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Private university

Howard University

Washington, D.C., United States
QS ranking
581 - 590
Acceptance rate
36%
Tuition fee
USD26,464/ year

Study background

University introduction

Howard University is located in Washington, D.C., United States. Its most popular subjects include Biology, Political Science, Communications, Public Relations and Physical Education. This is a small university, with approximately 9,000 students.

Local vs international students

Percentage of local vs international students in state
91%
9%
Percentage of local vs international students in country
91%
9%
Local studentsInternational students

Most international students come from

  1. 1.

    Nigeria

  2. 2.

    Saudi Arabia

  3. 3.

    Jamaica

  4. 4.

    Nepal

  5. 5.

    Canada

Student gender

In this university

29%
71%

Male

Female

Other

Student-faculty ratio

In this university

10 : 1
10 students per 1 academic staff on average.

Average in the state

11 : 1
11 students per 1 academic staff on average.

Average in the country

13 : 1
13 students per 1 academic staff on average.

School funding

2020 Budget

USD 342 mn

2020 Endowment

USD 712 mn

Budget over the years (USD)

Budget
Endowment

University website

https://howard.edu/

Subject information

Number of bachelor's degrees awarded this year

1,353

Top 5 majors

  1. 1.

    Biology

  2. 2.

    Political Science

  3. 3.

    Communications

  4. 4.

    Public Relations

  5. 5.

    Physical Education

Chance of subject transfer

  • Successful applications

  • Unsuccessful applications

Living abroad

Campus setting

Number of campuses

1

Campus type

Urban

Campus size

300acres

Campus safety

Average number of crimes in country

15

Average number of crimes in state

19

Health support

In this university

854 : 1
854 students per 1 counsellor on average.

Average in the state

854 : 1
854 students per 1 counsellor on average.

Average in the country

599 : 1
599 students per 1 counsellor on average.

Clubs & teams

  • Social / Cultural / Volunteer

  • Academic / Interest

  • Arts

  • Career

  • Sports

Number of national league teams

19

Sport facilities

Tennis courts

8

Football / Track fields

2

Basketball courts

3

Squash courts

2

Badminton courts

4

Swimming pool

2

Indoor gyms

2

Equestrian

Not available

Golf

Available

Library and dormitory

Number of libraries

5

Number of dormitories

8

About the city

Living cost

Housing cost

USD
9,030
/ year

City weather

Jan–Mar

Humidity
57 - 62%
Temperature
-1°
13°

Apr–Jun

Humidity
59 - 65%
Temperature
8°
29°

Jul–Sep

Humidity
64 - 68%
Temperature
17°
32°

Oct–Dec

Humidity
64 - 67%
Temperature
1°
20°

Urban distance

Nearest international airport

Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport

Distance between airport and university

12 km

Transportation modes

Public transportation
Travel time
0.5 - 1 hours
Cost
USD 1 - 5
Taxi
Travel time
0 - 0.5 hours
Cost
USD 22 - 27

After graduation

Staff in career centre

In this university

652 : 1
652 students per 1 career staff on average

Average in state

586 : 1
586 students per 1 career staff on average

Average in the country

1,300 : 1
1,300 students per 1 career staff on average

Events & services

Average numbers of events per year

45

Average numbers of services

6