Howard Ratings and Reviews

  • 7/10 Overall Rating
  • 4 Year
  • Washington, DC
  • 4.8 4 reviews
#4 Best Private Colleges in District Of Columbia

Howard Ratings and Reviews

Ratings

Howard is rated within the top 37% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 7 out of 10.

  • Overall Rating
    7 out of 10
  • Academics
    8 out of 10
  • Resources
    8 out of 10
  • Outcomes
    6 out of 10
  • Value
    5 out of 10

Student Review Summary

4.8

Approved reviews

4 student reviews

4 out of 4 (100%) reviewers rated 4 stars or higher

Students rate Academics highest and Housing lowest.

Rating snapshot

  • 5 stars
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Average by category

  • Overall Rating
    4.8
  • Academics
    5.0
  • Value for Money
    4.8
  • Professors / Faculty
    4.5
  • Campus Atmosphere
    5.0
  • Housing
    4.2
  • Campus Safety
    4.5
  • Student Life
    4.8
  • Party and Bar Scene
    5.0

Student and Parent Reviews

If you are a student, former student, faculty member or parent, please help guide other prospective students by sharing your personal experiences at this college. What is it really like to go to Howard University?

Aug 7, 2018
Rating 4 out of 5

Howard University is a great school. Although not the traditional sense of diversity, the students come from all of the country. I also expect the international student representation is higher than reflected here. Fantastic school in a great area that is being gentrified, which can make it difficult for students to find off-campus housing if desired.

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Mar 30, 2017
Rating 5 out of 5

I loved Howard University for the academic challenge and campus life. I cherished my friendships and encouraged others to attend Howard University. They loved Howard and I am excited to meet Howard students every day wearing their school colors on sweat shirts and jackets. It always sparks a conversation about the love we have for Howard University and our school pride. Howard is rich in African American history and living legends always were invited to the campus to speak. Talented and gifted students are engaged by a dynamic faculty producing the future professionals of our community to serve our world needs as nurses, doctors, dentists, teachers, architects and global leaders. To the future students seeking the oasis rich environment at Howard University come and quench your thirst for still she rises to ever greater heights. I fondly remember the memories of my days at Howard University and to others may it be your greatest destiny.

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Mar 1, 2017
Rating 5 out of 5

Great school with smart students and outstanding faculty. Students that know they have a legacy and tradition to follow The greatest collegiate network work African=American students

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Dec 9, 2015
Rating 5 out of 5

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Rate Howard University

Share your ratings for Howard across academics, campus life, and more to help prospective students understand what it's really like to attend.

Your Overall Experience *

If a friend asked whether Howard was worth it, what would your gut say?

Academics *

Did classes challenge you and leave you feeling like you actually learned something?

Value for Money *

Considering tuition, aid, and what you got out of it, did the cost feel justified?

Professors and Faculty *

Were instructors accessible, engaged, and invested in students or mostly going through the motions?

Campus Atmosphere *

Did the campus feel welcoming and full of energy, or more like a place you simply passed through?

Student Housing *

Were dorms and residence halls somewhere you'd want to live, or a constant source of frustration?

Campus Safety *

Did you feel comfortable walking around at night, or did safety ever weigh on your mind?

Student Life *

Was it easy to find your people, make friends, and stay socially connected?

Party and Bar Scene *

Do weekends have a pulse here, or does the social scene quiet down once classes end?

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Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=131520.

Last updated: August 2026