The mission of Howard University as a comprehensive, research-oriented, predominantly African-American university is to provide an educational experience of exceptional quality at reasonable cost to students of high academic potential. Particular emphasis is placed upon providing educational opportunities for African-American men and women and for other historically disenfranchised groups. Furthermore, Howard university is dedicated to attracting, sustaining, and developing a cadre of faculty who, through their teaching and research, are committed to producing distinguished and compassionate graduates who seek solutions to human and social problems in the United States and throughout the world.
Admission Considerations:
Secondary school GPA (Required), Secondary school rank (Required), Secondary school record (Required), Completion of college-prepatory program (Recommended), Recommendations (Required), Formal demonstration of competencies (Recommended), Admission test scores (Required), TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) (Required)
Test Scores (2006) :
25th Percentile
75th Percentile
SAT Critical Reading
440
680
SAT Math
460
680
SAT Writing
ACT Composite
20
29
ACT English
ACT Math
Notes:
25th Percentile = 25% of students scored at or below
75th Percentile = 25% of students scored above
Tuition and Fees :
Undergraduate Academic Year Cost:
2005-2006
2006-2007
2007-2008
Tuition and fees
$12,295
$12,985
$14,020
Books and supplies
$1,200
$1,200
$1,500
Room and board (on campus)
$6,186
$6,522
$6,976
Room and board (off campus)
$11,855
$12,244
$13,700
Financial Aid Information:
Financial Aid Office Phone: (202) 806-2820
Percentage of students receiving any financial aid: 61%
Average amount of types of financial aid received from:
Federal Grants: $3,349
State/Local Grants: $1,174
Institutional Grants: $4,321
Student Loans: $12,168
