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Historically Black Colleges and Universities

Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) have a proud legacy of providing higher education to African American students. These institutions foster supportive communities, strong alumni networks, and cultural heritage while delivering quality academics. Rankings evaluate academic reputation, graduation rates, faculty resources, and student outcomes.

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69 schools ranked in this list.

RankSchoolTuitionAcceptance
#1Spelman CollegeAtlanta, GA, 30314$32,470 25%
#2Howard UniversityWashington, DC, 20059$38,936 41%
#3Morehouse CollegeAtlanta, GA, 30314$34,030 44%
#4Tuskegee UniversityTuskegee, AL, 36088$25,386 49%
#5Florida A&M UniversityTallahassee, FL, 32307-21%
#6Xavier University of LouisianaNew Orleans, LA, 70125$30,042 69%
#7Hampton UniversityHampton, VA, 23668$31,512 62%
#8North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State UniversityGreensboro, NC, 27411-51%
#9Morgan State UniversityBaltimore, MD, 21251-82%
#10Delaware State UniversityDover, DE, 19901-47%
#11Virginia State UniversityPetersburg, VA, 23806-89%
#12Bowie State UniversityBowie, MD, 20715-78%
#13Claflin UniversityOrangeburg, SC, 29115-65%
#14North Carolina Central UniversityDurham, NC, 27707-87%
#15Jackson State UniversityJackson, MS, 39217-93%
#16Clark Atlanta UniversityAtlanta, GA, 30314$30,270 64%
#17Dillard UniversityNew Orleans, LA, 70122$20,118 81%
#18Prairie View A&M UniversityPrairie View, TX, 77446-78%
#19Elizabeth City State UniversityElizabeth City, NC, 27909-65%
#20Lincoln University (PA)Lincoln University, PA, 19352-66%
#21University of the District of ColumbiaWashington, DC, 20008-67%
#22Winston-Salem State UniversitySalem, NC, 27110-78%
#23Fisk UniversityNashville, TN, 37208-37%
#24University of Maryland Eastern ShorePrincess Anne, MD, 21853-96%
#25Fayetteville State UniversityFayetteville, NC, 28301-82%
#26Norfolk State UniversityNorfolk, VA, 23504-88%
#27University of Arkansas--Pine BluffPine Bluff, AR, 71601-41%
#28Fort Valley State UniversityFort Valley, GA, 31030-66%
#29Alcorn State UniversityLorman, MS, 39096-45%
#30Coppin State UniversityBaltimore, MD, 21216-46%
#31Tennessee State UniversityNashville, TN, 37209-70%
#32Kentucky State UniversityFrankfort, KY, 40601-96%
#33Alabama A&M UniversityNormal, AL, 35762-58%
#34South Carolina State UniversityOrangeburg, SC, 29117-83%
#35Alabama State UniversityMontgomery, AL, 36101-98%
#36Johnson C. Smith UniversityCharlotte, NC, 28216$22,150 58%
#37Tougaloo CollegeTougaloo, MS, 39174$12,628 60%
#38Cheyney University of PennsylvaniaCheyney, PA, 19319--
#39Oakwood UniversityHuntsville, AL, 35896$22,512 45%
#40Philander Smith CollegeLittle Rock, AR, 72202--
#41Albany State UniversityAlbany, GA, 31705-71%
#42Bluefield State UniversityBluefield, WV, 24701-97%
#43Southern University and A&M CollegeBaton Rouge, LA, 70813-35%
#44Virginia Union UniversityRichmond, VA, 23220$19,630 98%
#45West Virginia State UniversityInstitute, WV, 25112-96%
#46Voorhees UniversityDenmark, SC, 29042$12,630 100%
#47Huston-Tillotson UniversityAustin, TX, 78702$26,709 39%
#48Bethune-Cookman UniversityDaytona Beach, FL, 32114$14,794 88%
#49Texas Southern UniversityHouston, TX, 77004-97%
#50Livingstone CollegeSalisbury, NC, 28144$18,293 59%
#51Savannah State UniversitySavannah, GA, 31404--
#52Talladega CollegeTalladega, AL, 35160$15,650 85%
#53Bennett CollegeGreensboro, NC, 27401$19,140 51%
#54Lincoln University (MO)Jefferson City, MO, 65101--
#55Wilberforce UniversityWilberforce, OH, 45384$16,448 41%
#56Grambling State UniversityGrambling, LA, 71245-45%
#57Rust CollegeHolly Springs, MS, 38635$13,265 49%
#58Harris-Stowe State UniversityLouis, MO, 63103-64%
#59Florida Memorial UniversityMiami, FL, 33054$20,174 85%
#60Langston UniversityLangston, OK, 73050--
#61Mississippi Valley State UniversityItta Bena, MS, 38941-92%
#62Edward Waters UniversityJacksonville, FL, 32209$16,366 85%
#63Benedict CollegeColumbia, SC, 29204$18,348 67%
#64LeMoyne-Owen CollegeMemphis, TN, 38126$12,076 99%
#65Wiley CollegeMarshall, TX, 75670$12,500 -
#66Stillman CollegeTuscaloosa, AL, 35401$12,700 62%
#67Southern University at New OrleansNew Orleans, LA, 70126-85%
#68Central State UniversityWilberforce, OH, 45384-99%
#69Shaw UniversityRaleigh, NC, 27601-80%