Howard University
University in Washington D.C.
Howard University Rankings
Howard University (HU) was founded in 1867 as an institution of higher education for recently freed African slaves. HU is organized into 13 schools and colleges, which together provide over 120 undergraduate, graduate, and professional degrees and certificates—more than are offered by any other historically black university or college in the nation.
HU is especially known for its STEM programs, as well as its programs in social work, in business, and in communication. In addition, HU offers some 470 online courses leading to undergraduate, graduate, and professional degrees and certificates.
HU is associated with two Nobel laureates: the novelist, Toni Morrison for literature and the diplomat, Ralph Bunche for peace.
Among the many other distinguished HU-connected individuals, we may mention:
- Philosopher, Alain Locke
- Poet, Amiri Baraka (LeRoi Jones)
- Poet, novelist, and playwright, Paul Laurence Dunbar
- Novelist, E.R. Braithwaite
- Novelist and folklorist, Zora Neale Hurston
- Essayist, author, and editor, Kelly Miller
- Memoirist and essayist, Ta-Nehisi Coates
- Actors—Ossie Davis, Marlon Wayans, Debbie Allen, Taraji P. Henson, Phylicia Rashad, Roxie Roker, Isaiah Washington, Anthony Anderson, Laz Alonso, and Chadwick Boseman
- Comedian, Nick Cannon
- Artist, Mildred Thompson
- Musician, Daryl Davis
- Soprano, Jessye Norman
- Singers, Roberta Flack and Richard Smallwood
- Rapper, Sean Combs (Puff Daddy)
- Astrophysicist, Cheick Modibo Diarra
- Laser cataract surgery pioneer, Patricia Bath
- Educator, Charlene Drew Jarvis
- Historians, Carter G. Woodson and Rosalyn Terborg-Penn
- Sociologist, E. Franklin Frazier
- Psychiatrist, Frances Luella Welsing
- Abolitionist and publisher, Mary Ann Shadd Cary
- Civil rights activists—Andrew Young, Vernon Jordan, James Farmer, and Stokely Carmichael
- Journalist and author, Isabel Wilkerson
- Entrepreneur and television personality, Catherine Liggins Hughes
- News journalist and anchor, Fredricka Whitfield
- Former New York City Mayor, David Dinkins
- Former Virginia Governor, L. Douglas Wilder
- Former US Supreme Court Justice, Thurgood Marshall
- Current US Representatives, Elijah Cummings and Gregory W. Meeks
- Former US Senators, Edward Brooke and Roland Burris
- Former Guyanese President, Cheddi Jagan
- Former US Senator and Vice-President Elect, Kamala Harris
HU is regionally accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE).
Admissions
What does this school look for?
Annual Applications
20,946
Acceptance
32%
Graduation Rate
60%
Median SAT Score
1212
Median ACT Score
24
Costs
How much does it cost to attend?
Tuition (in-state)
$24,966
Fees (in-state)
$1,790
| Income | Average Net Cost |
|---|---|
| 0-30K | $37,167 |
| 30K-48K | $38,412 |
| 48K-75K | $41,177 |
| 75K-110K | $42,971 |
| 110K+ | $43,189 |
After Graduation
Averages for 10 years after enrolling
Avg Earnings
$54,500
Employed
91%
Campus Life
What's it like to attend this school?
The People
Full time on-campus stats
Student Body
8K
Under-Grads
7K
Graduates
1K
The Campus
Where will you be attending?
Location
2400 Sixth St NW,
Washington DC
20059-0001
City Crime Rates
Property Crime
46k per 100k
Violent Crime
11k per 100k
What is Howard University known for?
Our answer to this is to show you the disciplines in which a school's faculty and alumni have had the highest historical influence. A school may be influential in a discipline even if they do not offer degrees in that area. We've organized two lists to show where they are influential and offer corresponding degrees, and where they are influential through scholarship although they don't offer degrees in the disciplines.
Top areas of influence with degrees offered
Other areas of influence
Influential People
Who are Howard University's Most influential alumni?
Howard University's most influential alumni faculty include professors and professionals in the fields of Education, Social Work, and Political Science. Howard University’s most academically influential people include Toni Morrison, Zora Neale Hurston, and Thomas Sowell.
Zora Neale Hurston
African American folklorist, novelist, short story writer, and Civic Rights advocate
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