Howard University

Washington, DC

Howard University

Washington, DC

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Tuition & Fees

$36,796

not including housing and food

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Test Scores

Average freshman score by percentile.

75th
650
25th
540
75th
640
25th
510
75th
27
25th
20
75th
25
25th
18
75th
26
25th
20
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undergraduateRatios

28%

male

72%

female

14

students

1

faculty

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Selective

53%

acceptance rate

Accepted 10,253
Declined 8,935
Total Received 19,188
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Private

9,809

undergraduate students

3,077

graduate students

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Location

School Facts

Founded in 1867, Howard University is a private four-year Historically Black research university that is known for its strong programs in Law, Medicine, and Engineering. It is located on an 89-acre campus in Washington, District of Columbia.

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Application link Apply online
Public/private Private
Campus enrollment 12,886
Established in 1867
Coeducational Coeducational
Religious affiliation Other
Historically Black college/university yes

Social Networks

89-acre main campus in Washington, DC (population: 693,972); branch campuses in Beltsville and Silver Springs. Served by air, bus, and train. School operates transportation to some off-campus university housing. Public transportation serves campus.

  • Campus Setting: Major city

Howard University
2400 Sixth Street, NW
Washington, DC
20059

Campus Life

yes
Housing available
77%
of undergraduates that live in campus-owned housing
98%
of freshmen that live in campus-owned housing
no
Students are not required to live in school housing
no
Students may not have cars on campus
no
Alcohol is not permitted on campus to students of legal age

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% freshman classHigh School Class Rank

Top 1/10
28%
Top 1/4
35%
Top 1/2
91%
Bottom 1/2
9%
Bottom 1/4
1%

Test Scores

Average freshman score by percentile.

75th
650
25th
540
75th
640
25th
510
75th
27
25th
20
75th
25
25th
18
75th
26
25th
20

Admissions Facts

Application fee $45
Admissions interview (required or recommended) Required of some
Common application accepted Yes
Application deadline (final deadline) February 15
School has early action program Yes
Early action program application deadline November 1
SAT/ACT requirements SAT or ACT Required

Selective

53%

acceptance rate

Accepted 10,253
Declined 8,935
Total Received 19,188

Admissions Factors

Required

Secondary School GPA
Recommendations
Completion of college-preparatory program
Secondary School Record

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Counseling services

  • Academic
  • Birth control
  • Career
  • Minority student
  • Older student
  • Personal
  • Psychological
  • Religious
  • Veteran student

Remedial services offered

  • Math
  • Reading
  • Study skills
  • Writing

Career placement services

  • Alumni network
  • Career/job search classes
  • Co-op education
  • Interest inventory
  • Internships
  • Interview training
  • On-campus job interviews
  • Resume assistance

Percent of the campus accessible to physically disabled students

100%

Additional services

  • Health insurance
  • Health service
  • Nonremedial tutoring
  • Placement service
  • Women's Center

Special programs for physically disabled students

  • Adaptive equipment
  • Braille services
  • Interpreters for hearing-impaired
  • Note-taking services
  • Reader services
  • Special transportation
  • Talking books
  • Tape recorders
  • Tutors

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Financial Aid

99%

Of undergraduate students
receiving financial aid

$20,762

Average financial aid

Cost

Tuition $33,344
Housing $10,570
Food $5,904
Additional fees $3,452
Books & supplies $1,360
Total $54,630
Average Financial Aid - $20,762
Total with Avg. Aid $33,868

Scholarships & Grants

Need-based

Federal $14,580,318
State $126,526
Institutional $47,035,017
Other external
Total $61,741,861

Non-need-based

Federal $317,091
State
Institutional $44,986,984
Other external
Total $45,304,075

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Financial Facts

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Financial Aid Office


P: 800 433-3243
F: 202 806-2818
finaid@howard.edu

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Varsity Sports

M W
All track combined yes yes
Basketball yes yes
Bowling yes
Football yes
Lacrosse yes
Soccer yes yes
Softball yes
Swimming yes yes
Tennis yes yes
Volleyball yes

