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Academics

Quick Stats

Student-Faculty Ratio 11:1
Full-Time Student Population 9,435
Part-Time Student Population 972
Full-Time Instructional Faculty 955
Part-Time Instructional Faculty 54
Total FT Faculty 1,175
Faculty with Terminal Degree 88%
Average Faculty Salary $72,409
Full-Time Retention Rate 83%
Part-Time Retention Rate 58%
Transfer-Out Rate 3%
Graduation Rate 91%
Programs/Majors Offered 103
Average Course Load 16 credits
Academic/Career Counseling? Yes
Remedial Services? Yes
Class Sizes
  • Fewer than 20 Students: 63%
  • 20 to 49 Students: 32%
  • 50 or More Students: 5%

Student Author OverviewWhat's This?

From day one at Howard University, students get a sense of the level of academic intensity that they can come to expect. While there’s a heavy workload that goes along with most classes, most students still manage to balance a decent social life. This definitely becomes a little harder to accomplish the further you go into your major, but some students are still able to cope, regardless. Most of the professors, while sporting a collection of potentially intimidating advanced degrees, are actually very down-to-earth and genuinely friendly individuals. More often than not, you will get a professor who will pile on the work, all the while reminding you that you are a scholar, and therefore, nothing less than excellence is expected from each and every student. Hailing from all around the country, Europe, Asia, the Middle East, Latin America, the Caribbean, and Africa, the faculty is as diverse as the student body, and their varying personalities and teaching styles reflect their respective cultural backgrounds. Classes are usually small to mid-sized, and the introductory general science courses like biology, chemistry, and physics are always very large, regardless of how many sections are available for registration. These general science classes are the ones that require TAs, and because of their size, sometimes the teaching workload is split between two professors throughout the course of the semester. These classes will not be as interactive as the other smaller classes, and while some feel like this is a bad thing, those who like to daydream and procrastinate couldn’t be happier.

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Academics at Howard University

yoyohanna

International Business '14

4.2
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Academics

I can only speak for the School of Business. One thing about Howard is how much departments can vary. I think the School of Business is really on top of their stuff. They offer us with plenty of resources outside of the classroom and give us lots of exposure to big companies.

May 25, 2012

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Academics at Howard University

nketienne

Logistics and Supply Chain Management '08

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Professors Give You Many Opportunities for Extra Credit

You get enough extra credit to bump you from B to A

Apr 27, 2012

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nketienne

Logistics and Supply Chain Management '08

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Professors Give You Many Opportunities to Excel

Business school professors really help their students learn

Apr 27, 2012

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User rating for Howard University - Academics is 3.5 out of 5 based on 54 user reviews.

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Facts

Instructional Programs Occupational: No
Academic: Yes
Continuing Professional: No
Recreational/Avocational: No
Adult Basic Remedial: No
Secondary (High School): No
Special Credit Opportunities Advanced Placement (AP) Credits: Yes
Dual Credit: Yes
Life Experience Credits: No
AP Test Score Requirements Possible credit or placement for scores of 3, 4, or 5
IB Test Score Requirements Possible credit or placement
Undergraduate Schools/Divisions
  • College of Engineering, Architecture, and Computer Science
  • School of Arts and Sciences
  • School of Business
  • School of Communications
  • School of Education
  • School of Nursing
Degrees Awarded
  • Bachelor's degree
  • Certificate
  • Doctorate - Professional practice
  • Doctorate - Research/scholarship
  • Master's degree
  • Post-master's certificate
Most Popular Majors
  • Biology and Biological Sciences: 3%
  • Journalism: 3%
  • Law: 3%
  • Medicine: 3%
Special Study Options
  • Distance learning opportunities
  • Study abroad
  • Teacher certification (below the postsecondary level)
Best Places to Study
  • Founders Library
  • Louis Stokes Health Sciences Library
  • Undergraduate Library (UGA) lower levels
Did You Know?
  • Howard University was ranked second among the top Historically Black Colleges and Universities.
  • In addition to academic reinforcement programs set up by the University, some professors have Peer-Led Team Learning programs set up to help students who have trouble keeping their grades up.
  • If you ever have one of those days when you dream about taking classes in your underwear, the availability of online classes at HU has made your dream into a reality. Enjoy!

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Hometown
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