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Howard University
2400 Sixth St NW
Washington, DC 20059-0001		 General information
 (202) 806-6100

Type of institution: Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above
Federal Aid: Institution has a Program Participation Agreement with the US Department of Education for eligible students to receive Pell Grants and other federal aid.
Degrees offered: Certificates/Less-than-4-year Certificates, Bachelor degrees, Masters degrees, Certificates/Post-Master's Certificates, Doctor's degrees, First-Professional degrees, Certificates/First-Professional Certificates
Carnegie classification: Research Universities (high research activity)
Number of students: 10,125 (2007)
2009-2008 Undergraduate application fee:$ 45

Mission
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.
 
Academic year prices for full-time, first-time undergraduate students
Tuition and Fees2009-20082008-20072007-2006
In-State$ 14,685$ 14,020$ 12,985
Out of State$ 14,685$ 14,020$ 12,985
Books and Supplies$ 1,200$ 1,200$ 1,200
On-Campus
Room and board$ 7,436$ 6,976$ 6,522
Other Expenses$ 1,900$ 1,850$ 1,800
Off Campus
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Financial aid 2006-2007

Financial aid to full-time, first-time undergraduate students

Type of AidPercentage of students receiving aidAverage amount of aid they received
Federal Grants (scholarship/fellowship) 35% $ 3,349
State/Local grants (scholarship/fellowship) 10% $ 1,174
Institutional grants (scholarship/fellowship) 14% $ 4,321
Loans to students 41% $ 12,168
 
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