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2400 Sixth St NW
Washington, DC 20059-0001
p. 202-806-6100
w. www.howard.edu

Howard University

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Carnegie Foundation Classification

Research Universities (high research activity)
UndergraduateProfessions plus arts & sciences, high graduate coexistence
GraduateComprehensive doctoral with medical/veterinary
Undergraduate PopulationFull-time four-year, selective, higher transfer-in
EnrollmentMajority undergraduate
Size & SettingMedium four-year, highly residential

General Characteristics

Title IV EligibilityParticipates in Title IV federal financial aid programs
Highest offeringDoctoral degree
Calendar SystemSemester
Years of college work requiredN/A
Variable Tuition
Religious AffiliationN/A
Congressional District1198

Special Learning Opportunities

Distance Learning
ROTC — Army / Navy / Air Force  —   /   / 
Study Abroad
Weekend College
Teacher Certification

Student Tuition Costs and Fees

What are the typical tuition costs and fees for attending Howard University?
1168th for total cost of attendance
  In District In State Out of State
Effective as of 2010-08-04
FT Undergraduate Tuition $15,270 $15,270 $15,270
FT Undergraduate Required Fees $805 $805 $805
PT Undergraduate per Credit Hour $637 $637 $637
FT Graduate Tuition $19,125 $19,125 $19,125
FT Graduate Required Fees $805 $805 $805
PT Graduate per Credit Hour $797 $797 $797
Total Cost of Attendance — On-Campus $27,985 $27,985 $27,985
Total Cost of Attendance — Off-Campus w/out Family $18,075 $18,075 $18,075
Total Cost of Attendance — Off-Campus with Family $18,075 $18,075 $18,075

Student Tuition Cost History and Trends

Prior year comparison and trends on the cost of attending / attendance cost.
  In District In State Out of State
Published Tuition & Fees $14,020 $15,010 $14,020 $15,010 $14,020 $15,010
  Cost (regardless of residency)
Effective as of 2010-08-04
Books & Supplies $1,200(N/C)
On-Campus – Room & Board $6,976 $7,436
On-Campus – Other Expenses $1,850 $1,900
Off-Campus w/out Family – Room & Board N/A
Off-Campus w/out Family – Other Expenses N/A
Off-Campus with Family – Room & Board N/A

Admission Details

Effective as of 2010-08-05
Application Fee RequiredN/A
Undergraduate Application Fee$45
Graduate Application Fee$45
First Professional Application FeeN/A
Applicants 9,209 (2,967 male / 6,242 female)
Admitted 4,976 (1,593 male / 3,383 female)
Admission rate 54%
First-time Enrollment 1,598 (505 male / 1,093 female)
FT Enrollment 1,584 (499 male / 1,085 female)
PT Enrollment 14 (6 male / 8 female)
Total Enrollment10,573

Admission Criteria

What criteria does Howard University use for admissions?  = Required,   = Recommended,   = Neither required nor recommended
Open Admissions
Secondary School GPA / Rank / Record  /   / 
College Prep. Completion
Recommendations
Formal competency demo
Admission test scores
TOEFL
Other testsN/A

Admission Credits Accepted

What types of credits does Howard University accept?
Dual Credit
Life Experience
Advanced Placement (AP)

Athletics - Association Memberships

Sports / Athletic Conference Memberships NCAA
NCAA Football Conference Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference
NCAA Basketball Conference Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference
NCAA Baseball Conference Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference
NCAA Track & Field Conference Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference

ACT Test Admission

144th for 75pctl scores
Applicants submitting ACT results 40%
Verbal scores (25/75 %ile) 17 / 30
Math scores (25/75 %ile) 18 / 29
Cumulative scores (25/75 %ile) 19 / 29

SAT Test Admission

189th for 75pctl scores
Applicants submitting SAT results 82%
Verbal scores (25/75 %ile) 460 / 660
Math scores (25/75 %ile) 440 / 660
Cumulative scores (25/75 %ile) 900 / 1320

Student Services

Remedial Services
Academic / Career Counseling
PT Cost-defraying Employment
Career Placement
On-Campus Day Care
Library Facility

Student Living

First-time Room / Board Required
Dorm Capacity4,440
Meals per Week19
Room Fee$4,898
Board Fee$3,068

Student Completion / Graduation Demographics

How many students are successful graduates?
 
