Howard University Tuition And Expenses
| Cost of Attendance | $43,501 |
|---|---|
|
Tuition and Fees |
$25,997 |
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Room and Board |
$13,504 |
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Books and Supplies |
$1,500 |
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Other Expenses |
$2,500 |
| Payment Plans | Credit card, installment plan, deferred payment, external finance company |
Howard University Applying For Financial Aid
| Web Site | Financial Aid Web Site |
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| Net Price Calculator URL | Net Price Calculator URL |
| Application Deadline | Priority deadline February 1 Final deadline May 1 |
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| Award Notification | On a rolling basis beginning February 16 |
| Methodology for Awarding Institutional Aid | Federal Methodology |
| Forms Required | Cost to File |
|---|---|
| FAFSA Code is 001448 | Free |
Howard University Profile Of 2015-16 Financial Aid
| Financial Aid Applicants | 1,445 (90.4%) of freshmen |
|---|---|
| Found to Have Financial Need | 1,294 (89.6%) of applicants |
| Received Financial Aid | 1,243 (96.1%) of applicants with financial need |
| Need Fully Met | 77 (6.2%) of aid recipients |
| Average Percent of Need Met | 63% |
| Average Award | $14,968 |
|
Need-Based Gift |
Received by 796 (64.0%) of aid recipients, average amount $8,793 |
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Need-Based Self-Help |
Received by 839 (67.5%) of aid recipients, average amount $3,605 |
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Merit-Based Gift |
Received by 537 (43.2%) of aid recipients |
| Merit-Based Gift | 153 (9.6%) of freshmen had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $28,263 |
| Financial Aid Applicants | 5,440 (87.8%) of undergraduates |
|---|---|
| Found to Have Financial Need | 4,942 (90.9%) of applicants |
| Received Financial Aid | 4,784 (96.8%) of applicants with financial need |
| Need Fully Met | 324 (6.8%) of aid recipients |
| Average Percent of Need Met | 62% |
| Average Award | $14,601 |
|
Need-Based Gift |
Received by 3,107 (64.9%) of aid recipients, average amount $8,264 |
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Need-Based Self-Help |
Received by 3,537 (73.9%) of aid recipients, average amount $4,534 |
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Merit-Based Gift |
Received by 1,994 (41.7%) of aid recipients |
| Merit-Based Gift | 486 (7.8%) of undergraduates had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $27,095 |
| 2016 Graduates Who Took Out Loans | 79% |
|---|---|
| Average Indebtedness of 2016 Graduates | $26,181 |
| Parents Borrowing PLUS Loans | |
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Parents of Students
Receiving Aid |
Not reported |
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Parents of Students Not
Receiving Aid |
Not reported |
Howard University Financial Aid Programs
| Federal Loans | Direct subsidized Stafford loans, direct unsubsidized Stafford loans, direct PLUS loans, Federal Perkins loans, Federal Nursing loans |
|---|---|
| State Loans | Available |
| Other Loans | College/university loans |
| Need-Based Available | Federal Pell grants, SEOG, State scholarships, Institutional scholarships, Private scholarships |
|---|---|
| Non-Need–Based Available | Academic scholarships, Creative arts/performance scholarships, Music/Drama scholarships, Athletic scholarships, ROTC scholarships, Alumni affiliation scholarships, Leadership scholarships, Religious affiliation scholarships |
| Academic Interest/Achievement Award Areas | Engineering/Technologies, English, Foreign Languages, Health Fields, Humanities, International Studies, Mathematics, Military Science, Physical Sciences, Premedicine, Religion/Biblical Studies, Social Sciences, Architecture, Biological Sciences, Business, Communication, Computer Science, Education |
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Number of Awards |
Not reported |
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Top Areas (By Money
Awarded) |
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| Creative Arts/Performance Award Areas | Applied Art and Design, Art/Fine Arts, Cinema/Film/Broadcasting, Dance, Journalism/Publications, Music, Performing Arts, Theater/Drama |
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Number of Awards |
Not reported |
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Top Areas (By Money
Awarded) |
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| Special Achievements/Activities Award Areas | Cheerleading/Drum Major, Leadership, Memberships, Religious Involvement |
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Number of Awards |
Not reported |
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Top Areas (By Money
Awarded) |
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| Special Characteristics Award Areas | Adult Students, Ethnic Background, First-Generation College Students, Handicapped Students, International Students, Local/State Students, Married Students, Members of Minorities, Previous College Experience, Religious Affiliation |
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Number of Awards |
Not reported |
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Top Areas (By Money
Awarded) |
| Work-Study Programs | Federal work study available, other work study available |
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| Average Earnings from On-Campus Employment | Not reported |