by our College Data Analytics TeamHome to about 7,857 undergraduates in 2020, Howard is a large, private university located in Washington, District of Columbia. This urban setting might be best suited for students who like the fast-paced city life. Should you tire of the campus however, Howard offers a “study abroad” program. Please note, some classes/degrees offered by Howard can be taken “online” so keep that in mind when reviewing this report. For more context, you might also check out our Howard Guide to Distance and Online Learning.
The Higher Education Act of 1965 established historically black colleges and universities as institutions whose principal mission was the education of African-Americans. Today, the HBCU designation does not necessitate that Howard is exclusively or even predominantly African-American (though it currently is). Thanks to integration efforts, there are HBCUs with non-black majorities and non-HBCUs with black majorities. For more information you can review the White House Initiative on Historically Black Colleges and Universities.
Individuals with disabilities make up 8.0% of the student population at Howard. For more information on policies and accommodations that the university provides to ensure all students get the opportunity to participate, you can visit Howard Disability Services.
While not a "service academy", Howard does offer support for veterans and those seeking a career in the armed forces. Undergraduates have access to one or more ROTC programs. For more information on policies related to veterans, you can visit Howard Veteran Services . For more information, check out our Howard for Veterans Guide.
Howard not only offers on-campus housing, they require freshmen to live on campus. If you are a returning adult or veteran, you can inquire about being exempted from such a requirement.
* Data compiled from students who received financial aid, including loans.
Howard has a comparatively large, student body. There were 7,857 undergraduates in 2020. Full-time attendance was 7,497 (95.4%). Part-time attendance was 360 (4.6%).
| Full-time | Part-time | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 7,497 | 360 | 7,857 |
Compared to other colleges and universities across the nation, Howard receives top marks for overall diversity. We rank Howard #692 out of 3,451.
The chart below shows each element that we looked at to determine this ranking, and how that metric compares to the national average. 100 would indicate excellent diversity in each category, and 1 would mean poor diversity.
You can learn more about the diversity of the student body at Howard by looking closer at the ethnic, gender, age, and geographic diversity metrics from the Howard Diversity Guide.
Howard has a total of 359 student athletes, 203 men and 156 women who compete in inter-collegiate athletics.
| Total Revenue (all teams) | $10,120,853 |
| Total Expenses (all teams) | $10,120,853 |
| Net | $0 |
For more information about athletics including per-team sizes, coaching and scholarships check out our Guide to Howard University Athletics