Historically Black Colleges and Universities: Howard University

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 31^st , Fall Application Deadline: April 30^th

• 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.