Hello West Campus Families,

For today’s school, we will spotlight the Howard University in Washington D.C.  Howard was founded in 1867 and is one of the older Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU’s).  

Notable Alumni: Chadwick Boseman, Thurgood Marshall, Kamala Harris, Taraji P. Henson, Anthony Edwards, Marlon Wayans, Toni Morrison, Phylicia Rashad

Interesting Information:

• Admit Rate: 53% 
• Retention Rate: 88% of full time students return for their second year
• Graduation Rate: For students who began in the Fall of 2016, 61% graduated in Four Years (standard time to graduation) and 70% graduated within Six Year (150% of time to graduation)
• Average Net Price (2021-22): $28,279
• Students Receiving Some Form of Financial Aid: 99%

Links:

• Howard University Website
• Apply to Howard
• College Navigator