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Browse all 100+ Historically Black Colleges and Universities. Filter by state, institution type, enrollment size, or program area to find your best match.

Howard University campus

Howard University
Spelman College campus

Spelman College
Morehouse College campus

Morehouse College
Florida A&M University campus

Florida A&M University
Hampton University campus

Hampton University
North Carolina A&T campus

North Carolina A&T
Howard University Founders Library

HOWARD UNIVERSITY

Washington, D.C.

Private HBCU | Enrollment: 9,800+

Spelman College Sisters Chapel

SPELMAN COLLEGE

Atlanta, GA

Private HBCU | Enrollment: 2,200+

Morehouse College quad

MOREHOUSE COLLEGE

Atlanta, GA

Private HBCU | Enrollment: 2,800+

Florida A&M University bell tower

FLORIDA A&M UNIVERSITY

Tallahassee, FL

Public HBCU | Enrollment: 10,000+

Hampton University waterfront campus

HAMPTON UNIVERSITY

Hampton, VA

Private HBCU | Enrollment: 3,800+

North Carolina A&T campus

NORTH CAROLINA A&T

Greensboro, NC

Public HBCU | Enrollment: 13,000+

Tennessee State University campus

TENNESSEE STATE UNIVERSITY

Nashville, TN

Public HBCU | Enrollment: 7,500+

Southern University campus

SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY

Baton Rouge, LA

Public HBCU | Enrollment: 6,500+

Tuskegee University campus

TUSKEGEE UNIVERSITY

Tuskegee, AL

Private HBCU | Enrollment: 2,900+

Prairie View A&M campus

PRAIRIE VIEW A&M

Prairie View, TX

Public HBCU | Enrollment: 9,000+

Grambling State University campus

GRAMBLING STATE UNIVERSITY

Grambling, LA

Public HBCU | Enrollment: 4,800+

Morgan State University campus

MORGAN STATE UNIVERSITY

Baltimore, MD

Public HBCU | Enrollment: 8,500+

HBCU PROFILE

HOWARD UNIVERSITY

Founded 1867 · Washington, D.C.

Howard University is a private research university and the nation's most prominent HBCU, with a legacy of producing leaders across law, medicine, arts, and government.

Enrollment: 9,800+ students Tuition: $30,036/yr Type: Private HBCU Setting: Urban

Howard University Founders Library at dusk

HISTORY & MISSION

Howard University was chartered by an Act of Congress in 1867, named after General Oliver Otis Howard, Commissioner of the Freedmen's Bureau. It has consistently ranked among the top HBCUs nationally and counts Thurgood Marshall, Kamala Harris, and Toni Morrison among its distinguished alumni. Its mission centers on the development of leaders for America and the global community. As a comprehensive research university, Howard's 13 schools and colleges offer more than 120 programs of study at the undergraduate, graduate, and professional levels.

ENROLLMENT & DEMOGRAPHICS

Total Enrollment: 9,800+ students. Undergraduate enrollment: approximately 6,400; Graduate and professional enrollment: 3,400+. Approximately 75% of students identify as Black or African American. Student-to-faculty ratio: 11:1. Students represent all 50 U.S. states and more than 70 countries worldwide. Howard's diverse academic community reflects its global mission and commitment to developing transformative leaders.

TUITION & FEES

Cost Category Amount (Annual)
Undergraduate Tuition $30,036
Room & Board $16,612
Fees $2,180
Total Cost of Attendance $48,828

Figures reflect the current academic year. Financial aid, grants, and scholarships may significantly reduce your out-of-pocket cost.

DEGREES & PROGRAMS

Howard offers undergraduate, graduate, and professional degrees across 13 schools and colleges including the College of Arts & Sciences, School of Business, College of Engineering, Howard University School of Law, and College of Medicine. The university confers degrees in more than 120 areas of study, with particular strength in the humanities, sciences, and professional disciplines.

Popular degree areas include:

  • Business Administration
  • Communications
  • Biology / Pre-Med
  • Political Science
  • Engineering
  • Fine Arts
  • Nursing
  • Computer Science

ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS

Howard University is a selective institution with an acceptance rate of approximately 35-40%. Competitive applicants typically present a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher. Howard is test-optional for the 2024-2025 cycle. Early Action deadline: November 1. Regular Decision deadline: February 15. Required materials include official high school transcripts, a personal statement / essay, two letters of recommendation, and a completed application via the Common App or Howard's application portal.

CAMPUS PHOTOS

Howard University Founders Library
Howard University Yard
Cramton Auditorium at Howard
Blackburn Center Howard University
Howard University Hospital
Howard football game at Greene Stadium
Howard University marching band
Howard graduation ceremony
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ATHLETICS

Howard Bison compete in the NCAA Division I Coastal Athletic Association (CAA) Conference, fielding 21 varsity sports including football, basketball, track and field, tennis, soccer, swimming, and lacrosse. The program has produced numerous professional athletes across the NFL, NBA, and Olympic competition. Howard's marching band, "Showtime," is widely regarded as one of the most spectacular HBCU bands in the nation, performing at presidential inaugurations and major national events. The Bison football team competes annually in one of college football's most celebrated rivalries, the "The Real HU" game.

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