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Howard University

Scholarship

霍华德大学

QS —Times —US News #104
Washington, District of Columbia, USA$28,000/year40% Acceptance Rate

Howard University is located in Washington, District of Columbia, USA. Rankings: US News #104. Undergraduate tuition about $28,000/year. Care4YA score 53.5.

Care4YA Index

Model-estimated

53.5/100

Score estimated by model — for reference only.

Dimension Scores

Outcomes

62.8

Resources

67.5

Selectivity

61.0

Affordability

0.5

Methodology vcare4ya-a1

Howard University is known for its strong programs in Biology, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering. The university offers a focused academic experience with particular depth in Biology, preparing graduates for careers in technology, research, and industry.

U.S. News Rankings

Rank History

Best Global Universities · 2026 #1009

The vertical axis shows rank position — lower is better; years without published data are omitted.

Graduate Program Rankings

Business (MBA)

  • Accounting#107*2026
  • Executive MBA#59*2026
  • Finance#123*2026
  • International#65*2026
  • Marketing#79*2026
  • Supply Chain / Logistics#76*2026

Education

  • Best Education Schools#57*2026

Engineering

  • Best Engineering Schools#142*2026

Fine Arts

  • Best Fine Arts Programs#62*2026

Health

  • Clinical Psychology#90*2026
  • Occupational Therapy#31*2026
  • Pharmacy#102*2026
  • Physical Therapy#200*2026
  • Social Work#12*2026
  • Speech-Language Pathology#54*2026

Law

  • Best Law Schools#117*2026
  • Business/Corporate Law#85*2026
  • Clinical Training#42*2026
  • Constitutional Law#65*2026
  • Contracts/Commercial Law#67*2026
  • Criminal Law#59*2026
  • Dispute Resolution#41*2026
  • Environmental Law#119*2026
  • Health Care Law#104*2026
  • Intellectual Property Law#66*2026
  • International Law#84*2026
  • Law Schools With the Most Graduates at Big Law Firms#18*2026
  • Legal Writing#57*2026
  • Tax Law#89*2026
  • Trial Advocacy#27*2026

Medicine

  • Most Graduates Practicing in Health Professional Shortage Areas#802026
  • Most Graduates Practicing in Primary Care#30*2026

Science

  • Biological Sciences#128*2026
  • Mathematics#117*2026
  • Physics#130*2026

Social Sciences & Humanities

  • Economics#97*2026
  • English#54*2026
  • History#50*2026
  • Political Science#74*2026
  • Psychology#81*2026
  • Sociology#76*2026

* Tied rank.

How to Read These Rankings

National Universities: An annual ranking of U.S. national research universities, focused on undergraduate outcomes: graduation and first-year retention rates, faculty resources, reputation among peer institutions and counselors, student selectivity, and graduate outcomes. Use it as a general reference for undergraduate choices — schools a few places apart are usually very close in practice.

Best Global Universities: Compares universities worldwide almost entirely on academic research: publication and citation impact, international collaboration, and research reputation by field — undergraduate teaching and campus experience are barely measured. It is best used to judge research strength and the platform for graduate study, and is only an indirect reference for undergraduate choices.

Graduate program rankings: Ranks schools field by field (business, engineering, law, medicine, education, and their specialties), mainly on reputation surveys of deans and professionals in each discipline, plus employment outcomes and research indicators for some fields; not every field is updated every year. It shows how a specific program is regarded within its profession — most useful once you have a clear field in mind for graduate study.

Rank data is compiled from publicly released U.S. News ranking snapshots, for school-selection reference only; all rights remain with U.S. News & World Report.

