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2400 Sixth St NW, Washington, DC 20059

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Howard University School Description

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.

Rich in cultural, scientific, educational, and business resources, the Washington metropolitan area acts as a stimulus to the intellect, the spirit, the soul. Living in Washington, DC is quite a learning experience.

Studying art history makes far more sense when you can spend the afternoon at a museum studying a Picasso or a Rambrandt, or carved artworks from Senegal or Benin. Writing a paper on an obscure but important biological topic is made so much easier when you can draw on freshly released research findings by scientists at the National Institutes of Health in nearby Bethesda, Maryland.

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Howard University

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Howard University is a private, coeducational, nonsectarian, historically black university located in Washington, D.C., United States.

History

Howard was established by a charter in 1867, and much of its early funding came from endowment, private benefaction, and tuition. An annual congressional appropriation administered by the Secretary of the Interior funded the school. It was named for founder Oliver Otis Howard who was commissioner of the Freedmen's Bureau and who later served as a president of the school. Today, it is a member school of the Thurgood Marshall Scholarship Fund and is partially funded by the US Government, which gives approximately $235 million annually. From its outset, it was nonsectarian and open to people of both sexes and all races. Howard has graduate schools of pharmacy, law, medicine, dentistry and divinity, in addition to the undergraduate program. The current enrollment is approximately 11,000, including 7,000 undergraduates. The university's football homecoming activities serve as one of the premier annual events in Washington.

Howard University has played an important role in American history and the Civil Rights Movement on a number of occasions. Alain Locke, Chair of the Department of Philosophy and first African American Rhodes Scholar, authored The New Negro, which helped to usher in the Harlem Renaissance. Ralph Bunche, the first Nobel Peace Prize winner of African descent, served as chair of the Department of Political Science. Stokely Carmichael, also known as Kwame Toure, a student in the Department of Philosophy and the Howard University School of Divinity coined the term "Black Power" and worked in Lowndes County, Alabama as a voting rights activist. Historian Rayford Logan served as chair of the Department of History. E. Franklin Frazier served as chair of the Department of Sociology. Sterling Allen Brown served as chair of the Department of English.

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Quick Facts

Chance of Admission:
Location:
Mid-Atlantic
Setting:
Large City Setting
Type:
Private
Size:
Large (5,000 to 10,000 Undergrad)
Mascot:
Bison
Nickname:
HU

Students & Campus Life

Undergraduate Enrollment:
7,164
On Campus Housing:
Available
Full Time Students:
99%
Athletic Programs:
Available
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Expenses

Average Tuition:
$ 14,020
Students Receiving Aid:
73%
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Admissions

Application Fee:
$ 45
Selectivity:
Highly Selective
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Howard University Degree Programs

Bachelor’s Degree Programs

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Master’s Degree Programs

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Certificate Programs

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Howard University Students & Campus Life

General

Full-Time vs. Part-Time
Full-Time 99%
Part-Time 1%
Men vs. Women
Women 71%
Men 29%
Race/Ethnicity
African-American 73%
Other 25%
Asian 2%
Hispanic 0%
Caucasian 0%

Geography

In State vs. Out-of-State
Out-of-State 98%
In-State 2%
Top States for Incoming Freshman
Maryland 12%
New York 8%
Georgia 7%
California 6%
Virginia 6%
Percent of Students International: 6%

Housing

On-Campus Housing Available: Yes
Percent of Students Living On-Campus: 42%
Freshman Students Required to Live on Campus: Yes

Athletics

Member of: NAA, NCAA
Sports Include: Football (Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference)
Basketball (Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference)
Baseball (Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference)
Track (Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference)

Howard University Expenses (Tuition & Fees)

Tuition & Fees (undergraduate) Expenses  
Published Tuition and Fees:
 $ 14,020    
Average Tuition for Full-Time Undergrads:
 $ 13,215    
Required Fees for Full-Time Undergrads:
 $ 805    
Financial Aid Avg. Amount Received % of Students Receiving Aid  
Federal Grants:
 $ 3,356 36%  
State and Local Grants:
 $ 764 5%  
Institutional Grants:
 $ 8,674 44%  
Student Loans:
 $ 11,712 67%  
Any Aid:
   73%  

