Howard U 2024 Tuition Fees & Total Cost of Attendance

In-State Tuition & Fees

$28,916

Cost of attendance at Howard University in 2022 for students from District of Columbia.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

District of Columbia's average	$6,152
National average	$30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$28,916

Cost of attendance at Howard University in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

District of Columbia's average	$13,004
National average	$30,238

Average Net Price

The net price represents the amount of money students pay after receiving financial aid. In 2022, the average net price for first-year, full-time students at Howard University was $26,870. This amount varies among students due to the different levels of financial aid offered based on their family's financial status.

Financial aid includes federal, state, or local government grants and institutional grants and scholarships

Visit the financial aid page for more in-depth stats and analysis of financial aids offered at Howard U

Howard U net price calculator

$26,870

Below is the average net price of 4 year, private Non Profit colleges in District of Columbia and nationwide.

District of Columbia's average	$12,354
National average	$22,640

Below is the net price of Howard U for the past 10 years categorized by different levels of family income brackets.
Year	Average	Price Change	Less than $30k	$30k to $48k	$48k to $75k	$75k to $110k	over $110k
2022	$26,870	$3,637 (16%)	$42,609	$44,107	$46,678	$48,951	$49,240
2021	$23,233	$1,805 (8%)	$39,395	$40,938	$43,093	$44,529	$45,955
2020	$21,428	$2,232 (12%)	$37,757	$39,858	$42,870	$44,482	$44,624
2019	$19,196	$1,865 (9%)	$37,167	$38,412	$41,177	$42,971	$43,189
2018	$21,061	$1,651 (7%)	$22,956	$24,584	$26,156	$26,300	$17,437
2017	$22,712	$2,283 (11%)	$22,272	$27,928	$28,888	$26,759	$16,612
2016	$20,429	$1,908 (9%)	$23,182	$25,781	$26,584	$27,820	$21,065
2015	$22,337	$356 (2%)	$21,277	$25,538	$29,290	$25,940	$16,042
2014	$21,981	--	$20,770	$25,579	$26,917	$23,546	$19,597

Cost of Attendance Breakdown and Change History

The table below presents the breakdown of Howard University's in-state sticker price (cost of attendance) into different categories, along with their trends over the past ten years:
Year	Sticker Price (COA)	Cost Change	Tuition & Fees	Room & Board	Books & Supplies
2022	$48,214	$1,036 (2%)	$28,916	-	$1,360
2021	$49,250	$3,279 (7%)	$28,440	-	$1,900
2020	$45,971	$1,320 (3%)	$27,206	-	$1,900
2019	$44,651	$1,450 (3%)	$26,756	-	$1,500
2018	$43,201	$1,713 (4%)	$25,697	-	$1,500
2017	$41,488	$1,628 (4%)	$24,908	-	$1,500
2016	$43,116	No change	$23,970	-	$3,000
2015	$43,116	$1,473 (4%)	$23,970	-	$3,000
2014	$41,643	$1,514 (4%)	$22,683	-	$3,000
2013	$40,129	--	$22,683	-	$2,810

Frequently Asked Questions

Here are some frequently asked questions that may help you in your college cost research.

What kind of housing and meal plans are available at Howard U? How much does it cost?: The college provides a combined housing and meal plan at $14,678 per school year. One academic year is typically nine months, so the cost of on-campus housing and meals at Howard U is $1,631 per month.
What is the average cost of textbooks and course materials per annum?: Howard U estimates that a full-time first-year student would need approximately $1,360.
Are there any additional expenses, such as transportation or personal expenses, that I should consider?: Depending on living arrangement, Howard U estimates that students would need the following amount for personal and miscellaneous expenses. This category covers additional costs that students may incur throughout the academic year, such as transportation, personal supplies, and leisure activities.

If living on-campus: $3,260

If living off-campus, with family: N/A

If living off-campus, not with family: N/A
How much is Howard U application fees?: The application fee for undergraduate students is $45 and $75 for graduates.
Are there any payment plans or options for installment payments?: Howard U offers the following payment plans: Prepaid tuition plan, Guaranteed tuition plan, Other alternative tuition plan

Cost per Credit Hour

Howard University cost of courses per credit hour.
	Undergraduate Programs	Graduate Programs
For in-state students	$1,185	$1,838
For out-of-state students	$1,185	$1,838

Housing and Meal

**Howard U requires students to enroll in both the housing and meal plan.** Here is a historical data of the housing and meal plan offered at Howard University for the past 7 years.
Year	Meal price	Housing price	Combined price	Max meal per week	Dorm capacity
2022	N/A	N/A	$14,678	19	5,719
2021	N/A	N/A	$15,650	19	5,230
2020	$4,933	$9,432	N/A	19	5,230
2019	$4,739	$9,156	N/A	0	5,909
2018	$4,562	$8,942	N/A	0	5,909
2017	$4,468	$8,812	N/A	0	4,000
2016	$4,140	$9,506	N/A	0	4,000

Tuition Plans

Tuition plans offered by Howard University during 2022 academic year.

Prepaid tuition plan

Not Offered
Guaranteed tuition plan

Not Offered
Tuition payment plan

Offered
Other alternative tuition plan

Not Offered

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