Howard University, located in Washington DC, is a highly ranked university with top rankings from bestplaces. In 2009, it ranked 41st among national universities by U.S. News and World Report. It also was ranked 27th among Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) by BestColleges.com, according to The Princeton Review. Additionally, Howard University had the highest graduation rate among HBCUs in 2009 at 66 percent, according to the National Center for Education Statistics. Howard University has a long-standing tradition of excellence and continues to uphold its strong academic rankings even today.
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