Howard University

Washington, DC · Private non-profit · Doctoral / R2 research university

SAT middle 50% (admitted students)

1090–1320

Median ~1210

Acceptance rate

41%

Enrollment

10,108

ACT middle 50%

22–28

What the numbers say about HU

The reported middle 50% spans 230 points, from 1090 to 1320. A planning score near or above 1360 gives you a target above that historical range, not an admission guarantee.
The reported section midpoints are 600 Reading and Writing and 590 Math. Use the lower section as the first place to look for recoverable points in your own score split.
The Scorecard snapshot reports a 41% acceptance rate. That rate describes a past applicant pool and should not be read as your personal admission probability.
Reported outcomes include a 70% completion rate and $63,066 in median earnings 10 years after entry. Compare those figures with cost and program fit, not in isolation.

Understand a 1210 SAT score Plan for a 1350 Verify current admissions policy

Tuition and outcomes

Tuition (in-state)

$35,810

Tuition (out-of-state)

$35,810

Median earnings 10 years after entry

$63,066

4-year completion rate (150% time)

70%

Source: US Department of Education College Scorecard. Documentation version September 2025; repository snapshot imported April 25, 2026. Scorecard fields can come from different reporting years, and this snapshot does not encode one universal data year. SAT totals are rounded to the nearest valid 10 points. Tuition excludes room, board, fees, and books. Read the methodology.

How your SAT score lines up

The Scorecard snapshot places the middle 50% of reported scores between 1090 and 1320. This is descriptive data, not an admission threshold or probability estimate.

1360 SAT planning target: Above the reported middle-50% range.
1320 SAT (reported 75th percentile): At the upper end of the reported middle-50% range.
1210 SAT (median): Within the upper half of the reported range.
1090 SAT (reported 25th percentile): Within the lower half of the reported range.

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Colleges with similar SAT scores

Ranked by proximity to HU's reported SAT midpoint. Similar scores do not imply similar programs, cost, or admission odds.

College	Location	SAT middle 50%	Acceptance rate
Ohio University-Main Campus	Athens, OH	1090–1290	85%
Appalachian State University	Boone, NC	1120–1280	90%
Rowan University	Glassboro, NJ	1110–1310	78%
Elon University	Elon, NC	1130–1280	66%
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania	Kutztown, PA	1120–1310	91%
Ramapo College of New Jersey	Mahwah, NJ	1130–1300	71%

FAQs

What SAT score do I need for HU?

Howard University's Scorecard snapshot shows a middle-50% SAT range of 1090–1320, rounded to valid 10-point totals. 1360 is a planning target above the reported range, not an admission cutoff.

What is HU's acceptance rate?

Howard University's most recently reported acceptance rate is approximately 41%.

How much does it cost to attend HU?

Published tuition is approximately $35,810 per year (excludes room, board, fees).

Is HU test-optional?

Many US universities adjusted test policies after 2020. Check Howard University's admissions page for current test-optional, test-required, or test-flexible policy.

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