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Welcome to the HBCU Nation—your all-in-one resources hub built to help students and their families identify their HBCUs of choice and connect with those HBCUs faster.
Welcome to the HBCU Nation—your all-in-one resources hub built to help students and their families identify their HBCUs of choice and connect with those HBCUs faster.

At HBCU Week NOW, our goal is simple and strong: to provide resources and create meaningful connections that support the HBCU journey—from first interest to first day on campus, and beyond. That’s why we created HBCU Nation: a centralized space designed to make it easier to explore schools, compare options, and take the next step toward getting connected. Get connected with your favorite HBCU here, and keep your eyes tuned to this page as we continue to keep these resources updated.

By HBCU Week NOW

All HBCUs listed by State

Alabama

Alabama A&M

Motto: “Service Is Sovereignty”

  • Established:
    1875
  • Tuition Range:
    ~$10K–$20K
  • Enrollment average:
    ~6,000

Alabama A&M University, located in Huntsville, Alabama, is a public land-grant HBCU known for its strong STEM and engineering programs. It plays a key role in research and innovation, particularly in agriculture and technology.

Alabama State University

Motto: “The Promise of a Bright Future”

  • Established:
    1867
  • Tuition Range:
    ~$11K–$20K
  • Enrollment average:
    ~5,000

Alabama State University, located in Montgomery, Alabama, is a historic public HBCU founded shortly after the Civil War to educate formerly enslaved individuals. It has deep ties to civil rights history.

Bishop State Community College

Motto: “Knowledge for Life”

  • Established:
    1927
  • Tuition range
    ~$4K–$8K
  • Enrollment average
    ~3,000

Bishop State Community College, located in Mobile, Alabama, is a public HBCU offering two-year degrees and workforce training programs. It serves a diverse student population with a focus on career readiness.

Gadsden State College

Motto: “Pathways to Success”

  • Established:
    1925
  • Tuition range:
    ~$4K–$8K
  • Enrollment average:
    ~4,000

Gadsden State Community College, with its historically Black campus in Gadsden, Alabama, provides accessible two-year degree programs and technical education. The institution supports workforce development across the region.

J.F. Drake State Technical College

Motto: “A Tradition of Excellence.”

  • Established:
    1961
  • Tuition Range:
    ~$4k–$8k
  • Enrollment Average
    ~1,000

J.F. Drake State Community College, located in Huntsville, Alabama, is a technical HBCU. It specializes in workforce training and STEM programs.

Lawson State Community College

Motto: “It's All Here!”

  • Established:
    1949
  • Tuition Starts
    $20,000
  • Enrollment Average:
    ~3,000

Lawson State Community College, located in Birmingham, Alabama, is a public HBCU offering technical and academic programs.

Miles College

Motto: “Education for Leadership”

  • Established:
    1898
  • Tuition Range
    ~$11K–$13K
  • Enrollment average:
    ~1,500

Miles College, located in Fairfield, Alabama, is a private HBCU affiliated with the Christian Methodist Episcopal Church. Miles College is known for programs in business, communications, and social sciences, and for its commitment to student success.

Oakwood University

Motto: “Enter to Learn, Depart to Serve”

  • Established:
    1896
  • Tuition Range:
    ~$17K–$20K
  • Enrollment Average:
    ~1,500

Oakwood University, located in Huntsville, Alabama, is a private Seventh-day Adventist HBCU known for its strong emphasis on faith-based education.

Oakwood University offers programs in theology, business, and the sciences while promoting leadership and service.

Selma University

Motto: “Where History is Made”

  • Established:
    1908
  • Tuition Starts:
    ~$4,800
  • Enrollment average:

Selma University, located in Selma, Alabama, is a private Baptist HBCU with a strong theological foundation. It prepares students for ministry, education, and community leadership roles.

Shelton State Community College

Motto: “Education for the Real World”

  • Established:
    1952
  • Tuition Range:
    ~$4K–$8K
  • Enrollment Average:
    ~4,500

Shelton State Community College, located in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, includes an HBCU-designated campus that provides two-year degrees and workforce training.

Stillman College

Motto: “The Tradition of Excellence Continues”

  • Established::
    1876
  • Tuition Range::
    ~$13K–$16K
  • Enrollment Average::
    ~1,000

Stillman College, located in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, is a private HBCU affiliated with the Presbyterian Church. It provides a liberal arts education with an emphasis on leadership and service.

Talladega College

Motto: “Terris Vincentia Astra” (Reaching for the Stars)”

  • Established:
    1867
  • Tuition Range:
    ~$13K–$16K
  • Enrollment Average:
    ~1,200

Talladega College, located in Talladega, Alabama, is a private HBCU known for its rich history and strong liberal arts programs.

