The Top 10Discovering the Top Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) of 2023
A private women's liberal arts college in Atlanta, GA, known for its focus on empowering women of color.
Spelman College (1881)
A private research university in Washington, D.C., known for its emphasis on social justice and producing Black leaders in various fields.
Howard University (1867)
A private Catholic university in New Orleans, LA, known for its strong science and pre-med programs.
Xavier University of Louisiana (1925)
A private, historically black university in Tuskegee, AL, known for its focus on producing Black professionals in various fields, particularly in the sciences.
Tuskegee University (1881)
A private, all-male liberal arts college in Atlanta, GA, known for its focus on producing Black men who are leaders and changemakers in their communities.
Morehouse College (1867)
A public, historically black university in Tallahassee, FL, known for its strong academic programs and emphasis on community service.
Florida A&M University (1887)
A public, historically black university in Greensboro, NC, known for its strong engineering and agriculture programs.
North Carolina A&T State University (1891)
A private, historically black university in Hampton, VA, known for its strong programs in nursing and business.
Hampton University (1868)
A private, liberal arts university in Nashville, TN, known for its strong programs in music and the humanities.
Fisk University (1866)
A private, liberal arts university in Orangeburg, SC, known for its focus on producing graduates who are leaders in their fields and communities.