Howard University
2024 USNews Best Colleges Ranking: 115(↓26) (Click for schools/majors ranking) 
Abbreviation/Alias: HU
School Characteristics: Private, non-Profit (4-Years)
Calendar systerm: Semester
Religious Affiliation: Not applicable
School Chief: Wayne A.I. Frederick (President)
Website: www.howard.edu/； Phone: 2028066100
Location: 2400 Sixth St NW, Washington, DC, 20059
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Howard University Important Facts
| In-state Tuition | $28,916  |
Out-of-state Tuition | $28,916 |
| Room and Board | $14,678 | Under Students | 8,964人 |
| Graduation Rate | 52.2% | Retension Rate | 90.9% |
| Student-Facuty Ratio | 13:1 | Men-Women Ratio | 28:72 |
| Athletic Association | NCAA ≫ Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference（Football、Basketball、X-Country） | ||
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Howard University Important Facts Trends
Howard University Important Facts Trends*Colored area shows 10%-90% range for Top200 colleges data as reference
Howard University degrees/majors
Howard University major details
*Depends on whether majors have graduate or not, Yes / No
**Move mouse on can check deitaled graudates number, click for major detailed information
***Due to privacy policy, graduate salaries are not shown for some majors that has few gradautes
| Major | Graduate Salary | Under | Master | Doctor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General. | - | |||
| Biochemistry. | - | |||
| Anatomy. | - | |||
| Microbiology, General. | - | |||
| Genetics, General. | - | |||
| Physiology, General. | - |
| Major | Graduate Salary | Under | Master | Doctor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economics, General. | - | |||
| Political Science and Government, General. | - | |||
| Sociology, General. | - |
| Major | Graduate Salary | Under | Master | Doctor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Communication and Media Studies, Other. | - | |||
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication. | - | |||
| Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other. | - |
| Major | Graduate Salary | Under | Master | Doctor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Legal Studies. | - | |||
| Law. | - |
| Major | Graduate Salary | Under | Master | Doctor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Psychology, General. | - | |||
| Counseling Psychology. | - | |||
| School Psychology. | - |
| Major | Graduate Salary | Under | Master | Doctor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chemical Engineering. | - | |||
| Civil Engineering, General. | - | |||
| Computer Engineering, General. | - | |||
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering. | - | |||
| Mechanical Engineering. | - |
| Major | Graduate Salary | Under | Master | Doctor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness, General. | - | |||
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness, Other. | - | |||
| Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, and Kinesiology, Other. | - |
| Major | Graduate Salary | Under | Master | Doctor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Film/Cinema/Media Studies. | - | |||
| Art/Art Studies, General. | - | |||
| Music, General. | - | |||
| Theatre/Theatre Arts Management. | - |
| Major | Graduate Salary | Under | Master | Doctor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science. | - |
| Major | Graduate Salary | Under | Master | Doctor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Social Work. | - |
| Major | Graduate Salary | Under | Master | Doctor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General. | - | |||
| Nutrition Sciences. | - |
| Major | Graduate Salary | Under | Master | Doctor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology, General. | - | |||
| Chemistry, General. | - | |||
| Physics, General. | - |
| Major | Graduate Salary | Under | Master | Doctor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Criminal Justice/Safety Studies. | - |
| Major | Graduate Salary | Under | Master | Doctor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| African Studies. | - | |||
| African-American/Black Studies. | - |
| Major | Graduate Salary | Under | Master | Doctor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English Language and Literature, General. | - |
| Major | Graduate Salary | Under | Master | Doctor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General. | - | |||
| Higher Education/Higher Education Administration. | - | |||
| Special Education and Teaching, General. | - | |||
| Elementary Education and Teaching. | - |
| Major | Graduate Salary | Under | Master | Doctor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Divinity/Ministry. | - |
| Major | Graduate Salary | Under | Master | Doctor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics, General. | - |
| Major | Graduate Salary | Under | Master | Doctor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| French Language and Literature. | - | |||
| Spanish Language and Literature. | - |
| Major | Graduate Salary | Under | Master | Doctor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| History, General. | - |
| Major | Graduate Salary | Under | Master | Doctor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Human Development and Family Studies, General. | - |
| Major | Graduate Salary | Under | Master | Doctor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philosophy. | - |
Howard University Schools/Majors Ranking
Under Ranking (2024)
World University Ranking
Grad Ranking (2024)
- Business School# 63(↓6)-
- Education School# 70(↑1)
- Medical School (Primary Care)# 88(↓20)
- Medical School (Research)# 104(↓9)
- Law School# 125(↓27)+
- Clinical Training# 34(↑1)
- Trial Advocacy# 40(↓14)
- Criminal Law# 45(↑8)
- Contracts Law# 47(↑23)
- International Law# 50(↑31)
- Intellectual Property Law# 51(↓6)
- Legal Writing# 52(↓2)
- Constitutional Law# 74(↓20)
- Business/Corporate Law# 92(↓14)
- Health Care Law# 103(↓18)
- Tax Law# 109(↓14)
- Environmental Law# 125(↓29)
- Dispute Resolution# -(↓96)
- Engineering School# 148(↓17)+
- Nursing School# 46(↑)
- Fine Arts# 53(↑51)
- Science+
- Health Specialty+
- Social Sciences and Humanities+
*Rankings have been updated to 2024USNews schools/majors ranking, rankings are for reference only
*numbers in bracket represent rankings change compare to last version
Howard University Varsity Athletes
| NCAA Division I-FCS | MEN | WOMEN |
|---|---|---|
| Football | 99 | - |
| Track and Field (Outdoor) | 39 | 44 |
| Soccer | 37 | 35 |
| Swimming | 26 | 23 |
| Lacrosse | - | 33 |
| Basketball | 16 | 16 |
| Softball | - | 31 |
| Volleyball | - | 22 |
| Tennis | 10 | 10 |
| Golf | 7 | 8 |
| Bowling | - | 7 |
| NCAA Division I-FCS | MEN | WOMEN |
|---|---|---|
| Football | 66 | - |
| Track and Field, Outdoor | 20 | 24 |
| Basketball | 16 | 13 |
| Softball | - | 20 |
| Tennis | 6 | 6 |
| Volleyball | - | 12 |
| Golf | 6 | - |
| NCAA Division I-FCS | MEN | WOMEN |
|---|---|---|
| All Track Combined | 91 | 100 |
| Football | 101 | - |
| Soccer | 33 | 29 |
| Swimming | 23 | 20 |
| Basketball | 17 | 23 |
| Lacrosse | - | 30 |
| Softball | - | 28 |
| Volleyball | - | 21 |
| Tennis | 8 | 11 |
| Bowling | - | 6 |
| Beach Volleyball | - | - |
| Water Polo | - | - |
| Wrestling | - | - |
| Other Sports | - | - |
| Archery | - | - |
| Badminton | - | - |
| Team Handball | - | - |
| Equestrian | - | - |
| Rodeo | - | - |
| Sailing | - | - |
| Table Tennis | - | - |
| Weight Lifting | - | - |
| Track and Field, Outdoor | - | - |
| Field Hockey | - | - |
| Synchronized Swimming | - | - |
| Baseball | - | - |
| Swimming and Diving | - | - |
| Squash | - | - |
| Diving | - | - |
| Skiing | - | - |
| Rowing | - | - |
| Rifle | - | - |
| Ice Hockey | - | - |
| Gymnastics | - | - |
| Golf | - | - |
| Fencing | - | - |
