Howard University
Academics Summary
Howard University has a graduation rate of 64% and offers 115 majors. Its student-to-faculty ratio is 12:1.
Academics Stats
Graduation Rate
64%
Retention Rate
91%
Students-to-Faculty Ratio
12:1
AP Credit Policy
Entering students may receive credit for work completed in secondary school under the Advanced Placement (AP) Program administered by the College Board. In order to be considered for credit, official score reports must be submitted via College Board to Howard University. In each subject for which credit is sought, a minimum score of 4 is generally required (some subjects require scores of 3 for exemption purposes).
For more information, view the credit policy on the college"s website.
Offers credits
Yes
Offers placement into advanced courses
Yes
Study Options
Majors and Degrees
The college offers the following degrees: Certificate, Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctoral
- No majors found
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Special Academics Program
- Cross-Registration
- Distance Learning
- Double Major
- Dual Enrollment of High School Students
- Honors Program
- Independent Study
- Internships
- ROTC, Air Force
- ROTC, Army
- ROTC, Navy
- Study Abroad
- Teacher Certification
- Visiting/Exchange Student Program
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