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  • Howard University
  • General Address :
  • 2400 Sixth St NW
    Washington, District of Columbia 20059
    USA
    Phone: (202) 806-6100
  • Institution Type :
  • Private , 4-year
  • Student Population:
  • 10,000 - 20,000 students

  • Awards Offered:
  • Certificate
    Bachelor's
    Masters
    Doctorate
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  • About the School:
  • The mission of Howard University as a comprehensive, research-oriented, predominantly African-American university is to provide an educational experience of exceptional quality at reasonable cost to students of high academic potential. Particular emphasis is placed upon providing educational opportunities for African-American men and women and for other historically disenfranchised groups. Furthermore, Howard university is dedicated to attracting, sustaining, and developing a cadre of faculty who, through their teaching and research, are committed to producing distinguished and compassionate graduates who seek solutions to human and social problems in the United States and throughout the world.
  • Admission information :
  • Undergraduate application fee (2013-2014): $45
    Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2012
    TotalMaleFemale
    Number of applicants11,6873,6708,017
    Percent admitted49%49%50%
    Percent admitted who enrolled24%24%24%
    Admissions ConsiderationsRequiredRecommended
    Secondary school GPAX
    Secondary school rankX
    Secondary school recordX
    Completion of college-preparatory programX
    RecommendationsX
    Formal demonstration of competenciesX
    Admission test scores (SAT/ACT)X
    TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign language)X
    Test Scores: Fall 2012 (enrolled first-time students)
    Students submitting scoresNumberPercent
    SAT1,06176%
    ACT66748%
    Test Scores25th Percentile*75th Percentile**
    NOTES:
    *  25% of students scored at or below
    ** 25% of students scored above
    • Data apply to first-time degree/certificate-seeking students.
    • Institutions are asked to report test scores only if they are required for admission.
    SAT Critical Reading490590
    SAT Math480590
    SAT Writing480580
    ACT Composite2126
    ACT English2127
    ACT Math2026
  • Tuition and Fees :
  • Estimated expenses for academic year2010-20112011-20122012-20132013-2014% change 2012-2013 to 2013-2014
    Tuition and fees$18,120$20,171$22,683$22,6830.0%
    Books and supplies$1,825$2,509$2,810$3,0006.8%
    Living arrangement
    On Campus
    Room and board$8,162$15,341$13,274$13,4601.4%
    Other$2,020$1,216$1,362$2,50083.6%
    Total Expenses2010-20112011-20122012-20132013-2014% change 2012-2013 to 2013-2014
    On Campus$30,127$39,237$40,129$41,6433.8%
  • Financial Aid Information:
  • Financial Aid Office Phone: (202) 806-2820
    Type of AidNumber receiving aidPercent receiving aidTotal amount of aid receivedAverage amount of aid received
    Any student financial aid11,23493%————
    Grant or scholarship aid1,01076%$18,329,952$18,148
    Federal grants62547%$3,050,419$4,881
    Pell grants62447%$2,849,866$4,567
    Other federal grants544%$200,553$3,714
    State/local government grant or scholarships302%$26,683$889
    Institutional grants or scholarships84363%$15,252,850$18,094
    Student loan aid88366%$7,513,847$8,509
    Federal student loans87266%$5,992,504$6,872
    Other student loans776%$1,521,343$19,758

    Type of AidNumber receiving aidPercent receiving aidTotal amount of aid receivedAverage amount of aid received
    Grant or scholarship aid14,80872%$75,042,791$15,608
    Pell grants2,99145%$13,070,433$4,370
    Federal student loans4,16263%$37,653,744$9,047

  • School Website:
  • www.howard.edu
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