Howard University

Washington, DC
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    Faculty & Research

    201 faculty · 72 courses · data as of 2026-07-02

    Finance35 faculty avg h-index 5.9 #27 of 40 in Finance
    Elizabeth Asiedu, Professor h-index 24
    Notable: “On the Determinants of Foreign Direct Investment to Developing Countries: Is Africa Different?” (2002) · 1,629 citations
    Sandip Mukherji, Professor h-index 15
    Investments Corporate Finance Financial Modelling Education Education CFA, Investments, CFA Institute, Charlottesville, VA, USA, 1999 Ph.D., Finance, University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH, USA, 1992 M.B.A., Finance, University of Cincinn
    Notable: “World report on road traffic injury prevention” (2005) · 2,188 citations
    Gbadebo Odularu, Faculty h-index 11
    Notable: “Does energy consumption contribute to economic performance? Empirical evidence from Nigeria” (2009) · 143 citations
    Keisha Solomon, Assistant Professor h-index 11
    Within the field of applied microeconomics, with special interests in mental health, substance use, policy evaluation, causal inference, labor economics, and health equity. Education & Expertise Education & Expertise
    Notable: “Experiences with substance use disorder treatment during the COVID-19 pandemic: Findings from a multistate survey” (2021) · 51 citations
    Public Relations & Advertising32 faculty avg h-index 6.3 #9 of 9 in Public Relations & Advertising
    Christine McWhorter, Assistant Professor of Broadcast Journalism h-index 4
    Notable: “The role of agenda melding in measuring news media literacy” (2020) · 17 citations
    Loren Saxton Coleman, Faculty h-index 4
    Notable: ““The Beat” of the Black Press: An Exploratory Analysis of Black Newspapers and Their Podcasts” (2024) · 14 citations
    Ingrid Sturgis, Associate Dean h-index 4
    Yanick Rice Lamb, Professor h-index 3
    Es on environmental health and climate change as well as journalistic issues, including education, social media and technology, media management and diversity. It has been featured in publications such as Journalism and Mass Communication E
    Notable: “Pivot! Teaching Communications Online During COVID-19” (2021) · 7 citations
    Government23 faculty avg h-index 4.8 #91 of 100 in Political Science
    Richard Seltzer, Professor h-index 12
    Notable: “Color Differences in the Afro-American Community and the Differences They Make” (1991) · 95 citations
    Keesha M. Middlemass, Associate Professor h-index 12
    Notable: “Food insecurity and eating disorder pathology” (2017) · 206 citations
    Clarence Lusane, Director of International Affairs Majors and Program h-index 8
    Notable: “Rap, race and politics” (1993) · 50 citations
    J. Jarpa Dawuni, Full Professor h-index 6
    Notable: “To “Mother” or not to “Mother”: The Representative Roles of Women Judges in Ghana” (2016) · 50 citations
    Biology22 faculty · 39 courses avg h-index 12.3 #56 of 68 in Biology
    Shaolei Teng, Associate Professor and Associate Chair h-index 21
    Next-generation sequencing, machine learning and protein structure modeling. Research Copyright © 2026 Teng Lab
    Notable: “A systemic and molecular study of subcellular localization of SARS-CoV-2 proteins” (2020) · 158 citations
    Atanu Duttaroy, Professor h-index 19
    Es on the molecular mechanisms of aging, oxidative stress and neurodegeneration. His laboratory uses Drosophila melanogaster as a model organism to investigate the role of manganese superoxide dismutase and related cellular path
    Notable: “Oxidative stress mediates tau-induced neurodegeneration in Drosophila” (2006) · 325 citations
    Hemayet Ullah, Professor h-index 16
    Notable: “G Protein Regulation of Ion Channels and Abscisic Acid Signaling in Arabidopsis Guard Cells” (2001) · 513 citations
    Fatimah Jackson, Professor Emerita h-index 16
    Notable: “Physicochemical Properties and Starch Granular Characteristics of Flour from Various Manihot Esculenta (Cassava) Genotypes” (2002) · 150 citations
    Courses: General Microbiology · Cell Biology · Molecular Biology · Developmental Biology · Cancer Biology · Virology +33 more
    Psychology22 faculty avg h-index 8.3 #85 of 89 in Psychology
    Alfonso Campbell, Professor h-index 16
    Notable: “Perceived stress and eating behaviors in a community-based sample of African Americans” (2007) · 160 citations
    Ezer Kang, Professor h-index 14
    Notable: “Longitudinal Study of Mental Health and Psychosocial Predictors of Medical Treatment Adherence in Mothers Living with HIV Disease” (2003) · 156 citations
    Debra D Roberts, Professor and Department Chair h-index 12
    Notable: “Explaining the School Performance of African-American Adolescents” (1994) · 182 citations
    Jules Harrell, Professor h-index 11
    Notable: “Physiological Responses to Racism and Discrimination: An Assessment of the Evidence” (2003) · 521 citations
    Management11 faculty avg h-index 9.6 #46 of 59 in Business Administration
    Subodh Kulkarni, Department Chair & Professor h-index 13
    Notable: “Individualism–collectivism orientation and employee attitudes: A comparison of employees from the high-technology sector in India and Ireland” (2007) · 88 citations
    Ike Uzuegbunam, Associate Professor h-index 9
    Notable: “Simulations in Entrepreneurship Education: Serious Games and Learning Through Play” (2018) · 169 citations
    Michael Ogbolu, Associate Professor h-index 3
    In African American entrepreneurship with a specific focus on consumer perceptions and behavior. Dr. Ogbolu’s research paper titled “ Researching Black Entrepreneurship: Exploring the Challenge of Response Bias ” won the prestigiou
    Notable: “LEGITIMACY, ATTITUDES AND INTENDED PATRONAGE: UNDERSTANDING CHALLENGES FACING BLACK ENTREPRENEURS” (2015) · 19 citations
    Amanda S. Hinojosa, Associate Professor
    Es on the intersection of work & family, leader-follower relations, and employee job search and recruitment. Her research has been published in journals such as the Academy of Management Journal, Journal of Management, The Leadersh