Tuskegee University

Motto: “Scientia Principatus Operis” (Knowledge is the Foundation of Work”

  • Established:
    1881
  • Tuition Range:
    ~$20K–$30K
  • Enrollment Average:
    ~3,000

Tuskegee University, located in Tuskegee, Alabama, is one of the most historically significant HBCUs, founded by Booker T. Washington. It is known for its contributions to science, engineering, and African American history.

Trenholm State Community College

Motto: “Your Success Starts Here”

  • Established:
    1963
  • Tuition Starts:
    ~$4k–$8k
  • Enrollment average:
    ~1,200

Trenholm State Community College, located in Montgomery, Alabama, is a public HBCU focused on technical and career education. It provides accessible pathways into the workforce.

Arkansas

University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff

Motto: “Where the Mind is Cultured and Character Developed”

  • Established:
    1873
  • Tuition Range:
    ~$8K–$18K
  • Enrollment Average:
    ~2,500

University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff, located in Pine Bluff, Arkansas, is a public land-grant HBCU known for its programs in agriculture, aquaculture, and STEM fields.

Arkansas Baptist College

Motto: “The Doors to Opportunity”

  • Established:
    1884
  • Tuition Starts:
    ~$8K–$12K
  • Enrollment average:
    ~1,000

Arkansas Baptist College, located in Little Rock, Arkansas, is a private HBCU with a strong religious foundation and commitment to workforce development.

Philander Smith College

Motto: “Who Will Serve”

  • Established::
    1877
  • Tuition Range::
    ~$12K–$14K
  • Enrollment average::
    ~800

Philander Smith University, located in Little Rock, Arkansas, is a private HBCU affiliated with the United Methodist Church. It offers a strong liberal arts education.

Shorter College

Motto: “Quality Education for All.”

  • Established:
    1886
  • Tuition Starts
    ~$6k–$10k
  • Enrollment Average
    ~300

Shorter College, located in North Little Rock, Arkansas, is a private two-year HBCU. It focuses on associate degrees and workforce development.

Delaware

Delaware State University

Motto: “Enter to Learn, Go Forth to Serve”

  • Established:
    1891
  • Tuition Range:
    ~$9K–$19K
  • Enrollment Average:
    ~6,000

Delaware State University, located in Dover, Delaware, is a public land-grant HBCU known for its strong research initiatives and diverse academic offerings. The institution provides programs across agriculture, aviation, science, and business.

District Of Columbia

University of the District of Columbia

Motto: “Aspire. Accomplish. Take on the World.”

  • Established:
    1851
  • Tuition Range:
    ~$6K–$14K
  • Enrollment Average:
    ~4,000

University of the District of Columbia, located in Washington, D.C., is a public HBCU and the only public university in the nation’s capital. University of the District of Columbia offers a wide range of programs, including community college, undergraduate, and graduate degrees.

Howard University

Motto: “Veritas et Utilitas” (Truth and Service)”

  • Established:
    1867
  • Tuition Range:
    ~$28K–$35K
  • Enrollment Average:
    ~11,000

Howard University, located in Washington, D.C., is one of the most prestigious and influential HBCUs in the United States. It is a private research university with a global reputation.

Florida

Bethune Cookman University

Motto: “Knowledge for Life”

  • Established::
    1927
  • Tuition Range::
    ~$4K–$8K
  • Enrollment average:
    ~3,000

Bethune-Cookman University, located in Daytona Beach, Florida, is a private HBCU founded by educator and civil rights leader Mary McLeod Bethune. It has a strong legacy of leadership, service, and educational access.

Edward Waters University

Motto: “Inspire the Mind, Transform the Lives”

  • Established:
    1866
  • Tuition Range:
    ~$14K–$17K
  • Enrollment Average:
    ~900

Edward Waters University, located in Jacksonville, Florida, is a private HBCU affiliated with the African Methodist Episcopal Church. It is the oldest independent institution of higher learning in Florida.

Florida A&M University

Motto: “Excellence With Caring”

  • Established:
    1887
  • Tuition Range:
    ~$6K–$18K
  • Enrollment Average:
    ~9,000

Florida A&M University, located in Tallahassee, Florida, is one of the largest and most prominent public HBCUs in the United States. It is known for excellence in pharmacy, engineering, journalism, and business programs.

Florida Memorial University

Motto: “Where History is Made”

  • Established::
    1879
  • Tuition Range::
    ~$15K–$20K
  • Enrollment Average::
    ~1,000

Florida Memorial University, located in Miami Gardens, Florida, is a private HBCU with historic ties to the Baptist Church. It was originally founded in Florida shortly after the Civil War to educate formerly enslaved individuals.

