Outcomes at HU
Graduation Rate
70.00%
Transfer-out Rate
19.33%
Retention Rate
88.00%
The graduation rate at Howard University is 70.00% last year which is average compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in District of Columbia. 630 students have completed their degree/certificate programs among 900 candidates.
The transfer-out rate is 19.33% that is average compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in District of Columbia. The retention rate (full-time students) is 88% that is average compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in District of Columbia.
Graduation Rate and Comparison Chart
The following chart compares the graduation rate between Howard University and similar colleges.
Number of Completers and Graduation Rate
The next table summarizes the outcome measures with the number of students at Howard University. 630 students have completed and 174 students have transferred out to other institutes. In addition, 2 students still enrolled and 94 students have left the school before completing their studies.
| Total | Bachelor's or Equivalent | |
|---|---|---|
| Total (Candidates) | 900 | 900 |
| Completers | 630 (70.00%) | 630 |
| Transfer-out | 174 (19.33%) | 174 |
| Still Enrolled | 2 (0.22%) | 2 |
| No Longer Enrolled | 94 (10.44%) | 94 |
Graduation Rate by Completion Time (Bachelor's Degree)
The below table shows the number of completers with graduation rate by completion time. The number in parenthesis denote the graduation rate for the corresponding students. The numbers and rate for the 125% and 150% normal times are not cumulative, but additional completers and graduate rate for that period. For example, 547 students have completed in 4 years and additional 67 students have completed in the 5th year.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100% normal time (in 4 Years) | 547 (60.78%) |
151 (52.98%) |
396 (64.39%) |
| 125% normal time (in 5 Years) | 67 (7.44%) |
24 (8.42%) |
43 (6.99%) |
| 150% normal time (in 6 Years) | 16 (1.78%) |
3 (1.05%) |
13 (2.11%) |
Graduation Rate by Race/Ethnicity
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 70.00% (630/900) | 62.46% (178/285) | 73.50% (452/615) |
| Asian | 84.62% (11/13) | 75.00% (3/4) | 88.89% (8/9) |
| Black (Non-Hispanic) | 68.58% (539/786) | 58.08% (133/229) | 72.89% (406/557) |
| Hispanic | 37.50% (3/8) | 50.00% (1/2) | 33.33% (2/6) |
| White | 100.00% (3/3) | 100.00% (2/2) | 100.00% (1/1) |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | 33.33% (1/3) | 0.00% (0/1) | 50.00% (1/2) |