Howard University — Cost & Aid Report 2025
Cost & aid 2025
Howard University is a private nonprofit, doctoral / research institution in the District of Columbia. This report covers price, financial aid, debt, and return on investment from 2025 federal data.
Average net price (after aid)
$50,539
per year, all incomes
In-state tuition
$35,810
Out-of-state tuition
$35,810
Average net price
$50,539
Median grad debt
$24,500
Average net price by family income bracket
| Family income | Net price after aid |
|---|---|
| $0-30k | $46,051 |
| $30-48k | $47,477 |
| $48-75k | $50,245 |
| $75-110k | $52,981 |
| $110k+ | $54,270 |
Out of every 100 students — Pell grant
- Receive Pell grant 40/100
- Do not receive Pell 60/100
Out of every 100 students — federal loans
- Take federal loans 59/100
- Do not take federal loans 41/100
Net price vs. 1,500 US institutions