Howard University
A research-intensive, culturally-diverse historically Black university✊🏾• 1867 • @HUPrez18 • @HowardUAlumni • @FutureBison• @HUBisonSports
125,570
Followers
901
Following
32,960
Tweets
124.1
Avg Engagement
983
Listed
No
Verified
Account Overview
What This Report Covers
This comprehensive analysis examines @HowardU's Twitter/X presence across multiple dimensions. We analyze tweet content, engagement patterns, audience demographics, posting habits, and network connections to provide actionable insights about this account's social media strategy and influence.
Account Classification
- Account Size: Macro Influencer (100K+)
- Account Age:2009-03-28
- Verification:No
- Location:Washington, DC
Data Summary
- Tweets Analyzed:3,197
- Avg Likes per Tweet:85.9
- Avg Retweets per Tweet:38.2
- Followers Analyzed:10,000
Engagement Analysis
Based on 3,197 tweetsThe account maintains a high level of engagement with an average of 10,137 likes and 2,262 retweets per tweet. The content is well-received, indicating a strong connection with the audience.
85.9
Avg Likes/Tweet
38.2
Avg Retweets/Tweet
274,520
Total Likes
122,137
Total Retweets
Engagement Quality Analysis
Median-based metrics that resist fake virality and outliers.
12
Median Likes
6
Median Retweets
57
75th Percentile
27,421
Top Tweet
0.99
Engagement per 1K Followers
Normalized influence metric
Viral Spikes
Engagement Pattern
Few posts get most engagement
Posting Behavior
Content style and format preferences
Mixed
Balanced content approach
62.1%
Original
3.7%
Replies
24.5%
Retweets
9.7%
Quotes
0.0%
Threads
0.5%
With Media
95.9%
With Links
41.1%
With #Tags
56.4%
With @Mentions
38.4%
With Emojis
223
Avg Length
Audience Reaction Profile
Broadcast
Focuses on original content over replies
0.06
Reply/Original Ratio
0.4
Quote/RT Ratio
Posting Rhythm
Highly Bursty
Posts in concentrated bursts
83.1%
Weekday Posts
16.9%
Weekend Posts
Top Hashtags
Most Mentioned
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Content Strategy Analysis
Based on 3,197 tweetsContent Type Distribution
Content Breakdown
What This Reveals About Their Strategy
This is a content-creator focused account that primarily shares original thoughts, ideas, and media. With original content dominating their feed, they position themselves as a source of new information rather than a curator. This strategy works well for establishing thought leadership.
The 783 retweets (24% of activity) show they also amplify content from others, which helps build relationships with other accounts and provides value to followers by surfacing relevant content.
Posting Patterns & Optimal Timing
Based on 3,197 tweetsEngagement by Hour (UTC)
Posting Frequency Over Time
Timing Insights
Understanding when an account posts and when their audience is most responsive provides valuable competitive intelligence. The charts above show when this account's content receives the most engagement, which often correlates with when their specific audience is most active on the platform.
Peak posting times vary significantly based on an account's audience demographics, timezone distribution, and content type. Accounts with global audiences often see engagement spread across multiple time windows, while those with regional focus may have more concentrated peaks.
Audience Demographics
Based on 10,000 followersThe primary audience includes students, alumni, faculty, and supporters of Howard University. The content is also likely to attract individuals interested in Black history, education, and cultural diversity.
Average
Audience Quality
31.6%
Suspicion Index
41.3%
Low-Quality %
12
Median Reach
Audience Quality Signals
Lower percentages indicate healthier, more authentic followers.
46.8%
Empty Bio
46.8%
<10 Tweets
12.0%
Mass Following (>2K)
0.0%
New (<90 days)
58.8%
Low Ratio (<0.1)
0.0%
New (<180 days)
82.4%
No URL
35.8%
<3 Tweets
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Try Bot DetectorFollower Reach & Influence
This account's followers have their own audiences, creating potential for secondary amplification.
24,944,838
Total Potential Reach
12
Median Follower Reach
107
75th Percentile Reach
5.8%
>1K followers
1.1%
>10K followers
0.3%
>50K followers
0.2%
>100K followers
Creator vs Consumer Split
Classification based on tweet activity: Creators (>100 tweets), Consumers (10-100 tweets), Dormant (<10 tweets).
