Contact Information
General Contact
- FAFSA School Code: 001448
- Phone: (202) 687-0100
- School Homepage
Admissions Office
Financial Aid Office
ACCEPTANCE RATE
36.08%FINANCIAL AID RATE
96%STUDENT TEACHER RATIO
10:1DEGREE OFFERED ONLINE
4FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.
$21,235Average Grants + Scholarship Aid Awarded to Undergraduate Students
Percent of Full-Time Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid
Percent of Students Paying In-State Tuition vs Out-of-State Tuition
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Howard University (Georgetown)
37th and O St NW, Washington, DC
Howard University is a nonprofit private historically black institution located in Washington, District Of Columbia. Many historically black colleges and universities (also known as HBCUs) were founded after the civil war to provide newly freed African Americans with educational opportunities. Howard University has a yearly student enrollment of over 10,000.
A list of some of the more popular programs offered are:
- Legal Professions And Studies
- Communications And Journalism
- Public Administration And Social Services
- Biological And Biomedical Sciences
The admissions process will begin with the submission of an application, transcripts, and test scores, which are then reviewed by the admissions committee. A SAT or ACT exam may be required prior to applying, with scores within the range of 1410 - 1720 for the SAT exam and in a range of 20 - 25 for the ACT exam is common among students accepted to Howard University. Approximately 50 percent of all applicant were accepted at Howard University, with 31 percent of those accepted choosing to enroll. More information from the admissions office can be found at howard.edu.
The cost of undergraduate tuition is nearly $22,000 annually. Tuition prices may change for any number of reasons, and therefore students should visit the school's net price calculator to understand their personalized cost estimate of attendance. Housing may be available for students who wish to live on-campus at an estimated cost of $13,000 each year. Howard University may provide financial aid for students that are eligible in the form of grants and loans.
Athletic programs are available at Howard University through the NCAA, allowing students to compete in intercollegiate sports. Athletic programs available may include the following:
- Basketball (NCAA Division I-AA)
- Track & Field (NCAA Division I-AA)
- Football (NCAA Division I-AA)
For a complete list of areas of study, programs, enrollment information, admissions information, and more, please take a look at the school's website at http://www.howard.edu.
Admission Requirements & Details
The admissions information below may provide a better idea of the students Georgetown accepts. The details may include admissions application requirements and recommendations, as well as any AP or college credits that may be transferred.
College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credits
- AP Course Credits
Student Enrollment
Total enrollment at Howard University is around 9,100 students, with undergraduate students making up about 68% of the total student population and graduate students making up the rest.
Estimated Costs & Financial Aid
The items listed below are for informational purposes only and may not represent current tuition, fees, and expenses.
Tuition & Fees Information
- Tuition is estimated to be around $27,000 per year for in-state and nonresident students
- The estimated tuition for part time students is around $1,000 to $1,300 per unit
Financial Aid Details
The table listed below helps break down the types of financial aid students receive and the percent receiving aid, as well as the average amount of aid per student per year.
| Percent of Students | Average Amount | |
|---|---|---|
| Any Financial Aid | 96% | - |
| Receiving Grants & Scholarships | 87% | $24,005 |
| Receiving Student Loans | 62% | $6,910 |
Academics & Student Services
Student Services
To help support students, Howard University may offer services to students including:- Distance learning
- Remedial instructional courses
- Career path counseling
- Work study style employment
- Assisting students to find work
Specialized Programs & Accreditations
- Art and Design Program
- Clinical Psychology (Ph.D.) Program
- Dental Hygienist Program
- Coordinated Dietetics Program
- Law Program
- Medical (M.D.) Program
- Music Program
- Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN) Program
- Nursing (MSN, DSN) Program
- Occupational Therapy (OT) Program
- Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Program
- Orthodontics & Dentofacial Orthopedics Program
- Pediatric Dentistry Program
- Pharmacy (Pharm. D.) Program
- Speech-Language Pathology Program
- Elementary and Secondary School Teacher Education Program
- Theatre Program
- Theology (Ministry) Program
Intercollegiate Athletics
Howard University is a Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), with many of the sports belonging to the NCAA Division I-FCS classification. The most popular sports played are listed below:
- Basketball (Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference)
- Football (Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference)
- Lacrosse
- Soccer
- Softball
- Swimming and Diving
- Tennis
- Track and Field, Indoor
- Track and Field, Outdoor
- Track and Field, X-Country
- Volleyball
- Bowling
Programs Offered
The program list below is organized by areas of study. The programs that have a link will direct you to the program's profile page where you can learn more about education requirements and career pathways.
Get more information about the programs offered by Howard University by clicking the request information to the right.
(C) Certificate or Award | (A) Associate's | (B) Bachelor's | (M) Master's Degree | (D) Doctorate (PhD,...)
Architecture
- Architecture (B)
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
- Biology (B, D, M)
- Biochemistry (M)
- Genetics (M)
- Microbiology
- Physiology
- Pharmacology
Business and Marketing Studies
- Business Administration (M)
- Finance (B, M)
- Accounting (B, M)
- International Business (B)
- Fashion Merchandising (B)
- Insurance
Communications and Journalism
Computer and Information Sciences
Engineering
- Chemical Engineering (B, M)
- Mechanical Engineering (B, D, M)
- Civil Engineering (B, M)
- Electrical Engineering (B, D, M)
- Systems Engineering
English Language and Literature
- English (B)
Ethnic Cultural and Gender Studies
Family and Consumer Sciences
Foreign Languages and Literature
Health and Clinical Professions
History
Interdisciplinary Studies
Legal Professions and Studies
- Law (D)
Mathematics and Statistics
- Math (B, D, M)
Philosophy and Religious Studies
- Philosophy (B)
Physical Sciences
- Chemistry (B, M)
- Physics (B, D, M)
- Meteorology (D)
Psychology
- Psychology (B, D, M)
- Counseling Psychology (D)
- School Psychology (D, M)
Public Administration and Social Services
Recreation and Fitness Studies
- Sports Medicine (B)
Security and Protective Services
- Criminal Justice (B)
Social Sciences
- Political Science (B, M)
- Economics (B, D, M)
- Sociology (B, D, M)
- Anthropology
- International Relations
Theology and Religious Vocations
- Ministry (D, M)
Visual and Performing Arts
Other 4-Year Private Colleges
The list of schools below have been selected by researching which schools offer similar programs to Howard University.
- Trinity Washington University in Washington, DC (0.9 miles away)
- Catholic University of America in Washington, DC (1 miles away)
- Gallaudet University in Washington, DC (2 miles away)
- Georgetown University in Washington, DC (3 miles away)
- American University in New Castle, DE (4 miles away)
See a list of all the colleges and universities by clicking on one of the links below:
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Contact Information
General Contact
- FAFSA School Code: 001448
- Phone: (202) 687-0100
- School Homepage