The 15 Best Historically Black Colleges/Universities
The 15 Best Historically Black Colleges/Universities
According to the Higher Education Act from 1965, a Historically Black College/University (HBCU) is defined as any university or college that was founded before 1964 with the mission of educating black Americans.
Today, there are countless HBCUs throughout the United States. Here are the top 15 in the country.
1. Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University in Tallahassee, Florida
This college, which is often abbreviated as FAMU was originally called the State Normal College for Colored Students when initially founded in 1887. At this time, the college served 15 students and only employed two instructors.
Graduate Rate: 41 percent
Average Cost: $22,116
Enrollment: 9,614
Average Salary: $45,900
2. Spelman College in Atlanta, Georgia
Originally founded in 1881, Spelman College was initially called the Atlanta Baptist Female Seminary. It is the oldest HBCU for women in the United States and found just five minutes away from downtown Atlanta.
Graduate Rate: 75 percent
Average Cost: $29,064
Enrollment: 2,137
Average Salary: $41,800
3. North Carolina A&T State University in Greensboro, NC
Originally founded in 1891, this college is the largest agriculture based HBCU institution operating today. When founded, the college was called Agricultural and Mechanical College for the Colored Race.
Graduate Rate: 49 percent
Average Cost: $3,540 (per semester)
Enrollment: 10,341
Average Salary: $50,200
4. Howard University in Washington, DC
While Howard University is found in an urban part of Washington, DC, students can still bring their cars on-site. It is a sought-after institution for higher learning.
Graduate Rate: 60 percent
Average Cost: $26,756
Enrollment: 6,354
Average Salary: $47,500
5. Bowie State University in Bowie, Maryland
Found in the 1860s, this university was originally a Baptist church that offered students free teaching classes. It is the oldest HBCU in the entire state of Maryland, and the 10th oldest in the U.S.
Graduate Rate: 37 percent
Average Cost: $22,710
Enrollment: 5,188
Average Salary: $42,700
6. Hampton University in Hampton, Virginia
This is a private university that has several famous alumni, including Martin Luther King Jr’s mother, Alberta Williams King. It is located in an urban part of Virginia.
Graduate Rate: 55 percent
Average Cost: $26,702
Enrollment: 3,799
Average Salary: $49,285
7. Delaware State University in Dover, Delaware
Founded in 1891, Delaware State University was originally called the Delaware School for Colored Students. Today, it has a faculty to student ratio of 1 to 16, and in addition to the main campus, there are two satellite campuses available.
Graduate Rate: 43 percent
Average Cost: $7,531
Enrollment: 4,600
Average Salary: $41,756
8. Morehouse College in Atlanta, Georgia
This college is a four-year institution offering liberal arts studies, that is both historically black, as well as an all-male school. It has earned the reputation of providing a solid foundation for African American men.
Graduate Rate: 53 percent
Average Cost: $27,574
Enrollment: 2,202
Average Salary: $51,897
9. Winston-Salem State University in Winston-Salem, NC
This University was originally founded in 1892 to serve as a teaching institution for African Americans. Today, it leads all the UNC schools regarding average salary and job placement for graduates.
Graduate Rate: 47 percent
Average Cost: $19,827
Enrollment: 5,190
Average Salary: $43,900
10. Xavier University of Louisiana in New Orleans, Louisiana
This University was originally founded in 1915 as a private institution. It has more than 50 percent of classes that have 20 students or less, making the faculty to student ratio appealing.
Graduate Rate: 71 percent
Average Cost: $24,348
Enrollment: 2,293
Average Salary: $55,401
11. Fayetteville State University in Fayetteville, North Carolina
This University was originally a part of the Howard School that was proposed by the Freedmen’s Bureau. It originally opened the doors for learning in 1877 as a teaching college. Today, 25 percent of students identify as non-African-American.
Graduate Rate: 32 percent
Average Cost: $16,493
Enrollment: 5,393
Average Salary: $42,133
12. Fisk University in Nashville, Tennessee
This is a private university located in “Music City.” It was originally founded in 1866.
Graduate Rate: 32 percent
Average Cost: $21,480
Enrollment: 664
Average Salary: $28,650
13. Oakwood University in Huntsville, AL
This college was originally established in 1896 with the goal to offer new opportunities for education to freed slaves. It received accreditation in 1943, and currently offers more than 28 degree pathways for students who are accepted.
Graduate Rate: 47 percent
Average Cost: $16,720
Enrollment: 1,656
Average Salary: $43,000
14. North Carolina Central University in Durham, North Carolina
A HBCU is North Carolina, this college operates several institutes and centers. This gives students the opportunity to learn from several locations in the state of North Carolina while still attending this university.
Graduate Rate: 47 percent
Average Cost: $19,391
Enrollment: 6,355
Average Salary: $37,333
15. Tougaloo College in Tougaloo, Mississippi
Originally opened in 1869 by missionaries, it was established as a learning institution for slaves who had been freed, along with their descendants. It is found on a former slave plantation in Tougaloo, which is a city in the eastern portion of Mississippi.
Graduate Rate: 42 percent
Average Cost: $10,608
Enrollment: 793
Average Salary: $29,600
Each of these colleges and universities has a rich history and serves an important role in the education of blacks in America. They offer quality educational programs for those who are accepted.
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