Howard University

4-years Private College In Washington, DC

Howard University (referred to as HU) is a Private (not-for-profit), 4 or more years school located in Washington, DC. Howard University is a historically black school.It is classified as Research University (high research activity) school by Carnegie Classification and its highest level of offering is Doctor's degree - research/scholarship and professional practice. The 2023 tuition & fees at Howard University is $33,344. The school has a total enrollment of 12,886 and student to faculty ratio is 7.14% (14 to 1).The highest degree offered at Howard University is Doctor's degree - research/scholarship and professional practice. It offers 2-4 Year Certificate, Master's, Post-Master Certificate, Doctorate (Research), and Doctorate (Professional Practice) degrees and programs.
2023 Key Facts
Tuition & Fees$33,344 (2023)
Acceptance Rate53.43%
Student Population12,886
Test Scores1,170 (SAT) 23 (ACT)
Graduation Rate70%
Student to Faculty Ratio14 to 1
Howard University is accredited by Middle States Commission on Higher Education (1/1/1921 - Current).
2021-2022 Tuition & Fees
The undergraduate tuition & fees at Howard University is $33,344 for academic year 2021-2022. The graduate tuition & fees at Howard University is $38,050 for academic year 2021-2022. Howard University offers the alternative tuition plans. 91 students have received grants and/or scholarships and the average amount of received financial aid is $20,762 (exclude student loans).
Admission, Enrollment, and Graduation
The acceptance rate at Howard University is 53.43% and the admission yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 24.31%. The average SAT score is 1,170 and the average ACT score is 23. Howard University accepts dual credit, advanced placement(AP) credits. Total 12,886 students are attending at Howard University (9,809 undergraduate students). There are 929 full-time faculty (instructional/teaching staffs) and 236 part-time faculty working for Howard University. The students to faculty ratio is 14 to 1 (7.14%). The number of non-teaching staffs is 2,431 (full-time) and 345 (part-time). The graduation rate at Howard University is 70% and transfer-out rate is 19%. The retention rate is 88% at the school.
Special Learning Opportunities & On-Campus Services
Howard University offers the distance education programs that all courses for completing a degree program can be done through online exclusively for graduate programs. In addition, the distance learning courses are offered for students who are not enrolled online exclusively. Howard University offers ROTC, study abroad, teacher certification program. On Howard University campus, academic/career services, employment services for students, placement services for completers are provided for their students.
Special Learning Opportunities & On-campus Services at Howard University
Distance Learning (Online Classes)
  • Graduate Level Courses & Programs
Special learning Opportunities
  • ROTC (Army, Air Force)
  • Study abroad
  • Teacher certification
On-Campus Student Services
  • Academic/career services
  • Employment services for students
  • Placement services for completers
Howard University Mission Statement
Howard University, a culturally diverse, comprehensive, research intensive and historically Black private university, provides an educational experience of exceptional quality at the undergraduate, graduate and professional levels to students of high academic standing and potential, with particular emphasis upon educational opportunities for Black students. Moreover, the University is dedicated to attracting and sustaining a cadre of faculty who are, through their teaching, research and service, committed to the development of distinguished, historically aware, and compassionate graduates and to the discovery of solutions to human problems in the United States and throughout the world. With an abiding interest in both domestic and international affairs, the University is committed to continuing to produce leaders for America and the global community.