Howard University Admissions

Acceptance Rate: 54% (Highly Selective)
Test Scores  
SAT Scores:  
% of Students Submitting SAT Scores: 81%
Bottom 25th Percentile: Verbal: 460, Math: 440
Top 75th Percentile: Verbal: 660, Math: 650

Application Requirements (Undergraduate Only)

Application Fee: $ 45.00
Formal Demonstration of Competencies: Recommended
High School Diploma or Equivalent: Recommended
High School GPA: Required
High School Rank: Required
High School Record: Required
Recommendations: Required
TOEFL: Required
Test Scores: Required

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JuJu Bean
JuJu Bean

Question: Howard University in Washington DC?

Any graduates of alumni from Howard University ? I am a prospective student entering for the fall semester. I missed all of the open-house opportunities so i need some feedback. How is the university like ? Do they have a medical school ? Are there alot of serious people ? I've heard things about the neighborhood and how treacherous it is to walk by yourself day and night, is it true ?
33 months ago
nybkathlete63
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\I went to Howard and recently graduated. The university is a closed campus that is very friendly and urban. Howard University Hospital and medical school is located right down the block from the main campus. Most of your friends will be made from the dorms (Towers if you end up there.) Administration (Financial Aid, Bursar, etc.) can be slow and have been known to mess up paper work from time to time, but they straighten it out in due time. The students there get the bad rap of being "uppity" but you will see that's not true... As far as the neighborhood, its relatively safe, but if you are walking past 7th and Georgia, going away from campus towards the Shaw/Howard Metro Station, it can be a little "ghetto," so use your best wits when walking late at night there. There is a shuttle service that takes students from the metro to their dorms all times of the day and night, so that should not be a problem (Plus its in DC... this isn't the equivalent of Kansas you know.) Good luck with your decision, and keep Howard in mind, knowing that its one of the BEST institutions for African-Americans in the nation, hands down... GO BISON!
Big_Willis
Big_Willis

Question: Any hotel recommendations close to Howard University in Washington DC?

36 months ago
OShenandoah
OShen...

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I like the Henley Park Hotel, on Mass.Ave NW. It's beautiful and well-located. And, they offer a "preferred rate" for Howard Univ. visitors. www.henelypark.com
taydralorken
taydral...

Question: Will I enjoy my time at Howard University in DC?

I am from Texas and I will be attending Howard this fall. I am just wondering if I will truly enjoy my experience while I'm there. I am extremely excited and I hope that I made a good decision.
44 months ago
notyou311
notyo...

Best Answer

You will love it. Howard is best black U in the US and you will be in Washington, DC, the heart of the government and a great place to live. Just be careful. Some parts of the city aren't safe. Always go out with groups.
Doodles
Doodles

Question: Is a degree from Howard University reputable?

I'm thinking of going to Howard University for a health sciences degree. I'm afraid that a degree from Howard will not be reputable and that I will not be able to effectively compete in the workplace. It's sad to think this way, but I've heard some people say that it doesn't "look good" to have graduated from there and that the degree won't be worth the paper it's written on. I just need an honest answer from an employer. I will be obtaining a BS in Physician Assistant studies. Thank you.
47 months ago
mommylawyer
mommy...

Best Answer

Yes. It is probably the most famous traditionally African-American University in the United States. If you do a bit of research, you will find that the graduates of Howard University include Thurgood Marshall, Associate Justice of the US Supreme Court, Toni Morrison (Nobel Prize - Literature), numerous politicians, diplomats, musicians, actors and a Nobel Peace Prize winner. Howard has quite a bit of name recognition across the US. It was traditionally known as the "Black Harvard." Howard has both a Medical School and a College of Pharmacy and Nursing. A degree from Howard would only be a detriment if the person reviewing you resume has prejudice against African-Americans or traditionally African-American colleges.

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  • Founders Library is an iconic building on the Howard University campus that has been declared a National Historic Landmark.
    Founders Library is an iconic building on the Howard University campus that has been declared a National Historic Landmark. [source]
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