Top 20 Best Black Colleges | New 2024 HBCU Ranking

[@BlackExcellist]

It’s a huge accomplishment for ALL of these 20 HBCUs to be on this prestigious list. We are proud of *all* of our HBCUs. 🔥This kicks off our HBCU Spotlight series. Note: Ranking doesn’t reflect the views or opinions of BE. Rankings provided by US News & World Report @ www.usnews.com/best-colleges/rankings/hbcu Thanks in advance for Buying our Book Series “Black Icons” 👉🏽 blackamerica.link/balsminibook1-youtube

[@Alex-x3y4k]

I love TUSKEGEE ❤️

[@gregmckinley5354]

Who founded each of the schools?

[@maureencora1]

#21. Prairie View A&M University, Panther-Paradise, TEXAS. (smile)

[@MrEOM41]

I’ll be attending my niece’s graduation this weekend at Prairie View A&M so proud of her 👩🏽‍🎓

[@lonnielonnie8643]

PV

[@mimisalazar3133]

One of the Best HBCUS & should have been on this list for sho! ❤❤❤ congrats to your Neice!

[@OhNoSweetie...]

💜💛still producing productive panthers. Congrats!

[@ejbpraise]

Campus infrastructure & administrative processes seem to be a challenge for all schools.

[@DeCurtaRican]

That’s a problem! I also notice the dearth of students in Engineering, Computer Science, Data Science, Analytics, and Information Systems.

[@sarawilliams874]

All of our HBCU's are great!

[@belindahorne9127]

Exactly

[@YohanceJohnson-cb1im]

They forgot Alabama State university and Alabama A&M

[@BrooklynBrooklyn-ke2qx]

@sarawilliams874 That not true. All are not great. Unfortunately there are many that are not to standards, and with high acceptance rates there are many that trelikand act like it's the hood. So let's not be delusional that everything we do as a people is great just because it's black people.

[@NellieHubbard]

Shout out to Howard University!!! My son is a law student there . Graduating in 2025

[@brahmabkitty03]

Ok WSSU, A&T, Central, Morgan, Howard, Hampton and Claflin! Proud of my families schools!!!

[@trinabell2793]

Fisk was a great experience for me I did better there than I ever thought I would. I wanted to be a "Jubilee Singer" but I had way too many classes at the time. Congrats to all HBCUs!

[@saonedixon5476]

Morehouse/ clark Atlanta university/ Spelman/ Morris Brown/fort valley state/ Savannah state university/ Albany state university / Paine college. Salute to all the black colleges and universities in my home state Georgia and across the nation.💪💯

[@trentlee822]

Great job U.M.E.S! You can only call it Umes if you attended.😂

[@doloresg1582]

Thank you for this info. I'm A proud graduate of Fisk.

[@triece1908]

My family's HBCUs Tougaloo Alcorn Jackson State MS Valley Alabama State We love our HBCUs

[@1stnamebr406]

Southern Alumni! Worked at Tuskegee...U KNOW!

[@only1adrienne]

Never ceases to amaze me how Morehouse and Spelman are always on these lists and CAU isn’t when in reality they were taking all of their harder upper level classes on our campus because Clark is an actual university! Leaving CAU out of the AUC is disgusting but go off.

[@sandraatkins2539]

Prat tell why are they not taking those courses on their own campuses.?

[@letskeepitreal601]

As far as I am concerned. Clark Atlanta should be number one on this list

[@letskeepitreal601]

I was very disappointed with the poor behavior of some people at Moorehouse graduation 2024. They were extremely disrespectful towards The President of the United States 🇺🇸. Embarrassing 😓 A person can have quality education yet lacking in good manners. What a shame

[@saundrahughes2874]

The students who protected brought shame and disrespect to our President. Not every university had the privilege of POTUS for its speaker.

[@saundrahughes2874]

I meant protested

[@deborahpinkey1264]

North Carolina has FOUR Black colleges/universities on this list. It is unfortunate that Shaw University in Raleigh, N.C., one of the FIRST HBCUs to be established, did not make the cut.