Campus location

Marker shows approximate campus location

Deadline

January 5

Intake

September

Living Cost

$16,000

At a Glance

Enrollment

16,646

Undergraduate

13,017

Graduate

3,629

Student–faculty ratio (university)

13:1

6-Year Graduation Rate

69.3%

Retention Rate

90.9%

Avg Net Price / Year

$50,539

Median Earnings

$63,066

International Students

4.5%

Source: college_scorecard · 2026 data — for reference only

Research universityGraduate programs

Admission data reference

Reviewed dataset — always confirm on the official website.
TOEFL guideline
80
IELTS guideline
6
SAT mid-50%
1090–1320
Acceptance rate (data)
41.3%
Data source
CollegeScorecard_latest (Data year 2025)

Programs Offered

Grouped by college · 101 programs

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  • AccountingDuration 4 yearsOfficial site

    Requirements

    This program · 2025

    TOEFL 90 · IELTS 6.5

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    SAT Mid-50%1090–1320
    ACT Mid-50%22–28
  • African StudiesDuration 4 yearsOfficial site

    Requirements

    This program · 2025

    TOEFL 90 · IELTS 6.5

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    SAT Mid-50%1090–1320
    ACT Mid-50%22–28
  • Afro American StudiesOfficial site

    Requirements

    This program · 2025

    TOEFL 90 · IELTS 6.5

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    SAT Mid-50%1090–1320
    ACT Mid-50%22–28
  • BiologySTEMDuration 4 yearsOfficial site

    Requirements

    This program · 2025

    TOEFL 90 · IELTS 6.5

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    SAT Mid-50%1090–1320
    ACT Mid-50%22–28
  • Requirements

    This program · 2025

    TOEFL 90 · IELTS 6.5

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    SAT Mid-50%1090–1320
    ACT Mid-50%22–28
  • Chemical EngineeringSTEMDuration 4 yearsOfficial site

    Requirements

    This program · 2025

    TOEFL 90 · IELTS 6.5

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    SAT Mid-50%1090–1320
    ACT Mid-50%22–28
  • ChemistrySTEMDuration 4 yearsOfficial site

    Requirements

    This program · 2025

    TOEFL 90 · IELTS 6.5

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    SAT Mid-50%1090–1320
    ACT Mid-50%22–28
  • Civil EngineeringSTEMDuration 4 yearsOfficial site

    Requirements

    This program · 2025

    TOEFL 90 · IELTS 6.5

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    SAT Mid-50%1090–1320
    ACT Mid-50%22–28
  • Clinical Laboratory ScienceOfficial site

    Requirements

    This program · 2025

    TOEFL 90 · IELTS 6.5

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    SAT Mid-50%1090–1320
    ACT Mid-50%22–28
  • Communication StudiesDuration 4 yearsOfficial site

    Requirements

    This program · 2025

    TOEFL 90 · IELTS 6.5

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    SAT Mid-50%1090–1320
    ACT Mid-50%22–28
  • Computer EngineeringSTEMDuration 4 yearsOfficial site

    Requirements

    This program · 2025

    TOEFL 90 · IELTS 6.5

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    SAT Mid-50%1090–1320
    ACT Mid-50%22–28
  • Computer Information SystemsOfficial site

    Requirements

    This program · 2025

    TOEFL 90 · IELTS 6.5

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    SAT Mid-50%1090–1320
    ACT Mid-50%22–28
  • Computer ScienceSTEMDuration 4 yearsOfficial site

    Requirements

    This program · 2025

    TOEFL 90 · IELTS 6.5

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    SAT Mid-50%1090–1320
    ACT Mid-50%22–28
  • CriminologyDuration 4 yearsOfficial site

    Requirements

    This program · 2025

    TOEFL 90 · IELTS 6.5

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    SAT Mid-50%1090–1320
    ACT Mid-50%22–28
  • EconomicsDuration 4 yearsOfficial site

    Requirements

    This program · 2025

    TOEFL 90 · IELTS 6.5

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    SAT Mid-50%1090–1320
    ACT Mid-50%22–28
  • Electrical EngineeringSTEMDuration 4 yearsOfficial site

