Howard University Transfer and Admissions Information

Private

4 year
6,688

Full + Part time Students
1:10

Faculty to Student Ratio
5%

Transfer Student Ratio
$22K

Avg. Financial Aid

Howard University is an institution that is experienced, dynamic, and diverse with a tradition of quality education since 1867 provided by the constant engagement of its faculty toward the students and their needs, and by its rich campus social and cultural life. Whatever your particular interest – culture, religion, sports, art, music, theater, politics – you will be assured of linking up with others who share it. Rich in cultural, scientific, educational, and business resources, the Washington metropolitan area acts as a stimulus to the intellect, the spirit, the soul. Living in Washington, DC is quite a learning experience.

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Overview

Total Faculty	1,015
Full-Time Undergraduate	6,270
Part-Time Undergraduate	418
Application Acceptance Rate	54%
Transfer Students	345
Programs	148 Programs
Courses	2,066 Courses
Equivalencies	3,109 outgoing Equivalencies

Financial Information

In-State Tuition	$22,683
Out-of-State Tuition	$22,683
Books and Supplies	$2,810
Federal Loans: Undergrads receiving aid	68%
Federal Loans: Average amount received	$7,413
Scholarships & Grants: Undergrads receiving aid	70%
Scholarships & Grants: Average amount received	$14,539

Scholarships and Financial Aid:

Transfer students may apply for the Transfer Scholarship Program. For Financial Aid, first complete a FAFSA. Contact the Office of Financial Aid at 202-806-2820 or inaid@howard.edu.

Information for Transfer In Students

Accepts Transfers:

Yes, transfer students may earned advanced standing credit by transferring credits earned from course work completed at other accredited colleges/universities.

Application Deadlines for Transfer

Spring	November 1
Summer	April 1
Fall	February 15

Transfer Application Requirements

Minimum GPA:

You must have earned a 2.5 cumulative GPA (3.0 GPA for the School of Business) and received a passing grade of C or better in both a college-level English and college-level math course to be considered for transfer admission consideration.
Official Transcripts:

may be requested for admission. College transcripts from all institutions attended are required.
SAT Scores:

SAT scores may be requested for admission.
Letters of Recommendation:

One letter of recommendation from a college professor is required.
Essay:

A personal statement is required.
Application Fee:

There is a $45 non-refundable application fee.
Interview:

Not required for admissions consideration.
Other Requirements:

Applicants must have received a passing grade of C or better in both a college-level English and college-level math course. Additional requirements vary by school and college.
Apply Here:

http://www.howard.edu/enrollment/admission/transfer.htm

Transfer Credit Policy

Minimum Grade:

In general, credit may be granted for courses where a grade of at least a C has been earned.
Credits (Min/Max):

Minimum credits - 15 credits (30 credits for the School of Business). Credit maximums vary by school and college.
Transfer Policy Document:

Howard University Transfer Credit Policy.pdf