[@jcarmike10]

Family HBCUs, Stillman College, Talladega College, Clark Atlanta, Spelman, Tuskegee, Miles College, Alabama State, Savannah State, Dillard.

[@annettaharris5721]

I’m loving this. Hello my Claflin University family.

[@leroynh]

I'd like to see a ranking of HBCUs by dorms and facilities. A bunch of these wouldn't make the list and some that weren't mentioned, would be.

[@mmoye8640]

I'm really proud of all HBCUs that made the list! Aggie Pride!

[@stgethers5587]

Attending an HBCU currently, I must agree that administrative and Facilities/Infrastructure are a big issue and need to be addressed.

[@angelabrockington5128]

Exactly and start with Howard

[@jc2007rose]

Administrative Processes was a running theme for these TOP Universities. They need to get it together!

[@Law-hi8un]

Really wish we would get the common theme of inadequate “campus infrastructure” and “administrative processes/responsiveness” aspects of our schools to be uncommon. My daughter loved her experience at Norfolk State University. However, these same less than optimal elements of campus life existed there as well. We have to rectify this. We can do it. We must do it

[@edwesby5752]

As a 1967 graduate of a HBCU (Howard U) I am shocked at the current tuition costs. I know times have changed but back in the day one could attend a HBCU for "pennies on the dollar" so to speak. I don't think I could afford current tuition prices. However, these days there are a lot more scholarship opportunities than "back in the day".

[@camillebradshaw4303]

My son graduates from Howard University in 5 weeks!

[@lydiawheatfalllurralife270]

Congratulations to him

[@GreekLife101]

@@lydiawheatfalllurralife270Congrats! HU..UUU..KNOW!! ✊🏽🖤

[@MrEOM41]

Awesome 👏🏽

[@BlackExcellist]

🎉🤎👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽🤎🎉

[@1BeautifullyBlessed]

🎉🎉🎉🎉👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

[@carols2989]

Proud Hampton alum here! Proud of all the HBCUs!

[@Lowcarbkimmy]

My daughter just graduated from Howard the biggest class in the history of Howard. It was such a proud moment. Love love my HBCU they are not perfect but my told me she would choose Howard again .

[@chynnadoll1999]

Alright HBCU's!!! 🤗😉 Now, let's work on SECURITY, CAMPUS FACILITIES, ADMINISTRATIVE PROCESSES & CAMPUS INFRASTRUCTURE. LET'S BE GREATER!!!😉❤📚❤❤

[@fvfr6294]

I wish more people were honest about the need for improvement on SOME HBCU campuses.

[@geraldbrown-hr2cw]

Proud to have graduates in our family from: Cheney University Lincoln University in PA Deleware State U. Virginia State U. Howard U. Morgan State U. Great experience attending these achools

[@JoanCummings-r2k]

Proud of the schools who made this list. Especially NCCU!!!! Eagle Pride!!!!🦅🦅🦅

[@kevinblount267]

ECSU has a partnership with Elizabeth City Coast Guard Base, the largest Coast Guard Base on the east coast. Now we have a new major Aeronautics/aviation/aerospace science and technology . As a proud graduate of ECSU this list will look different in 5 years.

[@dirtycommie2877]

💛🖤💛 Aye Aye Bowie🖤💛🖤 Also shout-out to Morgan and UMES. Shoutout to my state.

[@octaviagreene4698]

Spelman in the house! Class of "72! 💙💙💙

[@cyyrious]

Shaw University and Texas Southern Alumni love my HBCUs

[@FredThomas1911]

VSU - Trojans!!!! I'm proud to be apart of the HBCU's family!!!

[@dame6206]

I know the list only listed 20 HBCUs, Let’s give all the colleges and universities a shout-out. I’m starting with Texas Southern University (TSU)!

[@alessiajoy2906]

Sad, that Tennessee State is not on list :(.

[@face9428]

Tennessee State university is no longer considered an HBCU....there was an effort I believe in the 80s or 90s to have that designation removed by the state. I went to Tuskegee undergrad and Tennessee state for graduate school. I remember them not being put in ebony and jet for prettiest girls or co-ed at HBCUs, or something and them not mentioned.

