Historically Black Colleges and Universities Ranking
Historically Black Colleges and Universities Ranking Methodology
These historically black colleges and universities (HBCUs) were compared only with one another for these rankings. In order to be on the list, a school must be designated currently by the U.S. Department of Education as an HBCU. To qualify for the U.S. News ranking, an HBCU also must be an undergraduate baccalaureate-granting institution that enrolls primarily first year, first-time students and must be a school that is currently part of the 2013 Best Colleges rankings.
- In-state tuition and fees:
- $6,858 (2012-13)
- Out-of-state tuition and fees:
- $16,458 (2012-13)
- Enrollment:
- 2,490
- Setting:
- city
Frankfort, KY
Kentucky State University was established in 1886 as a public institution. Kentucky State University follows a semester-based academic calendar and its admissions are considered selective.
- In-state tuition and fees:
- $5,256 (2011-12)
- Out-of-state tuition and fees:
- $12,912 (2011-12)
- Enrollment:
- 3,296
- Setting:
- rural
Alcorn State, MS
A public institution, Alcorn State University was founded in 1871.
- In-state tuition and fees:
- $6,483 (2012-13)
- Out-of-state tuition and fees:
- $17,039 (2012-13)
- Enrollment:
- 4,452
- Setting:
- suburban
Bowie, MD
Bowie State University has a total undergraduate enrollment of 4,452, with a gender distribution of 38.7 percent male students and 61.3 percent female students. At this school, 50.0 percent of the students live in college-owned, -operated, or -affiliated housing and 50.0 percent of students live off campus.
- In-state tuition and fees:
- $5,671 (2012-13)
- Out-of-state tuition and fees:
- $16,375 (2012-13)
- Enrollment:
- 5,162
- Setting:
- city
Fayetteville, NC
Founded in 1867, Fayetteville State University is a public institution. Fayetteville State University follows a semester-based academic calendar and its admissions are considered least selective.
- In-state tuition and fees:
- $6,080 (2012-13)
- Out-of-state tuition and fees:
- $17,984 (2012-13)
- Enrollment:
- 3,755
- Setting:
- rural
Fort Valley, GA
Fort Valley State University is a public institution that was founded in 1895. The school has 48.8 percent of its classes with fewer than 20 students, and the student-faculty ratio at Fort Valley State University is 23:1.
- In-state tuition and fees:
- $5,504 (2011-12)
- Out-of-state tuition and fees:
- $13,494 (2011-12)
- Setting:
- city
Jackson, MS
Jackson State University was established in 1877 as a public institution. Jackson State University follows a semester-based academic calendar and its admissions are considered selective.
- In-state tuition and fees:
- $5,802 (2011-12)
- Out-of-state tuition and fees:
- $17,416 (2011-12)
- Enrollment:
- 4,187
- Setting:
- city
Albany, GA
Albany State University is a historically black school in Albany, Ga. Freshmen are required to live on campus, unless they commute from a nearby home.
- In-state tuition and fees:
- $6,713 (2012-13)
- Out-of-state tuition and fees:
- $14,849 (2012-13)
- Enrollment:
- 3,862
- Setting:
- rural
Princess Anne, MD
University of Maryland--Eastern Shore has a total undergraduate enrollment of 3,862, with a gender distribution of 43.0 percent male students and 57.0 percent female students. At this school, 38.0 percent of the students live in college-owned, -operated, or -affiliated housing and 62.0 percent of students live off campus.
- In-state tuition and fees:
- $7,090 (2011-12)
- Out-of-state tuition and fees:
- $15,458 (2011-12)
- Enrollment:
- 5,301
- Setting:
- suburban
Petersburg, VA
Founded in 1882, Virginia State University is a public institution. Virginia State University follows a semester-based academic calendar and its admissions are considered least selective.
- In-state tuition and fees:
- $7,402 (2012-13)
- Out-of-state tuition and fees:
- $16,702 (2012-13)
- Enrollment:
- 6,813
- Setting:
- rural
Prairie View, TX
Prairie View A&M University is a public institution that was founded in 1876. The school has 21.7 percent of its classes with fewer than 20 students, and the student-faculty ratio at Prairie View A&M University is 17:1.
- In-state tuition and fees:
- $8,082 (2011-12)
- Out-of-state tuition and fees:
- $14,394 (2011-12)
- Setting:
- city
Montgomery, AL
Alabama State University, located in Montgomery, was founded in 1867 by freed slaves. Notable alumni from ASU include Fred Gray, the attorney who defended Rosa Parks during the Montgomery Bus Boycott.
