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Counseling Snapshot

Jay Tier
4
Admit Rate
31%
Early Rate
ED: 47.2%, EA: 47.2%
Early Plan
Early Decision (ED), Early Action (EA)
SAT Range
1020 to 1240
COA/yr
~$49,000
Test Policy
Test-Optional
Yield
19.4%
LocationWashington, D.C.
Top MajorsBiology, Political Science, Psychology
Need-Aid ReadNeed-blind: Verify; Meets need: Verify
COA DefinitionCOA/yr is annual sticker Cost of Attendance before aid, typically including tuition, mandatory fees, housing, food, books, and personal expenses.
Rigor: Very ImportantGPA: Very ImportantTesting: Very ImportantEssays: Very ImportantRecs: Very ImportantActivities: Very ImportantCharacter: Very ImportantInterest: Considered

Howard University

Tier 4 · Lite Profile

Tier 4 in Jay’s 2026 framework – solid mid-selectivity with regional pull. Lite profile: structured stats only, no fabricated narrative.

Overview

Field Value
Name Howard University
Location Washington, D.C.
Tier 4
Student Population 8964
Campus Setting Urban

Stats

Field Value
Acceptance Rate 0.31
SAT Range 1020 to 1240
Yield Rate 0.1936

Majors

Application

Field Value
Early Application Early Decision (ED), Early Action (EA)
ED II / EA II No
Test Policy Test-Optional

Cost

Field Value
Total Cost of Attendance (2024-25) ~$49,000
Net Price 23940

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