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IPEDS ID: 131520
OPE ID: 00144800
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Howard University
2400 Sixth St NW, Washington, District of Columbia 20059-0001
General information:  (202) 806-6100
Website:  www.howard.edu
Type:  4-year, Private not-for-profit
Awards offered:  Two but less than 4 years certificate
Bachelor's degree
Master's degree
Post-master's certificate
Doctor's degree
First-professional degree
First-professional certificate
Campus setting:  City: Large
Campus housing:  Yes
Student population:  10,320 (7,145 undergraduate)
Student-to-faculty ratio:  8 to 1
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open-close General Information
Apply Onlinewww.howard.edu/enrollment/admission
Mission Statement
  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.
Carnegie Classification
Research Universities (high research activity)
Religious Affiliation
Not applicable
Federal Aid
Eligible students may receive Pell Grants and other federal aid (e.g. Direct Loans).
Undergraduate students enrolled who are formally registered with office of disability services
3% or less
Other Characteristics
Historically Black College or University
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
open-close Estimated Student Expenses (Before Aid)
Undergraduate academic year prices
Detailed Expenses2008-20092007-20082006-2007
Tuition and fees$14,685$14,020$12,985
Books and supplies$1,200$1,200$1,200
Living arrangement
On Campus
Room and board$7,436$6,976$6,522
Other$1,900$1,850$1,800
Total Expenses2008-20092007-20082006-2007
On Campus$25,221$24,046$22,507
  • All student expenses data apply to full-time first-time degree/certificate-seeking students.
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Alternative Tuition Plans
Type of PlanOffered
Tuition guarantee plan
Prepaid tuition plan
Tuition payment planX
Other alternative tuition plan
  • A Deferred Payment Plan is offered by Howard University.
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Undergraduate students 2007-2008
Total grant aid received by all undergraduate students$61,318,089
Number of undergraduate students who received a Pell Grant2,504
  • Total grant aid includes dollars received from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources.
Full-time, first-time degree/certificate-seeking students, 2007-2008
Percentage of students receiving any financial aid
Percentage of students receiving any financial aid Received aid: 80% Did not receive aid: 20%
Percentage of students receiving grant aid by type
Percentage of students receiving grant aid by type Total grants: 80% Federal: 42% Pell: 38% Other Federal: 3% Institutional: 38%
Average amount of grant aid received by type
Average amount of grant aid received by type Total grants: $6,825 Federal: $3,319 Pell: $3,202 Other Federal: $4,676 Institutional: $10,638
Percentage of students receiving loans by typeAverage amount of loans by type
Percentage of students receiving loans by type Total loans: 72% Federal: 69% Non-federal: 2%Average amount of loans by type Total loans: $12,971 Federal: $12,853 Non-federal: $16,378
  • For more information on Student Financial Assistance Programs or to apply for financial aid via the web, visit Federal Student Aid.
open-close Enrollment
Fall 2008
Total enrollment10,320
Undergraduate enrollment7,145
Undergraduate transfer-in enrollment0
Graduate enrollment3,175
Undergraduate Attendance StatusUndergraduate Student Gender
Undergraduate Attendance Status: Full-time: 93% Part-time: 7%Undergraduate Student Gender: Male: 34% Female: 66%
Undergraduate Race/ethnicity
Undergraduate Race/ethnicity: American Indian or Alaska Native: 0% Asian/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0% Black or African American: 49% Hispanic/Latino: 1% White: 0% Two or more races: 0% Race/ethnicity unknown: 46% Non-resident alien: 4%
Undergraduate Student AgeUndergraduate Student Residence
Undergraduate Student Age: 24 and under: 90% 25 and over: 9% Age unknown: 0%Undergraduate Student Residence: In-state: 1% Out-of-state: 89% Foreign countries: 3% Unknown: 7%
  • Age data are reported for Fall 2007.
  • Residence data are reported for first-time degree/certificate-seeking undergraduates.
Graduate Attendance Status
Graduate Attendance Status: Full-time: 83% Part-time: 17%
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Undergraduate application fee (2008-2009): $45
Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2008
TotalMaleFemale
Number of applicants9,7503,0166,734
Percent admitted49%49%48%
Percent admitted who enrolled31%31%31%
Admissions ConsiderationsRequiredRecommended
Secondary school GPAX
Secondary school rankX
Secondary school recordX
Completion of college-preparatory programX
RecommendationsX
Formal demonstration of competenciesX
Admission test scores (SAT/ACT)X
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign language)X
Test Scores: Fall 2008 (enrolled first-time students)
Students submitting scoresNumberPercent
SAT1,14679%
ACT50935%
Test Scores25th Percentile*75th Percentile**
NOTES:
*  25% of students scored at or below
** 25% of students scored above
  • Data apply to first-time degree/certificate-seeking students.
  • Institutions are asked to report test scores only if they are required for admission.
SAT Critical Reading470670
SAT Math460680
SAT Writing430680
ACT Composite1929
ACT English1830
ACT Math1829
open-close Retention and Graduation Rates
First-to-Second Year Retention Rates

Retention rates measure the percentage of first-time students who are seeking bachelor's degrees who return to the institution to continue their studies the following fall.

