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Howard University

Howard University
2400 Sixth Street, NW
Washington, DC 20059-0002

Official telephone: (202) 806-6100
Website: https://howard.edu/
Screen last updated on: September 2025

The admissions information below is valid for the 2025 academic year.
ADMISSIONS OFFICE
Contacting the office: 800 822-6363
800 822-6363 (toll free)

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN APPLICATION PROCESS & REQUIREMENTS
Is there an application deadline for fall? yes
Final filing date for fall: February 15
Application fee: $45
High school graduation is: required, GED is accepted
Standardized test requirements: SAT I or ACT recommended
Dates test scores should be received: March 1 for SAT I/ACT
School has formalized early decision program: yes
Early decision application deadline: November 1
Number of early decision applications submitted: 348
Number of early decision applications accepted: 172 (49%)
School has early action program: yes
School has concurrent enrollment program for high school: no

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN SELECTION PROCESS
Academic criteria:
  • secondary school report very important
  • class rank very important
  • recommendations very important
  • standardized test scores considered
  • essay very important
Nonacademic criteria:
  • interview not considered
  • extracurricular activities considered
  • particular talent/ability considered
  • character/personal qualities important
  • alumni/ae relationship considered
  • geographical residence not considered
  • state residency not considered
  • religious affiliation/commitment not considered
  • minority affiliation not considered
  • volunteer work considered
  • work experience considered
Average secondary school GPA: 3.75
Percent of freshmen who submitted GPA: 100%
Average SAT I: 611 verbal, 593 math
Combined SAT I middle 50% range: 1050 - 1250
Average ACT: 25 English, 23 math
Combined ACT middle 50% range: 22 - 28
Percent of accepted applicants who submitted SAT I scores: 47%
Percent of accepted applicants who submitted ACT score: 16%

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN ENROLLMENT
Number of completed applications received: 34,211
Number of applicants offered admission who enrolled: 14,144
Number accepting place on waiting list: 476
Percent of freshmen who came from out of state: 95%
Admission may be deferred: yes

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