HOWARD UNIVERSITY
- 2400 Sixth St NW
- Washington, DC 20059
- OPEID College Code: 00144800
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- General Phone: (202) 806-6100
- President: Dr. Sidney A. Ribeau
- Type: Private Not-For-Profit, 4-Year or Above
- Calendar System: Semester
- Highest Degree: Doctoral - Research & Professional
- Local Area: Large City
- Student Enrollment: 10,573
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- Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
- Employment Services Offered
- Placement Services For Graduates Offered
- Special Learning Opportunities
- Distance Learning Opportunities
- Study Abroad Opportunities
- Teaching K-12 Certification Offered State Approved for Certification
- ROTC Army Air Force
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- www.howard.edu
- 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.
Accreditation
- Middle States Commission on Higher Education
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available
- Hospital Services Available
- Grants Medical Degree
- Historically Black College
- College Carnegie Classifications
- Basic Classification Research Universities (High Research Activity)
- Undergraduate Classification Professions Plus Arts & Sciences, High Graduate Coexistence
- Graduate Classification Comprehensive Doctoral with Medical/Veterinary
- Undergraduate Profile Classification Full-Time Four-Year, Selective, Higher Transfer-In
- Enrollment Classification Majority Undergraduate
- Size Classification Medium Four-Year, Highly Residential
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- Admission Fees Fall 2009
- Undergraduate Application Fee: $45.00
- Graduate Application Fee: $45.00
- College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credit
- AP Credit
- Applicant Considerations
- High School or Secondary School GPA Required
- High School or Secondary School Rank Required
- High School or Secondary School Record Required
- College Preparatory Program Completion Recommended
- Recommendation Consideration Required
- Formal Demonstration of Competencies Recommended
- Admission Test Scores (SAT ®, ACT ®, ...) Required
- TOEFL Required
Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2009
| Male | Female | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Applicants | 2,967 | 6,242 | 9,209 |
| Number Granted Admission (%) | 1,593 (54%) | 3,383 (54%) | 4,976 (54%) |
| Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%) | 505 (32%) | 1,093 (32%) | 1,598 (32%) |
Enrolled Students Submitting Test Scores Fall 2009
| Number | Percent (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Exam | 1,312 | 82% |
| ACT ® Exam | 639 | 40% |
Enrolled Students Test Scores Fall 2009
| 25th Percentile | 75th Percentile | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Critical Reading | 460 | 660 |
| SAT ® Math | 440 | 660 |
| SAT ® Writing | 430 | 660 |
| ACT ® Composite | 19 | 29 |
| ACT ® English | 17 | 30 |
| ACT ® Math | 18 | 29 |
Note:
The following figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future financial aid details. Financial aid is available for those who qualify.
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- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 91%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2008-09
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 86% | 36% | 3% | 43% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $11,958 | $4,128 | $1,107 | $12,904 |
Federal Loan Default Rates
| 2008 | 2007 | 2006 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 4.0% | 3.9% | 4.8% |
| Number in Default | 111 | 96 | 128 |
| Number in Repayment | 2,755 | 2,453 | 2,644 |
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009
Undergraduate Student Expenses
Note:
The following figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future tuition or fees. Please contact this school directly to get a current and accurate tuition and fee schedule.
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| 2009-10 | 2008-09 | 2007-08 | |
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| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-District Tuition and Fees | $16,075 | $15,010 | $14,020 |
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $16,075 | $15,010 | $14,020 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $16,075 | $15,010 | $14,020 |
| Books and Supplies | $2,000 | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $7,966 | $7,436 | $6,976 |
| Other Expenses | $1,944 | $1,900 | $1,850 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-District | $27,985 | $25,546 | $24,046 |
| In-State | $27,985 | $25,546 | $24,046 |
| Out of State | $27,985 | $25,546 | $24,046 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-District | $18,075 | $16,210 | $15,220 |
| In-State | $18,075 | $16,210 | $15,220 |
| Out of State | $18,075 | $16,210 | $15,220 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-District | $18,075 | $16,210 | $15,220 |
| In-State | $18,075 | $16,210 | $15,220 |
| Out of State | $18,075 | $16,210 | $15,220 |
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
Note:
The following list is not a comprehensive or current list of degrees or programs offered, please contact this school directly to learn more about what is currently being offered.
