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Historically Black Colleges and Universities: Howard University

Transfer Information

Institution Description

  • Type: private not-for-profit university in northwest Washington, DC

  • Size: 9,689 undergraduate and professional students

  • National Recognition:

    • According to US News and World Report, Howard is ranked #2 for Historically Black Colleges and Universities

    • Howard University is the leading producer of African American students entering medical schools in the U.S.

    • The No. 1 producer of African Americans earning degrees in communications and journalism by Diverse Issues in Higher Education

    • The School of Law is the No. 2 law degree producer for African American by Diverse Issues in Higher Education

Transfer Admission

  • Admission Profile

    • Applications: 21009

    • Acceptances: 7561

    • Acceptance Rate (%): 36

  • ACADEMIC PROFILE OF ENROLLED STUDENTS

    • Mean HS Grade Point Average (unweighted): 3.60

  • SAT AND ACT TEST SCORES

    • Average SAT Composite: 1210

    • Average ACT Composite: 25

  • Admission Requirements1

    • Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.50

    • Minimum of 15 transferable credits

    • A grade of “C” or better in college-level Math and English

  • Admission Process: Common Application, Personal Statement, Office College Transcripts, One Letter of Recommendation

  • Deadlines: Spring: October 31st , Fall Application Deadline: April 30th

  • Fees: $45 application fee

Costs

  • Estimated Cost of Attendance 2020-2021

    • Tuition: $26,464

    • Fees: $2,276

    • Room and Board: $14,180

    • Total: $42,920

Financial Aid and Scholarships: https://www2.howard.edu/student-financial-services

  • Types of Aid Available: Federal, State, Institutional aid available

  • Transfer Specific Scholarships: No

Academics

  • Student/Teacher Ratio: 7 to 1

  • Programs: Students pursue studies in more than 130 areas within the University’s 13 schools and colleges: Arts & Sciences, Business, Communications, Dentistry, Divinity, Education, Engineering, Architecture & Computer Sciences, Graduate School, Law, Medicine, Nursing & Allied Health Sciences, Pharmacy and Social Work. The University offers Master’s Doctoral Professional Joint-Degree and Undergraduate programs.

  • Limited Admission Programs-have to apply separately or requires an audition

  • Honor Programs are by Academic Department

    • Cathy Hughes School of Communications Annenberg Honors Program

    • College of Arts and Sciences Honors Program

    • School of Business Executive Leadership Honors Program

    • School of Education Honors Program

Outcomes

  • Degree Completion: 69% for non-first-time, full-time, degree/certificate seeking undergraduates after 6 years (2009-2010 cohort).

Virtual Tour: Learn more here: https://www2.howard.edu/contact/visit

Social Media

  • Facebook: @HowardU

  • Twitter: @HowardU

  • Instagram: @howard1867

 

1 College of Engineering & Architecture requires a minimum GPA of 2.75 and students must have earned a grade of C or better in Calculus I. College of Nursing and Allied Health Sciences requires a minimum GPA of 3.0.

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