What division is Howard?

Howard competes at the NCAA Division I FCS level in the MEAC.

What GPA do you need for Howard?

The average GPA at Howard is 3.3. A competitive GPA is recommended for this program.

Howard has an enrollment of approximately 10,108 students in a urban setting.

What is the acceptance rate at Howard?

Howard has an acceptance rate of 41%.

How do I get recruited to play at Howard?

To get recruited at Howard, start by building your athletic and academic profile on RawRecruit. Our AI Fit Score algorithm compares your stats against Howard's historical roster data across 5 dimensions. You can access coaching staff contact information including emails and phone numbers to reach out directly.

Howard

Washington, DCFCSMEAC

HBCUVisit athletics site

NCAA Division I FCS

Division

10,108

Enrollment

3.3

Avg GPA

41%

Acceptance

70%

Graduation

91%

Retention

What this means for recruiting: Competitive academics. Most recruits clear the 3.3+ GPA bar. Strong support system once you arrive.

Howard is a NCAA Division I FCS program in the MEAC, located in Washington, DC. We map football, basketball, and track & field at Howard, with coaching staff, roster history, and Fit Score matching across 5 dimensions. HBCU designated institution.

Academics

Avg GPA

3.3

Graduation

70%

Acceptance

41%

Student:Faculty

13:1

Avg SAT

1,205

Retention

91%

Campus & Location

Setting

Urban

Climate

Variable

Median Earnings

$47,379

Coaching Staff44 coaches across football, basketball, and track & field

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About Howard Athletics

Howard is a NCAA Division I FCS athletic program located in Washington, DC, competing in the MEAC. With an enrollment of 10,108 students, Howard offers a large campus environment for student-athletes. We map football, basketball, and track & field at Howard with coaching staff and roster history visible to signed-in athletes.

The average admissions GPA at Howard is 3.3. The school maintains a 70% graduation rate.

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