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Howard University was established on March 2, 1867 and is a private nonsectarian university situated in Washington, D.C. HBCU has more than 3,000 staff and serves over 7,000 undergraduates.
The university is positioned on 258 acres of land, and offers degrees and programs in various fields of studies. HBCU has played a vital role in American History on several occasions.
Howard University’s teams are nicknamed Bison, and the official colors of the university are blue, white and red. Its athletic teams participate in the National Collegiate Athletic Association. Eminent alumni of the university are Ossie Davis, actor; Toni Morrison, Nobel Laureate; and Supreme court Justice Richard Smallwood.
The range of program offerings available from the school is especially impressive compared to its number of students. Howard is known for its programs in medicine and media.
Admission at the school is selective, not open to all who apply. Three quarters of students in 2007-2008 had SAT verbal scores of at least 470. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 460 and 680.
The school maintains a faculty/student ratio (full-time) which is better than most colleges. Howard has a tenure system for senior faculty.
In 2007-2008, the school had 10,125 students enrolled (9,621 full-time equivalent). Howard has a large minority student population.
The school offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges. Howard offers students meal plans. The school values student athletics, and belongs to the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"The mission of Howard University as a comprehensive, research-oriented, predominantly African-American university is to provide an educational experience of exceptional quality at reasonable cost to students of high academic potential. Particular emphasis is placed upon providing educational opportunities for African-American men and women and for other historically disenfranchised groups. Furthermore, Howard university is dedicated to attracting, sustaining, and developing a cadre of faculty who, through their teaching and research, are committed to producing distinguished and compassionate graduates who seek solutions to human and social problems in the United States and throughout the world."
More complete details are provided below.
Howard University
2400 Sixth St NW
Washington, DC 20059-0001
General Phone: (202) 806-6100
http://www.howard.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business and Management | 326 | marketing studies, business management, finance, accounting, international business, business and related services, fashion merchandising, insurance |
| Liberal Arts | 269 | political science, history, anthropology, English, sociology, economics, Spanish language, African studies, ... |
| Medicine | 266 | pharmacy, dentistry, medicine, public health courses |
| Media | 246 | journalism, radio and television, broadcast journalism, communication studies, communication and journalism, media studies |
| Therapy and Counseling | 225 | psychology, physical therapy, communication disorders services, counseling psychology, educational psychology, school psychology |
| Science | 168 | biology, chemistry, genetics, physics, anatomy, biochemistry, bacteriology, pharmacology, ... |
| Law | 165 | law, legal professions, banking and finance |
| Family and Social Work | 101 | social work, public administration, consumer economics, child development |
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 87 | registered nursing |
| Engineering | 81 | electrical engineering, chemical engineering, mechanical engineering, civil engineering, systems engineering |
| Nutrition and Exercise Therapy | 77 | health and fitness, occupational therapy, nutrition sciences, parks and recreation studies, health and physical education |
| Medical Support and Technology | 76 | physician assistant, clinical lab tech, dental hygienist, radiation therapist |
| Religion and Philosophy | 51 | ministry, theological and ministerial studies, theology, philosophy |
| Education and Teaching | 47 | educational administration, elementary school teaching, social foundations of education, secondary teaching, school counseling, reading teaching, special ed, early childhood education, ... |
| Drama and Performing Arts | 36 | theatre arts management, dance, drama |
| Music | 25 | music |
| Security and Law Enforcement | 24 | criminal justice and safety |
| Medical Administration | 24 | health and medical administrative, clinical assistant, health care administration |
| Art Studies | 21 | art studies |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 21 | information science, systems analyst, computer security |
| Mathematics | 17 | mathematics |
| Architecture and Planning | 17 | architecture |
| Hospitality | 11 | hospitality management |
| Photography and Commercial Art | 8 | film studies |
| Design | 4 | interior design, fashion design |
Number of programs and degrees for Howard in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 1,400 | 68 |
| First-professional degree | 434 | 5 |
| Master's degree | 384 | 60 |
| Doctor's degree | 106 | 32 |
| Award of at least 2 but less than 4 academic years | 32 | 3 |
| First-professional certificate | 19 | 1 |
| Post-master's certificate | 18 | 12 |
Howard is a historically black college.
In 2007-2008, Howard had a total enrollment of 10,125 students (9,621 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 32% |
| Women | 68% |
| Full-Time | 99% |
| Part-Time | 1% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 65% |
| Graduate | 18% |
| First Professional | 16% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 1% |
| Black | 87% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 2% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 1% |
| (Foreign Students) | 7% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 2% |
| 18-19 | 27% |
| 20-21 | 29% |
| 22-24 | 19% |
| 25-29 | 11% |
| 30-34 | 4% |
| 35-39 | 3% |
| 40-49 | 3% |
| 50-64 | 2% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Maryland | 14% |
| New York | 11% |
| Georgia | 8% |
| New Jersey | 7% |
| Illinois | 7% |
| Virginia | 6% |
| California | 6% |
| Texas | 6% |
| Michigan | 5% |
| Pennsylvania | 4% |
| Florida | 3% |
| North Carolina | 3% |
| Ohio | 2% |
| Missouri | 2% |
| (International Students) | 1% |
| Connecticut | 1% |
| Washington, DC | 1% |
| Louisiana | 1% |
| Alabama | 1% |
| Massachusetts | 1% |
| Colorado | 1% |
| Delaware | 1% |
| Wisconsin | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 83 % |
| Part-Time | 75 % |
Howard offers campus housing for 4,216 of its 9,621 (full-time) students. Freshmen are required to live on campus.
