Howard University

Howard University
MottoVeritas et Utilitas
Motto in English
"Truth and Service"
TypePrivate federally chartered historically black research university
EstablishedMarch 2, 1867 (1867-03-02)
AccreditationMSCHE
Academic affiliations
Endowment$865.3 million (2023)[1]
PresidentBen Vinson III
ProvostAnthony Wutoh[2]
Students12,065 (Fall 2021)[3]
Undergraduates8,964 (Fall 2021)[3]
Postgraduates3,101 (Fall 2021)[3]
Location, ,
United States

38°55′20″N 77°01′10″W / 38.92222°N 77.01944°W / 38.92222; -77.01944
CampusLarge City,[4] 300 acres (1.2 km2)
NewspaperThe Hilltop
Colors  Blue
  Red
  Gray[5]
NicknameHoward Bison and Lady Bison
Sporting affiliations
MascotBison
Websitewww.howard.edu

Howard University is a private, federally chartered historically black research university in Washington, D.C., located in the Shaw neighborhood.[6] It is classified among "R2: Doctoral Universities – High research activity" and accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education.[7]

Established in 1867, Howard is a nonsectarian institution. It offers undergraduate, graduate and professional degrees in more than 120 programs.

  1. ^ "Howard University Celebrates Unprecedented Progress Powered by Howard Forward Strategic Plan".
  2. ^ Ofori, Oral (July 11, 2017). "Howard University Partners with Google to raise percentage of black computer scientist and engineers".
  3. ^ a b c "Fall 2017-Fall 2021 Students Enrollment Trends". Howard University.
  4. ^ "IPEDS College Navigator - Howard University". nces.ed.gov.
  5. ^ "Web Style Guidelines". Howard University OUC.
  6. ^ Howard University - Howard University and Lowe To Develop Mixed-Use Building Near University Campus
  7. ^ "Carnegie Classifications Institution Lookup". carnegieclassifications.iu.edu. Center for Postsecondary Education. Archived from the original on May 27, 2022. Retrieved September 12, 2020.

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