[@alessiajoy2906]

@@face9428 yea, so sad

[@shadowfanatique]

@@face9428 Tennessee State University is designated as an HBCU.

[@rcml2004]

@@face9428, Tennesse State University is still an HBCU. You’re providing incorrect information. The state has not removed anything; however, it owes the school 2 Billion dollars that it diverted to PWI’s in the state, such as The University of Tennessee Knoxville.

[@Trobrosparkle]

My children graduated from FAMU and Tuskegee University!❤

[@shaadwil5228]

Xavier University is pronounced as Zavier University. The pronunciation Ex-zaxier (Xavier) University is used for the PWI in Ohio. It os a point of pride for those of is that have graduated or attended the our institute. Thank you for for the recognition

[@prestonpfeiffer]

“Administrative Processes” aka. Financial Aid lol Waiting to hear back from Howard Grad school for Fall 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾

[@margaretwomack7676]

Appreciate HBC, and current info. Thanks

[@annettebuford-frost3469]

What happened to our (fam) alumni, Prairie View A&M University known for Engineering & Register Nursing? I noticed no Texas HUBC was listed 😢

[@daddygrace253]

Only the top 20 HBCU's were named. The schools you mention are not in the top 20.

[@everythingaohkay]

Proud Clark Atlanta University and Morehouse School of Medicine Alum

[@verawallace9055]

Congratulations

[@verawallace9055]

Congratulations

[@neochafarlough3375]

Proud Graduate and Legacy of Thee Sourhern University and A&M College!

[@kam3410]

I love HBCU's in general but these list rarely leave the east coast? I don't think any SWAC school is on the list with the exception of FAMU which is a recent addition and we have the biggest enrollment and some of the highest ranking salaries.

[@AB_1211]

Biggest enrollment?? That belongs to NC A&T with an enrollment of close to 14,000. What stats are you looking at?

[@kam3410]

@@AB_1211 meaning we have some of the biggest colleges with regard to enrollment.

[@vincentsessoms106]

This list doesn't take into account schools that have high Research Carnegie Classification. Schools with Engineering, Biology, and Computer Information. The schools include the following comprehensive schools such as Howard, Morgan, Tennessee State, North Carolina A&T, Southern, FAMU, Hampton, Prairie View A&M. which are more comprehensive in the course offering. Liberal Arts schools do a great job as well. These lists should try to differentiate more by program strength.

[@mimisalazar3133]

Facts! Because she left my school oof …PVA&M off , & I know darn well we should have made!

[@sirqe6791]

Family HBCUs: FAMU NCA&T NCCU Fayetteville State Bennett College Howard

[@nboykinjr]

Proud Morehouse Mama !!!

[@brahmabkitty03]

Dang No Southern U? It’s ok My daughter still going

[@gwenstone888]

Proud Aggie! NCA&T Class of 1972

[@chlngr69]

Shout out to my alumni Tuskegee University!!! You Know!!!

[@Jbizzy47]

Congrats🎉🎉🎉 my son is a current student

[@BlackExcellist]

@@Jbizzy47 - That’s amazing! College is a big step. It’s such an exciting time filled with opportunities to learn, grow, and discover his passions. I’m sure he’s making you proud, and with your support, he’ll achieve incredible things 💪🏽

[@daddygrace253]

I am a proud graduate of Morgan State University, class of 1978. However, family members are proud HBCU graduates from NCCU, NCA&T, Virginia Union, Elizabeth City State, and Virginia State. Several are members of the Divine 9.

[@Lionel-fx1mn]

Love my Prairie View A&M University...and Alpha Phi Alpha...

[@MyownpersonKeta]

My youngest daughter is a Biology major at Bowie State University in Maryland. She begins her 3rd semester next Monday. She’s a proud HBCU student and Bowie Bulldog.

[@abdulsharif6541]

Salute to Morgan State University, Baltimore Maryland 👊

[@mrs.rogersneighborhood]

That's my school!

[@charleneshowes2682]

Yes,my daughter just graduated from Morgan State University!

