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Howard Tuition & Fees Report

Expensive In-State Tuition & Fees
Expensive Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

How Much Does Howard University Cost?

Are the tuition & fee charges at Howard University reasonable when compared to nationwide averages? Find out here. If you're looking for specific information on Howard costs, you can go to any of the following sections:

How Much Does Howard Charge for Tuition?

$28,916 In-State Tuition & Fees
$28,916 Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

In 2020-2021, the average tuition and fees at Howard University ran about $28,916 per year for students working on an undergraduate degree. There was no discount for in-state students.

TuitionFeesTotal
Tuition & Fees$28,450$466$28,916

Howard tuition and fees is for one year of attendance, not including room and board.

The numbers quoted on this page are all sticker price and don't include any financial aid or scholarships students may qualify for.

How much does Howard University cost for part-time students?

Go to the Cost Per Credit Hour page for details.

How Do Howard Tuition & Fees Compare to Other Schools?

At the national level, average out-of-state tuition and fees are $19,933 a year. With yearly tuition and fees charges running about $28,916 for out-of-state undergrads, Howard University is relatively expensive when compared to other schools in the country. Note that Howard does not give any in-state discounts.

Take a look at the following chart to see how Howard University compares to other schools in terms of tuition and fees.

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Note that a school may appear to be more expensive than another school when you look at tuition and fees alone, but it may actually be a better deal when you factor in financial aid packages. For more details on that, see: Howard University Financial Aid.

Howard Tuition & Fees Five Year Projection

5.06% Tuition Increase
-28.84% Fee Increase
$126,721 Est. 4-Year Cost

Over the past five years, Howard tuition and fees has grown by a rate of 2.63% annually. Tuition grew by 5.06%, and fees grew by -28.84%. This school year, students can expect to pay $30,457 if the growth keeps up.

At this rate, we estimate the total cost of tuition and fees for two years at Howard to be $61,716, and $126,721 for four years.

These numbers don't include room and board, transportation or books.

The following chart shows projected upcoming tuition and fees for undergraduates at Howard.

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Factor Cost Increases Into Your Budget

Be aware of just how much the tuition and fees are increasing each year. At most colleges undergrads will wind up spending more on their last year of school compared to what they did for their first.

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