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.
- Tuition and fees:
- $10,530 (2011-12)
- Setting:
- city
- Tuition and fees:
- $6,656 (2011-12)
- Setting:
- urban
Terrell, TX
Southwestern Christian College is a private institution. Southwestern Christian College admissions are considered less selective.
- Tuition and fees:
- $8,837 (2011-12)
- Setting:
- city
- In-state tuition and fees:
- $7,000 (2012-13)
- Out-of-state tuition and fees:
- $14,000 (2012-13)
- Enrollment:
- 4,658
- Setting:
- city
Washington, DC
University of the District of Columbia was established in 1976 as a public institution. University of the District of Columbia follows a semester-based academic calendar and its admissions are considered selective.
- Tuition and fees:
- $11,050 (2012-13)
- Enrollment:
- 1,335
- Setting:
- city
Marshall, TX
A private institution, Wiley College was founded in 1873. Wiley College offers a Greek system, where 5.0 percent of the student body is involved in a sorority and 3.0 percent is involved in a fraternity.
