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Howard University Computer Science Programs

Howard University is a private not-for-profit institution located in Washington, DC. A Major City Center provides an ideal setting close to urban amenities.

Where Is Howard University?

Get in touch with HU can be found below.

	Contact Details
Address:	2400 Sixth St NW, Washington, DC 20059
Phone:	2028066100
Website:	www.howard.edu/
Admissions:	www2.howard.edu/admission
Financial Aid:	www2.howard.edu/student-financial-services

How Do I Get Into HU?

You can apply to HU online at: https://www.commonapp.org/explore/howard-university

HU is classified as Selective (30-50%) for admissions.

Admission Requirements for HU

Here’s what HU looks for in applicants:

Requirement	Status
Secondary School Record	Required
Secondary School GPA	Required
Recommendations	Required
Admission Test Scores (SAT/ACT)	Considered but not required

How Hard Is It To Get Into HU?

HU maintains an acceptance rate of 41%, which means it is moderately selective. Ensure you meet all application requirements and prepare the application in full.

Of those admitted, 19% choose to enroll — a modest enrollment yield, suggesting many admitted students choose other institutions.

Average Test Scores

23% of admitted students submitted SAT scores and 9% submitted ACT scores.

When looking at the 25th through the 75th percentile of admitted students at HU, SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing scores ranged between 560 and 670. Math scores were between 530 and 650.

Combined SAT scores ranged from 1090 to 1320. ACT Composite scores for admitted students at HU ranged between 22 and 28.

Selectivity by Gender

Acceptance rates at HU vary modestly across gender.

Gender	Applicants	Admitted	Acceptance Rate
Men	9,963	3,967	40%
Women	24,248	10,177	42%

Can I Afford Howard University?

The average net price after aid at HU is $47,919. Your actual cost will depend on your family’s circumstances since net price varies by income group.

Tuition & Fees

Category	Cost
In-State Tuition	$35,344
In-State Fees	$466
Out-of-State Tuition	$35,344
Out-of-State Fees	$466
Total In-State Tuition & Fees	$35,810
Total Out-of-State Tuition & Fees	$35,810

Financial Aid

Across all aid types, 22% of students at HU receive some form of financial aid (2,261 students).

Nearly 87% of students at HU receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $21,995 per student.

40% of students receive federal Pell Grants, averaging $5,942.

Student Loan Debt

59% of HU undergraduates take out federal student loans, averaging $6,743 per year.

Howard University Undergraduate Student Diversity

There are 3,330 students enrolled at HU. HU is classified as a 10,000 - 19,999 institution by enrollment size. Its Carnegie Classification is Doctoral Universities: Higher Research Activity.

Gender Diversity

Of the 9,604 undergraduate students at HU, approximately 28% are male and 72% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Howard University undergraduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	124
Black or African American	6,473
Hispanic	576
White	19
American Indian/Alaska Native	9
Two or More Races	451
Non-Resident	374

Geographic Diversity

The top 5 home states of first-time undergraduate students at HU are listed below.

State	First-Time UG Students
Maryland	285
New York	271
Georgia	225
Texas	194
California	183

Additionally, approximately 3.9% of undergraduate students are non-resident from outside the United States.

Howard University Graduate Student Diversity

3,226 of HU’s students are in graduate programs. The highest graduate-level award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Gender Diversity (Graduate)

Among graduate students at HU, approximately 34% are male and 66% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity (Graduate)

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Howard University graduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	93
Black or African American	2,184
Hispanic	264
White	96
American Indian/Alaska Native	9
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander	3
Two or More Races	96
Non-Resident	190

Online Learning at Howard University

HU provides online programs for students who need flexibility.

6,862 undergraduate students at HU took at least one online class — of those, 734 took all of their classes online.

At the graduate level, 548 students took at least one online class and 748 took all classes online. Distance education is available at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

Computer Science Programs at Howard University

These computer science degree programs are offered by HU, showing degrees awarded by level in the most recent reporting year.

Program	Bachelor’s	Master’s	Doctorate	Total
Computer Science	81	2	11	97

Academic Programs at Howard University

HU offers 26 distinct academic programs.

The highest level of award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Institutional Profile

HU has an open admission policy: No. Credit transfer:

• AP credits: Implied no
• Dual enrollment credits: Yes
• Life experience credits: Implied no

References

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)

More about our data sources and methodologies.