by our College Data Analytics TeamSee current tuition and fees for Howard University, plus how they compare to other colleges and a forward projection.
For the latest reported year, tuition and fees at Howard University ran $35,810 each year for undergraduates. Students from in state and out of state pay the same here.
Of those figures, the required fees added up to $466; the rest is tuition itself.
| Most Recent Reported Year | |
|---|---|
| Tuition | $35,344 |
| Fees | $466 |
| Total | $35,810 |
This tuition and fees figure covers one year of academic instruction and do not include room and board.
Keep in mind that a number of students receive financial aid and scholarships that lower what they actually pay. These costs are the full sticker price.
How much will Howard University cost for part-time students? Go to the Cost Per Credit Hour page for specifics.
For perspective, here is how Howard University costs compare against other schools. Each rating is relative to the average for that group of schools.
| Nationwide | In DC | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & Fees | Expensive | Average | Average |
Measured against schools nationwide, Howard University runs on the expensive side.
Remember that a school can look pricey on sticker price alone yet be a better deal after financial aid. See the Howard University Financial Aid page to learn more.
Take a look at how tuition at Howard University has moved over the last few reported years.
| Year | Tuition |
|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $28,450 |
| Two Years Ago | $30,584 |
| One Year Ago | $32,878 |
| Most Recent Year | $35,344 |
The chart below tracks how tuition at Howard has moved over recent reported years.
Over the most recent year, tuition increased 7.5%. If that pace held for another year, tuition + fees would land around $38,495 the year ahead.
Most schools raise tuition gradually each year, so expect the price in later years to be higher than today’s figure.
Discover answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for more context.
Over the reported years, tuition and fees grew at an average annual rate of 7.39%, which puts the figure next year near $38,455.
Carrying that rate forward, here is the projected tuition and fees for the next five years:
| Academic Year | Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|
| Next Year | $38,455 |
| In 2 Years | $41,296 |
| In 3 Years | $44,346 |
| In 4 Years | $47,622 |
| In 5 Years | $51,140 |
Budgeting for four years rather than one is the safer way to plan — projecting four years of out-of-state tuition and fees at this rate gives roughly $171,719.
Tuition is only one piece of the cost picture — aid packages can change what students and families actually pay.
To learn about financial aid at Howard University, check out the Howard University Financial Aid page.
