Applying to HU

For the academic year 2023-24, the acceptance rate of Howard University is 35.00% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 21.00%. 8,864 men and 21,478 women applied to HU and 2,836 men and 7,732 women students were accepted.

Among them, 567 men and 1,701 women were enrolled in the school (Fall 2023). The following table and chart show the admission statistics including the number of applicants, acceptance rate, and yield at HU.

In 2024, 606 students (27% of enrolled) have submitted their SAT scores and 227 students (10%) have submitted their ACT scores for seeking degrees at HU.

The median SAT score is 1,200 with 620 SAT EBRW and 580 SAT Math median scores. The 75^th percentile SAT score of EBRW (Evidence-Based Reading / Writing) is 660 and the 25^th percentile is 560. The SAT Math 75^th percentile score is 638 and 25^th percentile is 540 .

The median ACT composite score is 25 with 75^th percentile score of 28 and 25^th percentile score of 22 at HU. The median ACT math score is 24 and the ACT English score is 25.

The SAT and ACT scores at Howard University are low compared to similar colleges (SAT: 1,311, ACT: 29 - private (not-for-profit) research university with high research activity).

It requires to submit High School GPA, High School Record (or Transcript), Completion of College Preparatory Program, Recommendations, English Proficiency Test, and Personal statement or essay to its applicants.

The SAT and ACT test score is not reqired, but considered in admission process at HU. The english proficiency test is reqired .

The next table summarizes the application requirements to apply Howard University.

For more admission information such as minimum GPA and deadlines, see its online application page .

The application fee is $45 for undergraduate schools and $75 for graduate schools of Howard University. The next table provides general admission information for applying to HU.