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HBCU means Historically Black College and University. Forbes and LinkedIn named Howard Uni as #1 HBCU in the U.S. There are 14 colleges and schools of this university. It is a leader in STEM fields. Also, note that Howard Uni is the only HBCU to ever hold R1 status. 

No, GRE is not required for admission to Howard University MS in CS course. Those who want to take admission to this university must have an Undergraduate degree with an overall GPA of 3.0. Other application materials required for this course are-

• SOP (500 - 1,000 words)
• Three LORs
• Resume
• Transcripts of

Yes, international students at Howard are eligible for a need-based financial aid. These students are required to submit an IFSAA. This has to be submitted before the deadlines. The processing time is up to 14 business days from the date the Office of Financial Aid get the completed IFSAA file. 

As per Payscale.com, the average salary of Howard University graduates is USD 77,000 per year (Around INR 69 lakh). The job-wise salary details are given below: 

In the U.S. rankings, Howard University ranking is #88 in 2026 National Universities rankings. In the previous year's rankings, this university was ranked at #86. It is also ranked at #141 in the Best Value schools category. Considering the US-based rankings, this university ranks among the Top 100