Historically Black Colleges and Universities
HBCUs are institutions of higher education in the U.S. which was founded before 1964 for African American students. Learn more about HBCUs (Historically Black Colleges and Universities) in this article. in the
(Historically Black Colleges and Universities) play a crucial role in ensuring that students of all races including African Americans receive a fair and quality education. Many students feel confident in recommending an HBCU school to students who are desperately dreaming of attending a college that prepares everyone for success
So what is the HBCU, and why is it important? Keep reading this article to know more.
What is HBCU?
HBCUs (Historically Black Colleges and Universities) are institutions that were established before 1964 with the main purpose of serving the African American community.
These institutions are nationally recognized and are accredited by the nationally recognized accrediting association.
HBCUs offer quality education and helps the students hone their skills, knowledge, and talents irrespective of race. There are more than 100 colleges in the U.S which are recognized by the US Department of Education as HBCUs
Keep reading this article to know the list of colleges that are recognized as HBCUs.
Read More About: HBCU Scholarships
History
Though the term HBCU (Historically Black Colleges and Universities) was formed in the year 1965 by the Higher Education Act of federal funding for colleges and universities, many colleges in that list of HBCUs can be tracked back to 18th and 19th century.
The HBCUs were primarily founded in Pennsylvania and Ohio which was even before the American Civil War of 1861-65 with the intention of supporting the black youths. They were facing a lot of restrictions such as from attending the colleges even for basic education because of racial discrimination
With the effort and support of black churches along with the American Missionary Association and the Freedmen’s bureau the first colleges were established for African Americans, later many Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) came into existence due to the reason that black students were not given the admission in any universities.
Nearly 90 institutions with higher learning were established between 1861 and 1900.
You might have a question “why is HBCUs important” the answer is we need the HBCUs now more than ever before, though the racial discrimination has dropped significantly, the sad truth is that it has not dropped completely. So as times have changed, the purpose these institutions have broadened as well.
These institutions provide a culture that prepares students to contribute to their communities and a culture that builds confidence and helps them hone the essential skills and talents that they need to excel in their careers.
HBCU List
The following is the list of HBCU schools by State out of which three colleges are currently closed.
Alabama
Alabama A&M University- Huntsville
Alabama State University- Montgomery
Concordia University-Alabama- Selma (closed 2018)
Baptist Bible College- Birmingham*
Gadsden State College- Gadsden
J.F. Drake State Technical College- Huntsville
Lawson State Community College- Birmingham
Miles College- Fairfield
Miles School of Law- Fairfield *
Oakwood University- Huntsville
Selma University- Selma
Shelton State Community College- Tuscaloosa
Stillman College- Tuscaloosa
Talladega College- Talladega
Tuskegee University- Tuskegee
Councill Trenholm State Community College- Montgomery
Arkansas
The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff- Pine Bluff
Arkansas Baptist College- Little Rock
Philander Smith College- Little Rock
Shorter College- North Little Rock
California
Charles Drew University of Medicine & Science*- Los Angeles
Delaware
Delaware State University- Dover
District of Columbia
University of the District of Columbia
Florida
Bethune Cookman University- Daytona Beach
Edward Waters College- Jacksonville
Florida A&M University- Tallahassee
Florida Memorial University- Miami Gardens
Georgia
Albany State University- Albany
Carver Bible College*- Atlanta
Clark Atlanta University- Atlanta
Fort Valley State University- Fort Valley
Interdenominational Theological Center- Atlanta
Johnson C Smith Theological Seminary*- Atlanta
Morehouse College- Atlanta
Morehouse School of Medicine- Atlanta
Morris College**- Atlanta
Paine College- Augusta
Savannah State University- Savannah
Spelman College- Atlanta
Kentucky
Kentucky State University- Frankfort
Simmons College of Kentucky- Louisville
Louisiana
Dillard University-New Orleans
Grambling State University- Grambling
Southern University and A&M College-Baton Rouge
Southern University New Orleans- New Orleans
Southern University-Shreveport- Shreveport
Xavier University- New Orleans
Maryland
Bowie State University- Bowie
Coppin State University- Baltimore
University of Maryland- Eastern Shore- Princess Anne
Morgan State University- Baltimore
Michigan
Lewis College of Business- Detroit (Closed 2013)
Mississippi
Alcorn State University- Lorman
Coahoma Community College- Clarksdale
Hinds Community College- Utica
Jackson State University- Jackson
Mississippi Valley State University- Itta Bena
Rust College- Holly Springs
Tougaloo College- Tougaloo
Missouri
Harris-Stowe State University- St. Louis
Lincoln University- Jefferson City
North Carolina
Barber-Scotia College**- Concord
Bennett College- Greensboro
Elizabeth City State University- Elizabeth City
Fayetteville State University- Fayetteville
Hood Theological Seminary*- Salisbury
Johnson C. Smith University- Charlotte
Livingston College- Salisbury
North Carolina Central University- Durham
North Carolina A&T State University- Greensboro
Shaw University- Raleigh
St. Augustine's University- Raleigh
Winston-Salem State University- Winston Salem
Ohio
Central State University- Wilberforce
Payne Theological Seminary*- Wilberforce
Wilberforce University- Wilberforce
Oklahoma
Langston University- Langston
Pennsylvania
Cheyney University- Cheyney
The Lincoln University- Lincoln University
South Carolina
Allen University- Columbia
Benedict College- Columbia
Claflin University- Orangeburg
Clinton College- Rock Hill
Denmark Technical College- Denmark
Morris College- Sumter
South Carolina State University- Orangeburg
Voorhees College- Denmark
Tennessee
American Baptist University- Nashville
Fisk University- Nashville
Knoxville College**- Knoxville
Lane College- Jackson
LeMoyne Owen College- Memphis
Tennessee State University- Nashville
Texas
Huston-Tillotson University- Austin
Jarvis Christian College- Hawkins
Paul Quinn College- Dallas
Prairie View A&M University- Prairie View
Southwestern Christian College- Terrell
St. Philips College- San Antonio
Texas College- Tyler
Texas Southern University- Houston
Wiley College- Marshall
US Virgin Islands
The University of the Virgin Islands- St. Thomas & St. Croix
Virginia
Hampton University- Hampton
Norfolk State University- Norfolk
Saint Paul's College- Lawrenceville (closed 2013)
Virginia State University- Petersburg
Virginia Union University- Richmond
Virginia University of Lynchburg- Lynchburg
West Virginia
Bluefield State College- Bluefield
West Virginia State University-Institute
