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

    How HU compares

    • The ~1210 SAT midpoint ranks #127 of 197 US colleges with published SAT ranges in this snapshot and #3 of 3 in DC.
    • Its 41% acceptance rate is more selective than 79% of the 197 colleges in the same ranked pool.
    • Reported section midpoints skew 10 points toward Reading and Writing (590 Math vs 600 Reading and Writing).
    • Median earnings 10 years after entry ($63,066) are $0 above the $63,066 median across that pool.
    National SAT rank
    #127 of 197
    SAT rank in DC
    #3 of 3
    More selective than
    79% of ranked colleges
    Earnings vs national median
    +$0

    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 scorePlan for a 1350Verify 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.
    At or above 1320

    Strong relative score

    At the upper end of the reported range. Consider submitting if the current policy accepts scores.

    1090–1310

    Within the reported range

    Compare your exact position, section split, and the rest of your academic record.

    Below 1090

    Below the reported range

    Check the current testing policy before deciding whether to withhold the score or retake.

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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.

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    CollegeLocationSAT middle 50%Acceptance rate
    Elon UniversityElon, NC1130–128066%
    Rowan UniversityGlassboro, NJ1110–131078%
    Queens University of CharlotteCharlotte, NC1140–134062%
    Austin CollegeSherman, TX1100–131048%
    Kutztown University of PennsylvaniaKutztown, PA1120–131091%
    St. John Fisher UniversityRochester, NY1120–130066%

    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.

    Official site: www.howard.edu