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Howard University

Washington, DC · Private University

Howard University is a private university in Washington, DC with a 35% acceptance rate, SAT range of 1100–1298, ACT range of 22–28, median graduate earnings of $63,066. The campus experiences 86.7°F avg summer high and 31.1°F avg winter low, 49.5 inches of rain annually, 2.6 inches of snow. Graduates of Howard University earn a median of $63,066, with typical debt of $24,500, a good return on investment.

Acceptance Rate
34.9%
SAT Range
11001298
ACT Range
2228
Tuition (Out-of-State)
$33,344
Median Earnings
$63,066
Enrollment
9,604
Student-Faculty Ratio
11:1
Graduation Rate
69%
Retention Rate
90%

Top Majors by Graduate Earnings

Computer Systems Analysis.$92,324 / yr
Finance and Financial Management Services.$81,074 / yr
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.$79,646 / yr
Management Information Systems and Services.$78,544 / yr
Business Administration, Management and Operations.$64,231 / yr