Last Updated on August 30, 2023
Howard University
University Overview
Established in 1867, Howard University is a non-profit private higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the large city of Washington (population range of 500,000-1,000,000 inhabitants), District of Columbia. Officially accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, Howard University (HU) is a medium-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 9,000-9,999 students) coeducational US higher education institution. Howard University (HU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation), bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 153 years old US higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students’ past academic record and grades. The admission rate range is 30-40% making this US higher education organization a very selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. HU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.
University Identity
| Name | Howard University |
|---|---|
| Acronym | HU |
| Founded | 1867 |
| Motto | Veritas et Utilitas Truth and Service |
| Colours | Red, white and blue |
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University Location
| Address | 2400 Sixth Street NW Washington 20059-0001 District of Columbia United States |
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| Tel | +1 (202) 806 6100 |
| Fax | +1 (202) 806 5934 |
The Cost of Attendance (COA) is an average estimate of what it costs a typical undergraduate student to attend Howard University for one academic year. Your cost of attendance estimate doesn’t only include tuition. It also takes basic living and commuting expenses into account. The actual amount you pay, and the amount it costs you for one academic year will always differ from the cost of attendance.
A typical Howard University undergraduate student living on campus and taking a full load of classes might have the following cost of attendance for the respective school year:
WHAT’S INCLUDED IN MY COA?
Your cost of attendance is made up of two different types of costs: direct and indirect.
- Direct costs are items that will appear on your University bill, such as tuition, fees, and room and board (if you live on campus). This is the cost of a Howard University education.
- Indirect costs will not appear on your bill, but are estimated costs associated with going to college and should be included in your budget. These include items like books, transportation and personal/miscellaneous expenses.
Detailed descriptions of direct and indirect costs
Direct Costs that appear on your bill from Howard University
- Tuition and Fees: These figures reflect the cost of tuition and fees for a student taking 12-18 credits during each of the fall and spring semesters of the respective academic year (which is considered full-time).
- Housing and Meals: The number reflected here is the cost of the most popular meal plan chosen by students who live on campus.
Indirect Costs that DO NOT appear on your bill from Howard University
- Books and Supplies: This is an estimate of the cost of books and supplies for a typical student for the entire academic year. You will not be billed directly by Howard University for books or supplies. You can purchase these items at the University’s Barnes & Noble bookstore. The supply cost assumes that students do not have a computer, and allows for a student to purchase a personal computer.
- Transportation: This is an estimate of the cost of traveling to and from campus or the cost of operating and maintaining a vehicle. The cost also assumes 3 round trips bus/plane tickets to and from campus to your family’s home. Unless you buy a Howard University parking permit, you will not be billed directly for transportation costs. This line item will not appear on your bill.
- Personal Expenses: This is an estimate of costs for clothing, haircuts, entertainment, etc. for the year. Money spent on these types of items will vary from student to student. These items will not appear on your Howard University bill.
- Average Loan Fees: There is an origination fee of 1.059% for Federal Direct Subsidized and Unsubsidized student loans, which is taken out of the loan before funds are sent to Howard University. Some of our parents opt to take advantage of the Parent PLUS loan. The fee amount varies with the amount borrowed from the federal government.
A student’s actual cost of attendance may vary due to factors such as:
- Number of enrolled credit hours
- Room and board choices
- Degree program and plan
- Personal and miscellaneous expense
Please note that the health insurance opportunity provided by Howard University is not a typical cost of attendance component. If a student is unable to secure insurance from an insurance provider of their choice, they may request a cost of attendance increase via the Office of Financial Aid.
COST OF ATTENDANCE
Each year, the University is required by the U.S. Department of Education to prepare a Cost of Attendance budget. This estimated Cost of Attendance provides students and parents with reasonable projected educational costs associated with full-time attendance. Educational costs depend on your program of study, the number of hours enrolled and your living expenses. Costs for full-time enrollment for the academic year range from $32,155 for continuing undergraduate students to $55,874 for medical students. Your actual charges will depend on your program of study, standard of living, classification, place of residence, marital status, and the lifestyle choices that you make.
The Cost of Attendance also serves a budget for students receiving aid. Students receiving any form of aid should note that their aid, inclusive of federal, state, institutional and external aid, should not exceed their estimated Cost of Attendance. The University reserves the right to reduce, return or cancel aid that is excess of a student’s Cost of Attendance without prior notice. Students who receive funds in excess of the estimated Cost of Attendance in the form of a refund/credit balance check my be required to repay any funds that are to be returned or cancelled. Students should review their financial aid accounts via BisonWeb, which will also detail the student’s Cost of Attendance and be sure to inform the Office of Financial Aid of all anticipated aid from external sources.