[@daddygrace253]

Morgan graduate here; class of 1978.

[@gingiehardy6453]

Both my sister (75) and my daughter (24) are proud Morgan grads. My mom attended too!

[@mrkilla88]

Class of '93 Electrical Engineering

[@cheryledwards3715]

Black Universities nurture our children, providing them the pride and confidence to excell in Life. As a product of Busing of the '70's, my education led me to a PWI ( predominantly white Institution). Thank God for an my amazing Black Village, and my access to friends on HBCU campuses. It is essential that we take advantage of enrolling our children on campuses that will nuryure, support and encourage their talents.

[@Jj-mn2nz]

👂 ❤ALL HBCU’s are the BEST especially FAMU ✅Rattlers 🐍

[@rhondawilliams8922]

Okay, XAVIER UNIVERSITY 👏

[@manoftmrrw]

Shout out to all - lets keep climbing. HU! You Know!

[@vashawnnelson1157]

Awesome-Georgetown SC

[@mrbrainchild7637]

Respectfully, don't quite understand how Spelman beats a school like Howard. Howard has medicine, law, business, dentistry, pharmacy, architecture, theology and on and on producing far more prestigious graduates and far more influential on an international scale. It's like if Mount Holyoke or Smith College beat Harvard University every year. Spelman is a fantastic institution for women but it's a small liberal arts college with limited reach.

[@arewaa274]

Exactly! Couldn't agree more.

[@eastcoasteastcoast258]

Totally agree as well. 100%

[@pal828282]

I guess it depends on the criteria of the rankings.

[@brahmabkitty03]

Yep my bonus daughter is going for Interior Architecture

[@rickygeorgetown4411]

I agree with you!

[@Christ803]

South Carolina State. Get yourself a new list.

[@Darrell-f6l]

Go state

[@cassandralee9827]

Congratulations on all schools nominated. Eagle Pride.i didn’t see criteria or how top schools are selected.

[@gladyswooden8952]

What about Bethune Cookman Univ and St Augustine in Raleigh, NC? I forgot Fla Memorial. Much love to ALL HBCUs!

[@daddygrace253]

They were not in the top 20 of HBCU's.🤣

[@rodluther982]

Great presentation. One wonders what criteria US News and World Report used to come up with these rankings? That’s something you should have included in your description. Also it’s concerning that students at every institution commented on problems with administrative processes and campus facilities/infrastructure. Another area of concern is that in only two or three schools engineering was listed as a top three subject of study. Not one school mentioned technology, pre-law, math, or pre-med. This is unfortunate because there is a massive shortage of Black doctors and lawyers. We need more young Black people in STEM careers. Thank you.

[@koollatter]

My family HBCUs: Alabama State University Stillman College Alabama A&M University Southern University

[@JacquelineSmithWilds]

FAMU was my college choice. Two aunts, several cousins, my assistant principal in high school, many influential teachers, and several high school friends and classmates …also graduated from FAMU. Love Rattlers! 🧡💚 🐍🐍

[@alyciahendricks3567]

Well I love them all but I didn’t see my favorite Oakwood University in Huntsville, AL !❤❤❤❤❤🎉🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾📖❤️‍🔥🌎🔥🕊️💞💯🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾

[@Bluetiger-zx6sc]

Gotta say no Jackson State is kinda rough but i agree with the list. Just means Jackson State has continued work to do. I get it. Very good list though. FAMU at nunebr 3? That's pretty good. I also like NC AT

[@user-tk5fc5sz9f]

Proud NCCU Alum! Eagle Pride Amplified🦅🦅🦅🦅

[@philthai99]

Awesome. Thanks for sharing.

[@yramdiel9050]

HBCUs are a great choice! My daughter and my money went to Spelman. She was trained and nurtured by great people. She’s reaping the benefits now as an OBGYN!

