Howard University
DC · Common Data Set 2025-2026
At a glance
Recent years
| Year | Admit rate | Enrolled UG | 6-yr grad | SAT (50th) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-2026 | 41.3% | 2,738 | 74.0% | 1,140 |
| 2024-2025 | 41.3% | 2,738 | 50.0% | 1,140 |
| 2022-2023 | 51.4% | 2,493 | — | 1,170 |
| 2021-2022 | 35.2% | 2,768 | 64.0% | — |
| 2020-2021 | 38.6% | 2,360 | 64.0% | — |
Common cross-admits
- Spelman College
- Hampton University
- Morehouse College
- Xavier University of Louisiana
- George Washington University
Statistical look-alikes
Schools with very similar admit rates, SAT scores, and enrollment to Howard University — worth a look even if they weren't already on your list.
- Texas Christian University
- CUNY Bernard M Baruch College
- Baylor University
- CUNY Hunter College
- Bucknell University
Frequently asked
What is the acceptance rate at Howard University?
Howard University admits 41.3% of applicants based on the most recently reported Common Data Set.
What SAT score do I need for Howard University?
The middle 50% SAT range at Howard University is 1050–1250, with a median score of 1140. Students at the 25th percentile scored 1050; students at the 75th percentile scored 1250.
What ACT score do I need for Howard University?
The middle 50% ACT range at Howard University is 22–28, with a median of 25.
How much does Howard University cost?
Annual full-time tuition at Howard University is $37,996. Room and board is approximately $18,982. Most students pay less than the published price after financial aid.
What is the graduation rate at Howard University?
Howard University's 6-year graduation rate is 74.0%. The first-year retention rate is 90.6%.
How many students attend Howard University?
Howard University enrolls 11,519 undergraduate students. The student-to-faculty ratio is 13:1.
About the Common Data Set
The Common Data Set (CDS) is a collaborative reporting standard developed by colleges, the College Board, Peterson's, and U.S. News. Each year, participating institutions answer the same questionnaire covering admissions selectivity, enrollment composition, financial aid, faculty resources, and student outcomes. Because every school answers in the same format, the CDS lets prospective students compare schools apples-to-apples — without normalizing across different rankings methodologies. CDS Atlas aggregates the most recently published Common Data Set for hundreds of U.S. colleges and universities, with multi-year history where available, side-by-side comparison tools, and federal data (College Scorecard, EADA athletics, Clery campus safety) layered on top.
Source
Sourced from Howard University's officially published Common Data Set for 2025-2026. View the original document.