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Howard University
About
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.
Ranking Overview
Ranked Top 801 worldwide across 4 major ranking systems
Ranked in 11 subject rankings
QS World University Rankings
Times Higher Education World University Rankings
Academic Ranking of World Universities
U.S. News Best Global Universities Rankings
Key Facts
- Students
- 10,859
- Student-Staff Ratio
- 9.7 : 1
- Int'l Students
- 5%
- Female : Male
- 71 : 29
- Staff
- 2,776
Historical Trend
Longitudinal View
QS
THE
ARWU
US News
Top Subjects
Best-performing areasSubject Rankings
Detailed breakdownARWU
4 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Public Health | 51-75 | - | 2017 |
| Communication & Media Studies | 201-300 | - | 2021 |
| Human Biological Sciences | 401-500 | - | 2018 |
| Clinical Medicine | 401-500 | - | 2023 |
THE
4 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Education & Training | 301–400 | 34.6 | 2024 |
| Clinical & Health | 601–800 | 25.2 | 2024 |
| Physical Sciences | 801–1000 | 24.5 | 2024 |
| Social Sciences | 801+ | 11.3 | 2024 |
QS
1 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Medicine | 701-850 | - | 2026 |
US News
2 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Clinical Medicine | =703 | 39.1 | 2026 |
| Chemistry | =1,352 | 39.1 | 2026 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ranking of Howard University?
Howard University's performance in the latest university rankings: QS Rank 1001-1200, THE Rank 801–1000, ARWU Rank 901-1000, US News Rank =1,093.
When was Howard University founded?
Howard University was founded in 1867.
What are the top subjects at Howard University?
Top subjects at Howard University include: Public Health, Communication & Media Studies, Education & Training, Human Biological Sciences, Clinical Medicine.
Where is Howard University located?
Howard University is located in Washington, United States.