Howard University
- 4 Year
- WASHINGTON, DC
CollegeGrad School
Howard University
- 4 Year
- WASHINGTON, DC
- Rating 3.48 out of 5 4,023 reviews
Report Card
- Academicsgrade A minus
- Valuegrade C+
- Diversitygrade A
- Campusgrade C
- Athleticsgrade B
- Party Scenegrade A+
- Professorsgrade B+
- Locationgrade A
- Dormsgrade D+
- Campus Foodgrade B minus
- Student Lifegrade A
- Safetygrade C
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About
Athletic Division
NCAA Division I-FCS
Athletic Conference
Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference
Howard University Rankings
Niche rankings are based on rigorous analysis of key statistics from the U.S. Department of Education and millions of reviews.
Howard Admissions
Acceptance Rate
35%
Application Deadline
February 15
SAT Range
1080-1290
ACT Range
21-26
Application Fee
$45
SAT/ACT
Considered but not required
High School GPA
Required
Early Decision/Early Action
No data available
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Cost
Net Price
$26,870 / year
National
$15,523Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
Average Total Aid Awarded
$22,380 / year
National
$7,535Students Receiving Financial Aid
100%
Scholarship
Academics
Professors
grade B+
Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
Student Faculty Ratio
8:1
Evening Degree Programs
No
65%
of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes. 197 responses37%
of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want. 241 responses54%
of students agree that the workload is easy to manage. 241 responsesMajors
Most Popular Majors
- Biology200 Graduates
- Political Science and Government117 Graduates
- Public Relations115 Graduates
- Psychology97 Graduates
- Physical Education Teaching and Coaching79 Graduates
- Communications73 Graduates
- Marketing65 Graduates
- Computer Science64 Graduates
- Management Sciences and Information Systems44 Graduates
- Finance43 Graduates
Online
Programs Offered Entirely Online
0
Offers Online Courses
Yes
Online Certificate Programs
0
Online Associates Programs
0
Online Bachelor's Programs
0
Students
Full-Time Enrollment
8,419 Undergrads
Part-Time Undergrads
545
Undergrads Over 25
3%
Pell Grant
43%
Varsity Athletes
5%
Campus Life
Freshmen Live On-Campus
100%
Poll
68%
of students say that Greek life is pretty big. 314 responsesPoll
58%
of students say varsity sporting events are attended, but not a huge part of campus life. 369 responsesAfter College
Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$49,200 / year
National
$33,028Graduation Rate
64%
National
49%Employed 2 Years After Graduation
92%
National
83%85%
of students feel confident they will find a job in their field after graduation. 124 responsesSimilar Colleges
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Howard University Reviews
Rating 3.48 out of 5 4,023 reviews
As a rising sophomore at Howard University, my overall experience has been positive. Howard University promotes and funds research projects, allowing all students to participate in ground-breaking research in various fields. Over the summer, I am studying gerontology with paid, hands-on research through a program at Howard University. I have also been allowed to perform fully-funded research on bacteriophages and publish two research proposals. Also, the environment of Howard University is very welcoming, especially as an HBCU. Howard University welcomes students from different racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds because it values diversity and inclusivity. This diverse range of viewpoints encourages a lively learning environment and advances cultural awareness and appreciation. I love Howard University and I definitely recommend it to interested high schoolers!
I really enjoyed my time at Howard and honestly think it’s a great school! During my matriculation I was blessed with professors that truly cared about their students and developing them as future professionals. In addition to the cultural environment, I really appreciate the countless clubs and organizations offered where students can get involved on campus. While students may experience issues with the administration and various administrative functions, I think the overall experience of the school coupled with the value of a Howard education makes it worth it to some extent.
I will say this to anyone considering attending Howard. College is truly what you make it. Reading a lot of the negative comments about Howard I feel like people really didn’t get the Howard experience they deserved. There ARE nice dorms on campus but it’s up to YOU to pick them. The party scene on campus is what YOU make it and what parties YOU choose to attend. The student life on campus is vibrant and there’s always something to do! The yard is always bursting with life.There’s a larger sense of unity and purpose when you walk through campus. Don’t listen to bad reviews left by students whose opinion is based on a singular experience. Don’t even listen to just my review. Take your time and really ask students on campus what the Howard experience is.Ask them about the good parts and the bad parts but don’t let them make you think that the bad things will always outweigh the good. As for the “elitist” student body, don’t fall for the facade because most of us are regular black kids.