Howard University

Type	4 year, Private
Business Model	Non Profit
Campus locale	City: Large
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Medium
Common app member	Yes
Dormitory capacity	5,719
Student to faculty ratio	13 to 1
Acceptance rate	35%
Students retention rate	91%
On-time graduation rate	64%

Located in Washington, District of Columbia, Howard U is a private, non profit institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

Howard University is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 13-to-1, Howard U emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

The student-to-faculty ratio at Howard U is 13-to-1, which is slightly higher than both the state and national averages. The state average student-to-faculty ratio in District of Columbia is 8-to-1, while the national average is 12-to-1. A lower student-to-faculty ratio generally allows for more personalized attention and interaction between students and faculty.

Howard U boasts an impressive student retention rate of 91% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 53% and 74%, respectively.

The institution has on-campus hospital
Accredited by: Middle States Commission on Higher Education
HBCU
The institution provides on-campus housing
Freshman students are required to live on campus
Website

Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

35.2%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$28,916

Cost of attendance at Howard University in 2022 for students from District of Columbia.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

District of Columbia's average	$6,152
National average	$30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$28,916

Cost of attendance at Howard University in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

District of Columbia's average	$13,004
National average	$30,238

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 99 of freshman students at Howard University received on average $22,380 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$22,380

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	1,017	43%	$5,160	$5,247,592
Other Federal Grant	1,020	43%	$5,397	$5,505,364
State Grant/Scholarships	47	2%	$1,094	$51,427
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	2,345	99%	$20,010	$46,924,214
Total Grant & Scholarships	2,345	99%	$22,380	$52,481,005

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Howard University students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Howard University students is 63.6%. Female students graduated at a rate of 65.0%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 60.4%.

63.6%

asian 79.0% 15 students
African American 62.7% 842 students
white 38.5% 5 students
hispanic 58.7% 44 students
International Students 88.6% 101 students
Mixed Race 48.0% 36 students

Sport Conferences

Football Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference
Basketball Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference
Track and Cross Country Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference

Athletic Associations

National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

Howard University provides the following additional services to its students

Remedial services
Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Howard University offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

Study abroad
Teacher certification
ROTC - Army
ROTC - Air Force

Veteran Services

Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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