Howard University

#515 in Best Colleges in America

WASHINGTON, DC · 4 Year ·

3.5

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2400 SIXTH ST NW WASHINGTON, DC 20059

Common App Accepted
HBCU
Private
SAT/ACT Optional

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Rankings Majors Admissions Costs Students

Rankings

in Best HBCU Schools in America

Best HBCU Schools in America 3 of 73
Top Party Schools in America 10 of 1,512
Best Greek Life Colleges in America 15 of 689

Academics

B+

Overall Grade

A minus

Academics

C+

Value

Diversity

Campus

Athletics

A+

Party Scene

B+

Professors

Location

D+

Dorms

B minus

Campus Food

Student Life

Safety

Popular Majors

#1Biology

200 Graduates

#2Political Science and Government

117 Graduates

#3Public Relations

115 Graduates

#4Psychology

97 Graduates

#5Physical Education Teaching and Coaching

79 Graduates

#6Communications

73 Graduates

#7Marketing

65 Graduates

#8Computer Science

64 Graduates

#9Management Sciences and Information Systems

44 Graduates

#10Finance

43 Graduates

Admissions

35%

Acceptance Rate

Application Website

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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

Costs

$26,870

Annual Cost

Average Total Aid Awarded

$22,380

Students Receiving Financial Aid

100%

National Average Cost

$15,523

After College

$49,200

Median Earnings

Graduation Rate

64%

Employed 2 Years After Graduation

92%

National Average Earnings

$33,028

Students

8,419

Full-Time Enrollment

Full-Time Enrollment

8,419 Undergrads

Part-Time Undergrads

545

Undergrads Over 25

Pell Grant

43%

Varsity Athletes

Campus Life

100%

Freshmen Live On-Campus

Student Faculty Ratio

8:1

Evening Degree Programs

Athletic Conference

Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference

Athletic Division

NCAA Division I-FCS