Please note that the health insurance opportunity provided by Howard University is not a typical cost of attendance component. If a student is unable to secure insurance from an insurance provider of their choice, they may request a cost of attendance increase via the Office of Financial Aid.

Undergraduate

Undergraduate On-Campus

Direct Cost Estimates Description Costs
  Tuition1 $28,450
  Mandatory Fees2 $466
  Housing $9,300
  Meal Plan $5,378
  Subtotal $43,594
Indirect Cost Estimates    
  Books and Supplies $1,360
  Transportation $1,000
  Personal/Misc Expenses $2,160
  Total $48,114

If a family/student opts to take out a loan, federal fees are associated with doing so. (Note the fees shown are estimates and may be more or less.)

 Direct Stafford - Loan Fees $100
  Direct Parent PLUS - Loan Fees $1,056
  Estimated Cost of Attendance  $49,270
  1. Based on full-time enrollment per semester. The estimated cost per credit hour is $1,185.42.
  2. Subject to change each academic year.

Undergraduate Off-Campus

Direct Cost Estimates Description Costs
  Tuition $28,450
  Mandatory Fees $466
  Housing $9,412
  Meal Plan $3,964
  Subtotal $42,292
Indirect Cost Estimates    
  Books and Supplies $1,360
  Transportation $2,726
  Personal/Misc Expenses $5,886
  Total $52,264

If a family/student opts to take out a loan, federal fees are associated with doing so. (Note the fees shown are estimates and may be more or less.)

 Direct Stafford - Loan Fees $100
  Direct Parent PLUS - Loan Fees $1,056
  Estimated Cost of Attendance  $53,420
  1. Based on full-time enrollment per semester. The estimated cost per credit hour is $1,185.42.
  2. Subject to change each academic year.

Undergraduate At-Home

Direct Cost Estimates Description Costs
  Tuition $28,450
  Mandatory Fees $466
  Housing $4,000
  Meal Plan $3,964
  Subtotal $36,880
Indirect Cost Estimates    
  Books and Supplies $1,360
  Transportation $1,000
  Personal/Misc Expenses $2,160
  Total $41,400

If a family/student opts to take out a loan, federal fees are associated with doing so. (Note the fees shown are estimates and may be more or less.)

 Direct Stafford - Loan Fees $100
  Direct Parent PLUS - Loan Fees $1,056
  Estimated Cost of Attendance  $42,556
  1. Based on full-time enrollment per semester. The estimated cost per credit hour is $1,185.42.
  2. Subject to change each academic year.

Graduate Program

Direct Cost Estimates Description Costs
  Tuition1 $33,860
  Mandatory Fees2 $466
  Graduate Certificate Program Fee $800
  Graduate Development Fee $250
  Housing $9,412
  Meal Plan $3,964
  Subtotal $48,752
Indirect Cost Estimates    
  Books and Supplies $1,360
  Transportation $2,726
  Personal/Misc Expenses $5,886
  Total $58,724
If you opt to take out a loan, federal fees are associated with doing so. Direct Stafford - Loan Fees $218
  Direct Graduate PLUS - Loan Fees $1,468
  Estimated Cost of Attendance  $60,410
  1. Based on full-time enrollment per semester. Estimate cost per credit hour is $1,881.11.
  2. Subject to change each academic year.

 

College of Dentistry

Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS)

  D1 D2 D3 D4
Direct Costs Estimates        
Tuition1 $42,632 $42,632 $42,632 $42,632
University Mandatory Fees2 $2,776 $3,784 $3,484 $3,484
Dentistry Mandatory Fees3 $12,904 $10,950 $5,428 $1,950
CIF Exam Fees N/A N/A $2,250 N/A
Indirect Costs Estimates        
Housing $16,360 $16,360 $16,360 $16,360
Dining Costs $5,724 $5,724 $5,724 $5,724
Transportation $3,168 $3,168 $3,168 $3,168
Personal/Misc Expenses $3,672 $3,672 $3,672 $3,672
Direct Stafford - Loan Fees4 $436 $436 $436 $436
Estimated Cost of Attendance Total $87,672 $86,726 $83,154 $77,426
  1. Based on full-time enrollment per semester.
  2. Subject to change each academic year.
  3. May vary based on the year in the program: Includes Books and Instruments
  4. Loan fees vary based on acceptance of Direct Federal Unsubsidized loan and Graduate PLUS loan credit decision

International Dentist Program (IDP)

