Howard University : Rankings, Fees & Courses Details

About Howard University

Founded in 1867, Howard University is a private, research university comprised of 13 schools and colleges. Students pursue studies in more than 120 areas leading to undergraduate, graduate and professional degrees. To date, Howard has awarded more than 120,000 degrees in the arts, the sciences, and the humanities. The historic main campus sits on a hilltop in Northwest Washington blocks from the storied U Street and Howard Theatre. We are two miles from the U.S. Capitol where many students intern, and scores of alumni shape national and foreign policy. Howard is a leader in STEM fields. The National Science Foundation has ranked Howard as the top producer of African-American undergraduates who later earn science and engineering doctoral degrees.

About Howard University

Founded in 1867, Howard University is a private, research university comprised of 13 schools and colleges. Students pursue studies in more than 120 areas leading to undergraduate, graduate and professional degrees. To date, Howard has awarded more than 120,000 degrees in the arts, the sciences, and the humanities. The historic main campus sits on a hilltop in Northwest Washington blocks from the storied U Street and Howard Theatre. We are two miles from the U.S. Capitol where many students intern, and scores of alumni shape national and foreign policy. Howard is a leader in STEM fields. The National Science Foundation has ranked Howard as the top producer of African-American undergraduates who later earn science and engineering doctoral degrees.

General

GMAT

537+

GPA

3+

IELTS

6+

TOEFL

90+

Bachelor

SAT

1220+

GPA

3+

IELTS

6+

TOEFL

90+

Total students

10,294

UG students

74%

PG students

26%

International students

496

UG students

62%

PG students

38%

Total faculty staff

1,125

Domestic staff

100%

Int'l staff

0%

Tuition fee and scholarships

Scholarships

One of the important factors when considering a master's degree is the cost of study. Luckily, there are many options available to help students fund their master's programme. Download your copy of the Scholarship Guide to find out which scholarships from around the world could be available to you, and how to apply for them.

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Where to look for scholarship opportunities

How to apply to scholarships relevant to you

A list of available scholarships around the world

A scholarship application checklist

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Rankings & ratings

RANKINGS

Howard University is one of the top private universities in Washington D.C., United States. It is ranked #751-800 in QS World University Rankings 2023.

QS World University Rankings

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Data

2012
#501- 550
2014
#601-650
2015
#601-650
2016
#651-700
2017
#551-600
2018
#551-600
2019
#501-510
2020
#581-590
2021
#651-700
2022
#651-700
2023
#751-800

Ranking criteria

5.7

Academic Reputation

9.9

Employer Reputation

56.7

Faculty Student Ratio

4

Citations per Faculty

1

International Faculty Ratio

5

International Students Ratio

22.4

International Research Network

34.3

Employment Outcomes

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Available programs

Bachelor UG

The University also produces more minority doctoral graduates in computer science than any other university in the nation and boasts nationally ranked programs in social work, business and communication sciences and disorders. In 2013, The Washington Post named Howard "An Incubator for Cinematographers." The more than 10,000 undergraduate and graduate students dedicate hundreds of hours each year to service in nearby LeDroit Park, around the nation and far-flung places around the world. Over the U.S. Peace Corps' 50-year history, more than 200 Howard graduates have served as volunteers around the globe, the highest number among historically-Black colleges.