In the application year 2023, Howard University had a Regular Decision acceptance rate of 52.0%, with 9,971 students accepted out of 19,179 applicants. This rate remains consistent with the previous year, indicating stability in their admissions process. Historically, the acceptance rate has seen a significant improvement from 38.0% in 2019 and 39.0% in 2018, showcasing a positive trend towards higher acceptance rates in recent years.