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Is Howard a Good School for the Money?

Below Average National Value
Unknown In-State Value
$133,241 Avg Total Cost

Howard University Value Report

What is a Howard degree worth? College Factual's value analysis compares Howard with other schools of similar quality to see if it's priced fairly.

Below Average Value Nationwide

Below Average National Value
Top 25% National Quality
Expensive Price

Howard University is ranked #1,741 out of 2,223 for value nationwide.

Based on our analysis of other colleges at similar price points, we believe Howard University is overpriced for the quality education it provides. (This takes into account average financial aid and may not apply to you if you have further scholarships, grant or aid provided to you.)

National Value Ranking  1741 out of 2223
Overpriced
Great Value
National Value Score  22.31 out of 100
Overpriced
Great Value

Prices of Institutions with Similar Quality Scores

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*Total price is determined by multiplying average annual cost by time to graduate.

We're Looking at a Total Cost of $133,241 for a Howard Degree

The Howard time to graduate is about 4.23 years and will cost an estimated $31,499 per year. This brings the total cost to 133,241.

Amount
Average Yearly Cost$31,499
Average Years to Graduate4.23
Estimated Avg Total Cost of Degree$133,241

Many Factors Affect Net Price

There are many ways you can lower the cost of a college education. Consider taking advantage of in-state tuition, or shortening the length of your degree by taking summer classes. Learn more about Howard cost for other factors that may affect net price such as the financial aid you qualify for that is largely based on your family's income.

Does This School Make Financial Sense To You?

$116,761 In-State With Aid
$208,328 Avg Cost No Aid
4.23 Years to Graduate

The net price YOU pay may be very different than the typical net price.

Look at the table below to determine your likely cost of a bachelor's degree at Howard.

Nationwide Value by Aid GroupAvg Degree CostValue RankValue Grade
Students with no Aid$208,328#0F
All Students$133,241#1,741D-
Only Students Receiving Aid$116,761#1,444D
In-State Value by Aid GroupAvg Degree CostValue RankValue Grade
Students with no Aid$208,328#F
All Students$133,241#F
Only Students Receiving Aid$116,761#F

Note: the Value Grade for in-state students is calculated by looking only at other schools in the state of District of Columbia.

About 98% of Howard students receive financial aid. Get more details on what Howard financial aid you may qualify for.

How to Finance The Gap

How to Calculate Value

College Factual calculates average total cost by multiplying net price by time to graduation. We then compare the average total cost to other schools of a similar quality to determine value. If the school is priced fairly based on the educational quality it receives a fair ranking. If it is underpriced it receives a good or excellent value.

Read the full Best for the Money Ranking Methodology.

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