Howard University: cost & net price by income
Washington, Washington, D.C.
Here's what students actually pay to attend Howard University after grants and scholarships — not the sticker price. Families earning under $30k pay about $39,395 a year, while families earning $110k+ pay around $45,955. Published in-state tuition is $33,344. These are federal figures (U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard), so they reflect real aid.
What you'll pay, by family income
Average net price per year after grants and scholarships.
- Under $30k$39,395/yr
- $30k–$48k$40,938/yr
- $48k–$75k$43,093/yr
- $75k–$110k$44,529/yr
- $110k+$45,955/yr
Howard University cost at a glance
- In-state tuition
- $33,344
- Out-of-state tuition
- $33,344
- Students receiving aid
- 41%
B-
FindU Value Grade
Outcomes weighed against what students actually pay.
FindU Grades are FindU editorial ratings derived from public federal data (IPEDS / U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard). They are one opinion — not an official measure or a prediction of any individual outcome.
Cost FAQ
- How much does Howard University cost for low-income families?
- For families earning under $30k, the net price at Howard University is about $39,395 per year after need-based aid.
- What is tuition at Howard University?
- At Howard University, published in-state tuition is $33,344 and out-of-state tuition is $33,344 per year (before aid). Most students pay less than the sticker price once grants and scholarships are applied.
- Is Howard University worth the cost?
- FindU gives Howard University a value grade of B- — weighing outcomes against what students actually pay. (FindU editorial rating from public data — not an official measure.)