Howard University
Common Data Set 2025-26
Acceptance Rate
42.2%
Applications
37,270
Admitted
15,734
Enrolled
2,490
SAT Composite
1050-1270
SAT Math
510-620
SAT Reading
540-660
ACT Composite
20-26
How the class gets assembled.
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.
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 | 15,371 | 42% | 2,127 | All other rounds are residual CDS totals, not exact Regular Decision. |
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.