[@reneejohnson5774]

Fisk University🤗

[@LordsofLeisure]

Norfolk State University

[@wadedante226]

S/O to my family's HBCU's... Jackson State Alabama A&M Fisk HBCU's 🎓🎓🎓 🔥🔥🔥 💯💯💯

[@esawwhite9377]

M eldest daughter has her Masters and bachelors in pediatric psychology from Bowie State University. My nephew is also attending Bowie. My younger daughter is attending Morgan is enrolled at Morgan State University for dentistry. My wife's uncle has a Bachelors in engineering from NC A&T. I hope that all of the infrastructure and administrative issues with each University will be corrected so that they can move more effectively into the future. These are the future leaders of our communities.

[@brahmabkitty03]

My Pastor and 1st Lady are not only ECSU grades but 1st lady’s dad is the Chancellor.

[@leightonsavary7607]

Dope that this page is highlighting the great HBCU's out there that doing its thing. Much love to the HBCU's out there🎓✊🏽👌🏽

[@mimisalazar3133]

Uhhh, Don’t know why Prairie View A&M was not on this list! What was the criteria?

[@kdawnd6262]

WAIT a MINUTE! NSU GREEN & GOLD! Spartans! We Take No Prisoners! Nevertheless Congrats to all who made the list! But Norfolk State is awesome yall! From B.S. Biology Secondary Educ. Graduate! ❤

[@williammcdaniel4888]

Congratulations to all of these black colleges but I have to make my statement because it's very important you mean to tell me there are 102 black colleges in this country that are private and public the problem is this every year that means thousands of black young men and women graduate from these colleges now we all know that discrimination is still within the United States we need to stop repairing these children to work, why not also offer an entrepreneurship where they might have to start a business

[@PeaceLoveDolls]

Most of these universities do offer that as a focus area in the business department.

[@charleskirkland9111]

You didn't mention 😢 cheyney University, the oldest and most under recognized universities,I am a proud graduate, and would place no other above it.charles buff kirkland class of 1972.

[@Iambcwilson]

Fisk University 💛💙

[@susanb.lagrone5471]

3 HBCU graduates.. Howard, Talledega and Tennessee State. Grateful!

[@kiarat2002]

Eagle Pride!!🦅 NCCU🦅

[@therayman3]

Delaware State made it but Prairie View didn’t. How is that so?

[@Rushy1932]

A Tuskegee graduate with MS and DVM degrees and could not be more proud of the academic guidance and nuturing they provide. Tuskegee in the house!!!

[@divineinspiration3618]

Whats the criteria for making this list?Who was on the choosing committee?

[@barnett2111]

Proud SC State Alumni, We are the Black West Point, producing more black army officers O-4 and up. Shout out as well to our neighbors Claflin University and Benedict College, Columbia SC.

[@KingDreTheOG]

FISK UNIVERSITY saved my life coming from South Central Los Angeles. The support, education and family is EVERYTHING

[@christinapruitt6872]

Howard University!! ❤

[@GreekLife101]

HU..UUU..KNOW!! ✊🏽🖤

[@jermaineclark2326]

Winston Salem State University, all right go Rams. I have a daughter go there she’s a junior straight from Kalamazoo,Michigan!!!

[@patriciacollins4951]

Alright TU!! You know!!

[@face9428]

Ball and Parlay

[@beverlybennett6373]

What about Norfolk State University this is and great School

[@beverlybennett6373]

💚💛

[@marie6885]

Southern University and A & M College

[@danielweatherford3243]

Talladega College should be on this list

[@maureencora1]

#21. Prairie View A&M University of TEXAS... Panther-Paradise, Forever! (smile)

[@lonnielonnie8643]

Love PV

[@maureencora1]

@@lonnielonnie8643 Touche' (smile)

[@TheSuperKeem]

Viking Pride! 💙💙💙

[@leroynh]

And HBCU with a Viking mascot is a trip. What school?

[@DeCurtaRican]

You go to Howard’s website and some of the links and videos don’t work. The website isn’t as dynamic and interactive as that of mainstream colleges and universities, and after all these years, they still haven’t managed to perform a full upgrade of the law school. 😢It’s just sad.

[@DrWare357]

Excuse my language...but Yes damn it! I LOVE MY HBCUs!!!!!

[@wwj8212]

A&T at number is in accurate. The research dollars this university generates should put it at #1