Tuition & Fees
- Academic Year 2016-2017 (PDF)
- Academic Year 2015-2016 (PDF)
- Academic Year 2014-2015 (PDF)
- Academic Year 2013-2014 (PDF)
- Academic Year 2012-2013 (PDF)
NOTE: Undergraduate Students living at home with parents, Graduate and Professional students should view their estimated Cost of Attendance via BisonWeb.
Tuition & Fees
| ACADEMIC YEAR 2019-2020: |
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| Tuition – $31,308 |
| Student Fees – $1,095 |
| Academic Year 2018-2019: |
| Tuition – $31,309 |
| Student Fees – $1,489 |
| Academic Year 2017-2018: |
| Tuition – $31,309 |
| Student Fees – $1,489 |
2021 – 2022 ESTIMATE COST OF ATTENDANCE
Please note that the health insurance opportunity provided by Howard University is not a typical cost of attendance component. If a student is unable to secure insurance from an insurance provider of their choice, they may request a cost of attendance increase via the Office of Financial Aid.
Undergraduate
UNDERGRADUATE ON-CAMPUS
| Direct Cost Estimates | Description | Costs |
| Tuition1 | $28,450 | |
| Mandatory Fees2 | $466 | |
| Housing | $9,300 | |
| Meal Plan | $5,378 | |
| Subtotal | $43,594 | |
| Indirect Cost Estimates | ||
| Books and Supplies | $1,360 | |
| Transportation | $1,000 | |
| Personal/Misc Expenses | $2,160 | |
| Total | $48,114 | |
| If a family opts to take out a loan, federal fees are associated with doing so. | Direct Stafford – Loan Fees | $100 |
| Direct Parent PLUS – Loan Fees | $1,056 | |
| Estimated Cost of Attendance | $49,270 |
- Based on full-time enrollment per semester. Estimate cost per credit hour is $1,185.42.
- Subject to change each academic year.
UNDERGRADUATE OFF-CAMPUS
| Direct Cost Estimates | Description | Costs |
| Tuition | $28,450 | |
| Mandatory Fees | $466 | |
| Housing | $9,412 | |
| Meal Plan | $3,964 | |
| Subtotal | $42,292 | |
| Indirect Cost Estimates | ||
| Books and Supplies | $1,360 | |
| Transportation | $2,726 | |
| Personal/Misc Expenses | $5,886 | |
| Total | $52,264 | |
| If a family opts to take out a loan, federal fees are associated with doing so. | Direct Stafford – Loan Fees | $100 |
| Direct Parent PLUS – Loan Fees | $1,056 | |
| Estimated Cost of Attendance | $53,420 |
- Based on full-time enrollment per semester. Estimate cost per credit hour is $1,185.42.
- Subject to change each academic year.
UNDERGRADUATE AT-HOME
| Direct Cost Estimates | Description | Costs |
| Tuition | $28,450 | |
| Mandatory Fees | $466 | |
| Housing | $4,000 | |
| Meal Plan | $3,964 | |
| Subtotal | $36,880 | |
| Indirect Cost Estimates | ||
| Books and Supplies | $1,360 | |
| Transportation | $1,000 | |
| Personal/Misc Expenses | $2,160 | |
| Total | $41,400 | |
| If a family opts to take out a loan, federal fees are associated with doing so. | Direct Stafford – Loan Fees | $100 |
| Direct Parent PLUS – Loan Fees | $1,056 | |
| Estimated Cost of Attendance | $42,556 |
- Based on full-time enrollment per semester. Estimate cost per credit hour is $1,185.42.
- Subject to change each academic year.
Graduate Program
College of Dentistry
DOCTOR OF DENTAL SURGERY (DDS)
| D1 | D2 | D3 | D4 | |
| Direct Costs Estimates | ||||
| Tuition1 | $42,632 | $42,632 | $42,632 | $42,632 |
| University Mandatory Fees2 | $2,776 | $3,784 | $3,484 | $3,484 |
| Dentistry Mandatory Fees3 | $12,904 | $10,950 | $5,428 | $1,950 |
| CIF Exam Fees | N/A | N/A | $2,250 | N/A |
| Indirect Costs Estimates | ||||
| Housing | $16,360 | $16,360 | $16,360 | $16,360 |
| Dining Costs | $5,724 | $5,724 | $5,724 | $5,724 |
| Transportation | $3,168 | $3,168 | $3,168 | $3,168 |
| Personal/Misc Expenses | $3,672 | $3,672 | $3,672 | $3,672 |
| Direct Stafford – Loan Fees4 | $436 | $436 | $436 | $436 |
| Estimated Cost of Attendance Total | $87,672 | $86,726 | $83,154 | $77,426 |
- Based on full-time enrollment per semester.
- Subject to change each academic year.
