HBCU Resource Center
The resources directory introduces four helpful categories about Historically Black Colleges & Universities. If you have an opportunity to take a college tour, this information can be a valuable indoctrination. Enjoy your trip!
Advantages
“Although HBCUs enroll 10% of African Americans, they account for over 20% of African American graduates in this country”
Elwood Robinson
Facts & Figures
A list of information for parents and students to consider when choosing a HBCU. There are 102 schools, over 60 degree programs: Certificates, Associate, Bachelor, Master and doctoral.
Challenges
When choosing a school- make a list of things you like about a school and do your homework- and find out which schools offer the best value -graduation rates, affordability, graduates’ earnings potential, and campus diversity.
Locations
There were 102 HBCUs located in 19 states, the District of Columbia, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. There are 51 public institutions and 51 were private (nonprofit) institutions.