.)$0
Total Self-Help$23,661,443
Parent Loans$0
Athletic Awards$0
Federal$25,316
State all states, not only the state in which your institution is located$0
Institutional: Endowed scholarships, annual gifts and tuition funded grants, awarded by the college, excluding athletic aid and tuition waivers (which are reported below).$152,914,403
Scholarships/grants from external sources (e.g. Kiwanis, National Merit) not awarded by the college$669,114
Total Scholarships/Grants$153,608,833
Student loans from all sources (excluding parent loans)$46,053,895
State and other (e.g., institutional) work-study/employment (Note: Excludes Federal Work-Study captured above.)$0
Total Self-Help$46,053,895
Parent Loans$102,528,074
Athletic Awards$11,333,622
Provide the number of students in the 2024 undergraduate class who started at your institution as first-time students and received a bachelor's degree between July 1, 2023 and June 30, 2024. Exclude students who transferred into your institution.1,882
Institutional need-based scholarship or grant aid is availableYes
Institutional non-need-based scholarship or grant aid is availableYes
If institutional financial aid is available for undergraduate degree-seeking nonresidents, provide the number of undergraduate degree-seeking nonresidents who were awarded need-based or non-need-based aid:447
Average dollar amount of institutional financial aid awarded to undergraduate degree-seeking nonresidents:$27,544
Total dollar amount of institutional financial aid awarded to undergraduate degree-seeking nonresidents:$12,312,337
Other (specify):Yes
Specify:International Student's Financial Aid Application
FAFSAYes
Priority date for filing required financial aid forms:Yes
Priority date for filing required financial aid forms: Month2
Priority date for filing required financial aid forms: Day1
Deadline for filing required financial aid forms:Yes
Deadline for filing required financial aid forms (Month):5
Deadline for filing required financial aid forms (Day):1
b) Students notified on a rolling basis:Yes
If yes, starting date (Month):2
If yes, starting date (Day):1
Students must reply by (date): Month5
Students must reply by (date): Day1
Federal Direct Subsidized Stafford LoansYes
Federal Direct Unsubsidized Stafford LoansYes
Federal Direct PLUS LoansYes
State LoansYes
College/university loans from institutional fundsYes
Federal Pell GrantsYes
Federal SEOGYes
State scholarships/grantsYes
Private scholarshipsYes
College/university scholarship or grant aid from institutional fundsYes
United Negro College FundYes
Federal Nursing ScholarshipYes
Other (specify):Yes
Specify:Donor Based Institution
AcademicsYes
Alumni affiliationYes
ArtYes
AthleticsYes
Job skillsYes
ROTCYes
LeadershipYes
Music/dramaYes
Religious affiliationYes
State/district residencyYes
AcademicsYes
Alumni affiliationYes
ArtNot Selected
AthleticsNot Selected
Job skillsNot Selected
LeadershipYes
Music/dramaNot Selected
Religious affiliationNot Selected
State/district residencyNot Selected
Instructional Faculty And Class Size
3 TABLESFall 2025 Student to Faculty ratio13
based on ____ students10,053
and ____ faculty781