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Howard University

Howard University Bison
Howard University Bison
2400 Sixth St NW
Washington, District of Columbia 20059-0001
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Howard University

2400 Sixth St NW
Washington, District of Columbia 20059-0001
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Howard University at a Glance

Howard University is a medium-sized private college located in the city of Washington, District of Columbia. Currently, there are roughly 11,503 students enrolled, 38% of which are male and 62% female. Athletically, Howard University is an NCAA I school and is part of the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference.

General Information

Student Count:11,503
Gender Ratio:38% Male, 62% Female
Academic Calendar:Semester
Degrees Offered:Bachelor's, Master's and Doctor's
School Setting:Medium-sized four-year, highly residential
Academic Duration:Four or more years
City Setting: City
School Type:Private
Religious Affiliation:Not applicable

Tuition & Fees

Yearly In-state Tuition:$15,270
Yearly Out-of-state Tuition:$15,270
Yearly Room:$4,898
Yearly Board:$3,068
In-state Cost (On Campus):$27,985
Out-of-state Cost (On Campus):$27,985

Contact Info

General Phone:(202) 806-6100
Athletic Phone:(202) 806-7141

Student Accommodations

Dorm Capacity:4,440 students
Meal Plan:Yes
Meals Provided each Week:19
On-campus Library:Yes
On-campus Hospital:Yes
On-campus Day Care:No

Howard University Admissions & Academics

On average, Howard University has around 9,209 yearly applicants.

Academics and Application

High School GPA:Required
SAT/ACT:Required
AP Credit:Accepted
Letters of Rec:Required
Class Rank:Required
Transcript:Required
College Prep:Recommended
Life Experience:Not Accepted
Dual Credit:Accepted
TOEFL:Required
Competencies:Recommended
Other Tests:N/A

Admissions & Test Scores

Total Applicants:9,209
Male Applicants:2,967
Female Applicants:6,242
% Male Applicants:32%
% Female Applicants:68%
Total Admitted:4,976
Admitted Males:1,593
Admitted Females:3,383
% Admitted Males:32%
% Admitted Females:68%

Applicant Test Score Statistics

SAT Scores Submitted:1,312
Percent Who Submit SAT:82%
ACT Scores Submitted:639
Percent Who Submit ACT:40%

SAT Scores

25th% Reading:460
25th% Math:440
25th% Writing:430
25th% Overall:1,330
75th% Reading:660
75th% Math:660
75th% Writing:660
75th% Overall:1,980

ACT Scores

25th% Reading:17
25th% Math:18
25th% Writing:N/A
25th% Overall:19
75th% Reading:30
75th% Math:29
75th% Writing:N/A
75th% Overall:29

Howard University Athletics
"Home of the Bison"

General Bison Sports Info

Division:NCAA I
Conference:Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference
Team Colors:Navy, Red and White
Stadium Name:William H Greene
Stadium Capacity:10,000
Gym Name:Burr Gym
Gym Capacity:2,700

Bison Contact Info

Phone:(202) 806-6100
Athletic Phone:(202) 806-7141
Website:http://www.howard.edu
Athletic Website:

Howard University Campus & Student Body

Howard University offers a total of 82 different majors and 3 degree award levels: Bachelor's, Master's and Doctor's.

Student Body Info

Unknown:25.0%
Non-resident:5.8%
Multi-Ethnic:Unavailable
White:Unavailable
Pac. Islander:Unavailable
Asian:Unavailable
Afr. American:Unavailable
Hispanic:Unavailable
Nat. American:Unavailable

Campus Programs & Info

ROTC:   Army, Airforce
Distance Learning Program:Yes
Study Abroad Program:Yes
Career Counseling:Yes
Stud. Employment Services:Yes
Evening Classes:No
Weekend Classes:No
Remedial Services:Yes
Post-grad Placement:Yes

Offered Majors & Degrees

MajorBach.Mast.Assoc.Doct.
ArchitectureYes
Biology & Biomedical SciencesYesYesYes
Business Management & MarketingYesYes
Communication & JournalismYesYesYes
Computer ScienceYesYes
EducationYesYesYes
EngineeringYesYesYes
English & LiteratureYesYesYes
Ethnic & Cultural StudiesYesYesYes
Foreign Languages & LinguisticsYesYes
Health ProfessionsYesYesYes
HistoryYesYesYes
Human SciencesYesYes
Interdisciplinary StudiesYesYesYes
Law Enforcement & Protective ServicesYes
Legal ProffessionsYes
Mathematics & StatisticsYesYesYes
Parks, Recreation & LeisureYesYes
PhilosophyYesYes
Physical ScienceYesYesYes
PsychologyYesYesYes
Public Administration & Social ServiceYesYes
Social ScienceYesYesYes
Theology & ReligionYesYes
Visual & Performing ArtsYesYes


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