Howard University

Washington, District of Columbia · ★ 3.5 / 5 Overall (2 Student Reviews)

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Private not-for-profit · 4-year · Doctoral

Howard University is a private, historically black, federally chartered research university in Washington, D.C., United States. It is classified among "R1: Doctoral Universities – Very high research activity" and accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education. It is the only HBCU with R1 designation. Established in 1867, Howard is a nonsectarian institution located in the Shaw neighborhood. It offers undergraduate, graduate, and professional degrees in more than 120 programs.

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2400 Sixth St NW, Washington, District of Columbia, 20059

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