The Howard University Board of Trustees has approved a three percent increase in undergraduate tuition and fees for academic year 2016-2017. Tuition has not increased at Howard since academic year 2014-2015. The University announced a tuition freeze for undergraduate and select graduate and professional tuition rates for 2015-2016 and offered tuition rebates to undergraduate students who graduate early or on-time. “Howard University continues to be an invaluable investment for students from underserved and underrepresented communities around the world,” said Dr. Wayne A. I. Frederick, president of Howard University. “While the cost to achieve an excellent education at a world-class academic and research institution continues to increase, we remain committed to ensuring that the cost of achieving an excellent education at Howard remains affordable; especially for students who, without a Howard University, would likely never have the opportunity.” Howard University continues to offer scholarships, financial aid, academic, and administrative support for undergraduate, graduate, and professional students in need. “Despite the fact that nearly 60 percent of Howard University students are Pell Grant-eligible (i.e., determined to be the neediest of students by the U.S. Department of Education), Howard continues to attract students ranked among the highest academic caliber and achievement in the country,” said Dr. Anthony K. Wutoh, provost and chief academic officer at Howard. “In 2015, Howard provided more than $110M in financial aid to students in need, including more than $500K in the Alumni Gift to Seniors program, which provided financial assistance for Howard seniors at risk of not graduating, due to an outstanding debt to the University,” added Wutoh. The chart below reflects the adjustments in academic year 2016-2017 tuition and fees compared to academic years 2015-2016 and 2014-2015.
“Financial need should never be a barrier to achieving an excellent education, particularly for underrepresented students who demonstrate exceptional academic ability and leadership potential. Our financial aid programs will continue to be leveraged to support those students with the greatest financial need,” added Frederick. For more information about student financial services, contact Howard University Student Financial Services, the Office of the Bursar. About Howard University: Founded in 1867, Howard University is a private, research University comprised of 13 schools and colleges. Students pursue studies in more than 120 areas leading to undergraduate, graduate and professional degrees. Since 1998, the University has produced two Rhodes Scholars, two Truman Scholars, a Marshall Scholar, 30 Fulbright Scholars and 11 Pickering Fellows. Howard also produces more on campus African-American Ph.D. recipients than any other university in the United States.
