School Information

70.4
Total Enrollment 10,573
Student-to-Faculty Ratio 11 : 1

Howard University

http://www.howard.edu
2400 Sixth St NW, Washington, District of Columbia 20059-0001
(202) 806-6100

Howard University is a comprehensive, research oriented, historically black, private university, providing an educational experience of exceptional quality to students of high academic potential with particular emphasis upon the provision of educational opportunities to promising black students. Further, the University is dedicated to attracting and sustaining a cadre of faculty who are, through their teaching and research, committed to the development of distinguished and compassionate graduates and to the quest for solutions to human and social problems in the United States and throughout the world.

General Information
Institution Type 4-year, Private not-for-profit
Special Learning Opportunities ROTC (Army, Air Force)
Teacher certification
Distance learning opportunities
Study abroad
Student Services Remedial services
Academic/career counseling service
Employment services for students
Placement services for completers
Credit Accepted Dual credit
Advanced placement (AP) credits
Religious Affiliation Not applicable
Federal Aid Eligible students may receive Pell Grants and other federal aid (e.g. Direct Loans).
Degrees/Certificates Offered Two but less than 4 years certificate
Bachelor's degree
Master's degree
Post-master's certificate
Doctor's degree - research/scholarship
Doctor's degree - professional practice
Campus Setting City: Large
Disability Services Student 3% or less
 
School Costs

At Howard University, 91.0% percent of first-time undergrads receive financial aid, 86.0% receive grants and/or scholarships (an average of $19,446), and 65% receive loans ($11,926 on average). On-campus room and board costs about $7,966.

Taking into account total living expenses and financial aid, the average net cost of attending Howard University is $14,131 per year.

 
Enrollment & Graduation Rates

In Fall 2009, 9,209 people applied to Howard University. Of the applicants, 54.0% were admitted (54.0% male & 54.0% female ) and 32.0% accepted (32.0% male and 32.0% female)

Of the 7,176 undergraduate students at Howard University, 5.0% are part-time. A majority (89.0%) of the undergrad students are under 25 years of age. And 17.0% of the 3,397 graduate students are part-time.

Percent of In-State Undergrads     1.0%
Full Time Retention Rate     83.0%
Part Time Retention Rates     57.0%
Four-Year Graduation Rate     51.0%
Six-Year Graduation Rate     69.0%
Overall Graduation Rate     62.0%
 
Admissions
Yearly Application Deadline Fall semester-November 1 - Early Action, February 15 - Traditional Action, Spring-November 1, Summer-April 1
Admissions Office Phone 202-806-2763
Admissions Office Email admission@howard.edu
Admissions Office Address Enrollment Management/Admission Howard University 2400 Sixth Street NW Washington, DC 20059
Admissions Transfer URL http://www.howard.edu/enrollment/admission/transfer.htm
Admissions Website http://www.howard.edu/enrollment/admission/
Application Website http://www.howard.edu/enrollment/admission
Application Fee $45

In order to be accepted to Howard University, you should have:

  • A High School GPA
  • A High School Record
  • SAT and ACT test scores
  • TOEFL
 
Test Scores
Howard University SAT SCORES
SAT Reading (25th Percentile) 460
SAT Reading (75th Percentile) 660
SAT Math (25th Percentile) 440
SAT Math (75th Percentile) 660
SAT Writing (25th Percentile) 430
SAT Writing (75th Percentile) 660
ACT Composite (25th Percentile) 19
ACT Composite (75th Percentile) 29
ACT English (25th Percentile) 17
ACT English (75th Percentile) 30
ACT Math (25th Percentile) 18
ACT Math (75th Percentile) 29
 
Howard University Programs
 

Number of Reported Graduates Last Year
(According to the US National Center for Education Statistics)

