2019 List Of The Top Alabama HBCUs (Historically Black Colleges/Universities)
2019 List Of The Top Alabama HBCUs (Historically Black Colleges/Universities)
In the state of Alabama, there are a wide array of options when searching for quality HBCUs. Here, you will find a list of the top contenders for 2019, based on the total undergraduates in attendance, acceptance rate, and average salary after graduation.
Each of the colleges and universities on this list has a rich history and has grown from the earlier days. The schools are now considered major colleges and universities and provide students with a quality education, regardless of what their area of study may be, or their future plans.
1. Alabama A & M University in Normal, AL
The Alabama Agricultural and Mechanical University is a land-grant, historically black, public university found in Normal, which is a neighborhood in the bigger city of Huntsville. It is a member-school of the Thurgood Marshall College Fund and has received accreditation from the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.
Total Undergraduates: 4,505
Acceptance rate: 90 percent
Average salary: $29,900
Average annual cost: $13,000
2. Miles College in Fairfield, AL
Miles College is a liberal art, private HBCU that has roots in the Christian Methodist Episcopal Church. These roots are used to help prepare and motivate students, as the staff and faculty work to teach students in a way that results in civic and intellectual empowerment.
Total Undergraduates: 1,873
Acceptance rate: 26 percent
Average Salary: $25,300
Average annual cost: $15,837
3. Alabama State University in Montgomery, AL
Originally founded in 1867, Alabama State University is a HBCU and found in an urban setting. The campus covers 172 acres and it uses the semester-based academic calendar. Like many of the other colleges on this list, this university is a member of the Thurgood Marshall College Fund.
Total Undergraduates: 4,764
Acceptance rate: 97 percent
Average Salary: $25,300
Average annual cost: $47,000
4. Selma University in Selma, AL
The institution is considered a private school, originally established in 1878. It’s has a connection to the well-known Alabama State Missionary Baptist Convention and the nickname it has earned is the Bulldogs. Prior to being called Selma University in 1908, the school was called Alabama Baptist Normal and Theological School of Selma.
Total Undergraduates: 389
Acceptance rate: 100 percent
Average Salary: no information currently available
Average annual cost: $11,666
5. Tuskegee University in Tuskegee, AL
Today, Tuskegee University is one of the biggest HBCUs in the U.S. It is a private institution, originally founded by a former slave, Lewis Adams and a former slave owner, George W. Campbell. Tuskegee did not acquire the status of being a University until 1985 and today, the college offers students access to several degree programs, including undergraduates, professionals, masters, and doctoral.
Total Undergraduates: 2,740
Acceptance rate: 50 percent
Average Salary: $35,300
Average annual cost: $30,847
When selecting a Historically Black College or University, there are many criteria you need to consider, including your area of study, location, and cost.
However, each of the options found here is considered the best of the best in the state of Alabama and one you should look into. It may also be wise to do a bit more research into the options that are available to help you find the ones that best suit your needs. Information is power when choosing a college or university.
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https://hbculifestyle.com/list-of-hbcu-schools/selma-university/
https://www.niche.com/colleges/selma-university/
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