  IDP3 IDP4
Direct Costs Estimates    
Tuition1 $52,708 $52,708
University Mandatory Fees2 $4,684 $3,484
Dentistry Mandatory Fees3 N/A $1,572
CIF Exam Fees $2,250 N/A
Indirect Costs Estimates    
Housing $16,360 $16,360
Dining Cost $5,724 $5,724
Transportation $3,168 $3,168
Personal/Misc Expenses $3,672  
Direct Stafford - Loan Fees4 $436 $436
Estimated Cost of Attendance Total $89,002 $83,452
  1. Based on full-time enrollment per semester.
  2. Subject to change each academic year.
  3. May vary based on the year in the program: Includes Books and Instruments.
  4. Loan fees vary based on acceptance of Direct Federal Unsubsidized loan and Graduate PLUS loan credit decision

 

Post-Doctoral Dental Program (ORTHO)

  ORTHO1 ORTHO2
Direct Costs Estimates    
Tuition1 $42,632 $42,632
University Mandatory Fees2 $1,934 $734
Dentistry Mandatory Fees $2,000 $2,000
Indirect Costs Estimates    
Housing $19,998 $19,998
Dining Cost $7,580 $7,580
Transportation $4,194 $4,194
Personal/Misc Expenses $4,862 $4,862
Books and Supplies $6,190 $662
Direct Stafford - Loan Fees3 $436 $436
Estimated Cost of Attendance Total $89,826 $83,098
  1. Based on full-time enrollment per semester.
  2. May vary based on the year in the program.
  3. Loan fees vary based on acceptance of Direct Federal Unsubsidized loan and Graduate PLUS loan credit decision

 

Post-Doctoral Dental Program (PEDO)

  PEDO1 PEDO2
Direct Costs Estimates    
Tuition1 $42,632 $42,632
University Mandatory Fees2 $1,934 $734
Dentistry Mandatory Fees $2,000 $2,000
Indirect Costs Estimates    
Housing $19,998 $19,998
Dining Cost $7,580 $7,580
Transportation $4,194 $4,194
Personal/Misc Expenses $4,862 $4,862
Books and Supplies $2,402 $527
Direct Stafford - Loan Fees3 $436 $436
Estimated Cost of Attendance Total $86,038 $82,963
  1. Based on full-time enrollment per semester.
  2. May vary based on the year in the program.
  3. Loan fees vary based on acceptance of Direct Federal Unsubsidized loan and Graduate PLUS loan credit decision

 

Advanced Education Program in General Dentistry (AEGD-Post Doc)

  AEGD
Direct Costs Estimates  
Tuition1 $7,410
University Mandatory Fees $1,934
Dentistry Mandatory Fees2 $1,000
Book & Instruments $4,000
Indirect Costs Estimates  
Housing $19,998
Dining Cost $7,580
Transportation $4,194
Personal/Misc Expenses $4,862
Direct Stafford - Loan Fees3 $436
Estimated Cost of Attendance Total $51,414
  1. Based on full-time enrollment per semester.
  2. May vary based on the year in the program.
  3. Loan fees vary based on acceptance of Direct Federal Unsubsidized Loans and Graduate PLUS loan credit decision

 

Dental Hygiene (Undergraduate)

  Hygiene
Direct Costs Estimates  
Tuition $28,450
University Mandatory Fees $674
Indirect Costs Estimates  
Housing $9,412
Dining Cost $3,964
Transportation $2,726
Books and Supplies $1,900
Personal/Misc Expenses $5,886
Direct Stafford - Loan Fees $100
Direct Parent PLUS - Loan Fees $1,056
Estimated Cost of Attendance Total $54,168
  1. Based on full-time enrollment per semester.
  2. May vary based on the year in the program.
  3. Loan fees vary based on acceptance of Direct Federal Subsidized and Unsubsidized Loans and Parent PLUS loan credit decision

College of Pharmacy

Traditional Pharmacy/D

  Pharm 1 Pharm 2 Pharm 3 Pharm 4
Direct Costs Estimates        
Tuition1 $30,842 $30,842 $30,842 $30,842
University Mandatory Fees2 $2,420 $1,870 $1,870 $1,466
Indirect Costs Estimates        
Housing $16,360 $16,360 $16,360 $16,360
Dining Cost $5,724 $5,724 $5,724 $5,724
Transportation $3,168 $3,168 $3,168 $3,168
Personal/Misc Expenses $3,672 $3,672 $3,672 $3,672
Books and Supplies $1,900 $1,900 $1,900 $1,900
Direct Stafford - Loan Fees3 $436 $436 $436 $436
Estimated Cost of Attendance Total $64,522 $63,972 $63,972 $63,568
  1. Based on full-time enrollment per semester.
  2. May vary based on the year in the program.
  3. Loan fees vary based on acceptance of Direct Federal Unsubsidized loan and Graduate PLUS loan credit decision

