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.
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Rankings & Ratings
Howard University is one of the top Private not for Profit universities in Washington D.C., United States. It is ranked #1001-1200 in QS World University Rankings 2026.
QS World University Rankings
- 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
- 2024#1001-1200
- 2025#1001-1200
- 2026#1001-1200
QS World University Rankings
- 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
- 2024#1001-1200
- 2025#1001-1200
- 2026#1001-1200
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