Howard University

2400 Sixth St Nw
Washington, DC 20059-000

Howard University Information

Location:
Howard University is located in the nation's capital in Washington, DC. The University's prime location in the northwestern section of Washington, DC, ensures convenient access to many of the city's cultural and historical institutions, including the White House, the Capitol, the Library of Congress and the Smithsonian Museum.

Campus:
The Howard University is a 258-acre campus overlooking downtown Washington. The University is home to seven graduate schools and eight undergraduate schools, including the John H. Johnson School of Communications, School of Divinity, and the College of Engineering, Architecture & Computer Sciences. Each Howard University school and department is a reflection of the University's commitment to providing exceptional academic experiences to students with high potential. The University is also home to the Moorland-Spingarn Research Center and a U.S. National Historic Landmark - the Andrew Rankin Memorial Chapel, Frederick Douglass Memorial Hall, and Founders Library.

Enrollment:
Enrollment for Howard University is approximately 11,000 annually. Over the 2005-2006 academic year, Howard University had a total of 1,053 international students from 88 foreign countries enrolled. Other enrollees included students from all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Guam, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands.

Tuition and Costs:
The cost of tuition at Howard University varies based on program of study, the number of hours enrolled, and living expenses. There are many financial aid options available to Howard University students through scholarships, grants, fellowships, tuition remission, loans, and more. More than half of all Howard University students receive some form of financial aid.

Degrees and Programs:
Howard University offers undergraduate, post-master's, and post-first-professional certificates, as well as baccalaureate, master's, Doctor, and Juris Doctor degrees. The University offers undergraduate degrees in more than 58 areas, including African Studies, Architecture, Chemistry, Communications Studies, History, Journalism, Music Education, Nursing, Theater Arts, and more.

Application and Admissions:
Application and Admissions requirements for Howard University vary depending on student status: undergraduate vs. graduate, first time in college students, former students returning, consortia & domestic exchange students, transfer students, visiting students, and summer school students.

All Howard University applicants must have graduated from an accredited high school. For first time students, applying to Howard University requires an application for admission, nonrefundable $45 fee, official high school transcript or GED certificate, SAT or ACT test scores, letter of recommendation from high school counselor, letter of recommendation for high school teacher, and admission essay.

Howard University evaluates first time college student applicants based on high school course work, grade point average, test scores, class rank, extracurricular activities, and letters of recommendation. Other assets may be required.