Program Name Certificate Associate Bachelor Master Doctorate
Architecture and related services 29
Architecture (BArch, BA/BS, MArch, MA/MS, PhD) 29
Area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies 4 12 4 8
African Studies 3 4 7
African-American/Black Studies 9 1
Women's Studies 4
Biological and biomedical sciences 1 119 5 15
Anatomy 1 3
Biochemistry 0 1
Biology/Biological Sciences, General 119 0 4
Cell Biology and Anatomy 1
Genetics, General 3 3
Medical Microbiology and Bacteriology 0
Microbiology, General 0
Pharmacology 1 2
Pharmacology and Toxicology 0
Physiology, General 2
Zoology/Animal Biology 0
Business, management, marketing, and related support services 309 60
Accounting 62
Business Administration and Management, General 60
Business, Management, Marketing & Related Support Services, Other 40
Fashion Merchandising 17
Finance, General 63
Hospitality Administration/Management, General 11
Insurance 5
International Business/Trade/Commerce 37
Marketing, Other 74
Communication, journalism, and related programs 208 20 9
Broadcast Journalism 28 0 6
Communication and Media Studies, Other 14 3
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric 0 6 0
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other 0 0 0
Journalism 104
Radio and Television 76
Computer and information sciences and support services 1 21 0
Computer and Information Systems Security 1
Computer Systems Analysis/Analyst 5 0
Information Science/Studies 0 16
Education 0 3 24 5
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services 0 0
Early Childhood Education and Teaching 7
Educational Administration and Supervision, Other 5 5
Educational Leadership and Administration, General 0
Educational, Instructional, and Curriculum Supervision 1
Elementary Education and Teaching 7
Music Teacher Education 2
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching 1
Reading Teacher Education 0 0
Secondary Education and Teaching 0 2
Social and Philosophical Foundations of Education 0
Special Education and Teaching, General 0 2
Teacher Education/Profess Development, Subject Areas, Other 0
Engineering 47 12 6
Chemical Engineering 10 1
Civil Engineering, General 10 3
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering 20 2 4
Mechanical Engineering 6 2 2
Systems Engineering 1 4
English language and literature/letters 29 2 1
English Language and Literature, General 29 2 1
Family and consumer sciences/human sciences 0 3
Child Development 0 3
Consumer Economics 0 0
Foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics 18 1
Ancient/Classical Greek Language and Literature 0
Classics/Classical Languages, Lit & Linguistics, General 7
French Language and Literature 2 0
German Language and Literature 0
Modern Greek Language and Literature 2
Russian Language and Literature 0
Spanish Language and Literature 7 1
Health professions and related clinical sciences 18 209 56 295
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist 15
Communication Disorders Sciences and Services, Other 18 13 1
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist
Dentistry (DDS, DMD) 18 80
Health and Medical Administrative Services, Other 0 0
Health/Health Care Administration/Management 0
Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist 7
Medical/Health Management and Clinical Assistant/Specialist 45
Medicine (MD) 108
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN) 58 8
Occupational Therapy/Therapist 1 10
Pharmaceutics and Drug Design (MS, PhD) 1
Pharmacy (PharmD [USA], PharmD or BS/BPharm [Canada]) 105
Physical Therapy/Therapist 46 15
Physician Assistant 19
Public Health, Other 10
History 12 6 8
History, General 12 6 8
Legal professions and studies 18 126
Banking, Corporate, Finance, and Securities Law (LLM, JSD/SJD) 9
Law (LLB, JD) 126
Legal Professions and Studies, Other 9
Mathematics and statistics 8 1 2
Mathematics, General 8 1 2
Multi/interdisciplinary studies 0 4 3 2
International/Global Studies 0
Nutrition Sciences 4 3 2
Parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies 37 0
Health and Physical Education, General 32 0
Health and Physical Education/Fitness, Other 3
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies 2 0
Philosophy and religious studies 4 1
Philosophy 4 1
Physical sciences 25 2 9
Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology, General 1 3
Chemistry, General 20 0 4
Physics, General 5 1 2
Psychology 1 84 22 13
Counseling Psychology 8 0
Educational Psychology 0 1 1
Psychology, General 84 11 11
School Psychology 1 2 1
Public administration and social service professions 117 7
Public Administration 7
Social Work 110 7
Security and protective services 13
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies 13
Social sciences 7 123 8 14
Anthropology 8
Economics, General 16 2 1
International Relations and Affairs 7
Political Science and Government, General 82 4 3
Sociology 17 2 10
Theology and religious vocations 42 7
Divinity/Ministry (BD, MDiv) 33
Theological and Ministerial Studies, Other 9
Theology/Theological Studies 7
Visual and performing arts 88 13
Art/Art Studies, General 21 9
Dance, General 3
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General 0
Fashion/Apparel Design 17
Film/Cinema Studies 0 3
Interior Design 7
Music, General 12 1
Music, Other 0
Theatre/Theatre Arts Management 28
 
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