Total 388 4,090 66 150 4 84 2 4,784
Accounting 20 102 2 124
African Studies 2 24 2 28
African-American/Black Studies 20 20
Anatomy 8 8
Ancient/Classical Greek Language and Literature
Anthropology 16 16
Architecture (BArch, BA/BS, MArch, MA/MS, PhD) 10 44 2 2 58
Art/Art Studies, General 4 56 60
Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology, General 2 4 2 8
Banking, Corporate, Finance, and Securities Law (LL 8 10 18
Biochemistry 2 2
Biology/Biological Sciences, General 34 202 4 6 246
Broadcast Journalism 2 62 2 2 68
Business Administration and Management, General 26 92 2 120
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other 80 80
Cell Biology and Anatomy 2 2
Chemical Engineering 2 20 22
Chemistry, General 10 38 48
Child Development 6 6
Civil Engineering, General 8 16 2 26
Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General 14 14
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist 8 22 30
Communication Disorders Sciences and Services, Other 2 62 64
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric 12 12
Communication and Media Studies, Other 2 30 2 34
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other
Computer Systems Analysis/Analyst 10 10
Computer and Information Systems Security 2 2
Consumer Economics
Counseling Psychology 16 16
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies 26 26
Dance, General 6 6
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist 12 2 4 4 22
Dentistry (DDS, DMD) 10 156 12 14 4 196
Divinity/Ministry (BD, MDiv 66 66
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
Early Childhood Education and Teaching 14 14
Economics, General 2 34 2 38
Educational Administration and Supervision, Other 2 18 20
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
Educational Psychology 4 4
Educational, Instructional, and Curriculum Supervision 2 2
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering 28 24 52
Elementary Education and Teaching 14 14
English Language and Literature, General 60 2 2 64
Fashion Merchandising 32 2 34
Fashion/Apparel Design 6 22 4 2 34
Film/Cinema Studies 6 6
Finance, General 26 100 126
French Language and Literature 4 4
Genetics, General 10 2 12
German Language and Literature
Health and Medical Administrative Services, Other
Health and Physical Education, General 4 60 64
Health and Physical Education/Fitness, Other 6 6
Health/Health Care Administration/Management
History, General 4 48 52
Hospitality Administration/Management, General 2 20 22
Information Science/Studies 14 18 32
Insurance 10 10
Interior Design 4 8 2 14
International Business/Trade/Commerce 8 62 2 2 74
International Relations and Affairs 4 10 14
International/Global Studies
Journalism 6 200 2 208
Law (LL 10 204 4 18 16 252
Legal Professions and Studies, Other 8 10 18
Marketing, Other 4 140 2 2 148
Mathematics, General 6 16 22
Mechanical Engineering 4 16 20
Medical Microbiology and Bacteriology
Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist 10 2 2 14
Medical/Health Management and Clinical Assistant/Specialist 90 90
Medicine (MD) 16 156 2 28 14 216
Microbiology, General
Modern Greek Language and Literature 4 4
Music Teacher Education 4 4
Music, General 2 22 2 26
Music, Other
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN) 8 116 4 4 132
Nutrition Sciences 16 2 18
Occupational Therapy/Therapist 2 18 2 22
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies 4 4
Pharmaceutics and Drug Design (MS, PhD) 2 2
Pharmacology 6 6
Pharmacology and Toxicology
Pharmacy (PharmD [USA], PharmD or BS/BPharm [Canada]) 14 130 6 42 18 210
Philosophy 8 2 10
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching 2 2
Physical Therapy/Therapist 4 114 2 2 122
Physician Assistant 8 24 4 2 38
Physics, General 16 16
Physiology, General 4 4
Political Science and Government, General 6 170 2 178
Psychology, General 8 198 2 2 2 212
Public Administration 2 12 14
Public Health, Other 2 16 2 20
Radio and Television 4 148 152
Reading Teacher Education
Russian Language and Literature
School Psychology 2 6 8
Secondary Education and Teaching 4 4
Social Work 4 212 2 2 4 10 234
Social and Philosophical Foundations of Education
Sociology 2 56 58
Spanish Language and Literature 4 12 16
Special Education and Teaching, General 4 4
Systems Engineering 4 6 10
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas, Other
Theatre/Theatre Arts Management 2 52 2 56
Theological and Ministerial Studies, Other 18 18
Theology/Theological Studies 14 14
Women's Studies 8 8
Zoology/Animal Biology

Faculty Compensation / Salaries

Howard University 1200th for the average full-time faculty salary.
Effective as of 2010-08-31
Tenure system
Average FT Salary $63,093 ($66,539 male / $58,704 female)
Number of FT Faculty 955 (535 male / 420 female)
Number of PT Faculty 180
FT Faculty Ratio 5 : 1
Total Benefits $12,314,840

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