Georgia

Albany State University

Motto: “Potential. Passion. Purpose.”

  • Established:
    1903
  • Tuition Range
    ~$5K–$15K
  • Enrollment Average:
    ~6,500

Albany State University, located in Albany, Georgia, is a public HBCU that serves as a regional hub for higher education in southwest Georgia. It emphasizes career readiness and community engagement.

Carver College

Motto: “Training Christian Leaders.”

  • Established:
    1943
  • Tuition Range:
    ~$8k–$12k
  • Enrollment Average:
    ~100

Carver College, located in Atlanta, Georgia, is a small Christian institution focused on biblical studies and leadership training.

Clark Atlanta University

Motto: “I’ll Find a Way or Make One”

  • Established::
    1988 (origins 1865)
  • Tuition Range::
    ~$20K–$25K
  • Enrollment Average::
    ~4,000

Clark Atlanta University, located in Atlanta, Georgia, is a private HBCU formed by the consolidation of two historic institutions: Clark College and Atlanta University.

Fort Valley State University

Motto: “Empower the Possible”

  • Established::
    1895
  • Tuition Range:
    ~$5K–$15K
  • Enrollment Average::
    ~2,500

Fort Valley State University, located in Fort Valley, Georgia, is a public land-grant HBCU known for its strong programs in agriculture, engineering technology, and family and consumer sciences. It plays a key role in agricultural research and outreach in Georgia.

Interdenominational Theological Center

Motto: “Theology for the Church and the World”

  • Established:
    1958
  • Tuition Range:
    ~$10K–$15K
  • Enrollment average
    ~300

Interdenominational Theological Center, located in Atlanta, Georgia, is a consortium of seminaries that provides graduate theological education within the HBCU tradition.

Morehouse College

Motto: “Et Facta Est Lux” (And There Was Light)”

  • Established:
    1867
  • Tuition Range:
    ~$27K–$30K
  • Enrollment Average
    ~2,200

Morehouse College, located in Atlanta, Georgia, is a prestigious private HBCU for men known for producing influential leaders in business, politics, and civil rights, including Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

Morehouse School of Medicine

Motto: “Leading the Creation and Advancement of Health Equity”

  • Established:
    1975
  • Tuition Range:
    ~$25k–$35k
  • Enrollment Average:
    ~600

Morehouse School of Medicine, located in Atlanta, Georgia, is a leading historically Black medical institution focused on health equity and serving underserved communities. It is renowned for training primary care physicians and public health leaders.

Morris Brown College

Motto: “The Soul of Excellence”

  • Established::
    1881
  • Tuition Range::
    ~$10K–$15K
  • Enrollment Average::
    ~300

Morris Brown College, located in Atlanta, Georgia, is a private HBCU founded by the African Methodist Episcopal Church. It has a historic legacy tied to the Atlanta University Center.

Paine College

Motto: “Rebuilding the Legacy”

  • Established:
    1882
  • Tuition Range:
    ~$9K–$11K
  • Enrollment Average:
    ~300

Paine College, located in Augusta, Georgia, is a private HBCU affiliated with the United Methodist Church and the Christian Methodist Episcopal Church.

Savannah State University

Motto: “You Can Get Anywhere From Here.”

  • Established:
    1890
  • Tuition Range
    ~$5k–$15k
  • Enrollment Average
    ~3,500

Savannah State University, located in Savannah, Georgia, is the oldest public HBCU in the state. It offers a wide range of undergraduate and graduate programs.

Spelman College

Motto: “A Choice to Change the World”

  • Established:
    1881
  • Tuition Range:
    ~$28K–$32K
  • Enrollment Average:
    3,417

Spelman College, located in Atlanta, Georgia, is a prestigious private HBCU for women and consistently ranked among the top liberal arts colleges in the United States.

Kentucky

Kentucky State University

Motto: “Passionately Preparing Tomorrow’s Leaders”

  • Established:
    1886
  • Tuition Range:
    ~$8K–$18K
  • Enrollment Average:
    ~2,000

Kentucky State University, located in Frankfort, Kentucky, is a public land-grant HBCU known for its programs in agriculture, environmental science, and aquaculture.

Simmons College of Kentucky

Motto: “Rise, Shine, Simmons.”

  • Established:
    1879
  • Tuition Starts
    $20,000
  • Enrollment Average
    ~300

Simmons College, located in Louisville, Kentucky, is a private HBCU with a strong Baptist heritage. It focuses on accessible education and workforce readiness.

