Howard University
Howard University is one of the twelve private, not-for-profit 4-year colleges in District of Columbia. The campus is located in an urban area, in Washington.
According to the NCES 2017 report, a total of 9,392 students attend the school. In the 2017 fall enrollment, 2,079 freshman students enrolled, and approximately 1,954 students returned for their sophomore year (which makes its freshman retention rate 94%). Every year 63% of the graduating class students graduate in 150% of the time it takes to complete their studies.Howard University's in-state tuition for the 2017-2018 academic year was $24,122, and fees were $1,575. Out-of-state tuition and fees for the same period were $24,122 and $1,575 respectively.
Institution Overview
| Campus LocaleLarge City |
| Number of Students9,392 |
| Student to Faculty Ratio8:1 |
| Is Admission OpenNo |
| Religious Affiliation - |
| Level4-year |
| TypePrivate |
| Business ModelNot-for-profit |
| On Campus HousingYes |
| Retention Rate94% |
Nursing Programs
Nursing Programs Graduates (2017-2018 academic year)
| Number of Graduates | ||
|---|---|---|
| Degree type | Men | Women |
| Bachelor's degree | 4 | 18 |
| Master's degree | 2 | 8 |
| Post-master's certificate | 0 | 1 |
Compare Schools
Nursing schools located within 35 miles radius of Howard University
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Trinity Washington University
1 miles away |
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Catholic University of America
1 miles away |
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George Washington University
2 miles away |
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The Catholic University of America at Library of Congress
3 miles away |
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Georgetown University
3 miles away |
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Washington Adventist University
5 miles away |
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Marymount University
6 miles away |
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George Washington University - Virginia Campus
25 miles away |
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Sojourner-Douglass College
34 miles away |
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Johns Hopkins University
35 miles away |
Accreditations
Institutional Accreditations
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Middle States Commission on Higher Education 01/01/1921 - Current |
Nursing Programs Accreditations
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Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the baccalaureate degree levels CCNE 09/29/2005 - Current |
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Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the graduate degree levels CCNE 09/29/2005 - Current |
Admission
41%
Acceptance RateEnrolled students test score (Fall 2017)
| SAT | 1090 to 1290 |
| ACT | 22 to 28 |
Admission considerations
| Secondary school GPA Required |
| Secondary school rank Required |
| Secondary school record Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program Required |
| Recommendations Required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies Recommended |
| Admission test scores (SAT/ACT) Required |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) Required |
| Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) Neither required nor recommended |
In addition to the college's admission requirements each nursing program might have its own admission criteria (such as: TEAS score, HESI A2 score, nursing prerequisites GPA, etc).
Application fee
| Undergrads | $45 |
| Graduates | $75 |
Cost to Attend
The following table details the reported cost of attendance per credit hour for the 2017-2018 academic year.
| Undergrad courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | $980/credit | |
| In State Students | $980/credit | |
| Out of State Students | $980/credit | |
| Graduate courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | $1,700/credit | |
| In State Students | $1,700/credit | |
| Out of State Students | $1,700/credit | |
Tuition Estimates
Based on the above credit hour costs, here is a sample tuition for different nursing programs.
| Program | Credit Hours | In district | In State | Out of State |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LPN | 45 | $44,100 | $44,100 | $44,100 |
| ADN | 70 | $68,600 | $68,600 | $68,600 |
| BSN | 125 | $122,500 | $122,500 | $122,500 |
| FNP | 50 | $85,000 | $85,000 | $85,000 |
If you attend a private, for-profit school, usually the additional cost (besides tuition) is about 10% of the tuition. If you attend a public school or a not-for-profit private school, the additional cost is around 50% of the tuition.
Financial Aid
In 2017-2018 academic year, 89% of Howard University's students received financial aid. Below is the breakdown of the financial aid provided to students.
| Students Receiving Aid | Average Amount/Student | |
|---|---|---|
| Pell Grant | 47% | $4,693 |
| Other Federal Grant | 5% | $3,919 |
| State Grant & Scholarships | 3% | $1,072 |
| Institutional Grant & Scholarships | 61% | $21,665 |
| Federal Student Loans | 55% | $6,378 |
| Private Loans | 5% | $21,891 |
$21,061
Average Net PriceAverage Net Price by Family Income
| Less than $30,000$22,956 |
| $30,001 to $48,000$24,584 |
| $48,001 to $75,000$26,156 |
| $75,001 to $110,000$26,300 |
| Over $110,000$17,437 |
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Student Population
6,354
Undergrads
3,038
Graduates
6,262
Women
3,130
Men
92%
Full-time
8%
Par-time
Ethnic Diversity
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Black/African American |
85% |
|
Non-resident alien |
8% |
|
Asian |
3% |
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White |
3% |
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Hispanic |
1% |
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Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander |
0% |
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Race/ethnicity unknown |
0% |
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Two or more races |
0% |
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Data source: https://nces.ed.gov (2017-2018 colleges survey) and District of Columbia state board of nursing.
