Howard University

Undergraduate application deadlines: Fall 2027 entry

• ED: November 1, 2026 (closed). Materials due on the same day; incomplete applications moved to Regular Decision. Decision: Late December.
• EA: November 1, 2026 (closed). Materials due on the same day; incomplete applications moved to Regular Decision. Decision: Late December.
• RD: February 1, 2027. Materials due on the same day; incomplete applications after February 1 will not receive an admission decision. Decision: Early April.

Source: University admissions website · Checked: 2026-10-10

Undergraduate admissions data

• Fall 2024 entering class: 34,211 applicants, 14,144 admitted (41.3%).
• Test scores reported by the university (25th–75th percentile): SAT 1090–1320, ACT 22–28.

Source: IPEDS (U.S. Department of Education)

Cost of attendance

• 2024–25 academic year, estimated annual cost for an international undergraduate: $58,032 (tuition and fees $35,810; housing and food $17,322; books and supplies $1,360; other expenses $3,540).
• Undergraduate application fee: $45.

Source: IPEDS (U.S. Department of Education)

Frequently asked questions

What are the undergraduate application deadlines at Howard University for Fall 2027 entry?

ED: November 1, 2026 (closed). Materials due on the same day; incomplete applications moved to Regular Decision. Decision: Late December. EA: November 1, 2026 (closed). Materials due on the same day; incomplete applications moved to Regular Decision. Decision: Late December. RD: February 1, 2027. Materials due on the same day; incomplete applications after February 1 will not receive an admission decision. Decision: Early April.

What is the admission rate at Howard University?

Fall 2024 entering class: 34,211 applicants, 14,144 admitted (41.3%). Test scores reported by the university (25th–75th percentile): SAT 1090–1320, ACT 22–28.

How much does it cost to attend Howard University as an international undergraduate?

2024–25 academic year, estimated annual cost for an international undergraduate: $58,032 (tuition and fees $35,810; housing and food $17,322; books and supplies $1,360; other expenses $3,540). Undergraduate application fee: $45.