Student Achievement

Howard University Graduating Student Exit Survey (GSES) results: The GSES is a homegrown instrument used primarily to capture post-graduation plans for Howard University graduates (Undergraduate Students and Graduate/Professional Students). Reports and dashboards of the GSES results can be found at the link.

Please see individual program websites for licensure exam performance data.

Student Outcomes Dashboard

The Student Outcomes Dashboard provides comprehensive data on key performance metrics that reflect student success across the academic lifecycle. This includes institution-wide trends in retention, graduation, and enrollment, disaggregated by variables such as race/ethnicity, gender, and cohort year. These metrics are essential for monitoring progress toward strategic goals, informing accreditation efforts, and supporting continuous improvement.

Data collected and visualized include:

• First-year retention rates disaggregated by demographic categories and program level.
• Graduation rates within 4, 6, and 8 years, with breakdowns by cohort and degree level.
• Enrollment trends over time, by student type (e.g., first-time, full-time), race/ethnicity, and gender.

Howard University: Completions (IPEDS)

IPEDS collects data on the number of students who complete a postsecondary education program (completers) and the number of postsecondary awards earned (completions). Business and industry, the military, and other groups that need to recruit individuals with particular skills use these data extensively.

Data collected include:

• Completions by field of study, award level, recipient race/ethnicity and gender;
• Completers by race/ethnicity, gender, and age (collected at the total as well as by award level); and
• Whether programs are offered via distance education

Howard University: 12-Month Enrollment (IPEDS)