Bachelor in African-American/Black Studies (Bachelor's)

Tuition is Tuition for in-state students is $8,500 per year; out-of-state students pay $24,500 per year..

This programme centers on the historical, cultural, and political experiences of African Americans and the African diaspora. Students engage with primary sources, critical theory, and interdisciplinary research methods. The curriculum emphasizes analytical writing and community-based learning. Courses examine race, identity, and social justice through a Black-centered lens.

Focus areas include African American history, Black cultural studies, diaspora studies, race and social justice, Black political thought, critical theory.

The programme requires 120 credits, distributed across core courses, electives, and a senior capstone project. Students complete foundational courses in Black studies and select from specialized upper-level classes.

Graduates pursue roles in education, public policy, nonprofit organizations, and cultural institutions.

Applicants must have a high school diploma or equivalent. A minimum GPA of 2.5 is required. Submit official transcripts and a personal statement.

The programme totals about 120 credit hours. on-campus, full-time, four years. For international students, tuition is around the median for US programmes. The institution admits about 35% of applicants.

Howard University’s legacy is shaped by academic study, research, and service. Its community includes scholars, student researchers, athletes, artists, and entrepreneurs. The university carries the identity of an HBCU while preparing students for study and careers across a broad range of disciplines. Alumni stories include physicians, astrophysicists, educators, lawyers, public officials, and advocates whose work has reached beyond the campus.

Students can apply to more than 130 areas of study across 14 schools and colleges. Howard offers undergraduate, graduate, professional, and doctoral programs, with fields ranging from the humanities to scientific disciplines. Research and centers address health and medical issues, economic disparities, cybersecurity, nanotechnology, artificial intelligence and machine learning, drug abuse, energy systems, accounting and finance, women’s leadership, and journalism and democracy. The university has also launched an AI certificate program for undergraduate students.

Located in Washington, DC, Howard connects academic life with a city central to American government, public service, journalism, and cultural life. International students should review the university’s range of schools and degree levels carefully, since programs differ across undergraduate, graduate, professional, and doctoral study. Howard’s guiding phrase, “Excellence in Truth and Service,” reflects the university’s emphasis on student success and service to local and global communities.