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 10,573 Undergraduate: 7,176 Graduate: 3,397
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 3,650 Female: 6,923
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 2,328 Female: 4,848
- Graduate Gender Male: 1,322 Female: 2,075
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 9,608 Part-Time: 965
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 6,791 Part-Time: 385
- Graduate Attendance Full-Time: 2,817 Part-Time: 580
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | 489 | 5% |
| American Indian | 10 | 0.09% |
| Black | 5,387 | 51% |
| Asian | 185 | 2% |
| Hispanic | 112 | 1% |
| White | 100 | 0.9% |
| Unknown | 4,290 | 41% |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 114 | 1% |
| Ages 18-19 | 2,758 | 26% |
| Ages 20-21 | 2,553 | 24% |
| Ages 22-24 | 1,822 | 17% |
| Ages 25-29 | 1,631 | 15% |
| Ages 30-34 | 533 | 5% |
| Ages 35-39 | 254 | 2% |
| Ages 40-49 | 237 | 2% |
| Ages 50-65 | 194 | 2% |
| Age Over 65 | 15 | 0.1% |
| Age Unknown | 462 | 4% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 3,513 | 3,322 | 191 |
| Faculty Status | 1,355 | 1,175 | 180 |
| Tenured Faculty | 477 | 476 | 1 |
| Graduate Assistants | 356 | - | 356 |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 1,234 | 1,175 | 59 |
| Primarily Instruction | 1,166 | 1,110 | 56 |
| Primarily Research | 12 | 12 | - |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 229 | 228 | 1 |
| Other Professionals | 1,135 | 1,015 | 120 |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 915 | 904 | 11 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 472 | 469 | 3 |
| Skilled Crafts | 9 | 9 | - |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 363 | 363 | - |
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $62,801 (853) | $66,709 (474) | $57,913 (379) |
| Professor | $98,044 (207) | $99,719 (148) | $93,843 (59) |
| Associate Professor | $72,280 (198) | $71,474 (115) | $73,396 (83) |
| Assistant Professor | $62,372 (143) | $61,796 (66) | $62,866 (77) |
| Instructor | $51,155 (50) | $50,019 (16) | $51,689 (34) |
| Lecturer | $29,146 (134) | $27,040 (72) | $31,592 (62) |
| 11/12 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $80,099 (102) | $79,704 (61) | $80,686 (41) |
| Professor | $106,894 (17) | $109,148 (14) | $96,376 (3) |
| Associate Professor | $92,556 (25) | $92,506 (14) | $92,620 (11) |
| Assistant Professor | $69,425 (52) | $63,659 (30) | $77,288 (22) |
| Instructor | $52,969 (7) | $43,002 (3) | $60,443 (4) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $63,093 (955) | $66,539 (535) | $58,704 (420) |
| Professor | $97,241 (224) | $98,819 (162) | $93,118 (62) |
| Associate Professor | $72,667 (223) | $71,932 (129) | $73,675 (94) |
| Assistant Professor | $60,887 (195) | $58,762 (96) | $62,949 (99) |
| Instructor | $50,195 (57) | $47,677 (19) | $51,454 (38) |
| Lecturer | $29,146 (134) | $27,040 (72) | $31,592 (62) |
Overall Athletic Team Information
- Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (Ncaa)
| Total | Men's Teams | Women's Teams | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Athlete Student Aid | |||
| Total Aid | $218 | $110 | $108 |
| Ratio (%) | 100% | 50% | 50% |
| Participants | |||
| All Athletes | 360 | 205 | 155 |
| Unduplicated Athletes | 276 | 157 | 119 |
| Basketball | 36 | 17 | 19 |
| All Track Combined | 69 | 41 | 28 |
| Football | 89 | 89 | - |
| Lacrosse | 23 | - | 23 |
| Soccer | 57 | 31 | 26 |
| Softball | 18 | - | 18 |
| Swimming and Diving | 29 | 18 | 11 |
| Tennis | 18 | 9 | 9 |
| Volleyball | 13 | - | 13 |
| Bowling | 8 | - | 8 |
| Coaches Salaries | |||
| Head Coaches | - | $47,106 | $36,743 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | $35,020 | $35,025 |
| Coaches | |||
| All Coaches | 40 | 20 | 20 |
| Basketball | 8 | 4 | 4 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| All Track Combined | 5 | 2 | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 3 | 1 | 2 |
| Football | 9 | 9 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 8 | 8 | - |
| Lacrosse | 1 | - | 1 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | - | - |
| Soccer | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Softball | 2 | - | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Swimming and Diving | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Tennis | 3 | 1 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Volleyball | 2 | - | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Bowling | 2 | - | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 83%
- Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 57%
Graduation Rates
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 62% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 48% |
| Female | 68% |
| By Race | |
| Non-Resident Alien | 52% |
| American Indian | 50% |
| Black | 63% |
| Asian | 60% |
| Hispanic | 40% |
| White | - |
| By Years Prior to Graduation | |
| 4 Years or Less | 47% |
| 5 Years | 62% |
| 6 Years | 62% |
Crime Statistics
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | |
|---|---|---|
| Arrests | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Weapons Related | 1 | - |
| Drug Related | 4 | 4 |
| Liquor Related | - | 1 |
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| Residence Hall | ||
| Forcible Rape | 1 | 1 |
| Robbery | 1 | 1 |
| Aggravated Assault | - | 1 |
| Burglary | 24 | 20 |
| On Campus | ||
| Forcible Rape | 1 | 1 |
| Robbery | 28 | 11 |
| Aggravated Assault | 5 | 8 |
| Burglary | 49 | 49 |
| Vehicle Theft | 7 | 12 |
Howard University Reviews
1 Review Submitted For Howard University
- Reviewed on: January 30, 2012
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- Graduated from Howard 3 years ago and would say its one of the best experiences of my life! The campus is amazing and the on-campus housing was far better than I expected. This school is exactly what it claims to be, a great university with tremendous alumni support!
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009