    Faculty counts are directory headcounts; the named list may be a subset. h-index shown only for ORCID-backed or high-confidence OpenAlex matches. Partial — enrichment ongoing.

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    About Howard University. Howard University in Washington, DC reports an overall acceptance rate of 41.0%, an early-round acceptance rate of 51.0%, an SAT middle 50% of 1050–1250, a class size of 2,738, and a yield of 19.4% based on the most recent Common Data Set filings. Preeminent HBCU and R1 research university. Produced more African-American PhDs than any other university. Strong in communications, political science, and health sciences.

    Admissions and cost data as of July 3, 2026 (CDS 2024–25 cycle), from the most recent Common Data Set, IPEDS, and College Scorecard.

    Howard University: key admissions facts

    Howard University's overall acceptance rate is 41.0% (the most recent Common Data Set). Howard University's early-round acceptance rate is 51.0% (the most recent Common Data Set). Howard University's SAT middle-50% range is 1050–1250 (the most recent Common Data Set). The average unweighted GPA of admitted students at Howard University is about 3.66 (the most recent Common Data Set). Howard University's yield rate (the share of admitted students who enroll) is 19.4% (the most recent Common Data Set). The average net price at Howard University for families earning under $75,000 is about $47,924 per year (U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard/IPEDS data).

    Sources: Common Data Set (commondataset.org) · Howard University on College Scorecard · NCES IPEDS · full source table

    How much does Howard University cost for a family earning $75,000?

    A family earning under $30,000 pays about $46,051 per year in net price at Howard University, while families earning over $110,000 pay about $54,270 (source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard/IPEDS data). A family earning $75,000 falls in the $48,001–$75,000 bracket and pays about $50,245 per year after grants and scholarships.

    Howard University: average annual net price by household income (most recent College Scorecard/IPEDS data)
    Household incomeAverage net price per year
    Under $30,000$46,051
    $30,001–$48,000$47,477
    $48,001–$75,000$50,245
    $75,001–$110,000$52,981
    Over $110,000$54,270
    Tuition (before aid)$37,996
    Room and board$18,982

    Frequently asked questions

    What is the acceptance rate at Howard University?

    Howard University's overall acceptance rate is 41.0%, based on the most recent Common Data Set. Its early-round (early decision or early action) acceptance rate is 51.0%.

    What SAT score and GPA do you need for Howard University?

    Admitted students at Howard University typically have an SAT middle-50% range of 1050–1250 and an average unweighted GPA of about 3.66, according to the most recent Common Data Set. These are the middle of the range, so scores above them strengthen an application.

    Is it hard to get into Howard University?

    Getting into Howard University is difficult: it admits 41.0% of applicants. Your realistic odds depend on how your GPA and test scores compare to its middle-50% ranges and on your application round — you can estimate them with the free College Monte Carlo chances calculator.

    Does Howard University offer early decision or early action?

    Howard University offers early decision (binding) and early action (non-binding). Applying early can help: its early-round acceptance rate is 51.0%, versus 41.0% overall.

    How much does Howard University cost after financial aid?

    The average net price at Howard University — the real cost after grants and scholarships, not the sticker price — is about $47,924 per year for families earning under $75,000, based on U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard/IPEDS data. Higher-income families generally pay more; see the full net-price-by-income breakdown.

    How much does Howard University cost for a family earning $75,000?

    A family earning under $30,000 pays about $46,051 per year in net price at Howard University, while families earning over $110,000 pay about $54,270 (source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard/IPEDS data). A family earning $75,000 falls in the $48,001–$75,000 bracket and pays about $50,245 per year after grants and scholarships.

    Not sure how to read these numbers? Start with our guide on how to estimate your admission chances. Howard University offers a binding early-decision round, so weigh the trade-offs in our early decision vs. regular decision guide before committing.