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Best HBCU Colleges in America

Explore the best historically black colleges and universities in America based on in-depth analysis of key statistics from the U.S. Department of Education.

Hampton University

Hampton University

4 Year  •  HamptonVA

Hampton University is a private not-for-profit university based in Hampton, Virginia. It is an institution with an enrollment of over 1,018 bachelor’s degree candidates. The admission criteria is somewhat competitive with the acceptance rate of 36%.

#13 in Best HBCU Colleges in America

Acceptance Rate
36%
Net Price
$40,559
SAT Range
980-1120
ACT Range
20-24
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Prairie View A & M University

Prairie View A & M University

4 Year  •  Prairie ViewTX

Prairie View A & M University is a public university based in Prairie View, Texas. It is an institution with an enrollment of over 2,055 bachelor’s degree candidates. The admission criteria is somewhat competitive with the acceptance rate of 78%.

#14 in Best HBCU Colleges in America

Acceptance Rate
78%
Net Price
$23,750
SAT Range
870-1050
ACT Range
16-20
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Jackson State University

Jackson State University

4 Year  •  JacksonMS

Jackson State University is a public university based in Jackson, Mississippi. It is an institution with an enrollment of over 933 bachelor’s degree candidates. The admission criteria is somewhat competitive with the acceptance rate of 71%.

#15 in Best HBCU Colleges in America

Acceptance Rate
71%
Net Price
$23,096
SAT Range
890-1090
ACT Range
17-21
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Alcorn State University

Alcorn State University

4 Year  •  Alcorn StateMS

Alcorn State University is a public university based in Alcorn State, Mississippi. It is an institution with an enrollment of over 742 bachelor’s degree candidates. The admission criteria is somewhat competitive with the acceptance rate of 78%.

#16 in Best HBCU Colleges in America

Acceptance Rate
78%
Net Price
$23,413
SAT Range
820-1140
ACT Range
17-22
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University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff

University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff

4 Year  •  Pine BluffAR

University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff is a public university based in Pine Bluff, Arkansas. It is an institution with an enrollment of over 514 bachelor’s degree candidates. The admission criteria is somewhat competitive with the acceptance rate of 46%.

#17 in Best HBCU Colleges in America

Acceptance Rate
46%
Net Price
$19,486
SAT Range
883-1060
ACT Range
16-20
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Delaware State University

Delaware State University

4 Year  •  DoverDE

Delaware State University is a public university based in Dover, Delaware. It is an institution with an enrollment of over 951 bachelor’s degree candidates. The admission criteria is somewhat competitive with the acceptance rate of 45%.

#18 in Best HBCU Colleges in America

Acceptance Rate
45%
Net Price
$23,420
SAT Range
820-990
ACT Range
17-21
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North Carolina Central University

North Carolina Central University

4 Year  •  DurhamNC

North Carolina Central University is a public university based in Durham, North Carolina. It is an institution with an enrollment of over 1,275 bachelor’s degree candidates. The admission criteria is somewhat competitive with the acceptance rate of 82%.

#19 in Best HBCU Colleges in America

Acceptance Rate
82%
Net Price
$22,198
SAT Range
900-1030
ACT Range
17-20
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Norfolk State University

Norfolk State University

4 Year  •  NorfolkVA

Norfolk State University is a public university based in Norfolk, Virginia. It is an institution with an enrollment of over 1,036 bachelor’s degree candidates. The admission criteria is somewhat competitive with the acceptance rate of 90%.

#20 in Best HBCU Colleges in America

Acceptance Rate
90%
Net Price
$25,897
SAT Range
840-1040
ACT Range
17-21
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Bowie State University

Bowie State University

4 Year  •  BowieMD

Bowie State University is a public university based in Bowie, Maryland. It is an institution with an enrollment of over 1,086 bachelor’s degree candidates. The admission criteria is somewhat competitive with the acceptance rate of 36%.

#21 in Best HBCU Colleges in America

Acceptance Rate
36%
Net Price
$22,710
SAT Range
860-1040
ACT Range
16-20
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Tougaloo College

Tougaloo College

4 Year  •  TougalooMS

Tougaloo College is a private not-for-profit university based in Tougaloo, Mississippi. It is an institution with an enrollment of over 196 bachelor’s degree candidates. The admission criteria is somewhat competitive with the acceptance rate of 74%.

#22 in Best HBCU Colleges in America

Acceptance Rate
74%
Net Price
$22,840
SAT Range
870-1180
ACT Range
16-24
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South Carolina State University

South Carolina State University

4 Year  •  OrangeburgSC

South Carolina State University is a public university based in Orangeburg, South Carolina. It is an institution with an enrollment of over 591 bachelor’s degree candidates. The admission criteria is somewhat competitive with the acceptance rate of 78%.

#23 in Best HBCU Colleges in America

Acceptance Rate
78%
Net Price
$29,740
SAT Range
840-980
ACT Range
15-18
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Oakwood University

Oakwood University

4 Year  •  HuntsvilleAL

Oakwood University is a private not-for-profit university based in Huntsville, Alabama. It is an institution with an enrollment of over 368 bachelor’s degree candidates. The admission criteria is somewhat competitive with the acceptance rate of 47%.

#24 in Best HBCU Colleges in America

Acceptance Rate
47%
Net Price
$35,750
SAT Range
890-1100
ACT Range
17-22
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