Howard University

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2020 Undergraduate Tuition

$26,464

6% growth from 2019

2020 Average Net Price

$23,233

After Financial Aid

2018 Student Loan

6.02%

Default Rate

2020 Acceptance Rate

38.6%

24,325 Applicants

2020 Enrolled Students

10,859

92.5% Full-Time

2020 Graduation Rate

64%

939 Graduates

About

Howard University is a higher education institution located in District of Columbia, DC. In 2020, the most popular Bachelor's Degree concentrations at Howard University were General Biological Sciences (113 degrees awarded), General Political Science & Government (89 degrees), and Public Relations, Advertising, & Applied Communication (68 degrees).

In 2020, 1,708 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Howard University. 65.9% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 34.1% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was black or african american (1,275 degrees), 15.7 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (81 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Howard University is $26,464, which is $−2,099 less than the national average for Doctoral Universities ($28,563).

Costs

The median undergraduate tuition at Howard University is $26,464, which is $−2,099 less than the national average for Doctoral Universities ($28,563).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $23,233.

In 2020, 91% of undergraduate students attending Howard University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 61% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$26,464

2020 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2020, the cost of tuition at Howard University was $26,464. The cost of tuition at Howard University is $−2,099 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Doctoral Universities ($28,563).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Howard University (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$23,233

2020 Value

8.42%

1 Year Growth

In 2020 Howard University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $23,233. Between 2019 and 2020, the average net price of Howard University grew by 8.42%.

This chart compares the average net price of Howard University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$14,365

Room and Board

$1,900

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Howard University was of $14,365 in 2020. During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,900. The cost of room and board increased by 3.38% between 2019 and 2020. The cost of books and supplies increased by 26.7% during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Howard University (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

91%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

61%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

91% of undergraduate students at Howard University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2020. This represents a growth of 11% with respect to 2019, when 82% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Howard University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

6.02%

2018 Default Rate

137

Number of Defaults

In 2018 the default rate for borrower's at Howard University was 6.02%, which represents 137 out of the 2276 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

Howard University received 24,325 undergraduate applications in 2020, which represents a 15.8% annual growth. Out of those 24,325 applicants, 9,398 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 38.6% acceptance rate.

There were 10,859 students enrolled at Howard University in 2020, and 78% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Howard University has an overall enrollment yield of 25.1%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

38.6%

Acceptance Rate in 2020

9,398

Accepted Out of 24,325

In 2020, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Howard University was 38.6% (9,398 admissions from 24,325 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2019, which was 36.1%. Between 2019 and 2020, the number of applicants grew by 15.8%, while admissions grew by 24%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Howard University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

SAT Scores

78%

Submission Percentage

1,837

Scores Submitted

78% of enrolled first-time students at Howard University in 2020 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

This chart shows the SAT scores for the 25th and 75th percentile of applicants broken out into each section of the test that their are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Howard University has a total enrollment of 10,859 students. The full-time enrollment at Howard University is 10,050 students and the part-time enrollment is 809. This means that 92.5% of students enrolled at Howard University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Howard University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 67.9% Black or African American, 6.61% Hispanic or Latino, 3.84% Asian, 3.75% Two or More Races, 1.97% White, 1.22% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.258% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Howard University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Black or African American Female (49.6%), followed by Black or African American Male (17.7%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (4.99%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly Black or African American Female (46.2%), followed by Black or African American Male (23.7%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (4.74%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

92.5%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Howard University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 10,859 students. The full-time enrollment at Howard University is 10,050 and the part-time enrollment is 809. This means that 92.5% of students enrolled at Howard University are enrolled full-time compared with 76.5% at similar Doctoral Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Howard University (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

90%

2020 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Howard University was 90%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Doctoral Universities (85%), Howard University had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Howard University (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity

Black or African American
7,373
Hispanic or Latino
718
Asian
417

The enrolled student population at Howard University is 67.9% Black or African American, 6.61% Hispanic or Latino, 3.84% Asian, 3.75% Two or More Races, 1.97% White, 1.22% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.258% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Doctoral Universities is 50% White, 15% Hispanic or Latino, and 9.69% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 1,053 students (9.7%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2020, 544 more women than men received degrees from Howard University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Howard University is black or african american (1,275 degrees awarded). There were 15.7 times more black or african american graduates than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (81 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Howard University is General Biological Sciences (113 degrees awarded), followed by General Political Science & Government (89 degrees) and Public Relations, Advertising, & Applied Communication (68 degrees).

