95+ accredited Historically Black Colleges and Universities across 19 states — with acceptance rates, net prices, and outcomes from federal data.
Find Your Matches FreeHistorically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) are accredited institutions founded before 1964 with the principal mission of educating Black Americans. Today's 95+ HBCUs enroll students of every background and produce outsized results: HBCUs enroll about 10% of Black college students but produce roughly 20% of Black graduates and 25% of Black STEM graduates.
Spelman, Howard, Morehouse, Hampton, and Xavier of Louisiana lead national rankings, while North Carolina A&T is the largest HBCU by enrollment and a top producer of Black engineers. Every school below links to a full profile with acceptance rate, net price by income bracket, and graduation outcomes.
Every accredited HBCU in the federal IPEDS system, ranked. Click any school for its full data profile and a free admission-chance estimate.
| University | Location | Acceptance Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Howard University | Washington, DC | 35% |
| Spelman College | Atlanta, GA | 34% |
| Tuskegee University | Tuskegee, AL | 31% |
| Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University | Tallahassee, FL | 21% |
| Shaw University | Raleigh, NC | 30% |
| Alcorn State University | Alcorn State, MS | 25% |
| Fisk University | Nashville, TN | 58% |
| Allen University | Columbia, SC | 32% |
| Grambling State University | Grambling, LA | 24% |
| Paul Quinn College | Dallas, TX | 34% |
| Rust College | Holly Springs, MS | 35% |
| Dillard University | New Orleans, LA | 40% |
| Hampton University | Hampton, VA | 48% |
| North Carolina A & T State University | Greensboro, NC | 46% |
| Bennett College | Greensboro, NC | 34% |
| Delaware State University | Dover, DE | 62% |
| Johnson C Smith University | Charlotte, NC | 43% |
| Morehouse College | Atlanta, GA | 51% |
| Xavier University of Louisiana | New Orleans, LA | 74% |
| Southern University and A & M College | Baton Rouge, LA | 50% |
| Central State University | Wilberforce, OH | 46% |
| Wilberforce University | Wilberforce, OH | 53% |
| University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff | Pine Bluff, AR | 57% |
| Alabama A & M University | Normal, AL | 66% |
Data from IPEDS & College Scorecard. Browse all 3,500+ universities →
There are 95+ accredited Historically Black Colleges and Universities operating across 19 states, Washington D.C., and the U.S. Virgin Islands — a mix of public and private institutions ranging from research universities like Howard to small liberal arts colleges like Talladega. Admit Coach carries the full federal IPEDS profile for each one.
Spelman College has ranked as the #1 HBCU for over a decade, followed by Howard University, Morehouse College, Hampton University, Xavier University of Louisiana, and Tuskegee University. The 'best' depends on your goal: Xavier leads in pre-med placement, North Carolina A&T in engineering, and Howard in law and communications. Admit Coach matches your GPA, scores, and major to the HBCUs where you're most competitive.
No. HBCUs are open to students of all races and backgrounds, and non-Black enrollment at HBCUs is about 25% nationally. The 'historically' in HBCU refers to the founding mission before 1964, not current admission criteria. Admissions are based on academics and fit, exactly like any other accredited university.
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