Retention Rates for First-Time Students Pursuing Bachelor's Degrees
Student retention: Full-time students: 85% Part-time students: 71%
Percentage of Students Who Began Their Studies in Fall 2007 and Returned in Fall 2008
Overall Graduation Rate and Transfer-Out Rate

The overall graduation rate is also known as the "Student Right to Know" or IPEDS graduation rate. It tracks the progress of students who began their studies as full-time, first-time degree- or certificate-seeking students to see if they complete a degree or other award such as a certificate within 150% of "normal time" for completing the program in which they are enrolled.

Some institutions also report a transfer-out rate, which is the percentage of the full-time, first-time students who transferred to another institution.

Note that not all students at the institution are tracked for these rates. Students who have already attended another postsecondary institution, or who began their studies on a part-time basis, are not tracked for this rate. At this institution, 98 percent of students entering students were counted as "full-time, first-time" in 2008.

Overall Graduation and Transfer-Out Rates for Students Who Began Their Studies in Fall 2002
Overall graduation rate: Overall graduation rate: 65% (*) Transfer-out rate:
Percentage of Full-time, First-Time Students Who Graduated or Transferred Out Within 150% of "Normal Time" to Completion for Their Program
  • (*) Not all institutions report transfer-out rates.
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rates

Bachelor’s degree graduation rates measure the percentage of entering students beginning their studies full-time and are planning to get a bachelor’s degree and who complete their degree program within a specified amount of time.