Louisiana

Dillard University

Motto: “Ex Fide, Fortis” (From Faith, Strength)”

  • Established:
    1930
  • Tuition Range:
    ~$18K–$22K
  • Enrollment Average:
    ~1,200

Dillard University, located in New Orleans, Louisiana, is a private HBCU known for its rigorous liberal arts education and commitment to social justice. The university was formed through the merger of Straight College and New Orleans University.

Grambling State University

Motto: “Where Everybody is Somebody.”

  • Established:
    1901
  • Tuition Range:
    ~$7K–$18K
  • Enrollment Average:
    ~5,000

Grambling State University, located in Grambling, Louisiana, is a public HBCU widely known for its rich traditions in athletics, particularly football, and its historic marching band.

Southern University and A&M College

Motto: “Laborare Est Orare” (To Work is to Pray)”

  • Established:
    1880
  • Tuition Range:
    ~$9K–$20K
  • Enrollment Average:
    ~8,000

Southern University and A&M College, located in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, is the flagship of the Southern University System and one of the largest HBCUs in the nation.

Southern University at New Orleans

Motto: “Quality Education for a Changing World”

  • Established:
    1956
  • Tuition Range:
    ~$5K–$15K
  • Enrollment Average:
    ~2,000

Southern University at New Orleans, located in New Orleans, Louisiana, is a public HBCU that serves a diverse urban population.

Southern University Shreveport

Motto: “Start Here, Go Anywhere”

  • Established:
    1967
  • Tuition Range:
    ~$4K–$8K
  • Enrollment Average:
    ~3,000

Southern University at Shreveport, located in Shreveport, Louisiana, is a public HBCU offering associate degrees and technical programs.

Southern University Law Center

Motto: “Quality Legal Education for All.”

  • Established:
    1947
  • Tuition Starts
    $20,000
  • Enrollment Average
    ~700

Southern University Law Center, located in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, is a top producer of African American lawyers.

Xavier University

Motto: “Explore, Excel, Excel”

  • Established:
    1915
  • Tuition Range:
    ~$25K–$30K
  • Enrollment Average:
    ~3,000

Xavier University of Louisiana, located in New Orleans, Louisiana, is a private HBCU and the only historically Black Catholic university in the United States.

Maryland

Bowie State University

Motto: “Taking Tomorrow. Boldly.”

  • Established:
    1865
  • Tuition Starts:
    $$6,235.
  • Enrollment average:
    5,970.

Bowie State University, Maryland's oldest HBCU, provides you with an exceptional and affordable education, including more than 65 bachelor's, master's, doctoral and certificate programs.

Coppin State University

Motto: “Nurturing Potential. Transforming Lives.”

  • Established:
    1867
  • Tuition Starts:
    $20,000
  • Enrollment average:
    4,255

Since 1900, Coppin State University has been inspiring students from Maryland and beyond to achieve greatness in and out of the classroom.

University of Maryland- Eastern Shore

Motto: “Facta Non Verba — Deeds, Not Words”

  • Established:
    1867
  • Tuition Starts:
    $20,000
  • Enrollment average:
    4,255

The University of Maryland Eastern Shore (UMES) will be the preeminent public Historically Black University that is recognized for leadership in student-centered education, exceptional research, innovation, and inclusiveness.

Morgan State University

Motto: “Growing the Future and Leading the World”

  • Established:
    1867
  • Tuition Starts:
    $20,000
  • Enrollment average:
    4,255

Morgan State University is the premier public urban research university in Maryland, known for its excellence in teaching, intensive research, effective public service and community engagement. 

Michigan

Pensole Lewis College of Business

Motto: “Opportunity Through Education”

  • Established:
    1928
  • Tuition Range
    ~$8k–$12k
  • Enrollment Average
    ~200

Pensole Lewis College of Business, located in Detroit, Michigan, is a historically Black institution specializing in design & business education.

Mississippi

Alcorn State University

Motto: “Where Knowledge and Character Matter.”

  • Established:
    1871
  • Tuition Range:
    ~$8K–$18K
  • Enrollment Average:
    ~3,500

Alcorn State University, located in Lorman, Mississippi, is the oldest public HBCU in the United States. It was founded to provide higher education opportunities for African Americans in the post-Civil War era.

Coahoma Community College

Motto: “Where Excellence Begins.”

  • Established:
    1949
  • Tuition Range:
    ~$3K–$6K
  • Enrollment Average:
    ~2,000

Coahoma Community College, located in Clarksdale, Mississippi, is a public HBCU offering associate degrees and workforce training. It serves the Mississippi Delta region.

Hinds County Community College

Motto: “Where the Eagle Soars.”

  • Established:
    1917
  • Tuition Range:
    ~$3k–$6k
  • Enrollment Average:
    ~11,000

Hinds Community College, located in Raymond, Mississippi, is a large public community college with diverse programs.

