Howard University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #573 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #206 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #181 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #4 of 15 | In District of Columbia |
| #4 of 14 | In Washington |
| #123 of 1,044 | For Social Work |
| Top50% | For 144 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 35%
- Undergraduates
- 8,964
- Graduates
- 3,101
- Male:Female Ratio
- 29:71
- Control
- Private
not-for-profit - Highest Degree
- Doctor's degree
- Website
- www.howard.edu
Howard University Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Howard University has an acceptance rate of 35% and is among the top 8% of the most difficult universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 35% | 34% | 36% |
| Applicants | 29,396 | 8,338 | 21,058 |
| Admissions | 10,362 | 2,874 | 7,488 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 2,763 | 706 | 2,057 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 5 | 2 | 3 |
9,719 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
185 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
733 or 26%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 1080
or below
75% of them
had 1290
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Howard University are 1080-1290 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
284 or 10%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 21
or below
75% of them
had 26
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Howard University are 21-26 (middle 50% range).
Admissions requirements
| College-preparatory program | Required |
|---|---|
| Recommendations | Required |
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Recommended |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered but not required |
| TOEFL | Considered but not required |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| Black or African American | 8133 (68%) |
|---|---|
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 1308 (11%) |
| Hispanic | 779 (7%) |
| Asian | 522 (4%) |
| Two or more races | 506 (4%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 494 (4%) |
| White | 162 (1%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 32 (0.3%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 22 (0.2%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Howard University is $26,870 per year, calculated as the sum of the average cost of tuition, room and board, books, and supplies, reduced by the amount of average financial aid received.
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
Average costs by household income
| <$30K | $42,609 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $44,107 |
| $48-75K | $46,678 |
| $75-110K | $48,951 |
| $110K+ | $49,240 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $28,450 | $33,860 |
| Tuition in-state | $28,450 | $33,860 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $28,450 | $33,860 |
| Fee in-district | $466 | $466 |
| Fee in-state | $466 | $466 |
| Fee out-of-state | $466 | $466 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 5,719 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $14,678 |
| Room charge | $9,432 |
| Meal charge | $4,933 |
Howard University majors
Howard University has granted 1,542 bachelor's degrees across 46 programs, 229 master's across 28 programs, and 567 doctorate degrees across 33 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Howard University.
| Major | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 200 | 1 | 7 |
| Law | 141 | ||
| Political Science and Government, General | 117 | 3 | 10 |
| Medicine | 126 | ||
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | 115 | ||
| Psychology, General | 97 | 1 | 9 |
| Pharmacy | 94 | ||
| Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other | 73 | ||
| Computer Science | 64 | 5 | 3 |
| Dentistry | 72 | ||
| Social Work | 69 | ||
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education & Fitness, General | 66 | ||
| Marketing, Other | 65 | ||
| Finance, General | 43 | 1 | |
| Management Information Systems, General | 44 | ||
| Economics, General | 30 | 6 | 7 |
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 41 | 1 | |
| Sociology, General | 25 | 2 | 9 |
| Occupational Therapy & Therapist | 28 | 7 | |
| Theatre & Theatre Arts Management | 35 | ||
| Criminal Justice & Safety Studies | 33 | ||
| Health Services & Allied Health & Health Sciences, General | 31 | ||
| International Business & Trade & Commerce | 31 | ||
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other | 29 | ||
| Business Administration and Management, General | 28 | ||
| English Language and Literature, General | 25 | 2 | |
| Mechanical Engineering | 24 | 2 | |
| African-American & Black Studies | 24 | ||
| Chemical Engineering | 22 | 1 | |
| Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management | 23 | ||
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, General | 23 | ||
| Nutrition Sciences | 17 | 3 | 3 |
| Physical Therapy & Therapist | 23 | ||
| Chemistry, General | 21 | 1 | |
| Accounting | 19 | 1 | |
| Divinity & Ministry | 19 | 1 | |
| Health & Health Care Administration & Management | 19 | ||
| Music, General | 19 | ||
| Civil Engineering, General | 17 | 1 | |
| Computer Engineering, General | 17 | ||
| Mathematics, General | 15 | 2 | |
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 9 | 7 | |
| Art & Art Studies, General | 15 | ||
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services, Other | 12 | 3 | |
| Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, and Kinesiology, Other | 13 | ||
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education & Fitness, Other | 13 | ||
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | 12 | ||
| School Psychology | 5 | 7 | |
| Clinical Laboratory Science & Medical Technology & Technologist | 11 | ||
| Spanish Language and Literature | 11 | ||
| History, General | 8 | 1 | 1 |
| Physics, General | 6 | 3 | |
| Public Health, General | 9 | ||
| Film & Cinema & Media Studies | 8 | ||
| Human Development and Family Studies, General | 8 | ||
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 6 | 1 | |
| Philosophy | 7 | ||
| African Studies | 1 | 5 | |
| Communication and Media Studies, Other | 6 | ||
| Legal Studies | 6 | ||
| Medical Radiologic Technology & Science - Radiation Therapist | 6 | ||
| Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology, General | 3 | ||
| Biochemistry | 1 | 2 | |
| Genetics, General | 3 | ||
| Microbiology, General | 3 | ||
| Pharmaceutical Sciences | 3 | ||
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 3 | ||
| Anatomy | 1 | 1 | |
| Counseling Psychology | 2 | ||
| French Language and Literature | 1 | ||
| Higher Education & Higher Education Administration | 1 | ||
| Physiology, General | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 1,542 | 229 | 567 |
Howard University has a graduation rate of 64%, which is among the 33% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 64% | 60% | 65% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Howard University is a world-class research university with 19,276 scientific papers published and 341,424 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Biology, Medicine, Chemistry, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Physics, Engineering, Computer Science, Genetics, Biochemistry, and Environmental Science.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 232 | 1678 |
| 1991 | 185 | 1760 |
| 1992 | 244 | 1792 |
| 1993 | 255 | 1847 |
| 1994 | 244 | 1900 |
| 1995 | 227 | 1806 |
| 1996 | 228 | 2132 |
| 1997 | 274 | 2260 |
| 1998 | 253 | 2611 |
| 1999 | 247 | 2630 |
| 2000 | 253 | 3092 |
| 2001 | 276 | 3577 |
| 2002 | 293 | 3970 |
| 2003 | 345 | 4612 |
| 2004 | 358 | 5190 |
| 2005 | 395 | 6448 |
| 2006 | 420 | 7020 |
| 2007 | 501 | 7707 |
| 2008 | 487 | 9396 |
| 2009 | 483 | 10784 |
| 2010 | 539 | 11351 |
| 2011 | 615 | 12237 |
| 2012 | 584 | 13265 |
| 2013 | 643 | 14105 |
| 2014 | 633 | 14977 |
| 2015 | 604 | 15908 |
| 2016 | 639 | 16249 |
| 2017 | 681 | 17455 |
| 2018 | 642 | 17111 |
| 2019 | 726 | 19184 |
| 2020 | 784 | 21819 |
| 2021 | 974 | 27361 |
| 2022 | 846 | 26510 |
Howard University alumni
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Kamala Harris
- Enrolled in Howard University
- In 1986 graduated with Bachelor of Arts
- Occupations
- lawyerpoliticianprosecutorjurist
- Biography
-
Kamala Devi Harris is an American politician and attorney who is the 49th and current vice president of the United States. She is the first female vice president and the highest-ranking female official in U.S. history, as well as the first African-American and first Asian-American vice president. A member of the Democratic Party, she previously served as the attorney general (AG) of California from 2011 to 2017 and as a U.S. senator representing California from 2017 to 2021.
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Chadwick Boseman
- Enrolled in Howard University
- Graduated with Bachelor of Fine Arts
- Occupations
- voice actorfilm producerfilm actorscreenwriterplaywright
- Biography
-
Chadwick Aaron Boseman was an American actor. Boseman was known for his portrayals of heroic and real life individuals. During his two-decade career, Boseman received multiple accolades, including two Screen Actors Guild Awards, a Golden Globe Award, a Critics' Choice Movie Award, a Primetime Emmy Award, and an Academy Award nomination.
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Sean Combs
- Occupations
- actorfilm producerrecord producerrestaurateurfilm actor
- Biography
-
Sean Love Combs, also known by his stage names Puff Daddy, P. Diddy, or Diddy, is an American rapper, actor, record producer, and record executive. Born in New York City, he worked as a talent director at Uptown Records before founding his own record label, Bad Boy Records in 1993. Combs has produced and cultivated artists such as the Notorious B.I.G., Mary J. Blige, and Usher.
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Nick Cannon
- Enrolled in Howard University
- Studied in 2016-2020
- Occupations
- music producervoice actorcomediantelevision actorrapper
- Biography
-
Nicholas Scott Cannon is an American television host, actor, rapper, and comedian. In television, Cannon began as a teenager on All That before going on to host The Nick Cannon Show, Wild 'n Out, America's Got Talent, Lip Sync Battle Shorties, and The Masked Singer. He acted in the films Drumline, Love Don't Cost a Thing, and Roll Bounce.
General info
| Alternative names | HU |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1867 |
| Motto | Veritas et Utilitas Truth and Service |
| Colors | red, white, blue |
| Academic calendar | August to May. Also Summer Session (June - July) |
| Total FTE staff | 2,549 |
| Carnegie classification | Doctoral Universities: Higher Research Activity |
Location and contacts
| Address | 2400 Sixth St NW Washington, District of Columbia, 20059 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 690,000 |
| Phone | 2028066100 |