The most specialized majors across all degree types at Howard University, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Legal (124 degrees awarded), Cultural & Gender Studies (25 degrees), and Communications (130 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Physicians

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Howard University are Physicians (383,714 people), Other managers (213,636 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (162,817 people), Postsecondary teachers (143,049 people), and Registered nurses (93,980 people).

The most specialized majors at Howard University are Legal (124 degrees awarded), Cultural & Gender Studies (25 degrees), Communications (130 degrees), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (76 degrees), and Biology (134 degrees).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Nuclear medicine technologists and medical dosimetrists

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Howard University are Nuclear medicine technologists and medical dosimetrists, Surgeons, Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents, Physicians, and Nurse anesthetists

Common Industries by Major

General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Howard University are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (520,099 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (381,431 people), Elementary & secondary schools (357,170 people), Offices of physicians (194,014 people), and Computer Systems Design (136,539 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Howard University.

Most Common

General Biological Sciences
113 degree-majorss awarded
General Political Science & Government
89 degree-majorss awarded
Public Relations, Advertising, & Applied Communication
68 degree-majorss awarded

In 2020, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Howard University was General Biological Sciences with 113 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at Howard University according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

582

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2020

1,126

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2020

In 2020, 582 degrees were awarded to men at Howard University, which is 0.517 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (1,126).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Howard University by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2020, 52 degrees were awarded to men at Howard University in Medicine, which is 0.945 times less than the 55 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2020, 93 degrees were awarded to women at Howard University in General Biological Sciences, which is 3.44 times more than the 27 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

46%

100% Completion Time

62%

150% Completion Time

In 2020, 46% of students graduating from Howard University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 62% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 64% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Doctoral Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Hispanic or Latino Female

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate at Howard University is Female and Hispanic or Latino (100% graduation rate). Across all Doctoral Universities, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.4%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 0% of graduates (0 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity

Black or African American
1,275 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
81 degrees awarded
Asian
68 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Howard University is black or african american (1,275 degrees awarded). There were 15.7 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (81 degrees).

0% of degree recipients (0 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic

Black or African American Female
863 degrees awarded
Black or African American Male
412 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
58 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Howard University is black or african american female (863 degrees awarded). There were 2.09 times more black or african american female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american male (412 degrees).

Operations

Howard University has an endowment valued at nearly $712M, as of the end of the 2020 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of $27.8M (3.91%), compared to the 3.43% average return ($10.5M on $307M) across all Doctoral Universities.

In 2020, Howard University had a total salary expenditure of $841M. Howard University employs 228 Associate professors, 190 Professors, and 166 Assistant professors. Most academics at Howard University are Male Professors (122), Male Associate professors(121), and Female Associate professors (107).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Howard University are: Management, with 321 employees, Office and Administrative Support, with 275 employees, and Service with 112 employees.

Endowment

$712M

2020 Endowment

2.83%

growth from 2019

Howard University has an endowment valued at about $712M, as of the end of the 2020 fiscal year. The endowment of Howard University grew 2.83% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $406M higher than than the median endowment of Doctoral Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Howard University (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Doctoral Universities: Higher Research Activity Carnegie Classification grouping.

Government Grants and Contracts

Grants & Contracts

$61.5M - Federal
$0 - State
$0 - Local

As of 2020, Howard University received $61.5M in grants and contracts from the federal government, $0 from state grants and contracts, and $0 from local grants and contracts.

Salary Expenditure

$370M

2020 Salaries

3.63%

growth from 2019

In 2020, Howard University paid a median of $370M in salaries, which represents 44% of their overall expenditure ($841M) and a 3.63% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 3.81% growth from 2018 and a 2.91% growth from 2017.

The median for similar Doctoral Universities is 238M (42.6% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$66.9M

Instructional Salaries

737

Number of Employees

In 2020, Howard University paid a total of $66.9M to 737 employees working as instructors, which represents 18.1% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $70.3M (29.6%) for similar Doctoral Universities.

Occupations by Share

Associate professor

Most Common Instructor

228 Employees

Management

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

321 Employees

In 2020, the most common positions for instructional staff at Howard University were Associate professor with 228 employees; Professor with 190 employees; and Professor with 166 employees.

In 2020, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Howard University were Management with 321 employees; Office and Administrative Support with 275 employees; and Service with 112 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic

Male Professor
Male Associate professor
Female Associate professor

In 2020, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Howard University was Male Professor with 122 employees, Male Associate professor with 121 employees, and Female Associate professor with 107 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Howard University.