Howard University is a private, federally chartered historically black research university in Washington, D.C. It is classified among "R2: Doctoral Universities – High research activity" and accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education. Tracing its history to 1867, from its outset Howard has been nonsectarian and open to people of all sexes and races. It offers undergraduate, graduate, and professional degrees in more than 120 programs, more than any other HBCU in the nation.
| Motto | Veritas et Utilitas |
| Motto (English) | Truth and Service |
| Type | Private historically black research university |
| Established | March 02, 1867 |
| Academic affiliations | TMCF, NAICU, ORAU, CUWMA |
| Endowment | $712.4 million (2020) |
| President | Wayne A. I. Frederick |
| Provost | Anthony Wutoh |
| Students | 9,399 (Fall 2019) |
| Undergraduates | 6,526 (Fall 2019) |
| Postgraduates | 2,873 (Fall 2019) |
| Campus | Urban, 300 acres |
| Newspaper | The Hilltop |
| Colors | Blue, White, and Red |
| Sporting affiliations | NCAA Division I – MEAC |
About Howard University
Federally chartered university based in Washington, D.C. It is an HBCU designated school, producing more black doctorate recipients than any other American university.
Achievement of Howard University
The school was founded shortly after the Civil War by Oliver Otis Howard, a war hero who served as President of the University from 1869 to 1874.
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Latest information about Howard University updated on July 28 2021.
