Howon University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #5532 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #2012 of 5,830 | In Asia |
| #111 of 193 | In South Korea |
| #2 of 2 | In Gunsan |
| #2273 of 2,796 | For Sports Medicine |
Quick Review
- Enrollment
- 7,000
- Funding
- Private
- Highest Degree
- Bachelor
- Website
- howon.ac.kr
- Languages
- Korean
- Acceptance rate
- 52%*
* Howon University is among the institutions that don't provide data on acceptance rates. This might happen because the university has programs where applicants only need to meet admission requirements to enroll and don't necessarily compete with others.
We estimate the above acceptance rate based on admission statistics of closely ranked nearby universities with similar research profiles that do publish such data.
Acceptance rate & Admissions
| Enrollment | 7,000 |
|---|---|
| Full time employee | 250 |
| Student:staff ratio | 28:1 |
Research profile
Howon University has published 504 scientific papers with 4,410 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Engineering, Computer Science, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Physics, Environmental Science, Medicine, Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, and Psychology.
Howon University majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 11 | 7 |
| 2001 | 9 | 17 |
| 2002 | 10 | 21 |
| 2003 | 11 | 16 |
| 2004 | 10 | 28 |
| 2005 | 19 | 27 |
| 2006 | 17 | 34 |
| 2007 | 8 | 32 |
| 2008 | 10 | 37 |
| 2009 | 17 | 28 |
| 2010 | 18 | 52 |
| 2011 | 28 | 63 |
| 2012 | 26 | 87 |
| 2013 | 32 | 98 |
| 2014 | 46 | 168 |
| 2015 | 44 | 186 |
| 2016 | 36 | 248 |
| 2017 | 30 | 241 |
| 2018 | 28 | 307 |
| 2019 | 13 | 344 |
| 2020 | 17 | 374 |
| 2021 | 14 | 426 |
| 2022 | 16 | 468 |
| 2023 | 12 | 372 |
| 2024 | 11 | 415 |
| 2025 | 6 | 370 |
Programs and Degrees
The table below displays academic fields with programs and courses that lead to Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctorate degrees offered by Howon University.
Note that the table provides a general overview and might not cover all the specific majors available at the university. Always visit the university's website for the most up-to-date information on the programs offered.
| Programs | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Art & Design | Yes | Yes | No |
| Biology | Yes | Yes | No |
| Business | Yes | Yes | No |
| Chemistry | Yes | Yes | No |
| Computer Science | Yes | Yes | No |
| Economics | Yes | Yes | No |
| Engineering | Yes | Yes | No |
| Environmental Science | Yes | Yes | No |
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences | Yes | Yes | No |
| Mathematics | Yes | Yes | No |
| Medicine | Yes | Yes | No |
| Physics | Yes | Yes | No |
| Psychology | Yes | Yes | No |
| Bachelor's Degree | Acting, Agricultural Business, Architecture, Business Administration, Business and Commerce, Computer Graphics, Computer Networks, Electronic Engineering, Energy Engineering, Food Science, Foreign Languages Education, Hotel and Restaurant, Interior Design, Korean, Law, Maintenance Technology, Management, Military Science, Music Theory and Composition, Musical Instruments, Performing Arts, Political Sciences, Real Estate, Safety Engineering, Singing, Software Engineering, Sports, Tourism, Transport Management |
|---|
Howon University alumni
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Lee Jun-ho
- Enrolled in Howon University
- Graduated with Bachelor of Arts
- Occupations
- television actordanceractorcomposerrecording artist
- Biography
-
Lee Jun-ho, known mononymously as Junho, is a South Korean singer-songwriter and actor. He rose to prominence as a member of the South Korean boy band 2PM. Lee made his acting debut in the film Cold Eyes (2013) and has since starred in Twenty (2015) as well as notable television series such as Good Manager (2017), Rain or Shine (2017–2018), Confession (2019), King the Land (2023), Typhoon Family (2025), and Cashero (2025). His performance in The Red Sleeve (2021) earned him the Baeksang Arts Award for Best Actor. As a solo artist, Lee has released two studio albums, one compilation album and eight extended plays, achieving significant success in Japan.
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Park Jin-young
- Occupations
- composerdancersongwritertelevision actoractor
- Biography
-
Park Jin-young, known mononymously as Jinyoung, and formerly as Jr. and Junior, is a South Korean singer, actor, and songwriter. He is a member of the South Korean boy band Got7 and boy band duo JJ Project. As an actor, he has appeared in the films Christmas Carol (2022), and Hi-Five (2025), as well as the television series The Devil Judge (2021), Yumi's Cells (2021–2022), The Witch (2025), and Our Unwritten Seoul (2025).
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Hwang Chansung
- Occupations
- singertelevision actorcomposeractorfilm actor
- Biography
-
Hwang Chan-sung, also known mononymously as Chansung, is a South Korean singer, songwriter, rapper and actor. He is a member of the Korean boy band 2PM. He made his debut as an actor in the 2006 comedy series Unstoppable High Kick, and has since starred in television series such as What's Wrong with Secretary Kim (2018), So I Married the Anti-fan (2021), Show Window: The Queen's House (2021–2022), and True to Love (2023). As a solo artist, Hwang has released one studio album and one extended play in Japan.
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N
- Occupations
- actorsingertelevision actor
- Biography
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Cha Hak-yeon, known professionally as N (엔), is a South Korean singer, actor, presenter, and radio host, signed to 51k. He debuted as a member of the South Korean boy band VIXX in May 2012.
Howon University faculties and divisions
| College : Culture and Arts | Business Administration, Cosmetology, Design, Fine Arts, Media Studies, Music, Performing Arts, Tourism |
|---|---|
| College : Engineering | Automotive Engineering, Engineering, Fire Science, Protective Services |
| College : Social Welfare | Dental Hygiene, Law, Medicine, Nursing, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, Police Studies, Preschool Education, Protective Services, Social Welfare, Speech Therapy and Audiology, Sports, Welfare and Protective Services |
| Department/Division : Lifelong Learning | Social Welfare, Sports |
General information
| Alternative names | 호원대학교 |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1977 |
| Accreditation | Korean Council for University Education (KCUE) |
Location and contacts
| Address | 64 Howondae 3gil Impi-myeon Gunsan-si, Jeollabuk-do, 54058 South Korea |
|---|---|
| City population | 275,000 |