Howard University
2400 Sixth St NW
Washington DC 20059
(202) 806-6100
General Information
- Campus Setting
City: Large
- Type of School
Private, not-for-profit
4-year or Above
- Total Enrollment
10,696 (7,145 undergraduate)
- Programs Offered
Undergraduate certificate
Bachelor's degree
Master's degree
Post-master's certificate
Doctorate degree
- Calendar
Semester
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio
8 to 1
- Distance Learning Opportunities
Yes
Student Body
- Full Time / Part Time
89% / 11%
- Men / Women (Full Time)
33% / 67%
- Undergraduate / Graduate
79% / 21%
- In-State / Out-of-State
1% / 99%
Breakdown of Student Population by Ethnicity
Estimated Cost & Financial Aid
- Tuition & Fees
$16,075
- Room & Board$7,966
- Percentage of Students
Receiving Any Financial Aid
N/A
- Average Financial Aid Package$16,109
- Average Indebtedness at Graduation$16,798
See More About Cost & Financial Aid »
Undergraduate Admissions
- Total Number of Applicants9,750
- Students Admitted
4,731
(49%)
- Students Enrolled1,464
(15%)
- Average High School GPA3.2
- Students in top 10% of HS Class26%
- SAT Critical Reading (Middle 50%)
470-670
- SAT Critical Math (Middle 50%)
460-680
- SAT Critical Writing (Middle 50%)
430-680
- ACT Composite (Middle 50%)
19-29
See More About Admissions »
Architecture and related services
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Architecture (BArch, BA/BS, MArch, MA/MS, PhD)
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Area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies
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African Studies
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African-American/Black Studies
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Women's Studies
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Biological and biomedical sciences
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Anatomy
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Biochemistry
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Biology/Biological Sciences, General
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Genetics, General
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Medical Microbiology and Bacteriology
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Microbiology, General
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Pharmacology
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Pharmacology and Toxicology
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Physiology, General
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Zoology/Animal Biology
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Business, management, marketing, and related support services
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Accounting
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Business Administration and Management, General
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Business, Management, Marketing & Related Support Services, Other
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Fashion Merchandising
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Finance, General
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Hospitality Administration/Management, General
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Insurance
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International Business/Trade/Commerce
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Marketing, Other
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Communication, journalism, and related programs
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Broadcast Journalism
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Communication and Media Studies, Other
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Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
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Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other
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Journalism
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Radio and Television
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Computer and information sciences and support services
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Computer and Information Systems Security
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Computer Systems Analysis/Analyst
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Information Science/Studies
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Education
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Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
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Early Childhood Education and Teaching
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Educational Leadership and Administration, General
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Educational, Instructional, and Curriculum Supervision
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Elementary Education and Teaching
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Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
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Reading Teacher Education
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Secondary Education and Teaching
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Social and Philosophical Foundations of Education
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Special Education and Teaching, General
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Teacher Education/Profess Development, Subject Areas, Other
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Engineering
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Chemical Engineering
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Civil Engineering, General
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Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering
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Mechanical Engineering
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Systems Engineering
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English language and literature/letters
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English Language and Literature, General
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Family and consumer sciences/human sciences
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Child Development
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Consumer Economics
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Foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics
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Classics/Classical Languages, Lit & Linguistics, General
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French Language and Literature
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German Language and Literature
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Russian Language and Literature
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Spanish Language and Literature
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Health professions and related clinical sciences
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Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
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Communication Disorders Sciences and Services, Other
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Dental Hygiene/Hygienist
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Dentistry (DDS, DMD)
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Health and Medical Administrative Services, Other
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Health/Health Care Administration/Management
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Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
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Medical/Health Management and Clinical Assistant/Specialist
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Medicine (MD)
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Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
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Occupational Therapy/Therapist
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Pharmacy (PharmD [USA], PharmD or BS/BPharm [Canada])
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Physical Therapy/Therapist
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Physician Assistant
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Public Health, Other
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History
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History, General
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Legal professions and studies
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Banking, Corporate, Finance, and Securities Law (LLM, JSD/SJD)
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Law (LLB, JD)
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Legal Professions and Studies, Other
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Mathematics and statistics
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Mathematics, General
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Multi/interdisciplinary studies
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International/Global Studies
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Nutrition Sciences
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Parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies
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Health and Physical Education, General
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Health and Physical Education/Fitness, Other
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Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies
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Philosophy and religious studies
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Philosophy
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Physical sciences
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Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology, General
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Chemistry, General
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Physics, General
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Psychology
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Counseling Psychology
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Educational Psychology
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Psychology, General
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School Psychology
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Public administration and social service professions
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Public Administration
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Social Work
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Security and protective services
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Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
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Social sciences
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Anthropology
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Economics, General
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International Relations and Affairs
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Political Science and Government, General
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Sociology
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Theology and religious vocations
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Divinity/Ministry (BD, MDiv)
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Theological and Ministerial Studies, Other
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Theology/Theological Studies
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Visual and performing arts
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Art/Art Studies, General
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Dance, General
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Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
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Fashion/Apparel Design
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Film/Cinema Studies
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Interior Design
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Music, General
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Theatre/Theatre Arts Management
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Academic Profile of Incoming Freshman
- Total Number of Applicants9,750
- Students Admitted
4,731
(49%)
- Students Enrolled1,464
(15%)
- Average High School GPA3.2
- Students in top 10% of HS Class26%
- Students in top 25% of HS Class55%
- Students in top 50% of HS Class84%
- SAT Critical Reading (Middle 50%)
470-670
- SAT Critical Math (Middle 50%)
460-680
- SAT Critical Writing (Middle 50%)
430-680
- ACT Composite (Middle 50%)
19-29
Undergraduate Application Process
- Application Fee$45
- Early Decision Application Deadline11/01
- Regular Application Deadline02/15
- High School RankRequired
- High School RecordRequired
- Completion of College-Prep ProgramRecommended
- Admissions Test Scores (ACT/SAT)Required
- TOEFL (Test of English as Foreign
Language)Required
Estimated Cost
- Tuition & Fees
$16,075
- Room & Board$7,966
- Books & Supplies$1,300
- Average Cost Per Credit HourN/A
Estimated Financial Aid
- Percentage of Students
Receiving Any Financial AidN/A
- Average Financial Aid Package$16,109
- Average Indebtedness at Graduation$16,798
- Federal Grants42%$3,319
- Pell Grants38%$3,202
- Other Federal GrantsN/AN/A
- State & Local GrantsN/AN/A
- Institutional Grants38%$10,638
- Federal Loans69%$12,853
- Non-Federal Loans2%$16,378
Questions, Answers and Advice
Sources: Google Maps, The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), Wikipedia,
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