33.6%
Creators
3,358 accounts
19.6%
Consumers
1,962 accounts
46.8%
Dormant
4,680 accounts
Follower Influence Distribution
How many followers do their followers have?
Follower Account Age
How long have followers been on Twitter?
Geographic Distribution
Top locations where followers are based (from those who share location data):
93
Verified Followers
0.93% of total
835
Protected Accounts
8.35% of total
3 years
Avg Account Age
of their followers
Notable Followers (By Influence)
Top accounts following this user, sorted by their follower count:
| Username | Followers | Profession | Interests |
|---|---|---|---|
| @JohnCena | 14,093,814 | Wrestler | Wrestling, Motivation, Self-promotion |
| @BET | 2,774,075 | Entertainment | TV shows, entertainment, music |
| @benandjerrys | 494,834 | Ice Cream Brand | Peace, Love, Ice Cream |
| @Bwagz | 473,520 | Athlete | Football, Business, Motivation |
| @_CULLI_ | 377,065 | Influencer | Love, Loyalty, Official Email |
| @EvanKirstel | 346,888 | Tech Influencer | Tech, B2B, Social media |
| @ShinKoyamada | 189,160 | Actor | Actor, Producer, CEO |
| @MohajeraniSayed | 156,099 | Writer | Family, Author, Husband |
| @jmattjmattjmatt | 136,000 | Athlete | Football, Family, Faith |
| @drpenking | 131,072 | Medical Doctor | Creative Writing, Novelist, Medical Doctor |
Top Keywords in Follower Bios
Top Hashtags in Follower Bios
5,320
Followers With Bio
4,680
Followers Without Bio
53.2%
% With Bio
46.8%
% Without Bio
Why Audience Demographics Matter
Understanding who follows an account reveals the type of influence they hold. Accounts followed primarily by users with few followers indicate broad, mainstream appeal. Those with many high-follower followers have greater potential for content amplification through secondary sharing.
Account age distribution also tells a story: a follower base with many new accounts might indicate recent viral growth, while established followers suggest long-term, stable influence. Geographic data helps understand the cultural context and timezone spread of the audience.
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Top 5 by likes+RTs from 3,197 analyzed101,935
Combined Engagement
73,359
Total Likes
28,576
Total Retweets
20,387
Avg per Tweet
Key Metrics for Viral Tweets
0%
With Media
20%
With Hashtags
60%
With @Mentions
100%
With Links
Topical Analysis:
Howard University is proud to announce Nikole Hannah-Jones & Ta-Nehisi Coates will join the HU faculty to help educate the next generation of black journalists. The appointments are supported by nearly $20 million donated by four donors. Read more here: https://t.co/7JILEjO
We are pleased to announce that legendary actress and alumna Phylicia Rashad will serve as Dean of the Howard University College of Fine Arts. Read more here: https://t.co/4H0jhg1kRf https://t.co/uWQsDeESHB
We are pleased to welcome @StaceyAbrams, Esq. to Howard University as the inaugural Ronald W. Walters Endowed Chair for Race and Black Politics! Read more 👇 📰| https://t.co/wcf3WEYbmz https://t.co/cbVepVbmTS
It is official! Howard alumna, @KamalaHarris is now the Vice President of the United States of America! #HU2WH https://t.co/Vfx9xLrhpI
RT @ava: The Chadwick A. Boseman College of Fine Arts. 🤍https://t.co/3t6ngh9ena
Key Insights & Takeaways
The account focuses on high-profile faculty and alumni appointments, which likely enhance the university's reputation and visibility. Content is centered around academic and cultural achievements, reinforcing the university's mission and values. The use of verified accounts and hashtags suggests a strategic approach to building community and engagement.
Strengths
- + Strong engagement rates above platform average
- + Established follower base of 125,570
- + Strong original content creation
- + Active presence with consistent posting
Opportunities
- ~ Optimize posting times for peak engagement windows
- ~ Analyze top-performing content for replicable patterns
- ~ Leverage geographic concentration for targeted content
- ~ Explore collaboration potential with followed accounts
Summary
This analysis of @HowardU reveals an well-established Twitter presence with 125,570 followers. The account demonstrates a content-creator strategy, averaging 124.1 engagements per tweet. Key strengths include consistent posting and an engaged audience, with opportunities to further optimize timing and content strategy based on the patterns identified in this report.
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