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BackHoward University (DC): Merit Aid, Financial Aid Data, Offer Data & More
Howard University offers 93% of incoming freshmen merit aid. The average merit aid award is $8,787. Howard University is a private college located in Washington, District of Columbia. Its student population is 12857. It is a four-year, medium, highly residential campus. It has an acceptance rate of 53%. Howard University 4 year graduation rate is 43% .
Merit Aid Stats For Howard University
FRESHMAN W/O NEED, RECEIVING MERIT AID
$8,787
AVG. MERIT AID AWARD
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MeritMatch®
Need Based Aid
% of freshman
with need
$15,298
Avg. financial aid for
freshman with need
% of students offered need-based aid, granted work study
Avg Work Study
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4 year graduation
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Targeted Institutional
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Tuition Guarantee
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Median Debt for
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Median Earnings for Alumni
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Median Earnings of Alumni
Working After 10 Years
Admission Data
- Admission rate 53%
- Avg. high school GPA n/a*
- Avg. ACT 24.5
- Avg. SAT 1212.5
- Early decision acceptance rate GET FREE ACCESS
- % Class accepted during early decision GET FREE ACCESS
- Early action acceptance rate GET FREE ACCESS
- % of accepted students who enroll GET FREE ACCESS
Upcoming Deadlines For Howard University
- Early decision 1 - Deadline
Nov 1 - Early decision 1 - Notification
Dec 20 - Howard University - Send test score
Apr 15
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- Application fee $45
Helpful Links
- College website>
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Colleges with Similar Merit Aid Award Percentages and Award Amounts
Name | Cost | Received Merit Aid | Avg Merit Aid | Acceptance Rate | Merit Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Howard University | $44,630 | 93% | $8,787 | 32% | NA |
| University Of Maryland Baltimore County | $53,538 | 96% | $8,291 | 58% | NA |
| Reinhardt University | $42,400 | 95% | $8,251 | 90% | NA |
Colleges in Mid East Region with similar merit aid awards levels
Name | Cost | Received Merit Aid | Avg Merit Aid | Acceptance Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Howard University | $44,630 | 93% | $8,787 | 32% | |
| Canisius College | $43,454 | 95% | $14,914 | 79% | |
| Drexel University | $58,514 | 98% | $21,006 | 77% | |
| Susquehanna University | $65,000 | 98% | $33,994 | 72% | |
| Muhlenberg College | $69,945 | 96% | $22,655 | 62% | |
| Ithaca College | $64,091 | 93% | $17,134 | 69% | |
| Desales University | $67,046 | 98% | $20,925 | 79% | |
| Washington College | $65,286 | 97% | $25,306 | 64% | |
| Pace University New York | $70,250 | 93% | $24,996 | 76% | |
| Point Park University | $48,510 | 98% | $14,723 | 65% | |
| Juniata College | $62,125 | 94% | $27,903 | 70% | |
| Drew University | $58,488 | 88% | $23,027 | 69% | |
| Messiah College | $50,380 | 97% | $18,758 | 79% | |
| Rochester Institute Of Technology | $61,484 | 94% | $16,578 | 66% | |
| Lebanon Valley College | $60,710 | 91% | $24,333 | 78% | |
| Utica College | $36,860 | 89% | $5,816 | 84% | |
| Allegheny College | $65,400 | 98% | $33,809 | 64% | |
| University Of Maryland Baltimore County | $53,538 | 96% | $8,291 | 58% | |
| Mount St. Mary's University | $58,620 | 96% | $24,657 | 68% | |
| Pennsylvania State University Penn State Fayette Eberly | $23,726 | 94% | $2,488 | 80% |
Colleges with similar acceptance rate and median earnings of alumni after 10 years
Name | Acceptance Rate | 10 Year Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Chapman University | 54 | $99,400 |
| Cuny City College | 48 | $99,100 |
| Letourneau University | 46 | $98,900 |
| Lawrence University | 62 | $98,800 |
| Furman | 61 | $98,800 |
| Morehouse College | 58 | $98,700 |
| Ohio State University Main Campus | 52 | $98,600 |
Colleges with similar acceptance rate and cost of attendance
College | Acceptance Rate | Attendance Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Mars Hill University | 57 | $46,396 |
| The University Of Tampa | 49 | $46,408 |
| University Of California Santa Cruz | 47 | $46,410 |
| Iowa Wesleyan University | 58 | $46,519 |
| University Of Illinois At Urbana Champaign | 62 | $46,562 |
| Morningside College | 58 | $46,660 |
| The University Of Alabama | 59 | $46,686 |
| University At Buffalo | 56 | $46,761 |
| Southwestern College | 56 | $47,077 |
| Delaware State University | 49 | $47,600 |
| Brenau University | 57 | $47,634 |
| University Of St Francis | 47 | $47,810 |
| La Sierra University | 47 | $47,883 |
| Lewis University | 58 | $47,970 |
| William Peace University | 57 | $48,034 |
| The College Of New Jersey | 50 | $48,071 |
| Buena Vista University | 57 | $48,375 |
| University Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus | 59 | $48,437 |
| Lagrange College | 48 | $48,500 |
| Midamerica Nazarene University | 59 | $48,766 |
Colleges with similar acceptance rate and similar 4 year graduation rates
Name | Acceptance Rate | 4 year graduation |
|---|---|---|
| Manchester University | 59 | 47% |
| Lipscomb University | 60 | 46% |
| The King's College | 54 | 45% |
| School Of The Art Institute Of Chicago | 59 | 45% |
| Georgetown College | 48 | 45% |
| Suny College At Plattsburgh | 54 | 45% |
| Blackburn College | 52 | 45% |
| Temple University | 59 | 45% |
| The University Of Alabama | 59 | 44% |
| Pratt Institute Main | 51 | 44% |
| Lakeland University | 52 | 44% |
| Toccoa Falls College | 60 | 44% |
| Albright College | 62 | 44% |
| Mount Saint Joseph University | 60 | 44% |
| Simpson University | 50 | 44% |
| Flagler College St Augustine | 57 | 43% |
| Arizona Christian University | 56 | 43% |
| Bryan College Dayton | 51 | 43% |
| Centenary College Of Louisiana | 60 | 43% |
| Midland University | 52 | 43% |
Comparing merit aid in colleges with similar acceptance rates.
Name | Received Merit Aid | Avg Merit Aid |
|---|---|---|
| Hiram College | 96% | $9,670 |
| University Of Maryland Baltimore County | 96% | $8,291 |
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