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College Profile for : Howard University
2400 Sixth St NW
Washington, DC
20059-0001
Washington, DC
20059-0001
202-806-6100 (general)
202-806-2820 (financial aid)
202-806-2763 (admissions)
202-806-2820 (financial aid)
202-806-2763 (admissions)
Web Site: http://www.howard.edu
Mission Statement
The mission of Howard University as a comprehensive, research-oriented, predominantly African-American university is to provide an educational experience of exceptional quality at reasonable cost to students of high academic potential. Particular emphasis is placed upon providing educational opportunities for African-American men and women and for other historically disenfranchised groups. Furthermore, Howard university is dedicated to attracting, sustaining, and developing a cadre of faculty who, through their teaching and research, are committed to producing distinguished and compassionate graduates who seek solutions to human and social problems in the United States and throughout the world.
General Information
| Other Names | |
| Type | Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above |
| Control | Private not-for-profit |
| Size | 10,000 - 19,999 |
| Campus Setting | City: Large |
| Calendar System | Semester |
| Title IV Eligibility | Participates in Title IV federal financial aid programs |
| Relgious Affiliation | Not applicable |
College Athletic Affiliations
| Yes | Member of National Athletic Association | Yes | National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) |
| No | National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) | No | National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) |
| No | National Small College Athletic Association (NSCAA) | No | National Christian College Athletic Association (NCCAA) |
| No | Other national athletic association |
College Athletic Conferences
| Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference | NCAA/NAIA conference number football |
| Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference | NCAA/NAIA conference number basketball |
| Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference | NCAA/NAIA conference number baseball |
| Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference | NCAA/NAIA conference number country/track |
College Student Services Offered
| Yes | Remedial Services | Yes | Academic/career counseling service |
| Yes | Employment services for students | Yes | Placement services for completers |
| No | On-campus day care for students' children |
College Special Learning Opportunities
| Yes | ROTC | Yes | Distance learning opportunities |
| Yes | ROTC: Army | Yes | Study abroad |
| No | ROTC: Navy | No | Weekend/evening college |
| Yes | ROTC: Air Force |
Teacher Certification
| Yes | Below the postsecondary level |
| No | Students can complete their preparation in certain areas of specialization |
| No | Students must complete their preparation at another institution |
| Yes | Approved by the state for initial certifcation or licensure of teachers |
Sources: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)