    Requirements

    This program · 2025

    TOEFL 90 · IELTS 6.5

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    SAT Mid-50%1090–1320
    ACT Mid-50%22–28
  • Elementary EducationOfficial site

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    This program · 2025

    TOEFL 90 · IELTS 6.5

    Admitted profile

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    SAT Mid-50%1090–1320
    ACT Mid-50%22–28
  • EnglishDuration 4 yearsOfficial site

    Requirements

    This program · 2025

    TOEFL 90 · IELTS 6.5

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    SAT Mid-50%1090–1320
    ACT Mid-50%22–28
  • Executive MBAOfficial site

    Requirements

    This program · 2025

    TOEFL 90 · IELTS 6.5

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    SAT Mid-50%1090–1320
    ACT Mid-50%22–28
  • FinanceDuration 4 yearsOfficial site

    Requirements

    This program · 2025

    TOEFL 90 · IELTS 6.5

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    SAT Mid-50%1090–1320
    ACT Mid-50%22–28
  • Health EducationOfficial site

    Requirements

    This program · 2025

    TOEFL 90 · IELTS 6.5

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    SAT Mid-50%1090–1320
    ACT Mid-50%22–28
  • Health ManagementOfficial site

    Requirements

    This program · 2025

    TOEFL 90 · IELTS 6.5

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    SAT Mid-50%1090–1320
    ACT Mid-50%22–28
  • Health SciencesOfficial site

    Requirements

    This program · 2025

    TOEFL 90 · IELTS 6.5

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    SAT Mid-50%1090–1320
    ACT Mid-50%22–28
  • HistoryDuration 4 yearsOfficial site

    Requirements

    This program · 2025

    TOEFL 90 · IELTS 6.5

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    SAT Mid-50%1090–1320
    ACT Mid-50%22–28
  • Human DevelopmentOfficial site

    Requirements

    This program · 2025

    TOEFL 90 · IELTS 6.5

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    SAT Mid-50%1090–1320
    ACT Mid-50%22–28
  • Human PerformanceOfficial site

    Requirements

    This program · 2025

    TOEFL 90 · IELTS 6.5

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    SAT Mid-50%1090–1320
    ACT Mid-50%22–28
  • International BusinessDuration 4 yearsOfficial site

    Requirements

    This program · 2025

    TOEFL 90 · IELTS 6.5

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    SAT Mid-50%1090–1320
    ACT Mid-50%22–28
  • Leisure StudiesOfficial site

    Requirements

    This program · 2025

    TOEFL 90 · IELTS 6.5

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    SAT Mid-50%1090–1320
    ACT Mid-50%22–28
  • ManagementDuration 4 yearsOfficial site

    Requirements

    This program · 2025

    TOEFL 90 · IELTS 6.5

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    SAT Mid-50%1090–1320
    ACT Mid-50%22–28
  • MarketingDuration 4 yearsOfficial site

    Requirements

    This program · 2025

    TOEFL 90 · IELTS 6.5

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    SAT Mid-50%1090–1320
    ACT Mid-50%22–28
  • MathematicsSTEMDuration 4 yearsOfficial site

    Requirements

    This program · 2025

    TOEFL 90 · IELTS 6.5

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    SAT Mid-50%1090–1320
    ACT Mid-50%22–28
  • Mechanical EngineeringSTEMDuration 4 yearsOfficial site

    Requirements

    This program · 2025

    TOEFL 90 · IELTS 6.5

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    SAT Mid-50%1090–1320
    ACT Mid-50%22–28
  • Media Journalism, Film and CommunicationsOfficial site

    Requirements

    This program · 2025

    TOEFL 90 · IELTS 6.5

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    SAT Mid-50%1090–1320
    ACT Mid-50%22–28
  • Nutritional SciencesOfficial site

    Requirements

    This program · 2025

    TOEFL 90 · IELTS 6.5

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    SAT Mid-50%1090–1320
    ACT Mid-50%22–28
  • PhilosophyDuration 4 yearsOfficial site

