Howard University User Reviews and Ratings
BEST HBCU with the MOST ACCREDITED SCHOOLS
By Class of 2000, From Georgia
Awesome experience!! Howard has the most accredited schools: Divinity, Law, Medicine, Dentistry, Business, Social Work, Engineering, Fine Arts, and more. Based in the District of Columbia, HU offers a mix of politics, entertainment, activism and more. This is the REAL "HU". Awesome professors who prepare you for the real world....
What best describes you? Alumni
Activities & Social Life
Score：5
City & Setting
Score：5
Classes & Teachers
Score：5
Dining & Food
Score：5
Dorms & Housing
Score：5
Health & Safety
Score：4
Great school
By Class of 2022, From Washington D.C
HU!!!!!!!
What best describes you? Current Student
Activities & Social Life
Score：5
City & Setting
Score：5
Classes & Teachers
Score：5
Dining & Food
Score：5
Dorms & Housing
Score：5
Health & Safety
Score：5
No place like Howard
By Howard Law Class of1999, From NYC
Alum and parent of two current students
What best describes you? Alumni
Activities & Social Life
Score：5
City & Setting
Score：5
Classes & Teachers
Score：5
Dining & Food
Score：3
Dorms & Housing
Score：4
Health & Safety
Score：5
Missing Academic Giants
By realvholloway, From NYC
The problem with Howard in 2019 is that it doesn't have any real academic giants. The current faculty are mediocre. They don't research and publish academic books regularly. Faculty research and publishing is important to distinguishing the school. Today's Howard University doesn't have any real academic scholars worthy of admiration.
What best describes you? Alumni
Activities & Social Life
Score：3
City & Setting
Score：3
Classes & Teachers
Score：1
Dining & Food
Score：1
Dorms & Housing
Score：1
Health & Safety
Score：3
Amazing School
By Kellen M., Class of 2010, From DC
I loved every year at Howard. Changed my life. Great school.
What best describes you? Alumni
Activities & Social Life
Score：5
City & Setting
Score：5
Classes & Teachers
Score：5
Dining & Food
Score：5
Dorms & Housing
Score：5
Health & Safety
Score：5
I LOVE HU!!
By Class of 2012, From Washington, DC
Accountability, Legacy, Tenacity are some words that would describe my Howard experience! Yes, it is just that. I appreciate my professors who held me accountable every step of the way. They fueled the fire in me to continue a legacy that is like no other. My experience taught me to be tenacious because they prepared me for the world outside of Howard. #iLOVEMYHBCU
What best describes you? Alumni
Activities & Social Life
Score：4
City & Setting
Score：5
Classes & Teachers
Score：5
Dining & Food
Score：3
Dorms & Housing
Score：5
Health & Safety
Score：5
The Best of the Best
By MJ, From Dallas, Texas
The legacy and current accomplishments speak for themselves. No additional commentary needed.
What best describes you? Alumni
Activities & Social Life
Score：5
City & Setting
Score：5
Classes & Teachers
Score：5
Dining & Food
Score：5
Dorms & Housing
Score：5
Health & Safety
Score：5
Life Changing
By Amir, From New York
I left Howard a different man. This institution reset and raised my expectations of myself. I would suggest this school to anyone!
What best describes you? Alumni
Activities & Social Life
Score：5
City & Setting
Score：5
Classes & Teachers
Score：5
Dining & Food
Score：5
Dorms & Housing
Score：5
Health & Safety
Score：5
Not perfect but we'll worth it
By Class 2012, From Maryland
Saturated in history. Those who attend go on to do great things. You will definitely earn every ink blot on that degree.
What best describes you? Alumni
Activities & Social Life
Score：5
City & Setting
Score：5
Classes & Teachers
Score：5
Dining & Food
Score：5
Dorms & Housing
Score：5
Health & Safety
Score：5
The Real HU
By Class of 1996, From Maryland
I graduated from Howard years ago. I also met my husband there. At that time, Howard was my first choice school. I have no regrets and have fond memories of the school. Whenever we visit the campus, it brings back sweet memories of our alma mater. I am now looking for schools for my kids and would send my kids to Howard in a heartbeat.
What best describes you? Alumni
Activities & Social Life
Score：4
City & Setting
Score：4
Classes & Teachers
Score：4
Dining & Food
Score：4
Dorms & Housing
Score：4
Health & Safety
Score：4
Amazing!
By Class of 2022, From Maryland
I am so glad I made the decision to attend this university. The community is great and it offers a plethora of opportunities.
What best describes you? Current Student
Activities & Social Life
Score：5
City & Setting
Score：5
Classes & Teachers
Score：5
Dining & Food
Score：5
Dorms & Housing
Score：4
Health & Safety
Score：4
Excellent college
By Class of 2000, From Washington, D.C.
Best 4 years of my life. Learned a lot and made a lot of business and personal connections.