Intramural/Recreational Sports

badminton, basketball, bowling, soccer, softball, table tennis, tae kwon do

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Athletic Facts

Athletic conference memberships
NCAA

Majors

Assc. Bach. Mast. Doct.
Accounting yes yes
Anatomy yes yes
Art History, Criticism and Conservation yes
Art/Art Studies, General yes yes
Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology, General yes yes
Biochemistry yes yes
Biology/Biological Sciences, General yes yes yes
Business Administration and Management, General yes
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other yes
Chemical Engineering yes yes
Chemistry, General yes yes yes
Civil Engineering, General yes yes
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist yes
Communication Disorders Sciences and Services, Other yes yes
Computer Engineering, General yes
Computer Science yes yes yes
Counseling Psychology yes
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services yes
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies yes
Divinity/Ministry yes
Economics, General yes yes yes
Educational Leadership and Administration, General yes yes
Educational Psychology yes
Electrical and Electronics Engineering yes yes yes
Elementary Education and Teaching yes yes
English Language and Literature, General yes yes yes
Film/Cinema/Media Studies yes
Finance, General yes yes
French Language and Literature yes
General Studies yes
Genetics, General yes
Health/Health Care Administration/Management yes
Higher Education/Higher Education Administration yes
History, General yes yes yes
Human Development and Family Studies, General yes
International Business/Trade/Commerce yes
Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management yes
Management Information Systems, General yes
Marketing, Other yes
Mathematics, General yes yes
Mechanical Engineering yes yes yes
Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist yes
Microbiology, General yes
Music, General yes yes
Nutrition Sciences yes yes yes
Occupational Therapy/Therapist yes
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, and Kinesiology, Other yes
Pharmacology yes
Philosophy yes
Physics, General yes yes yes
Physiology, General yes
Political Science and Government, General yes yes yes
Psychology, General yes yes yes
Public Health, General yes
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse yes yes
School Psychology yes yes
Secondary Education and Teaching yes
Social Work yes yes
Sociology, General yes yes yes
Spanish Language and Literature yes
Special Education and Teaching, General yes
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness, General yes
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness, Other yes
Theatre/Theatre Arts Management yes

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Programs Offered

  • Certificate programs
  • Distance Learning
  • Double majors
  • Honors program
  • Independent study
  • Internships
  • Pass/fail grading option
  • Phi Beta Kappa

Cooperative Education Programs

  • Business
  • Computer Science
  • Engineering
  • Health Professions
  • Other

Pre-professional Programs

  • Other
  • Pre-dentistry
  • Pre-law
  • Pre-medicine
  • Pre-optometry
  • Pre-pharmacy
  • Pre-veterinary science

12,886

total students

2%

in-state

98%

out-of-state

Undergraduate

Graduate

76%

9,809
students

Female
72%
7,051

Male
28%
2,758

24%

3,077
students

Female
66%
2,041

Male
34%
1,036

undergraduateFull-time

undergraduatePart-time

92%

9,022
students

Female
73%
6,573

Male
27%
2,449

8%

787
students

Female
61%
478

Male
39%
309

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Student Break-down

4%
Nonresident aliens
64%
Black or African American, non-Hispanic/Latino
1%
Native American or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic/Latino
3%
Asian, non-Hispanic/Latino
6%
Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
White, non-Hispanic/Latino
15%
Race and/or ethnicity unknown
4%
Two or more races, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic/Latino

Transfer Enrollment

Not Reported

Transfer applicants enrolled

Not Reported

Students are transfer students

Transfer Requirements

Minimum requirements College GPA: 2.50
High school transcript Required of Some
College transcript(s) Required of All
Essay or personal statement Required of All
Interview Not Required/Recommended
Standardized test scores Required of Some
Statement of good standing from prior institution(s) Not Required/Recommended

Transfer Application Deadline

Fall: rolling

Spring: rolling

Summer: rolling

Transfer Credits

Maximum transferred

65

semester hours

Minimum transfers must complete

30

semester hours

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