Howard University
Location: Washington, DC (urban, large city)
Size: 7,857 students
Avg percent need-met: 72%
Acceptance rate: 39%
Middle 50% ACT: 22-26 **Test Optional**
Middle 50% SAT: 1140-1260 **Test Optional**
Howard University is a formidable force in producing African American intellectuals. Joining the community makes you part of a tremendous legacy and history of excellence. Howard prepares students wonderfully to succeed after graduation, and professors are admired for being able to bridge the gap between the real world and the textbook. The campus community is tight-knit and supportive, and students are driven, involved, and outgoing. There are many opportunities of being in Washington, D.C. and students do not let them go to waste.
Popular majors / known for: Business, Communications, Journalism, Biology
Academic approach: Liberal arts core-curriculum, comprised of courses that reflect the following formal themes: intellectual openness and cultural diversity; historical awareness ( the African American cluster requirement will be retained and may be used to fulfill this goal of the Core Curriculum.); empirical analysis; quantitative literacy and statistical reasoning; social and human relations; and health and physical education.
Fun fact / campus tradition: Howard’s Homecoming is a big deal, with events such as the Step Show and Public Service Challenge over the entire weekend. One of the most highly-anticipated events is Yardfest, a free concert that hosts performances by some of hip-hop’s biggest names. Artists have included 2 Chainz, Drake, Meek Mill, T.I., Jay-Z, and Common, among many others.
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Application Details
Test Optional
RD deadline: February 15th
Early Action deadline: November 1st
Supplemental essays: Yes
Application fee: $45
On Common App: Yes
CSS profile: N/A
Interviews: Not Considered
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