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Location & Contact
Address
2400 Sixth Street NW
Washington, DC 20059
United States
Washington, DC 20059
United States
Contact
Mrs. LaTrice Byam
Executive Director of Admissions and Registrar
Email: latrice.byam@howard.edu
Phone: 202-806-2702
Fax: 202-806-4467
Executive Director of Admissions and Registrar
Email: latrice.byam@howard.edu
Phone: 202-806-2702
Fax: 202-806-4467
Admissions
Acceptance Rate
19,539
Applied
10,140
Accepted
9,809
Enrolled
Female Admissions
13,050
Females Applied
6,912
Females Accepted
53%
Male Admissions
6,018
Males Applied
2,891
Males Accepted
48%
Applying
3.65
Avg. high school GPA for freshman
| Admission Requirements | |
|---|---|
| Required |
Transcript of high school record Essay 2 recommendations Other requirements exist (see below) |
| Recommended | Other requirements may exist (see below) |
| Other requirements: | Standardized test scores required; campus visit recommended |
Application Deadlines
| Type | Application Closing | Notification Date | Rolling Admissions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall freshmen | February 1st | April 15th | No |
| Early decision plan | November 1st | December 18th | No |
| Other early decision plan | November 1st | December 18th | No |
| Transfer | Not reported | Not reported | Yes |
Test Scores Accepted
| Test | Avg. Score | 25th %
 | 75th %
| |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Critical Reading | 611 | 540 | 650 | |
| SAT Math | 593 | 510 | 640 | |
| ACT Composite | 25 | 20 | 26 |
Tuition & Fees
Tuition
35,344
Private
Fees
466
Full-time student fees
17,322
Room & board
11,152
Room only
Financial Aid
24,438
Avg. Financial Aid Package
24,499
Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package
25,377
Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package
4,281
Avg. Loan Aid
14,162
Avg. Grant Aid
11,430
Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded
Percentage of students with need who receive financial aid
35%
Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met
8%
Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met
Student Body
9,809
Total Undergrad students
4%
International Students
93%
Out-of-state students
Race/Ethnicity
| Hispanic/Latino | 6.49% |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 68.51% |
| White or Caucasian | 0.31% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 1.17% |
| Asian | 3.56% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0.16% |
| Two or more races | 4.85% |
| Other | 10.38% |
Gender
Male (28.12%)
Female (71.88%)
Campus Life
Housing
| Type | |
|---|---|
| College-owned housing | Yes |
| Housing requirements | Yes |
| Housing options |
Co-ed housing Disabled housing Men-only housing Women-only housing |
| % of undergrad students who live in college housing | Not Reported |
Student Activities
Student-run campus newspaper
Drama/theatre group
Student-run radio station
Student-run television station
Marching band
Choral groups
Campus events:
Homecoming, Bison Week and Spring Fest
Homecoming, Bison Week and Spring Fest
Student Services
Legal services
Health clinic
Personal/psychological counseling
Women's center
International students advisor
Student Organizations
Greek fraternities
Greek sororities
Local fraternities
Local sororities
Most popular organizations:
Howard University Student Association, Undergraduate Student Assembly, Campus Pals, International Student Organization and Entrepreneurial Society, Howard University
Howard University Student Association, Undergraduate Student Assembly, Campus Pals, International Student Organization and Entrepreneurial Society, Howard University
Campus Security & Safety
24-hour emergency telephone/alarm services
24-hour patrols by trained officers
Student patrols
Late-night transport/escort services
Electronically-operated dormitory entrances
Other Campus Security & Safety:
security lighting
security lighting
Athletics
Men's Sports
| Sport | Intramural | Intercollegiate | Scholarship |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basketball | | Division 1 | |
| Bowling | | Division 1 | No |
| Cross-country Running | | Division 1 | |
| Football | | Division 1 | |
| Golf | | Division 1 | No |
| Indoor Track | No | No | No |
| Lacrosse | No | No | No |
| Soccer | | Division 1 | |
| Softball | No | No | No |
| Swimming And Diving | | Division 1 | |
| Tennis | | Division 1 | |
| Track And Field | | Division 1 | |
| Volleyball | No | No | No |
| Water Polo | | No | No |
Women's Sports
| Sport | Intramural | Intercollegiate | Scholarship |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basketball | | Division 1 | |
| Bowling | No | No | |
| Cross-country Running | | Division 1 | |
| Football | No | No | No |
| Golf | | Division 1 | No |
| Indoor Track | No | No | No |
| Lacrosse | | Division 1 | |
| Soccer | | Division 1 | |
| Softball | | Division 1 | |
| Swimming And Diving | | Division 1 | |
| Tennis | | Division 1 | |
| Track And Field | | Division 1 | |
| Volleyball | | Division 1 | |
| Water Polo | | No | No |
Faculty
1,350
Total Faculty
12:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Full-time - 955
Part-time - 395
Male - 677
Female - 673
Howard University