 

Non-Traditional Pharmacy/D (NTDP)

  NTDP 1 & 2
Direct Costs Estimates  
Tuition1 $25,906
University Mandatory Fees2 $2,066
Indirect Costs Estimates  
Housing $21,816
Dining Cost $8,268
Transportation $4,576
Personal/Misc Expenses $5,304
Books and Supplies $1,900
Direct Stafford - Loan Fees3 $436
Estimated Cost of Attendance Total $70,272
  1. Based on full-time enrollment per semester.
  2. May vary based on the year in the program.
  3. Loan fees vary based on acceptance of Direct Federal Unsubsidized loan and Graduate PLUS loan credit decision

College of Medicine

Medicine (Four Year Program)

  MED 1 MED 2 MED 3 MED 4
Direct Costs Estimates        
Tuition1 $50,106 $50,106 $50,106 $50,106
University Mandatory Fees2 $2,340 $1,740 $1,740 $1,740
Indirect Costs Estimates        
Housing  $16,360 $16,360 $19,998 $16,360
Dining Cost $5,724 $5,724 $7,580 $5,724
Transportation $3,168 $3,168 $4,194 $3,168
Personal/Misc Expenses $3,672 $3,672 $4,862 $3,672
Books and Supplies $2,400 $1,900 $1,900 $1,900
Direct Stafford - Loan Fees3 $436 $436 $436 $436
External Med USMLE Board Exam - Fees N/A $646 $644 N/A
Estimated Cost of Attendance Total $84,206 $83,752 $91,460 $83,106
  1. Based on full-time enrollment per semester.
  2. May vary based on the year in the program.
  3. Loan fees vary based on acceptance of Direct Federal Unsubsidized loan and Graduate PLUS loan credit decision

School of Law

Masters of Law (LLM)

  LLM
Direct Costs Estimates  
Tuition1 $35,344
University Mandatory Fees2 $1,316
Indirect Costs Estimates  
Housing $16,360
Dining Cost $5,724
Transportation $3,168
Personal/Misc Expenses $3,672
Books and Supplies $1,900
Direct Stafford - Loan Fees3 $436
Estimated Cost of Attendance Total $67,920
  1. Based on full-time enrollment per semester.
  2. May vary based on the year in the program.
  3. Loan fees vary based on acceptance of Direct Federal Unsubsidized loan and Graduate PLUS loan credit decision

Doctor of Law (JD)

  L1 L2 L3
Direct Costs Estimates      
Tuition1 $35,344 $35,344 $35,344
University Mandatory Fees2 $1,816 $1,116 $1,116
Indirect Costs Estimates      
Housing $16,360 $16,360 $16,360
Dining Cost $5,724 $5,724 $5,724
Transportation $3,168 $3,168 $3,168
Personal/Misc Expenses $3,672 $3,672 $3,672
Books and Supplies $1,900 $1,900 $1,900
Direct Stafford - Loan Fees3 $436 $436 $436
Estimated Cost of Attendance Total $68,420 $67,720 $67,720
  1. Based on full-time enrollment per semester.
  2. May vary based on the year in the program.
  3. Loan fees vary based on acceptance of Direct Federal Unsubsidized loan and Graduate PLUS loan credit decision

School of Divinity

Masters & Doctor of Ministry Degrees (DIV)

  DIV
Direct Costs Estimates  
Tuition1 $18,990
University Mandatory Fees2 $1,116
Indirect Costs Estimates  
Housing $14,478
Dining Cost $3,964
Transportation $3,158
Personal/Misc Expenses $4,778
Books and Supplies $1,900
Direct Stafford - Loan Fees3 $218
Estimated Cost of Attendance Total $48,602
  1. Based on full-time enrollment per semester.
  2. May vary based on the year in the program.
  3. Loan fees vary based on acceptance of Direct Federal Unsubsidized loan and Graduate PLUS loan credit decision

School of Business - EMBA

Executive Masters of Business Administration (EMBA)

  EMBA
Direct Costs Estimates  
Tuition1 $26,360
University Mandatory Fees2 $5,466
Indirect Costs Estimates  
Housing $21,816
Dining Cost $8,268
Transportation $4,576
Personal/Misc Expenses $5,304
Books and Supplies $1,900
Direct Stafford - Loan Fees3 $436
Estimated Cost of Attendance Total $74,126
  1. Based on full-time enrollment per semester.
  2. May vary based on the year in the program.
  3. Loan fees vary based on acceptance of Direct Federal Unsubsidized loan and Graduate PLUS loan credit decision