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Howard University

Instate Tuition (2013-2014)
$22,783
Out-of-state Tuition (2013-2014)
$22,783

Howard Address

HOWARD UNIVERSITY
2400 SIXTH ST NW
WASHINGTON DC 20059-0001
General information:(202) 806-6100
Financial aid office:(202) 806-2820
Admissions office:(202) 806-2752University Homepage

Tuition + Howard Housing (2013-2014)

Meals Per Week:19

Undergrad Application Fee: $45
Grad Application Fee:$45

Tuition Payment Plan:Yes
Campus Housing Capacity:4,200
Freshman Must Live on Campus: Yes

University Makeup (2013-2014)

# of Undergrads: 7,142
# of Grad students: 3,495
# of Part time: 18
Total Students: 10,637
Male

35.5%
Female

64.5%
International

5%
African-American

87%
American Indian

1%
Asian

3%
Hispanic

1%
Pacific Islander

42%
Caucasian

3%

Financial Aid

96% First time, full time students receive federal aid and the average amount is $872

2% of students receive State/Local grants and the average amount is $889

63% receive instiutional grants and the average institutional award is $18,094

66% receive student loans and the average amount is $8,509Net Price CalculatorFinancial Aid Website
Private not-for-profit 4 year or above Institution
Research Universities (high research activity)
Doctoral/Research Universities--Extensive

Special Programs

Dental Program
MD Medical Program
Pharmacy Program
Law Program
Teacher Certifications

Admissions Requirements

Secondary School Record Required
Secondary School GPA Required
Secondary School Rank Required
Test Scores Required
Competencies N/A

Special Credits

HS College Credit: Yes
AP Credit: Yes
Life Experience Credit: No
Special Credits(other): No

Applicants Admitted

49% men vs 50% women admitted

Applicants vs Admissions (2013-2014)

Men Applicants:3,670
Women Applicants:8,017
Men Admitted:1,791
Women Admitted:3,971

Student Services

Library On Campus
Remedial Services
Counseling Services
Employment Services
Placement Services

Majors

• Accounting
• African Studies
• African-American/Black Studies
• Anatomy
• Ancient/Classical Greek Language and Literature
• Anthropology
• Architecture
• Art/Art Studies
• Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology
• Banking
• Biochemistry
• Biology/Biological Sciences
• Broadcast Journalism
• Business
• Business Administration and Management
• Cell Biology and Anatomy
• Chemical Engineering
• Chemistry
• Child Development
• Civil Engineering
• Classics and Classical Languages
• Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
• Communication
• Communication Disorders Sciences and Services
• Computer Systems Analysis/Analyst
• Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance
• Consumer Economics
• Corporate
• Counseling Psychology
• Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
• Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
• Dance
• Dental Hygiene/Hygienist
• Dentistry
• Divinity/Ministry
• Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts
• Early Childhood Education and Teaching
• Economics
• Educational
• Educational Administration and Supervision
• Educational Leadership and Administration
• Educational Psychology
• Electrical and Electronics Engineering
• Elementary Education and Teaching
• English Language and Literature
• Fashion Merchandising
• Fashion/Apparel Design
• Film/Cinema/Video Studies
• Finance
• French Language and Literature
• General
• Genetics
• German Language and Literature
• Health and Physical Education/Fitness
• Health/Health Care Administration/Management
• History
• Hospitality Administration/Management
• Information Science/Studies
• Instructional
• Insurance
• Interior Design
• International Business/Trade/Commerce
• International Relations and Affairs
• International/Global Studies
• Journalism
• Law
• Legal Professions and Studies
• Literatures
• Management
• Marketing
• Mathematics
• Mechanical Engineering
• Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
• Medical/Health Management and Clinical Assistant/Specialist
• Medicine
• Microbiology
• Modern Greek Language and Literature
• Music
• Music Teacher Education
• Nutrition Sciences
• Occupational Therapy/Therapist
• Other
• Parks
• Pharmaceutics and Drug Design
• Pharmacology
• Pharmacology and Toxicology
• Pharmacy
• Philosophy
• Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
• Physical Therapy/Therapist
• Physician Assistant
• Physics
• Political Science and Government
• Psychology
• Public Administration
• Radio and Television
• Reading Teacher Education
• Recreation and Leisure Studies
• Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
• Russian Language and Literature
• School Psychology
• Secondary Education and Teaching
• Social Work
• Social and Philosophical Foundations of Education
• Sociology
• Spanish Language and Literature
• Special Education and Teaching
• Speech Communication and Rhetoric
• Systems Engineering
• Theatre/Theatre Arts Management
• Theological and Ministerial Studies
• Zoology/Animal Biology
• Curriculum Supervision
• Linguistics
• Related Programs
• Related Support Services
• Securities Law
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