What best describes you? Alumni
Activities & Social Life
Score：5
City & Setting
Score：3
Classes & Teachers
Score：5
Dining & Food
Score：3
Dorms & Housing
Score：4
Health & Safety
Score：4
Great HBCU
By Class of 2020, From Washington, DC
The good: My experience at Howard has been a pleasant one these last 3 years and I'm still satisfied with my decision. Howard has given me an amazing HBCU/college experience so far. Howard offers you a lot of great opportunities and can really expand your network. You can learn some important life lessons at Howard and I feel like Howard will set you up to thrive in your field. The bad: I would give Howard a 5 stars but there needs to be some improvements. There needs to be more guaranteed scholarships and a more efficient line of communication with the financial aid office. There also needs to be improvements in updating the campus. The exterior of the buildings are very nice (IMO) but some buildings need updating on the inside. Overall, there is some good and bad. But I think the good outweighs the bad. As long as you are true to yourself about what you are looking for in a uni, Howard will be a great choice.
What best describes you? Current Student
Activities & Social Life
Score：5
City & Setting
Score：5
Classes & Teachers
Score：5
Dining & Food
Score：5
Dorms & Housing
Score：3
Health & Safety
Score：3
Best decision ever!
By School of B Honors Program C/O '02, From TX
I was courted by universities across the country, but Howard got me...and I'm so glad they did! My education, the exposure I had to major corporations and civil opportunities, and the bonds built that will last a lifetime couldn't have been gained elsewhere. Howard prepares you not to live, but to thrive!
What best describes you? Alumni
Activities & Social Life
Score：5
City & Setting
Score：5
Classes & Teachers
Score：5
Dining & Food
Score：4
Dorms & Housing
Score：3
Health & Safety
Score：3
Awful School
By ALUMNI, From USA
Should be ranked way lower
What best describes you? Alumni
Activities & Social Life
Score：1
City & Setting
Score：1
Classes & Teachers
Score：1
Dining & Food
Score：1
Dorms & Housing
Score：1
Health & Safety
Score：1
Would not send kid there.
By Class of 2011, From ATL
I attended the university and all of the facilities are ran down.
What best describes you? Alumni
Activities & Social Life
Score：1
City & Setting
Score：1
Classes & Teachers
Score：1
Dining & Food
Score：2
Dorms & Housing
Score：1
Health & Safety
Score：1
Great HBCU
By l. thomas, From CA
Overall, I have been pleased with the new opportunities the school offers its students. My daughter has been able to receive the support and time she has needed from her professors.
What best describes you? Parent
Activities & Social Life
Score：5
City & Setting
Score：3
Classes & Teachers
Score：4
Dining & Food
Score：4
Dorms & Housing
Score：4
Health & Safety
Score：3
Pros Beat the Cons
By Class of 2016, From GA
Much of the work done in recent years (e.g. dorm improvements) has been done to improve the student living experience. Some of the staff have a perspective and skill set that can't be found elsewhere. As an alum, I'm glad to have made this choice. Visit if you can to gain your own opinion!
What best describes you? Alumni
Activities & Social Life
Score：5
City & Setting
Score：5
Classes & Teachers
Score：4
Dining & Food
Score：4
Dorms & Housing
Score：4
Health & Safety
Score：5
Stop to restart from scratch
By Alum Class of 2018, From Atlanta
I think it is best to restart and just destroy all the buildings and rebuild. Yes, it is that bad.
What best describes you? Alumni
Activities & Social Life
Score：2
City & Setting
Score：1
Classes & Teachers
Score：1
Dining & Food
Score：3
Dorms & Housing
Score：1
Health & Safety
Score：1
Best Decision I Ever Made
By J. Paelse, Class of 2004, From Philadelphia, PA
Howard University provided me with an unparalleled experience that gave me the foundation to be successful post-graduation. I learned valuable lessons, made lifelong friendships, and had opportunities that surpassed my wildest dreams. Hands down, this was the best place for me and was the college experience I didn't even know I needed.
What best describes you? Alumni
Activities & Social Life
Score：5
City & Setting
Score：5
Classes & Teachers
Score：5
Dining & Food
Score：4
Dorms & Housing
Score：4
Health & Safety
Score：5
Awesome, an experience you cannot get anywhere else
By Class of 1967 and 1973, From South Carolina
I am an alumnus of the University, college of liberal arts and Dentistry. Father of 3 sons, graduates of Arts and Science, with one graduate of College of Dentistry and two from College of Medicine. 2 daughters-en-law graduates of Arts and Science and one from College of Dentistry. All love the experience and appreciate the education we received.
What best describes you? Alumni
Activities & Social Life
Score：5
City & Setting
Score：5
Classes & Teachers
Score：5
Dining & Food
Score：4
Dorms & Housing
Score：4
Health & Safety
Score：5
Best decision I ever made!
By Cheyanne M. Class of 2018, From Atlanta,GA
As a recent graduate of this esteemed university, I will proudly say that my decision to come to Howard University has been the best decision of my life to this date. It is truly an experience like no other. Located in the nation's capital the opportunities are endless and the network is unmatched! I encourage everyone who is considering Howard or on the fence about Howard to come to campus and take a campus tour to help solidify your decision!
What best describes you? Alumni
Activities & Social Life
Score：5
City & Setting
Score：5
Classes & Teachers
Score：4
Dining & Food
Score：3
Dorms & Housing
Score：4
Health & Safety
Score：5
