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General Information About Howard University 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.
Institutional statistical data was gathered from the U.S. Department of Education - Institute of Education Sciences, National Center for Education Statistics.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 - 2-4 years certificate
- Bachelor's degree
- Master's degree
- Post-master's certificate
Campus Setting - City: Large
Disability Services Student - 3% or Less
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Admission Total Applicants 9,209 Percent Admitted 54% Men Admitted 54% Women Admitted 54% Full Time Retention Rate 83% -
Submitted ACT & SAT Scores
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25th Percentile Score 75th Percentile Score Critical Reading 470 670 Math 460 680 Writing 430 680 -
25th Percentile Score 75th Percentile Score Composite 19 29 English 18 30 Math 18 29 Writing 20 29
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Tuition & Fees 09-10 Tuition & Fees $16,075 Room & Board Charge $7,966 Books & Supplies Cost $2,000 Dorm Capacity 4,440 -
Student Demographics Total Enrolled 11,503 Native American 18 Asian 172 African American 7,495 Hispanic 151 Enrolled FullTime Undergraduates 6,732 Enrolled FullTime Graduates 2,876