- May vary based on the year in the program: Includes Books and Instruments
- Loan fees vary based on acceptance of Direct Federal Unsubsidized loan and Graduate PLUS loan credit decision
INTERNATIONAL DENTIST PROGRAM (IDP)
| IDP3 | IDP4 | |
| Direct Costs Estimates | ||
| Tuition1 | $52,708 | $52,708 |
| University Mandatory Fees2 | $4,684 | $3,484 |
| Dentistry Mandatory Fees3 | N/A | $1,572 |
| CIF Exam Fees | $2,250 | N/A |
| Indirect Costs Estimates | ||
| Housing | $16,360 | $16,360 |
| Dining Cost | $5,724 | $5,724 |
| Transportation | $3,168 | $3,168 |
| Personal/Misc Expenses | $3,672 | |
| Direct Stafford – Loan Fees4 | $436 | $436 |
| Estimated Cost of Attendance Total | $89,002 | $83,452 |
- Based on full-time enrollment per semester.
- Subject to change each academic year.
- May vary based on the year in the program: Includes Books and Instruments.
- Loan fees vary based on acceptance of Direct Federal Unsubsidized loan and Graduate PLUS loan credit decision
POST-DOCTORAL DENTAL PROGRAM (ORTHO)
| ORTHO1 | ORTHO2 | |
| Direct Costs Estimates | ||
| Tuition1 | $42,632 | $42,632 |
| University Mandatory Fees2 | $1,934 | $734 |
| Dentistry Mandatory Fees | $2,000 | $2,000 |
| Indirect Costs Estimates | ||
| Housing | $19,998 | $19,998 |
| Dining Cost | $7,580 | $7,580 |
| Transportation | $4,194 | $4,194 |
| Personal/Misc Expenses | $4,862 | $4,862 |
| Books and Supplies | $6,190 | $662 |
| Direct Stafford – Loan Fees3 | $436 | $436 |
| Estimated Cost of Attendance Total | $89,826 | $83,098 |
- Based on full-time enrollment per semester.
- May vary based on the year in the program.
- Loan fees vary based on acceptance of Direct Federal Unsubsidized loan and Graduate PLUS loan credit decision
POST-DOCTORAL DENTAL PROGRAM (PEDO)
| PEDO1 | PEDO2 | |
| Direct Costs Estimates | ||
| Tuition1 | $42,632 | $42,632 |
| University Mandatory Fees2 | $1,934 | $734 |
| Dentistry Mandatory Fees | $2,000 | $2,000 |
| Indirect Costs Estimates | ||
| Housing | $19,998 | $19,998 |
| Dining Cost | $7,580 | $7,580 |
| Transportation | $4,194 | $4,194 |
| Personal/Misc Expenses | $4,862 | $4,862 |
| Books and Supplies | $2,402 | $527 |
| Direct Stafford – Loan Fees3 | $436 | $436 |
| Estimated Cost of Attendance Total | $86,038 | $82,963 |
- Based on full-time enrollment per semester.
- May vary based on the year in the program.
- Loan fees vary based on acceptance of Direct Federal Unsubsidized loan and Graduate PLUS loan credit decision
ADVANCED EDUCATION PROGRAM IN GENERAL DENTISTRY (AEGD-POST DOC)
| AEGD | |
| Direct Costs Estimates | |
| Tuition1 | $7,410 |
| University Mandatory Fees | $1,934 |
| Dentistry Mandatory Fees2 | $1,000 |
| Book & Instruments | $4,000 |
| Indirect Costs Estimates | |
| Housing | $19,998 |
| Dining Cost | $7,580 |
| Transportation | $4,194 |
| Personal/Misc Expenses | $4,862 |
| Direct Stafford – Loan Fees3 | $436 |
| Estimated Cost of Attendance Total | $51,414 |
- Based on full-time enrollment per semester.
- May vary based on the year in the program.
- Loan fees vary based on acceptance of Direct Federal Unsubsidized Loans and Graduate PLUS loan credit decision
DENTAL HYGIENE (UNDERGRADUATE)
| Hygiene | |
| Direct Costs Estimates | |
| Tuition | $28,450 |
| University Mandatory Fees | $674 |
| Indirect Costs Estimates | |
| Housing | $9,412 |
| Dining Cost | $3,964 |
| Transportation | $2,726 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,900 |
| Personal/Misc Expenses | $5,886 |
| Direct Stafford – Loan Fees | $100 |
| Direct Parent PLUS – Loan Fees | $1,056 |
| Estimated Cost of Attendance Total | $54,168 |
- Based on full-time enrollment per semester.
- May vary based on the year in the program.
- Loan fees vary based on acceptance of Direct Federal Subsidized and Unsubsidized Loans and Parent PLUS loan credit decision