Jackson State University

Motto: “Challenging Minds, Changing Lives.”

  • Established::
    1877
  • Tuition Range::
    ~$8k–$18k
  • Enrollment Average::
    ~7,000

Jackson State University, located in Jackson, Mississippi, is a major public HBCU known for research and graduate programs.

Mississippi Valley State University

Motto: “Live for Service.”

  • Established::
    1950
  • Tuition Range::
    ~$6K–$16K
  • Enrollment Average::
    ~2,500

Mississippi Valley State University, located in Itta Bena, Mississippi, is a public HBCU known for its strong tradition in education and the arts.

Rust College

Motto: “By Their Fruits Ye Shall Know Them.”

  • Established:
    1866
  • Tuition Range:
    ~$10K–$12K
  • Enrollment Average
    ~1,000

Rust College, located in Holly Springs, Mississippi, is a private HBCU affiliated with the United Methodist Church. It has a long history of providing educational access in the post-Civil War South.

Tougaloo College

Motto: “Where History Meets the Future.”

  • Established:
    1869
  • Tuition Range
    ~$10k–$20k
  • Enrollment Average:
    ~800

Tougaloo College, located in Tougaloo, Mississippi, is a private liberal arts HBCU with a strong civil rights history.

Misssouri

Harris-Stowe State University

Motto: “A Gateway to Success”

  • Established:
    1857
  • Tuition Range:
    ~$5K–$10K
  • Enrollment average
    ~1,300

Harris-Stowe State University, located in St. Louis, Missouri, is a public HBCU focused on urban education, teacher preparation, and workforce development. It has a strong commitment to community engagement.

Lincoln University

Motto: “Leadership, Innovation, Excellence.”

  • Established:
    1866
  • Tuition Starts
    ~$8K–$18K
  • Enrollment Average:
    ~2,000

Lincoln University, located in Jefferson City, Missouri, is a public HBCU founded by African American Civil War veterans. It offers a wide range of undergraduate and graduate programs.

North Carolina

Barber-Scotia College

Motto: “Excellence with Purpose.”

  • Established:
    1867
  • Tuition Range:
    ~$8k–$12k
  • Enrollment Average
    ~200

Barber-Scotia College, located in Concord, North Carolina, is a historically Black college with Presbyterian roots.

Bennett College

Motto: “Education for Women, Leadership for the World.”

  • Established:
    1873
  • Tuition Starts
    ~$18K–$20K
  • Enrollment average
    ~300

Bennett College, located in Greensboro, North Carolina, is a historically Black women’s college that focuses on empowering female leaders.

Elizabeth City State University

Motto: “To Live is to Learn.”

  • Established:
    1891
  • Tuition Range:
    ~$4K–$16K
  • Enrollment Average:
    ~2,000

Elizabeth City State University, located in Elizabeth City, North Carolina, is a public HBCU within the University of North Carolina system. The university has strong programs in aviation science and education.

Fayetteville State University

Motto: “Res Non Verba” (Deeds, Not Words)”

  • Established:
    1867
  • Tuition Range:
    ~$5K–$17K
  • Enrollment Average:
    ~6,700

Fayetteville State University, located in Fayetteville, North Carolina, is a public HBCU and part of the University of North Carolina system. The university serves a diverse student population including many military-affiliated students due to its proximity to Fort Liberty.

Hood Theological Seminary

Motto: “Preparing Prophetic Leaders.”

  • Established:
    1879
  • Tuition Range:
    ~$10k–$15k
  • Enrollment average
    ~200

Hood Theological Seminary, located in Salisbury, North Carolina, is affiliated with the AME Zion Church.

Johnson C. Smith University

Motto: “Sit Lux” (Let There Be Light)”

  • Established::
    1867
  • Tuition Range::
    ~$20K–$22K
  • Enrollment Average::
    ~1,300

Johnson C. Smith University, located in Charlotte, North Carolina, is a private HBCU known for its strong liberal arts foundation and growing STEM programs.

Livingstone College

Motto: “Ex Uno Plures” (Out of One, Many)”

  • Established::
    1879
  • Tuition Range::
    ~$18K–$20K
  • Enrollment Average:
    ~1,200

Livingstone College, located in Salisbury, North Carolina, is a private HBCU affiliated with the African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church. It focuses on liberal arts and leadership development.

North Carolina Central University

Motto:  “Truth and Service.”

  • Established:
    1910
  • Tuition Range:
    ~$7K–$19K
  • Enrollment Average
    ~8,000

North Carolina Central University, located in Durham, North Carolina, is a public HBCU known for its strong programs in law, business, and the sciences.

North Carolina A&T State University

Motto: “Aggie Pride.”

