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General Information

School Contact
Howard University
2400 Sixth Street, NW
Washington, DC 20059
United States
(202) 806-6100
www.howard.edu
Cost
Tuition: $14,205
Room and Board: $13,372
Books and Supplies: $1,200
Undergrad Student Body
Full-Time: 6,766
Total Male: 2,375
Total Female: 4,789
Part-Time: 398
Founded:
1867 		Control:
Private 		Setting:
Urban 		Academic Calendar:
Semester 		Religious Affiliation:
None

Overall Experience

Students are more than satisfied with the quality of education that they are receiving at Howard. Students seem to have no trouble meshing with their peers, as well as the faculty. In fact, the only qualm that students seem to have is experiencing the difficulties of dealing with HU administration. The bureaucracy and red tape involved with getting anything done at the administrative level is nothing short of nerve racking, and the race to ensure that your financial aid is administered on time and paperwork properly entered into the system is probably more effective for rapid weight loss than any weight loss program currently being advertised. But even with all the little frustrations that come with dealing with the administration, there is a firm consensus among the students that there is no better place for them to be than where they are now. From the quality of the relationships they have formed to the quality of the education that they are receiving, as well as the numerous opportunities made available to them, HU students are pretty darn happy. Overall, Howard provides the ideal atmosphere for anyone who’s interested in politics or pursuing a career that’s in any way relevant to the process of developing public policy.

Howard is often referred to as the mecca, or the center of every Historically Black College or University in the nation, and the unified pride that the students have in its history and what it represents is very real and very substantial. While there’s no denying that there is room for improvement on many levels, the important thing is that Howard University is expanding on the good and improving on the not-so-good—constantly striving to become better with each passing year. More importantly, most students feel like they can be a valuable, contributing part of this process.

Students Speak Out

Anonymous says:
What can I say? This is Howard. This is the mecca. Being here is more than just being at a university and getting an education, it’s about living as part of this large family whose members care about you and look out for you.
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Anonymous says:
I’ve only been here a semester, and I already feel like I couldn’t bear to leave. I love the diversity, the history and legacy of Howard, the Howard spirit, and practically everything that has the Howard stamp on it. Howard is such a cool place to be, and I’m so excited and happy to be here.
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Anonymous says:
This is it for me. Howard is da bomb, it’s my home, my support group, my church, everything. I couldn’t be happier at another school.
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Anonymous says:
There’s nothing like being able to get a good education while forming lasting relationships with such warm and interesting people. It’s like being part of a family, especially with some of the professors that I’ve had who became friends and surrogate parents in addition to being my professors.
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Anonymous says:
It’s been a great experience so far, the administration could be better, but I wouldn’t wish to be anywhere else, that’s for sure.
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Admissions Stats See more admissions statistics

Contact Admissions
Phone: (202) 806-2700
E-Mail: AskEM@howard.edu
Web Site: www.howard.edu/admissions
Dates To Know Deadline Notification
Early Action November 1 December 24
Must-Reply-By December 24
Acceptance Rate:   54% Application Fee:   $45 Common Application Accepted?   No

Financial Aid Stats

Contact Admissions
Phone: (202) 806-2820
E-Mail: finaid@howard.edu
Web Site: www.howard.edu/financialaid
Other Stats
Financial Aid Forms Deadline: August 15
Average Financial Aid Package: ? $16,473
Applicants Who Received Aid: 89%

Standardized Tests

Scores Verbal Math Writing Composite (out of)
SAT I * 460 - 660 440 - 650 410 - 650 1310 - 1960 (2400)
* 25th - 75th Percentile
Other Stats
Top 10% of HS Class: 26%
SATI / ACT Required? Either
SAT II Requirements: None