(Please refer to our profile of Washington, District of Columbia for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other District of Columbia Colleges).
The school offers students a meal plan with 19 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 9,750 | 4,731 | 49% | 1,464 | 31% |
| Men | 3,016 | 1,489 | 49% | 462 | 31% |
| Women | 6,734 | 3,242 | 48% | 1,002 | 31% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 470 | 670 |
| SAT Math | 460 | 680 |
| SAT Writing | 430 | 680 |
| ACT Verbal | 18 | 30 |
| ACT Math | 18 | 29 |
| ACT Composite | 19 | 29 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | recommended |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 79% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 35% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 14,685 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 14,685 |
| Room and board | $ 7,436 |
| Room charge | $ 4,576 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 2,860 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,200 |
| Other expenses | $ 1,900 |
Financial Aid:
Howard participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 144800)
Howard has a tenure system for faculty.
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 102 | $95,573 | 48 | $94,554 |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 73 | $73,276 | 59 | $73,095 |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 62 | $69,472 | 50 | $66,987 |
| Instructor | calendar year | 39 | $21,286 | 46 | $28,281 |
| Lecturer | calendar year | 19 | $21,621 | 14 | $37,156 |
| No academic rank | calendar year | 18 | $15,469 | 9 | $51,084 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 313 | $66,851 | 226 | $64,077 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 55 | $97,255 | 8 | $85,339 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 66 | $65,880 | 39 | $51,215 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 35 | $64,599 | 37 | $48,168 |
| Instructor | academic year | 15 | $34,281 | 10 | $35,387 |
| Lecturer | academic year | 73 | $24,450 | 72 | $23,661 |
| No academic rank | academic year | 11 | $21,901 | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 255 | $56,855 | 167 | $39,150 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference |
| Basketball | Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference |
| Baseball | Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference |
| Track | Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 154 | 137 | 291 |
| Football | 87 | 0 | 87 |
| Track | 20 | 27 | 47 |
| Basketball | 14 | 15 | 29 |
| All Other Sports | 33 | 95 | 128 |
ARCHITECTURE AND PLANNING
Architecture (BArch, BA/BS, MArch, MA/MS, PhD)
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Business, Management, Marketing & Related Support Services, Other
Fashion Merchandising
Finance, General
Insurance
International Business/Trade/Commerce
Marketing, Other
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Systems Analysis/Analyst
Computer and Information Systems Security
Information Science/Studies
DESIGN
Fashion/Apparel Design
Interior Design
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Dance, General
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
Theatre/Theatre Arts Management
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
Educational, Instructional, and Curriculum Supervision
Elementary Education and Teaching
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
Reading Teacher Education
Secondary Education and Teaching
Social and Philosophical Foundations of Education
Special Education and Teaching, General
Teacher Education/Profess Development, Subject Areas, Other
ENGINEERING
Chemical Engineering
Civil Engineering, General
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Systems Engineering
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Development
Consumer Economics
Public Administration
Social Work
HOSPITALITY
Hospitality Administration/Management, General
LAW
Banking, Corporate, Finance, and Securities Law (LLM, JSD/SJD)
Law (LLB, JD)
Legal Professions and Studies, Other
LIBERAL ARTS
African Studies
African-American/Black Studies
Anthropology
Classics/Classical Languages, Lit & Linguistics, General
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
French Language and Literature
German Language and Literature
History, General
International Relations and Affairs
International/Global Studies
Political Science and Government, General
Russian Language and Literature
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
Women's Studies
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Broadcast Journalism
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
Communication and Media Studies, Other
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other
Journalism
Radio and Television
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Health and Medical Administrative Services, Other
Health/Health Care Administration/Management
Medical/Health Management and Clinical Assistant/Specialist
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist
Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
Physician Assistant
MEDICINE
Dentistry (DDS, DMD)
Medicine (MD)
Pharmacy (PharmD [USA], PharmD or BS/BPharm [Canada])
Public Health, Other
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Health and Physical Education, General
Health and Physical Education/Fitness, Other
Nutrition Sciences
Occupational Therapy/Therapist
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Film/Cinema Studies
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Divinity/Ministry (BD, MDiv)
Philosophy
Theological and Ministerial Studies, Other
Theology/Theological Studies
SCIENCE
Anatomy
Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology, General
Biochemistry
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Genetics, General
Medical Microbiology and Bacteriology
Microbiology, General
Pharmacology
Pharmacology and Toxicology
Physics, General
Physiology, General
Zoology/Animal Biology
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Communication Disorders Sciences and Services, Other
Counseling Psychology
Educational Psychology
Physical Therapy/Therapist
Psychology, General
School Psychology
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Howard Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % students on athletic fin. aid (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 1% |  |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% | |
| % of degrees in religion and philosophy (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 3% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% | |
| Minority % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% | |
| Female % of student body (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 5% | |
| % of degrees in media (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | |
| % of degrees in drama and performing arts (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 10% | |
| % of degrees in medical administration (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 11% | |
| % of degrees in law (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 12% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| % of degrees in medicine (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in science (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 19% | |
| % of students from other states (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (army, air force) Offers athletic scholarships Has hospital on campus NCAA athletic conference member
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