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Howard University Men's Basketball

Welcome to the Howard University men's basketball recruiting profile. Howard competes in NCAA Division I (D1) in the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conf. from Washington, District of Columbia. Led by head coach Rod Balanis, Howard University pairs a 41% acceptance rate with a 70% graduation rate and a $33,368 average net price.

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Program
Roster Size
Reported 2024-25 team participation count.
18
Division
Competitive association or level for this program (for example NCAA, NAIA, or JUCO).
Division I (D1)
Conference
Athletic conference this program competes in.
Mid-Eastern Athletic Conf.
School
Type
Public or private institution classification.
private
Campus Setting
Campus locale: city, suburb, town, or rural.
city
Enrollment
Number of undergraduate students enrolled.
14,631
Acceptance Rate
Percentage of applicants offered admission.
41%
State
District of Columbia
City
Washington
Address
2400 Sixth St NW

Program Performance Trend

Has won an average of 55% of games over the last five seasons.

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Staff
Nate James
Associate Head Coach
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Rod Balanis
Associate Head Coach
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Talin Lewis
Men's Basketball Assistant Coach Operations
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Thomas Weaver
Assistant Coach
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B

Academic Outcomes

Graduates from this school outperform 66% of D1 men's basketball programs academically.

Retention Rate
Percentage of first-year students who return for year two.
91%
Graduation Rate
Percentage of students who complete their degree.
70%
Median Earnings (6yr)
Median earnings 6 years after students entered this school.
$47,379
Median Earnings (10yr)
Median earnings 10 years after students entered this school.
$63,066
D

Affordability

This school is more affordable than 29% of D1 men's basketball programs.

Tuition (In-State)
Published annual tuition for in-state students.
$35,344
Tuition (Out-of-State)
Published annual tuition for out-of-state students.
$35,344
Room & Board
Annual cost of on-campus housing and meals.
$17,143
Average Net Price
Reported average cost after grants and scholarships.
$33,368
Application Fee
One-time undergraduate application fee.
$45
D

Program Resources

This program is better funded than 16% of D1 men's basketball programs.

Total Revenue
Reported 2024-25 annual program revenue from all sources.
$1,986,273
Operating Expenses
Reported 2024-25 team operating expenses, such as travel, meals, equipment, uniforms, and contest costs.
$394,223
School website Athletics Admissions Financial aid Apply Estimate your cost (202) 806-6100[email protected]

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