Graduation Rates for Students Pursuing Bachelor's Degrees
Bachelor's degree rate: 4-year: 46% 6-year: 67% 8-year: 70%
Percentage of Full-time, First-time Students Who Graduated in the Specified Amount of Time
6-Year Graduation Rate by Gender for Students Pursuing Bachelor's Degrees
6-Year Graduation Rate by Gender for Students Pursuing Bachelor's Degrees: Male: 52% Female: 72%
Percentage of Full-time, First-time Students Who Began Their Studies in Fall 2002 and Received a Degree or Award Within 150% of "Normal Time" to Completion for Their Program
6-Year Graduation Rate by Race/Ethnicity for Students Pursuing Bachelor's Degrees
6-Year Graduation Rate by Race/Ethnicity for Students Pursuing Bachelor's Degrees: Black or African American: 64% Non-resident alien: 83%
Percentage of Full-time, First-time Students Who Began Their Studies in Fall 2002 and Received a Degree or Award Within 150% of "Normal Time" to Completion for Their Program
  • One or more categories are not present in the race/ethnicity graph because of an insufficient number of cases.
open-close Programs/Majors
Completions 2007-2008
sort byProgramBachelorMasterDoctorCertificate
  • Data shown are for first majors.
  • (-) Program is not offered at this award level.
Architecture and related services
Architecture (BArch, BA/BS, MArch, MA/MS, PhD)17---
Category total17---
Area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies
African Studies074-
African-American/Black Studies6---
Women's Studies---6
Category total6746
Biological and biomedical sciences
Anatomy-31-
Biochemistry-30-
Biology/Biological Sciences, General11413-
Genetics, General-81-
Medical Microbiology and Bacteriology--3-
Microbiology, General0---
Pharmacology and Toxicology-0--
Pharmacology-02-
Physiology, General--2-
Zoology/Animal Biology1---
Category total1151512-
Business, management, marketing, and related support services
Accounting42---
Business Administration and Management, General-59--
Business, Management, Marketing & Related Support Services, Other39---
Fashion Merchandising16---
Finance, General56---
Hospitality Administration/Management, General11---
Insurance8---
International Business/Trade/Commerce40---
Marketing, Other66---
Category total27859--
Communication, journalism, and related programs
Broadcast Journalism3429-
Communication and Media Studies, Other--0-
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric005-
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other000-
Journalism100---
Radio and Television96---
Category total230214-
Computer and information sciences and support services
Computer and Information Systems Security---3
Computer Systems Analysis/Analyst05--
Information Science/Studies13--0
Category total135-3
Education
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services-5-0
Early Childhood Education and Teaching-1--
Educational Leadership and Administration, General-1012
Educational, Instructional, and Curriculum Supervision-1--
Elementary Education and Teaching-7--
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching0---
Reading Teacher Education-5-0
Secondary Education and Teaching06--
Social and Philosophical Foundations of Education6---
Special Education and Teaching, General-2-0
Teacher Education/Profess Development, Subject Areas, Other---1
Category total63713
Engineering
Chemical Engineering192--
Civil Engineering, General111--
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering1824-
Mechanical Engineering1341-
Systems Engineering6---
Category total6795-
English language and literature/letters
English Language and Literature, General2321-
Category total2321-
Family and consumer sciences/human sciences
Child Development00--
Consumer Economics00--
Category total00--
Foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics
Classics/Classical Languages, Lit & Linguistics, General7---
French Language and Literature31--
German Language and Literature0---
Russian Language and Literature0---
Spanish Language and Literature83--
Category total184--
Health professions and related clinical sciences
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist13---
Communication Disorders Sciences and Services, Other8122-
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist----
Dentistry (DDS, DMD)--7019
Health and Medical Administrative Services, Other240--
Health/Health Care Administration/Management-0--
Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist11---
Medical/Health Management and Clinical Assistant/Specialist0---
Medicine (MD)--77-
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)7710--
Occupational Therapy/Therapist810--
Pharmacy (PharmD [USA], PharmD or BS/BPharm [Canada])--93-
Physical Therapy/Therapist6221--
Physician Assistant20---
Public Health, Other-7--
Category total2236024219
History
History, General1879-
Category total1879-
Legal professions and studies
Banking, Corporate, Finance, and Securities Law (LLM, JSD/SJD)-1--
Law (LLB, JD)--154-
Legal Professions and Studies, Other-10--
Category total-11154-
Mathematics and statistics
Mathematics, General953-
Category total953-
Multi/interdisciplinary studies
International/Global Studies---0
Nutrition Sciences924-
Category total9240
Parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies
Health and Physical Education, General-0--
Health and Physical Education/Fitness, Other37---
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies34--
Category total404--
Philosophy and religious studies
Philosophy01--
Category total01--
Physical sciences
Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology, General-10-
Chemistry, General1415-
Physics, General113-
Category total1538-
Psychology
Counseling Psychology-112-
Educational Psychology-130
Psychology, General82710-
School Psychology-220
Category total8221170
Public administration and social service professions
Public Administration-5--
Social Work-897-
Category total-947-
Security and protective services
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies24---
Category total24---
Social sciences
Anthropology32---
Economics, General1326-
International Relations and Affairs---6
Political Science and Government, General7045-
Sociology2024-
Category total1358156
Theology and religious vocations
Divinity/Ministry (BD, MDiv)--40-
Theological and Ministerial Studies, Other-6--
Theology/Theological Studies--4-
Category total-644-
Visual and performing arts
Art/Art Studies, General165--
Dance, General4---
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General0---
Fashion/Apparel Design0---
Film/Cinema Studies08--
Interior Design4---
Music, General169--
