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Howard University

Washington, DC · Private Nonprofit · 10,108 students

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$63k
Median earnings 10 years
after starting college
41%Acceptance Rate
70%Graduation Rate
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Academic Performance

Graduation Rate (150% time)70.0%
Students who graduate within 6 years
Graduation Rate (4 years)59.6%
Students who graduate on time
First-Year Retention Rate90.9%
Students who return for sophomore year
First-Generation Students23.6%
Share of first-gen college students

Test Scores

1213
Average SAT Score
Combined Math + Reading/Writing (out of 1600)
800 (min)1600 (max)
24
ACT Midpoint Score
Middle 50% of admitted students (out of 36)

Programs & Majors

Percentage of graduates in each field of study, based on IPEDS data.

Business & Marketing14.2%
Social Sciences13.5%
Communications11.3%
Health Sciences10.4%
Biological Sciences10.1%
Psychology8.5%
Engineering4.6%
Computer Science4.1%
Education0.9%
Mathematics0.9%
History0.8%

Faculty & Resources

$12k
Average Faculty Salary/Year
$15k
Instructional Spend per Student
$1.0B
Total Endowment

Howard University — Academics

Howard University has a graduation rate of 70.0%, reflecting the academic experience at this institution.

The first-year retention rate is 90.9%, meaning the vast majority of students return for their sophomore year — a strong indicator of student satisfaction.

The average SAT score for enrolled students is 1213, and the ACT midpoint is 24. These scores reflect the academic profile of the typical incoming student.

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