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  • WASHINGTON, DC
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Howard University

#3 in Best HBCU Schools in America
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    B+
    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Academics
      A minus
    2. Value
      C+
    3. Diversity
      A
    4. Campus
      C
    5. Athletics
      B
    6. Party Scene
      A+
    7. Professors
      B+
    8. Location
      A
    9. Dorms
      D+
    10. Campus Food
      B minus
    11. Student Life
      A
    12. Safety
      C
    Howard is an above-average private university located in Washington, D.C. As a historically black college, Howard has a strong history of and commitment to the education of black Americans. It is a mid-size institution with an enrollment of 7,497 undergraduate students. Admissions is fairly competitive as the Howard acceptance rate is 39%. Popular majors include Biology, Political Science and Government, and Public Relations. Graduating 64% of students, Howard alumni go on to earn a starting salary of $35,800.
    howard.edu
    2400 SIXTH ST NW
    WASHINGTON, DC 20059
    About Howard...
    Athletic Division
    NCAA Division I-FCS
    Athletic Conference
    Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference
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    Howard Admissions

    Acceptance Rate
    39%
    Application Deadline
    February 15
    SAT Range
    1130-1260
    ACT Range
    22-26
    Application Fee
    $45
    SAT/ACT
    Considered but not required
    High School GPA
    Required
    Early Decision/Early Action
    Application Website
    www2.howard.edu/admission/undergraduate/adm-process

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    Cost

    Net Price
    $23,233 / year
    National
    $15,523
    Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
    Average Total Aid Awarded
    $22,738 / year
    National
    $7,535
    Students Receiving Financial Aid
    98%
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    Academics

    Professors
    B+
    Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
    Student Faculty Ratio
    8:1
    Evening Degree Programs
    No
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    Majors

    Most Popular Majors

    • Biology
      200 Graduates
    • Political Science and Government
      117 Graduates
    • Public Relations
      115 Graduates
    • Psychology
      97 Graduates
    • Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
      79 Graduates
    • Communications
      73 Graduates
    • Marketing
      65 Graduates
    • Computer Science
      64 Graduates
    • Management Sciences and Information Systems
      44 Graduates
    • Finance
      43 Graduates
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    Online

    Programs Offered Entirely Online
    0
    Offers Online Courses
    Yes
    Online Certificate Programs
    0
    Online Associates Programs
    0
    Online Bachelor's Programs
    0
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    How Students Learn
    • Mix of Online and on Campus
      36%
    • On Campus
      64%
    • Online
      0%

    Students

    Full-Time Enrollment
    7,497 Undergrads
    Part-Time Undergrads
    360
    Undergrads Over 25
    3%
    Pell Grant
    48%
    Varsity Athletes
    3%
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    Campus Life

    Freshmen Live On-Campus
    100%
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    After College

    Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
    $49,200 / year
    National
    $33,028
    Graduation Rate
    64%
    National
    49%
    Employed 2 Years After Graduation
    92%
    National
    83%
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