Howard University
Mission Statement
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.
General Information
  • College Ownership
  • 4-year, Private College
  • Student Type
  • Coeducational
  • College Enrollment
  • 10125
  • Student Faculty Ratio
  • 8 Students: 1 Faculty
  • Founded
  • 1867
  • Total Faculty
  • 1576
  • Campus Setting
  • City
  • College Acceptance Rate
  • 47
  • High School GPA
  • Average, 3.20 GPA
  • Distance Learning
  • YES
  • Tuition and Fees, In State
  • 15010
  • Tuition and Fees, Out of State
  • 15010
  • Geographic Region
  • Mid East
  • Carnegie Classification
  • Degree-granting, primarily baccalaureate or above
Administration
  • Chief Administrator
  • H Patrick Swygert
  • Administrator Title
  • President
  • General Information
  • 202-806-6100
  • Financial Aid Office
  • 202-806-2820
  • Admissions Office
  • 202-806-2763
Degrees Offered
  • Certificates
  • Bachelors
  • Masters
  • Above
Key Financials
  • In-state Tuition & Fees 15010
  • Out-of-state Tuition & Fees 15010
Special Learning Activities
  • Study Abroad YES
  • Weekend College No
  • Teacher Certification Yes
  • Army ROTC Yes
  • Navy ROTC No
  • Air Force ROTC Yes
Address
  • 2400 Sixth St NW
  • Washington, District of Columbia 20059-0001
  • Phone : 2028066100
  • Website: http://www.howard.edu
Faculty
  • Total Faculty 1576
  • Full Time Enrollment 9834
  • Student Teacher Ratio 8 :1
  • Male Female Ratio 1 : 1
  • Average Male Faculty Salary 60924
  • Average Female Faculty Salary 49524
  • Average Faculty Salary 56438