Howard University

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

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)
PresidentBen Vinson III
ProvostAnthony Wutoh
Students12,065 (Fall 2021)
Undergraduates8,964 (Fall 2021)
Postgraduates3,101 (Fall 2021)
Location, ,
United States

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

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

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