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Howard University

Washington, DC, USA

✓ SEVP Certified
Urban campus
Financial aid available
#201
THE World Ranking
Times Higher Education
#581
QS World Ranking
QS World University Rankings
#1005
U.S. News Ranking
U.S. News & World Report
41%
Acceptance rate
Verified May 2026

About HU

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Location

Washington, DC, USA

SEVP & Work Rights

SEVP Certified Institution
OPT Available
No
CPT Available
No
STEM Designated
No

Key Stats

Acceptance Rate
41.3%

Country average: 72.5%

International Tuition
$35,810/yr

Country average: $21,775/yr

Total Students
10,108
Campus Setting
Urban
Student/faculty ratio
13:1

Admissions

SAT (average)
1213
SAT EBRW (25th-75th)
560 - 670
SAT Math (25th-75th)
530 - 650
ACT (midpoint)
24
ACT (25th-75th)
22 - 28

Outcomes

Freshman retention
91%
Graduation rate (6yr)
69%
Median earnings (10yr)
$63,066

Profile

Classification
Doctoral / Research University
Endowment
$1032M
Avg net price (after aid)
$50,539/yr

Rankings

US News
#1005
QS World
#581
Times Higher Ed
#201

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