Why Choose an HBCU?

Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) consistently outperform non-HBCUs in student experience, affordability, and after college preparedness for Black students.

Student Experience
HBCUs provide students something they can't get anywhere else — a diverse & inclusive community of scholarship that celebrates the richness of the entire American experience.

The 180+ years of success by HBCUs is driven by a visceral promise of support¹ to all students. HBCUs offer a safe and nurturing environment for everyone² — Black, White, Asian, Latinx — the wealthy, the less advantaged — and all in between.

Affordability
Lower cost and less debt. According to the UNCF Fact Sheet, the average cost of attending an HBCU is 27% less⁵ than a comparable predominantly white institution (PWI).

After College Preparedness
Studies show that Black HBCU graduates are generally better prepared for life³ beyond college and more engaged at work than non-HBCU graduates.

Additionally, Black HBCU grads are more likely to be thriving in purpose and financial well-being⁶ than non-HBCU students.

Black colleges continue to outperform non-HBCUs in graduating successful Black professionals⁴ in a number of fields including science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.

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References
1. Gallup (2015). Gallup-USA Funds Minority College Graduates Report.
2. Williams, J.L. & Palmer, R.T. (2019). A Response to Racism: How HBCU Enrollment Grew in the Face of Hatred. Rutgers Center for Minority Serving Institutions.
3. Gallup (2015). Gallup-USA Funds Minority College Graduates Report
4. UNCF (2023). The UNCF Fact Sheet.
5. UNCF (2023). The UNCF Fact Sheet.
6. Gallup (2015). Grads of Historically Black Colleges Have Well-Being Edge.