Washington, DC · Private nonprofit · Graduate degree · College Scorecard data · Updated September 10, 2026
| Tuition | Difference | |
|---|---|---|
| Howard University (in-state) | $35,810 | — |
| DC average | $30,187 | +19% |
| National average | $18,082 | +98% |
| Per year | Four years | |
|---|---|---|
| In-state | $35,810 | $143,240 |
| Out-of-state | $35,810 | $143,240 |
Tuition only. Housing, books and living costs are not included — most colleges publish a fuller cost-of-attendance figure.
Howard University ranks 10 by in-state tuition among the 14 DC colleges that report a rate — lower is cheaper.
| Colleges with a similar price to Howard University | In-state tuition |
|---|---|
| Trinity Washington University | $26,610 |
| Gallaudet University | $19,654 |
| Saint Michael College of Allied Health | $19,405 |
| NewU University | $16,500 |
In-state tuition at Howard University is $35,810 per year; out-of-state students pay $35,810.
Howard University in-state tuition is 19% above the DC average of $30,187.
National average in-state tuition is $18,082; Howard University is 98% above that.
$35,810 is the official in-state tuition published by College Scorecard for the most recent cohort year.
Four years of tuition at Howard University comes to about $143,240 for an in-state student and $143,240 for an out-of-state student at current rates. That is tuition only — it excludes housing, books and living costs.
By in-state tuition, Howard University ranks 10 out of the 14 DC colleges that report a rate — lower numbers are cheaper. The five cheapest and five most expensive colleges in the state are listed above.