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.