    Requirements

    This program · 2025

    TOEFL 90 · IELTS 6.5

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    SAT Mid-50%1090–1320
    ACT Mid-50%22–28
  • PhysicsSTEMDuration 4 yearsOfficial site

    Requirements

    This program · 2025

    TOEFL 90 · IELTS 6.5

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    SAT Mid-50%1090–1320
    ACT Mid-50%22–28
  • Political ScienceSTEMDuration 4 yearsOfficial site

    Requirements

    This program · 2025

    TOEFL 90 · IELTS 6.5

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    SAT Mid-50%1090–1320
    ACT Mid-50%22–28
  • PsychologyDuration 4 yearsOfficial site

    Requirements

    This program · 2025

    TOEFL 90 · IELTS 6.5

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    SAT Mid-50%1090–1320
    ACT Mid-50%22–28
  • Radiation TherapyOfficial site

    Requirements

    This program · 2025

    TOEFL 90 · IELTS 6.5

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    SAT Mid-50%1090–1320
    ACT Mid-50%22–28
  • Requirements

    This program · 2025

    TOEFL 90 · IELTS 6.5

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    SAT Mid-50%1090–1320
    ACT Mid-50%22–28
  • SociologyDuration 4 yearsOfficial site

    Requirements

    This program · 2025

    TOEFL 90 · IELTS 6.5

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    SAT Mid-50%1090–1320
    ACT Mid-50%22–28
  • SpanishDuration 4 yearsOfficial site

    Requirements

    This program · 2025

    TOEFL 90 · IELTS 6.5

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    SAT Mid-50%1090–1320
    ACT Mid-50%22–28
  • Supply Chain ManagementOfficial site

    Requirements

    This program · 2025

    TOEFL 90 · IELTS 6.5

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    SAT Mid-50%1090–1320
    ACT Mid-50%22–28

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  • African StudiesOfficial site

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    SAT Mid-50%1090–1320
    ACT Mid-50%22–28
  • ArchitectureOfficial site

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    SAT Mid-50%1090–1320
    ACT Mid-50%22–28
  • Atmospheric SciencesOfficial site

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    SAT Mid-50%1090–1320
    ACT Mid-50%22–28
  • Chemical EngineeringOfficial site

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    SAT Mid-50%1090–1320
    ACT Mid-50%22–28
  • ChemistryOfficial site

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    SAT Mid-50%1090–1320
    ACT Mid-50%22–28
  • Comm. Sciences & DisordersOfficial site

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    SAT Mid-50%1090–1320
    ACT Mid-50%22–28
  • Communications - Speech Language Pathology 5-year Accelerated Master’sOfficial site

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    SAT Mid-50%1090–1320
    ACT Mid-50%22–28
  • EconomicsOfficial site

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    SAT Mid-50%1090–1320
    ACT Mid-50%22–28
  • Education Leadership and Policy StudiesOfficial site

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    SAT Mid-50%1090–1320
    ACT Mid-50%22–28
  • Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    SAT Mid-50%1090–1320
    ACT Mid-50%22–28
  • Medical PhysicsOfficial site

    Admitted profile

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    SAT Mid-50%1090–1320
    ACT Mid-50%22–28
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    University · 2025
    SAT Mid-50%1090–1320
    ACT Mid-50%22–28
  • Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    SAT Mid-50%1090–1320
    ACT Mid-50%22–28
  • Nutritional SciencesOfficial site

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    SAT Mid-50%1090–1320
    ACT Mid-50%22–28
  • Pharmaceutical ScienceOfficial site

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    SAT Mid-50%1090–1320
    ACT Mid-50%22–28
  • Political ScienceOfficial site

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    SAT Mid-50%1090–1320
    ACT Mid-50%22–28
  • Public HealthOfficial site

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    SAT Mid-50%1090–1320
    ACT Mid-50%22–28
  • Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    SAT Mid-50%1090–1320
    ACT Mid-50%22–28
  • School Psychology and Counseling ServicesOfficial site

