Admission & test scores

Howard University SAT scores and acceptance rate

Admitted students scored 1090–1320 on the SAT, with an ACT midpoint of 24. Howard University admits 41% of applicants — moderately selective. 91% of first-year students return for a second year.

SAT range1090–1320middle half of admits

ACT midpoint24admitted students

Acceptance rate41%moderately selective

First-year retention91%return for year two

Reading the score band These are the scores admitted students had — not a cut-off.

25th percentile

1090

Average

1213

75th percentile

1320

A quarter of admitted students scored below 1090 and a quarter above 1320. Being under the lower figure does not rule you out — it means the rest of the application has to carry more weight — and being above the upper one does not secure a place at a selective university. This intake sits inside a student body of about 10,108.

Universities with similar scores Useful for building a realistic application list.

University	Avg SAT	ACT	Acceptance	In-state tuition
Marymount Manhattan College New York, New York	1214	25	83%	$41,870
Appalachian State University Boone, North Carolina	1214	27	90%	$7,579
Ohio University Athens, Ohio	1212	25	85%	$14,158
SUNY Maritime College Throggs Neck, New York	1214	26	72%	$8,589
Austin College Sherman, Texas	1212	26	48%	$48,680
Dakota State University Madison, South Dakota	1215	23	88%	$9,654

Getting in is the first question, not the last

Admission data says nothing about what the degree costs or returns. Before accepting an offer, read the net price for your family's income and the earnings of previous graduates — a place at a selective university financed with heavy borrowing can be a worse outcome than a place at a less selective one that costs little.

Howard University admission: common questions

What SAT score do you need for Howard University?

The middle half of admitted students scored between 1090 and 1320 on the SAT, with an average of 1213. A score inside that band is competitive; below it you would be relying on the rest of the application.

What ACT score does Howard University require?

The ACT midpoint of admitted students is 24.

How hard is it to get into Howard University?

Howard University admits 41% of applicants, which is moderately selective. Of those who enrol, 91% return for a second year.

Does Howard University require SAT or ACT scores?

This page reports what admitted students scored, not what the university requires. Many US universities went test-optional and have not returned to a requirement — always check the admissions page before deciding to skip a test.

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Source: US Department of Education College Scorecard — SAT/ACT scores of admitted students, acceptance rate and first-year retention as most recently published. Scores describe past intakes and are not an entry requirement.