  • Established:
    1891
  • Tuition Range:
    ~$6K–$20K
  • Enrollment Average
    ~13,000

North Carolina A&T State University, located in Greensboro, North Carolina, is the largest HBCU in the United States and a leading public research institution.

Shaw University

Motto: “Pro Christo et Humanitate” (For Christ and Humanity)”

  • Established:
    1865
  • Tuition Range:
    ~$12K–$14K
  • Enrollment Average
    ~1,200

Shaw University, located in Raleigh, North Carolina, is one of the oldest HBCUs in the Southern United States and played a major role in the civil rights movement.

St. Augustine's University

Motto: “Transform, Excel, Lead.”

  • Established
    1867
  • Tuition Range:
    ~$12K–$14K
  • Enrollment average
    ~1,000

Saint Augustine’s University, located in Raleigh, North Carolina, is a private HBCU affiliated with the Episcopal Church. It focuses on liberal arts and professional education.

Winston-Salem State University

Motto: “Enter to Learn. Depart to Serve.”

  • Established:
    1892
  • Tuition Range:
    ~$6K–$18K
  • Enrollment Average:
    ~5,000

Winston-Salem State University, located in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, is a public HBCU within the University of North Carolina system. It is known for strong healthcare and business programs.

Ohio

Central State University

Motto: “Service…Protocol…Civility.”

  • Established::
    1887
  • Tuition Range::
    ~$7K–$15K
  • Enrollment Average:
    ~5,000

Central State University, located in Wilberforce, Ohio, is a public HBCU with a strong emphasis on liberal arts and STEM education. It has a rich history tied to African American advancement.

Payne Theological Seminary

Motto: “Education for Ministry.”

  • Established:
    1844
  • Tuition Range:
    ~$10k–$15k
  • Enrollment Average
    ~150

Payne Theological Seminary, located in Wilberforce, Ohio, is affiliated with the African Methodist Episcopal Church.

Wilberforce University

Motto: “The Pride of the Race.”

  • Established:
    1856
  • Tuition Range:
    ~$13K–$15K
  • Enrollment Average:
    ~600

Wilberforce University, located in Wilberforce, Ohio, is the oldest private HBCU in the United States and is affiliated with the African Methodist Episcopal Church.

Oklahoma

Langston University

Motto: “E Pluribus Unum” (Out of Many, One)”

  • Established:
    1897
  • Tuition Range:
    ~$6K–$16K
  • Enrollment Average:
    ~2,500

Langston University, located in Langston, Oklahoma, is the only HBCU in Oklahoma and a public land-grant institution. It is known for strong programs in agriculture, nursing, and physical therapy.

Pennsylvania

Cheyney University

Motto: “Lux et Lex” (Light and Law)”

  • Established:
    1837
  • Tuition Range:
    ~$10K–$20K
  • Enrollment Average:
    ~700

Cheyney University of Pennsylvania, located in Cheyney, Pennsylvania, is the oldest HBCU in the United States, originally founded as the Institute for Colored Youth.

The Lincoln University

Motto: “Scientia Unitas Virtus” (Knowledge, Unity, Strength)”

  • Established::
    1854
  • Tuition Range::
    ~$10K–$20K
  • Enrollment Average::
    ~2,000

Lincoln University, located in Lincoln University, Pennsylvania, is the first degree-granting HBCU in the United States. It has a long tradition of academic excellence and leadership development.

South Carolina

Allen University

Motto: “Faith, Knowledge, Service.”

  • Established:
    1870
  • Tuition Range:
    ~$10k–$18k
  • Enrollment Average:
    ~600

Allen University, located in Columbia, South Carolina, is a private HBCU affiliated with the African Methodist Episcopal Church. It focuses on liberal arts education and leadership development.

Benedict College

Motto: “From Here to Everywhere.”

  • Established:
    1870
  • Tuition Range:
    ~$18K–$22K
  • Enrollment Average
    ~2,000

Benedict College, located in Columbia, South Carolina, is a private HBCU known for transforming students into leaders through a strong liberal arts education.

Claflin University

Motto: “The Claflin Experience: Excellence in Education.”

  • Established:
    1869
  • Tuition Range:
    ~$17K–$20K
  • Enrollment Average
    ~2,000

Claflin University, located in Orangeburg, South Carolina, is a private HBCU known for its strong liberal arts foundation and commitment to student leadership.

Clinton College

Motto: “Christ-Centered Education for Character and Career.”

  • Established:
    1894
  • Tuition Range:
    ~$10K–$15K
  • Enrollment average
    ~200

Clinton College, located in Rock Hill, South Carolina, is a private HBCU affiliated with the African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church. It focuses on liberal arts and religious education.

