81 schools meet this page’s criteria: four-year Historically Black Colleges and Universities.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is an HBCU?
A Historically Black College or University. Under the Higher Education Act, the federal designation applies to institutions established before 1964 whose principal mission was the education of Black Americans. 81 appear on CollegeCove.
Can non-Black students attend an HBCU?
Yes. HBCUs enroll students of every race and background, and many have substantially diverse student bodies today. The historical designation describes an institution's founding mission, not its admissions policy.
Are HBCUs affordable?
Cost varies as much across HBCUs as it does across any group of schools. Rather than assume, cross-reference this collection with Budget Friendly to see which fall under $15,000 out-of-state tuition, and check the cost breakdown on each school profile.
Do HBCUs have Greek life?
Yes, and it carries particular cultural weight. The nine historically Black fraternities and sororities of the National Pan-Hellenic Council, often called the Divine Nine, have deep roots at HBCUs. Apply the Greek life filter to see which schools here have active chapters.
