HBCU Listing
What is a Historically Black College and University? HBCUs are U.S. institutions of higher education established before 1964 with the primary mission of educating Black Americans because America was segregated. For a century after the abolition of American slavery in 1865, almost all colleges and universities in the Southern United States prohibited all African Americans from attending as required by Jim Crow laws in the South, while institutions in other parts of the country regularly employed quotas to limit admission of Black people.
Currently, there are 107 HBCUs in the U.S.
Are HBCUs still necessary?
Yes, Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) remain necessary and highly relevant, providing tailored academic support, economic mobility, and a nurturing, culturally affirming environment for Black students. According to the United Negro College Fund, despite making up only 3% of U.S. colleges, HBCUs produce nearly 20% of Black graduates and 25% of Black STEM graduates. From class offerings and student organizations to career services and alumni networks, they offer supportive environments that are rooted in the African-American experience. But this is not say these campuses aren’t diverse: HBCUs admit students from all races and walks of life.
When it comes to finding your best-fit college, a school's atmosphere is very important. It determines whether you'll feel comfortable and whether you'll find your niche. Let's be real: college is very different from high school. Many African-American students consider attending an Historically Black College or University (a school originally founded to serve black students) or one that is more racially mixed. You can be successful at either; it's an individual choice.
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Bishop State Community College
Cheyney University of Pennsylvania
Concordia College (closed in 2018)
Elizabeth City State University
Interdenominational Theological Center
J.F. Drake State Technical College
Lawson State Community College
Lincoln University(Pennsylvania)
Mary Holmes College (closed in 2005)
Mississippi Valley State University
North Carolina Central University
South Carolina State University
Southern University A&M College
Southern University at New Orleans
Southern University at Shreveport
Southwestern Christian College
Trenholm State Technical College
University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff
University of Maryland Eastern Shore
University of the District of Columbia
University of the Virgin Islands
West Virginia State University