Denmark Technical College

Motto: “Pride, Progress, Prosperity.”

  • Established:
    1947
  • Tuition Starts
    $20,000
  • Enrollment Average:
    ~$5K–$9K

Denmark Technical College, located in Denmark, South Carolina, is a public two-year HBCU that focuses on career training, technical education, and workforce development. It plays a key role in supporting economic growth in rural communities.

Morris College

Motto: “Enter to Learn, Depart to Serve”

  • Established:
    1908
  • Tuition Range:
    ~$12K–$14K
  • Enrollment Average:
    ~600

Morris College, located in Sumter, South Carolina, is a private Baptist-affiliated HBCU that provides a strong liberal arts education.

South Carolina State University

Motto: “Scientia, Officium, Honos” (Knowledge, Duty, Honor)"

  • Established:
    1896
  • Tuition Range:
    ~$6K–$18K
  • Enrollment Average
    ~2,500

South Carolina State University, located in Orangeburg, South Carolina, is a public HBCU known for its programs in engineering, business, and education.

Voorhees University

Motto: “Striving for Excellence”

  • Established:
    1897
  • Tuition Range:
    ~$12K–$14K
  • Enrollment Average:
    ~500

Voorhees University, located in Denmark, South Carolina, is a private HBCU affiliated with the Episcopal Church. It offers liberal arts and professional degree programs.

Tennessee

American Baptist University

Motto: “Learn, Lead, Serve.”

  • Established:
    1924
  • Tuition Range:
    ~$8K–$12K
  • Enrollment Average
    ~100

American Baptist College, located in Nashville, Tennessee, is a private HBCU with strong roots in the civil rights movement. Many of its students participated in historic protests and activism.

Fisk University

Motto: “Culture for Service.”

  • Established:
    1866
  • Tuition Range:
    ~$20K–$24K
  • Enrollment Average
    ~1,000

Fisk University, located in Nashville, Tennessee, is one of the most prestigious private HBCUs in the United States. It gained national recognition through the Fisk Jubilee Singers, who helped raise funds for the university in the 19th century.

Knoxville College

Motto: “Unto Him That Hath Shall Be Given”

  • Established
    1875
  • Tuition Starts
    $20,000
  • Enrollment average
    4,255

Knoxville College, located in Knoxville, Tennessee, is a historic HBCU with deep roots in Black education.

Lane College

Motto: “Esse Non Videri, To Be, Not to Seem”

  • Established:
    1882
  • Tuition Range:
    ~$10K–$12K
  • Enrollment Average
    ~1,200

Lane College, located in Jackson, Tennessee, is a private HBCU affiliated with the Christian Methodist Episcopal Church. It provides a liberal arts education rooted in faith and service.

LeMoyne Owen College

Motto: “A Legacy of Leadership.”

  • Established::
    1862
  • Tuition Range::
    ~$11K–$13K
  • Enrollment Average::
    ~800

LeMoyne-Owen College, located in Memphis, Tennessee, is a private HBCU with a strong liberal arts tradition and historic roots in church-based education.

Meharry Medical College

Motto: “Worship of God Through Service to Mankind.”

  • Established:
    1876
  • Tuition Range:
    ~$25k–$35k
  • Enrollment Average:
    ~1,000

Meharry Medical College, located in Nashville, Tennessee, is one of the nation’s leading historically Black medical schools.

Tennessee State University

Motto: “Think. Work. Serve.”

  • Established:
    1912
  • Tuition Starts
    ~$6K–$22K
  • Enrollment Average
    ~8,000

Tennessee State University, located in Nashville, Tennessee, is a public land-grant HBCU offering a wide range of undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs. TSU is known for its strong programs in engineering, business, and agriculture.

Texas

Huston-Tillotson University

Motto: “In Union, Strength”

  • Established:
    1875
  • Tuition Range:
    ~$14K–$18K
  • Enrollment Average
    ~1,000

Huston-Tillotson University, located in Austin, Texas, is a private HBCU affiliated with the United Methodist Church and the United Church of Christ. It focuses on liberal arts and professional education.

Jarvis Christian University

Motto: “Service, Knowledge, Industry, Christianity”

  • Established:
    1912
  • Tuition Range:
    ~$11K–$15K
  • Enrollment Average
    ~900

Jarvis Christian University, located in Hawkins, Texas, is a private HBCU affiliated with the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ). It provides a liberal arts education in a rural setting.

Paul Quinn College

Motto: “We Over Me”

  • Established:
    1872
  • Tuition Range:
    ~$9K–$12K
  • Enrollment Average
    ~700

Paul Quinn College, located in Dallas, Texas, is a private HBCU known for its innovative work college model, where students gain work experience as part of their education.