- Tuition and fees:
- $11,940 (2012-13)
- Enrollment:
- 644
- Setting:
- city
Columbia, SC
A private institution, Allen University was founded in 1870.
- Tuition and fees:
- $7,800 (2012-13)
- Enrollment:
- 1,193
- Setting:
- city
Little Rock, AR
Arkansas Baptist College has a total undergraduate enrollment of 1,193, with a gender distribution of 59.8 percent male students and 40.2 percent female students.
- Tuition and fees:
- $17,190 (2011-12)
- Setting:
- city
Columbia, SC
Founded in 1870, Benedict College is a private institution. Benedict College follows a semester-based academic calendar and its admissions are considered least selective.
- Tuition and fees:
- $13,990 (2011-12)
- Enrollment:
- 3,527
- Setting:
- city
Daytona Beach, FL
Bethune-Cookman University is a private institution that was founded in 1904. The school has 41.1 percent of its classes with fewer than 20 students, and the student-faculty ratio at Bethune-Cookman University is 17:1.
- In-state tuition and fees:
- $5,180 (2012-13)
- Out-of-state tuition and fees:
- $9,944 (2012-13)
- Enrollment:
- 1,929
- Setting:
- rural
Bluefield, WV
Bluefield State College was established in 1895 as a public institution. Bluefield State College follows a semester-based academic calendar and its admissions are considered less selective.
- In-state tuition and fees:
- $4,236 (2011-12)
- Out-of-state tuition and fees:
- $10,976 (2011-12)
- Enrollment:
- 2,458
- Setting:
- rural
Wilberforce, OH
A public institution, Central State University was founded in 1887. Central State University offers a Greek system, where 1.0 percent of the student body is involved in a sorority and 1.0 percent is involved in a fraternity.
- In-state tuition and fees:
- $14,640 (2011-12)
- Out-of-state tuition and fees:
- $17,542 (2011-12)
- Enrollment:
- 1,141
- Setting:
- suburban
Cheyney, PA
Cheyney University of Pennsylvania has a total undergraduate enrollment of 1,141, with a gender distribution of 48.0 percent male students and 52.0 percent female students. At this school, 67.0 percent of the students live in college-owned, -operated, or -affiliated housing and 33.0 percent of students live off campus.
- In-state tuition and fees:
- $5,732 (2011-12)
- Out-of-state tuition and fees:
- $10,223 (2011-12)
- Enrollment:
- 3,295
- Setting:
- city
Baltimore, MD
Founded in 1900, Coppin State University is a public institution. Coppin State University follows a semester-based academic calendar and its admissions are considered less selective.
- In-state tuition and fees:
- $4,886 (2011-12)
- Out-of-state tuition and fees:
- $12,099 (2011-12)
- Setting:
- rural
Grambling, LA
Grambling State University is a public institution that was founded in 1901. The student-faculty ratio at Grambling State University is 20:1.
- In-state tuition and fees:
- $4,553 (2011-12)
- Out-of-state tuition and fees:
- $8,562 (2011-12)
- Setting:
- urban
St. Louis, MO
Harris-Stowe State University was established in 1857 as a public institution. Harris-Stowe State University follows a semester-based academic calendar and its admissions are considered less selective.
- Tuition and fees:
- $11,020 (2012-13)
- Enrollment:
- 876
- Setting:
- city
Austin, TX
A private institution, Huston-Tillotson University was founded in 1875.
- Tuition and fees:
- $13,374 (2011-12)
- Enrollment:
- 524
- Setting:
- rural
Hawkins, TX
Jarvis Christian College has a total undergraduate enrollment of 524, with a gender distribution of 51.1 percent male students and 48.9 percent female students. At this school, 85.0 percent of the students live in college-owned, -operated, or -affiliated housing and 15.0 percent of students live off campus.
- Tuition and fees:
- $8,560 (2012-13)
- Enrollment:
- 2,002
- Setting:
- city
Jackson, TN
Founded in 1882, Lane College is a private institution. Lane College follows a semester-based academic calendar and its admissions are considered least selective.
- In-state tuition and fees:
- $4,112 (2011-12)
- Out-of-state tuition and fees:
- $10,265 (2011-12)
- Enrollment:
- 2,379
- Setting:
- rural
Langston, OK
Langston University is a public institution that was founded in 1897. The school has 62.1 percent of its classes with fewer than 20 students, and the student-faculty ratio at Langston University is 15:1.
