Howard University
Washington, DC
A historically Black research university in Washington, D.C. with an outsized influence on Black American academic, political, and cultural life — notable alumni span law, medicine, politics, and entertainment. Homecoming is one of the biggest events on any HBCU campus nationally, the marching band ("Showtime") and Greek life (the Divine Nine) anchor social life, and strong programs in political science, communications, and pre-med sit alongside a campus deeply engaged with the city around it.
35%
Acceptance rate
1170–1370
SAT range
24–30
ACT range
3.6
Average GPA
7,000
Undergrads
$29,000/yr
In-state tuition
$29,000/yr
Out-of-state tuition
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