2019 Best HBCUs: Top 20 Historically Black Colleges and Universities
The U.S. News & World Report published a list of the top historically black colleges and universities (HBCUs) in the United States for 2019. They use a strict set of criteria to determine which colleges and universities will make their list.
Based on their rankings, we've compiled a list of the top 20 HBCUs.
Oh and for the purpose of this article, 4-year HBCUs are HBCUs that are legally authorized to offer and offering at least a 4-year program of college-level studies entirely or mostly creditable toward a bachelor’s degree. Also, a university is a postsecondary institution that typically includes one or more graduate professional schools.
2018-2019 Undergraduate Tuition and Fees (Estimated): $29,064
Undergraduate Student Enrollment:2,137
Campus setting: City
Other info.: Women-only
2. Howard University
Location: Washington, DC
Type:4-year, private not-for-profit
Awards offered: Two but less than 4 years certificate; Bachelor's degree; Postbaccalaureate certificate; Master's degree; Post-master's certificate; Doctor's degree - research/scholarship; Doctor's degree - professional practice
2018-2019 Undergraduate Tuition and Fees (Estimated): $26,756
Undergraduate Student Enrollment: 6,354
Campus setting: City
3. Hampton University
Location: Hampton, VA
Type:4-year or more, private not-for-profit
Awards offered: Less than one year certificate; One but less than two years certificate; Associate's degree; Two but less than 4 years certificate; Bachelor's degree; Master's degree; Post-master's certificate; Doctor's degree - research/scholarship; Doctor's degree - professional practice
2018-2019 Undergraduate Tuition and Fees (Estimated): $26,702
Undergraduate Student Enrollment: 3,799
Campus setting: City
4. Morehouse College*
*According to U.S. News rankings, Morehouse College tied with Hampton University.
Location:Atlanta, GA
Type:4-year, private not-for-profit
Awards offered: Less than one year certificate; Bachelor's degree
2018-2019 Undergraduate Tuition and Fees (Estimated): $27,574
Undergraduate Student Enrollment: 2,202
Campus setting: City
Other info.: Men-only
5. Xavier University of Louisiana
Location: New Orleans, LA
Type:4-year, private not-for-profit
Awards offered: Bachelor's degree; Master's degree; Doctor's degree - research/scholarship; Doctor's degree - professional practice
2018-2019 Undergraduate Tuition and Fees (Estimated): $24,348
Undergraduate Student Enrollment: 2,293
Campus setting: City
Other info.:Religious Affiliation - Roman Catholic
2018-2019 Undergraduate Tuition and Fees (Estimated): $7,621 (out-of-state), $7,621 (in-state)
Undergraduate Student Enrollment: 6,500
Campus setting: City
18. University of Maryland-Eastern Shore*
*According to U.S. News rankings, University of Maryland--Eastern Shore tied with Jackson State University.
Location: Princess Anne, MD
Type:4-year, public
Awards offered: One but less than two years certificate; Bachelor's degree; Master's degree; Doctor's degree - research/scholarship; Doctor's degree - professional practice
2018-2019 Undergraduate Tuition and Fees (Estimated): $18,048 (out-of-state), $8,042 (in-state)
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