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    SAT Mid-50%1090–1320
    ACT Mid-50%22–28
  • Secondary EducationOfficial site

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    SAT Mid-50%1090–1320
    ACT Mid-50%22–28
  • Social WorkOfficial site

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    SAT Mid-50%1090–1320
    ACT Mid-50%22–28
  • Sociology and CriminologyOfficial site

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    SAT Mid-50%1090–1320
    ACT Mid-50%22–28
  • Special EducationOfficial site

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    SAT Mid-50%1090–1320
    ACT Mid-50%22–28

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  • African StudiesOfficial site

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    SAT Mid-50%1090–1320
    ACT Mid-50%22–28
  • Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    SAT Mid-50%1090–1320
    ACT Mid-50%22–28
  • Atmospheric SciencesOfficial site

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    SAT Mid-50%1090–1320
    ACT Mid-50%22–28
  • Biochemistry & Molecular BiologyOfficial site

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    SAT Mid-50%1090–1320
    ACT Mid-50%22–28
  • Biochemistry and Molecular BiologyOfficial site

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    SAT Mid-50%1090–1320
    ACT Mid-50%22–28
  • Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    SAT Mid-50%1090–1320
    ACT Mid-50%22–28
  • ChemistryOfficial site

    Admitted profile

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    SAT Mid-50%1090–1320
    ACT Mid-50%22–28
  • Civil EngineeringOfficial site

    Admitted profile

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    SAT Mid-50%1090–1320
    ACT Mid-50%22–28
  • Comm. Sciences & DisordersOfficial site

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    SAT Mid-50%1090–1320
    ACT Mid-50%22–28
  • Comm., Culture & Media StudiesOfficial site

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    SAT Mid-50%1090–1320
    ACT Mid-50%22–28
  • Computer ScienceOfficial site

    Admitted profile

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    SAT Mid-50%1090–1320
    ACT Mid-50%22–28
  • Counseling PsychologyOfficial site

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    SAT Mid-50%1090–1320
    ACT Mid-50%22–28
  • EconomicsOfficial site

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    SAT Mid-50%1090–1320
    ACT Mid-50%22–28
  • Educational PsychologyOfficial site

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  • Electrical EngineeringOfficial site

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    ACT Mid-50%22–28
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  • Genetics & Human GeneticsOfficial site

    Admitted profile

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    SAT Mid-50%1090–1320
    ACT Mid-50%22–28
  • Higher Education Leadership and Policy StudiesOfficial site

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  • MathematicsOfficial site

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    ACT Mid-50%22–28
  • Mechanical EngineeringOfficial site

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  • MicrobiologyOfficial site

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  • Nutritional SciencesOfficial site

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    ACT Mid-50%22–28
  • Pharmaceutical ScienceOfficial site

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  • Pharmaceutical SciencesOfficial site

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    ACT Mid-50%22–28
  • PharmacologyOfficial site

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  • Physics & AstronomyOfficial site

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  • PhysiologyOfficial site

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  • Physiology & BiophysicsOfficial site

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    ACT Mid-50%22–28
  • Political ScienceOfficial site

    Admitted profile

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    SAT Mid-50%1090–1320
    ACT Mid-50%22–28
  • PsychologyOfficial site

    Admitted profile

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    SAT Mid-50%1090–1320
    ACT Mid-50%22–28
  • School PsychologyOfficial site

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  • Social WorkOfficial site

    Admitted profile

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    SAT Mid-50%1090–1320
    ACT Mid-50%22–28
  • Sociology and CriminologyOfficial site

    Admitted profile

    University · 2025
    SAT Mid-50%1090–1320
    ACT Mid-50%22–28

Requirements

  • IELTS 6.0
  • TOEFL 80
  • Personal Statement
  • Recommendation Letters

Tuition (USD)

$28,000/year

Tuition (CNY)

¥198,800/year

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