Howard University
Acceptance Rate Trend
SAT Score Range Trend
(middle 50% of admitted students)
| Year | 25th Percentile | 75th Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1100 | 1270 |
| 2022 | 1060 | 1270 |
| 2023 | 1060 | 1270 |
| 2024 | 1080 | 1290 |
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👍 Great Fit If You Are:
Mission-driven leaders
if you feel called to uplift your community, challenge systems, and rewrite narratives, Howard gives you a platform and a legacy.
Culturally rooted scholars
if your identity matters to you as much as your intellect, this is where culture and scholarship meet without compromise.
Future lawyers, doctors, and journalists of color
Howard’s alumni network opens doors in spaces where representation matters most.
Socially conscious students
if you want your education to intersect with justice, activism, and service, this place nurtures that urgency.
Creative, expressive souls
if you value self-expression through style, voice, performance, or politics, Howard is a celebration of Black excellence in all forms.
🚨 Not Ideal For:
Students uncomfortable with cultural specificity
Howard centers Black identity proudly; those seeking a ‘neutral’ or ‘colorblind’ experience may feel out of sync.
Suburban traditionalists
Howard’s urban, politically engaged culture is not quiet or conventional; it’s alive, expressive, and often radical.
STEM lab purists
while growing, some technical programs may lack the elite research facilities of schools like MIT or Georgia Tech.
Structure-dependent learners
Howard is student-led in many ways, which means success often depends on navigating systems independently.
Those who want prestige without purpose
the Howard name carries weight, but it expects you to stand for something, not just benefit from its brand.
☀️ Weather & Climate
spring
55-75°F (13-24°C)
Mild with rain showers
summer
75-95°F (24-35°C)
Hot and humid
fall
55-80°F (13-27°C)
Warm and crisp
winter
35-55°F (2-13°C)
Mild with occasional frost
Humid subtropical climate with hot summers and mild winters
☀️Average 205 sunny days per year
👩🎓👨🎓 Demographics
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Nearby Areas
Vibrant neighborhood with shops and eateries
Eclectic district with nightlife and global cuisine