Theatre/Theatre Arts Management32---
Category total7222--
Grand total1,40038454037
open-close Varsity Athletic Teams
2007-2008 Varsity Athletes
NCAA Division I-AA MenWomen
All Track Combined2019
Basketball1318
Bowling–8
Football66–
Lacrosse–15
Soccer1912
Softball–23
Swimming and Diving99
Tennis37
Volleyball–10
open-close Accreditation
Institutional Accreditation
AgencyPeriods of AccreditationStatus
Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Higher Education1/1/1921 -  Accredited
Specialized Accreditation
Agency / ProgramPeriods of AccreditationStatus
Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education
Pharmacy (PHAR) - Professional degree programs12/7/1939 -  Accredited
American Bar Association, Council of the Section of Legal Education and Admissions to the Bar
Law (LAW) - Professional schools1/1/1931 -  Accredited
American Dental Association, Commission on Dental Accreditation
Dentistry (DENT) - Programs leading to the D.D.S. or D.M.D. degree; advanced dental education programs (general practice residency, advanced general dentistry, and specialty programs)2/1/1945 -  Accredited
Dental Hygiene (DH)5/16/1953 -  Accredited
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (OMS)5/16/1969 -  Accredited
Orthodontics & Dentofacial Orthopedics5/16/1969 -  Accredited
Pediatric Dentistry5/14/1971 -  Accredited
Post Doctoral - Advanced dental education programs (advanced education in general dentistry and general practice residency)12/7/1978 -  Accredited
American Dietetic Association, Commission on Accreditation for Dietetics Education
Dietetics (DIET) - Coordinated Program in Dietetics1/1/1976 -  Accredited
American Occupational Therapy Association, Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education
Occupational Therapy (OT) - Professional Programs1/1/1976 -  Accredited
American Physical Therapy Association, Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education
Physical Therapy (PTA) - Professional programs for the physical therapist4/14/1976 -  Accredited
American Psychological Association, Committee on Accreditation
Professional Psychology (IPSY) - Predoctoral internship programs5/1/1983 -  Accredited
Clinical Psychology (CLPSY) - PhD Doctoral programs4/7/1987 -  Accredited
Counseling Psychology (COPSY) - PhD Doctoral programs4/29/2002 -  Accredited
American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, Council on Academic Accreditation in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology
Speech-Language Pathology (SP) - Graduate degree programs7/1/1984 -  Accredited
Audiology (AUD) - Graduate degree programs3/1/1993 - 12/31/2006Resigned
Commission on Accrediting of the Association of Theological Schools
Theology (THEOL) - Freestanding schools, as well as programs affiliated with larger institutions, offering graduate professional education for ministry and graduate study of theology(!)7/1/1940 -  Accredited
Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education
Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the baccalaureate degree levels9/29/2005 -  Accredited
Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the graduate degree levels9/29/2005 -  Accredited
Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology
Radiologic Technology (RADTT) - Programs for radiation therapists1/1/1974 -  Accredited
Liaison Committee on Medical Education
Medicine (MED) - Programs leading to the M.D. degree7/1/1942 -  Accredited
National Association of Schools of Art and Design, Commission on Accreditation
Art and Design (ART) - Degree-granting schools and departments and non-degree-granting programs(!)9/1/1976 -  Accredited
National Association of Schools of Music, Commission on Accreditation, Commission on Community/Junior College Accreditation
Music (MUS) - Institutions and units within institutions offering degree-granting and/or non-degree-granting programs(!)9/1/1944 -  Accredited
National Association of Schools of Theatre, Commission on Accreditation
Theatre (THEA) - Institutions and units within institutions offering degree-granting and/or non-degree-granting programs(!)9/1/1987 -  Accredited
National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education
Teacher Education (TED) - Baccalaureate and graduate programs for the preparation of teachers and other professional personnel for elementary and secondary schools4/20/1997 -  Accredited
  • (!) Estimated date
open-close Campus Security
2007 Crime Statistics
Arrests - On-Campus200520062007
Illegal weapons possession100
Drug law violations034
Liquor law violations031
Arrests - On-Campus Residence Halls !200520062007
Illegal weapons possession000
Drug law violations010
Liquor law violations000
Criminal Offenses - On-Campus200520062007
Murder/Non-negligent manslaughter000
Negligent manslaughter000
Sex offenses - Forcible221
Sex offenses - Non-forcible (incest and statutory rape only)000
Robbery81411
Aggravated assault468
Burglary314649
Motor vehicle theft231512
Arson000
  • Howard University Hosppital is a part of the main Campus, and crime reported is counted togeher with the main campus.
Criminal Offenses - On-Campus Residence Halls !200520062007
Murder/Non-negligent manslaughter000
Negligent manslaughter000
Sex offenses - Forcible101
Sex offenses - Non-forcible (incest and statutory rape only)000
Robbery021
Aggravated assault011
Burglary142520
Motor vehicle theft000
Arson000
  • (!) Residence Halls are a subset of On-Campus statistics
  • The crime data reported by the institutions have not been subjected to independent verification by the U.S. Department of Education. Therefore, the Department cannot vouch for the accuracy of the data reported here.
  • These data do not include incidents that: (a) took place off campus on public property immediately adjacent to and accessible from the Campus; (b) took place on a noncampus building or property owned or controlled by a student organization that is officially recognized by the institution; or (c) incidents at buildings/property owned or controlled by an institution but is not contiguous to the institution. For further information, see http://ope.ed.gov/security.
open-close Federal Loans
Average amount of undergraduate student loans by type, 2007-2008
Loan typeAverage amount
Direct Subsidized$4,174
Direct Unsubsidized$4,236
Default Rates
Fiscal Year200720062005
Default rate3.9%4.8%2.9%
Number in default9612871
Number in repayment2,4532,6442,400
Aid Programs
  • Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL)
  • Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan)
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