Howard University

2400 Sixth Street NW, Washington D.C.

  • #1001-1200 QS Global World Ranking
  • PrivateStatus
  • HighResearch Output
  • 11,995Total Students
  • 1,245Faculty
  • 590Int'l Students

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The University promotes academic excellence through a highly selective admission process. Students who are admitted show strong personal motivation along with backgrounds of consistent academic growth and achievement. The University encourages the submission of applications from socially and economically disadvantaged students who show promise of gaining from a Howard University education. With nearly 6994 graduate schools and accredited graduate degree programs in the United States, your critical first step in the admission process is to identify the best school. With more than 30 disciplines and 100 specializations, Howard University’s Graduate School prepares its graduates to seek truth and provide service to communities around the world.

About

The University promotes academic excellence through a highly selective admission process. Students who are admitted show strong personal motivation along with backgrounds of consistent academic growth and achievement. The University encourages the submission of applications from socially and economically disadvantaged students who show promise of gaining from a Howard University education. With nearly 6994 graduate schools and accredited graduate degree programs in the United States, your critical first step in the admission process is to identify the best school. With more than 30 disciplines and 100 specializations, Howard University’s Graduate School prepares its graduates to seek truth and provide service to communities around the world.

University highlights

QS World University Ranking

  • 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
  • 2024
    #1001-1200
  • 2025
    #1001-1200

Student & Staff

Total students
11,995

23%
77%

International students
590

29%
71%

Total faculty staff
1,245

2
1243

Total students
11,995

23%
77%

International students
590

29%
71%

Total faculty staff
1,245

1243
2
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Scholarships

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Campus locations

Howard University - Main Campus,

2400 Sixth Street NW , Washington D.C. , United States , 20059

1400 Shepherd Street, NE,

1400 Shepherd Street, NE , Washington , Columbia , United States , 20017

2366 Sixth Street NW,

2366 Sixth Street NW , Washington , Columbia , United States , 20059

2900 Van Ness Street,

2900 Van Ness Street , Washington , Columbia , United States ,

4th Street,

4th Street , Washington , Columbia , United States , 20059

520 West Street, NW,

520 West Street, NW , Washington , Columbia , United States , 20059

525 Bryant Street NW,

525 Bryant Street NW , Washington , Columbia , United States , 20059

601 Howard Place, NW,

601 Howard Place, NW , Washington , Columbia , United States , 20059

Howard University Center, 2225 Georgia Avenue NW,

Howard University Center, 2225 Georgia Avenue NW , Washington , Columbia , United States , 20059

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