Prairie View A&M University

Motto: “Prairie View Produces Productive People”

  • Established:
    1876
  • Tuition Range
    ~$8K–$20K
  • Enrollment Average
    ~9,000

Prairie View A&M University, located in Prairie View, Texas, is a public land-grant HBCU and part of the Texas A&M University System. It is one of the largest HBCUs in the country.

Southwestern Christian College

Motto: “Education for Time and Eternity.”

  • Established:
    1948
  • Tuition Range:
    ~$8k–$12k
  • Enrollment Average:
    ~200

Southwestern Christian College, located in Terrell, Texas, is a private Christian HBCU. It focuses on biblical studies and liberal arts education.

St. Philip's College

Motto: “A Point of Pride Since 1898.”

  • Established:
    1898
  • Tuition Range:
    ~$4K–$8K
  • Enrollment Average:
    ~12,000

St. Philip’s College, located in San Antonio, Texas, is a public HBCU and one of the few colleges designated as both a Hispanic-Serving Institution and an HBCU.

Texas College

Motto: “Intelligence Plus Character—That is the Goal of True Education.”

  • Established:
    1894
  • Tuition Range:
    ~$10K–$12K
  • Enrollment Average:
    ~1,000

Texas College, located in Tyler, Texas, is a private HBCU affiliated with the Christian Methodist Episcopal Church. It offers liberal arts and professional degree programs.

Texas Southern University

Motto: “Excellence in Achievement.”

  • Established:
    1927
  • Tuition Range:
    ~$9K–$20K
  • Enrollment Average
    ~9,000

Texas Southern University, located in Houston, Texas, is a large public HBCU known for its law school, pharmacy program, and research initiatives.

Wiley University

Motto: “Go Forth Inspired.”

  • Established:
    1873
  • Tuition Range:
    ~$11K–$13K
  • Enrollment Average
    ~700

Wiley University, located in Marshall, Texas, is a private HBCU known for its historic debate team and strong liberal arts programs.

US Virgin Islands

University of the Virgin Islands

Motto: “Historically American. Uniquely Caribbean.”

  • Established:
    1962
  • Tuition Range:
    ~$6k–$20k
  • Enrollment average
    4,255

The University of the Virgin Islands, located in St. Thomas and St. Croix, is a public HBCU serving the Caribbean region. .

Virginia

Hampton University

Motto: “The Standard of Excellence, An Education for Life.”

  • Established:
    1868
  • Tuition Range:
    ~$28K–$32K
  • Enrollment Average:
    ~4,500

Hampton University, located in Hampton, Virginia, is a prestigious private HBCU known for its beautiful waterfront campus and strong academic reputation. It offers a wide range of undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs.

Norfolk State University

Motto: “Achieving New Dimensions of Excellence.”

  • Established:
    1935
  • Tuition Range:
    ~$9K–$20K
  • Enrollment average
    4,255

Norfolk State University, located in Norfolk, Virginia, is a public HBCU known for its strong programs in engineering, business, and the sciences.

Virginia State University

Motto: “Persistency, Integrity, Scholarship.”

  • Established:
    1882
  • Tuition Range:
    ~$8K–$18K
  • Enrollment Average
    ~4,500

Virginia State University, located in Petersburg, Virginia, is a public land-grant HBCU offering a wide range of academic programs.

Virginia Union University

Motto: “The Future is Bright.”

  • Established:
    1867
  • Tuition Starts:
    $20,000
  • Enrollment average:
    4,255

Virginia Union University, located in Richmond, Virginia, is a private HBCU affiliated with the Baptist Church. It offers strong liberal arts and professional program

Virginia University of Lynchburg

Motto: “A Christian University Changing the World.”

  • Established:
    1886
  • Tuition Range
    ~$12K–$15K
  • Enrollment Average
    ~1,500

Virginia University of Lynchburg, located in Lynchburg, Virginia, is a private HBCU with a focus on religious studies and liberal arts education.

West Virginia

Bluefield State College

Motto: “With Intelligence and Courtesy.”

  • Established:
    1895
  • Tuition Range:
    ~$7K–$15K
  • Enrollment Average:
    ~1,500

Bluefield State University, located in Bluefield, West Virginia, is a public institution that was historically Black and continues to honor its HBCU designation. It emphasizes accessible education and career preparation.

West Virginia State University

Motto: “Veritas, Lux, Lux” (Truth, Light, Light)”

  • Established:
    1891
  • Tuition Range:
    ~$8K–$18K
  • Enrollment Average
    ~3,500

West Virginia State University, located in Institute, West Virginia, is a public land-grant institution that retains its HBCU designation.

All HBCUs listed by State