Howard University

Howard University is a private, historically Black research university located in Washington, D.C. Established in 1867, it was founded to provide higher education primarily to African Americans, while being open to all races and backgrounds. The university is classified as an R1 institution, indicating very high research activity, and is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education. Howard offers over 120 academic programs, including undergraduate, graduate, and professional degrees across various disciplines such as liberal arts, medicine, law, and social sciences. The university emphasizes leadership through scholarship and has a strong history of promoting African American culture, social change, and civil rights activism. In addition to its degree programs, Howard engages in high-level research and offers cultural and social initiatives that empower the community. The university serves a diverse student body and is governed by a board of trustees representing various stakeholders.