Howard University
Admissions
Interested in attending Howard University?
On this page, you'll learn how difficult it is to get into Howard University, we'll dig into high school grades and test scores, and you'll find out the factors the school considers when reviewing applications.
Admission Rates
Is it difficult to get into Howard University?
Using the most up-to-date data on record, Howard accepted 51% of applicants. We classify this as somewhat selective.
In the most recent year, 19,068 people applied and 10,069 were accepted.
Applied/Accepted
Acceptance rates at colleges can change over time, with some becoming more competitive and others accepting more students. Here’s a look at the acceptance rate trend for the past 3 years at Howard University:
Acceptance rates at schools can vary depending on if the student is in-state, out-of-state, or international.
Of those accepted, 25% ended up enrolling at Howard University, making their yield rate Medium. The yield rate is the percentage of accepted students who enroll at the school. You can use the yield rate to find out how coveted a school is for the students who apply to it.
Application Factors
You can increase your chances of getting into Howard University by looking at what the school considers during the application process.
Here are the things Howard considers:
Very Important
- Academic GPA
- Rigor of Secondary School Record
Important
- Application Essay
- Character/Personal Qualities
- Recommendation(s)
Considered
- Alumni/AE Relation
- Class Rank
- Extracurricular Activities
- First Generation
- Level of Applicant's Interest
- Standardized Test Scores
- Talent/Ability
- Volunteer Work
- Work Experience
Not Considered
- Geographical Residence
- Interview
- Religious Affiliation/Commitment
- State Residency
Grades & Testing
Do you have the grades and test scores to get into Howard University?
Grades
Students who recently attended Howard University as freshmen had an average unweighted high school GPA of 3.67.
These are the high school grade point averages (unweighted) of students who enroll:
High School GPAs
Howard is Test Optional. This means scores are considered if they are submitted, but applicants do not need to submit scores.
Applicants submitting SAT Scores
Applicants submitting ACT Scores
SAT Math Scores
SAT Verb Scores
SAT Composite Scores
Application Deadlines
These are the deadlines for applying to Howard University. Application deadlines are subject to change, so please verify all deadlines with the school.
Regular Admissions
Early Decision
Early Decision is a program in which students commit to attend a school if they are accepted. Some schools have a higher acceptance rate for Early Decision than regular decision. Howard's Early Decision acceptance rate is 47%, compared to 51% overall. If you’re sure you want to attend Howard University, you might consider applying Early Decision.
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