1. HOWARD UNIVERSITY - Kayla Larkins

2. KEY INFO CITY/STATE Washington, D.C. ENROLLMENT 10,297 DIVERSITY Historically Black College or University, 92.7% African-American TUITION Current tuition for undergraduate students is $21,450 per year FEDERALLY CHARTED PRIVATE UNIVERSITY

3. Program Degrees Offered Bachelor of Arts Bachelor of Science Bachelor of Music Bachelor of Fine Arts Master of Fine Arts Master of Music

4. Admission Requirements Courses Required: English (4) Mathematics (2) Foreign Language (2) Natural Science (2) Social Science (2) Other (4) GPA: 2.5 on a 4.0 scale SAT: Minimum of 1000 ACT: Composite score of 20

5. Best Known Programs Howard has awarded more than 120,00 degrees in the following:  Arts  Sciences  Humanities

6. Financial Assistance/Scholarships The average financial aid package for incoming freshman is $22,240 76% of students receive some form of financial assistance Howard has eleven scholarships offered through the University, the requirements are to maintain a certain GPA, and have a high ACT or SAT score.

7. The Frederick Douglass Scholars Program Requirements: Minimum of 3.5 GPA Students must pursue doctoral studies and University or College teaching Benefits o May receive up to $75,000 in stipend support in over a five year period o Full Tuition o $1,000 annual research allowance

8. ROTC Scholarship Requirements: Based on academic and medical eligibility Selected through national and on campus processes Benefits o Receive tuition, fees, and books o Monthly allowance of $150 for up to 40 months

9. Greek Life The most appealing activity at Howard is Greek Life The Divine Nine are the top 9 African-American Greek Letter Organizations Howard University founded five of those organizations: Sorority’sFraternity’s Alpha Kappa Alpha, 1908Omega Psi Phi, 1911 Delta Sigma Theta, 1913Phi Beta Sigma, 1914 Zeta Phi Beta, 1920

10. Admission Scores/AP Classes The average SAT score is 1450 The average GPA is 3.0 The average ACT is 20 Students who receive a 3 or higher in any Advanced Placement exam is eligible to get college credit

11. Honors Programs There is a honors program for each bachelor or master degree a student is working towards The requirements are having a certain GPA and maintaining it (usually a 3.7) Benefits o Leadership development o Mentoring by University Professionals o Advance Research opportunities

12. On-Campus Housing Howard offers on-campus housing There are more freshman living on campus than any other QUAD A dorm with four students living in it, the beds are bunked, and the rooms are larger.

13. HISTORY OF HOWARD Howard University was developed in 1867 The institution is named after Oliver Otis Howard a Civil War Hero The school played a huge role in the Civil Rights Movement

14. Famous Alumni Taraji Henson Chadwick Boseman Anthony Anderson Phylicia Rashad Debbie Allen

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