Howard University
Washington, D.C., District of Columbia
About Howard University School of Business
Howard University School of Business is the graduate business school of Howard University, in Washington, D.C., District of Columbia. The published full-time MBA runs 2 years, with a class of about 50. 42% of applicants get in; average GMAT is 615; average GPA is 3.3. Median starting salary is $105,000, 84% employed. Printed annual tuition is $35,016. Known for Finance, Consulting, Entrepreneurship, Fortune 500 Recruiting. Best for Minority Business Leaders, DC Careers, Fortune 500 Pipelines.
How Howard University grades out
MBA Stack's editorial read of published class stats — outcomes and payback, not prestige.
Howard University School of Business at a glance
The figures that actually move a decision — pay, selectivity, and cost.
Getting in
Admissions typically run in rounds. A 615 average GMAT and a 3.3 GPA set the published bar ; 42% of applicants get in . Work trajectory, essays and fit still carry weight.
- GMAT or GRE (test waivers case-by-case)
- Essays + résumé
- Recommendation(s)
- Interview (by invitation)
Outcomes
84% employed · median starting salary$105,000.
First-year pay versus the printed sticker. Not a full cost of attendance.
Living in Washington, D.C.
Howard University School of Business is in Washington, D.C., District of Columbia. The MBA is a two-year (or shorter) bet on a place as much as a school — employers, cost of living, and the alumni who stayed.
Howard University School of Business FAQ
Straight answers for applicants — and the citations search engines look for.
Where is Howard University School of Business located?
Howard University School of Business is in Washington, D.C., District of Columbia.
Is the Howard University School of Business MBA accredited?
Yes. Howard University School of Business is listed as an accredited business school on MBA Stack.
What is the average GMAT at Howard University School of Business?
The published average GMAT is 615.
What is the average GPA at Howard University School of Business?
The published average undergraduate GPA is 3.3.
What is the Howard University School of Business MBA acceptance rate?
Howard University School of Business publishes an acceptance rate of 42%.
What is the median starting salary for Howard University School of Business MBA graduates?
The published median starting salary is $105,000.
What is the employment rate after the Howard University School of Business MBA?
84% of the class reported employment in the published figures.
How much does the Howard University School of Business MBA cost?
Printed annual tuition is $35,016.
How long is the Howard University School of Business MBA?
The published full-time MBA runs 2 years.
How large is the Howard University School of Business MBA class?
The published class size is about 50 students.
What is Howard University School of Business known for?
Howard University School of Business is known for Finance, Consulting, Entrepreneurship, Fortune 500 Recruiting.
Who is the Howard University School of Business MBA best for?
Best for Minority Business Leaders, DC Careers, Fortune 500 Pipelines.
Data reflects 2026 admissions cycle. Annual tuition is the printed sticker and may be in-state for public programs — not a full cost of attendance. Report-card grades are MBA Stack's editorial read of those figures (outcomes and payback, not prestige). This is not a third-party rank.
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