Thanks for this list. However, you mentioned that Florida A&M was the only HBCU in the state of Florida, but you omitted the other HBCUs in Florida - Bethune-Cookman University, Florida Memorial University and Edward Waters - all are private while FAMU is public.
All jokes aside, Spelman, holistically, is the best HBCU in the country. Graduation rates, endowment, retention, etc. Excellent institution and I would argue one of the top institutions in the country.
The great thing about this list that it invites all HBCU students and alumni to express their pride. All of these schools have something special to offer. I can find something positive to say about all the HBCU's attended by me, family, and friends. We all should be grateful and proud.
THE Dillard University, the first HBCU in Louisiana founded in 1869, will always be one of the top in my eyes, graduating more female physics majors than any other HBCU in the country.
Southern University, Tennessee State University, Alabama A&M, Jackson State, Alabama State, Norfolk State, Prairie View A&M and Delaware State just to name a few that have amazing achievements and academics. All HBCU's are family!
My nephew is currently attending MOREHOUSE, he is in his undergrad year, I can't tell you how very pleased I am about my nephew becoming the first in the Carlton family to graduate from a HBCU, the entire family is proud of him good work nephew
Awesome!!! MOREHOUSE COLLEGE develop my son into a "Man of Valor" for his future & empathy for the black community!!! My son have two Master degrees & Law Degree & Awesome Spelman Wife with Master degree and MD. Spelhouse is no joke!!! These two great HBCU have awesome reputations!!! You can tell when you meet a "Morehouse Man" & "Spelmanite" they have an "air" of confidence and positive achievement.
Come on over! We don't actually have majorettes, but we do have dancers that are called "dolls". In fact many believe that Beyonce borrowed some of their dance moves. Watch them on RU-vid (Southern University Dancing Dolls). I'm an instructor there in the English Department; I'll be waiting for you.
FAMU is one of four HBCU’s in the state of Florida. Their distinction is that they are the only public HBCU in the state; while Edward Waters College (oldest); Bethune-Cookman University, and Florida Memorial University are all private. #Facts
HBCUs also produce some of highest number of Blacks who graduate with Science and Engineering degrees as well as go on to completed doctorate degrees in those fields. Would love to work with you all on producing a video that focuses on the strong academic programs at HBCUs.
@Ashok Hegde, you're an idiot if you think a school like Butler University, no. 1 in Regional schools-midwest isn't real...look up difference between regional accreditation and national accreditation
@Ashok Hegde, you're right a Jesuit education, particularly Butler, Villanova, or Xavier University is horrible...just horrible...idiot...btw, I'm referring to "Xavier University" in Cincinnati, not the Roman catholic HBCU in Louisiana
Bravo to these stellar institutions of higher learning! And KUDOS to their graduates!!! Our family has several graduates of HBCUs including Spellman, Howard & Xavier.
@Ashok Hegde omg❗❗❗😲 I am here in Tennesee, attending a community college. I will be transferring to a university in August for continuance in.computer science. Should I transfer to the HBCU Tennessee State University, or the PWI Middle Tennessee State Univ., or Tennessee Tech Univ., or UT-Chattanooga❓ Also do you mind if I ask your demographics❓ ethnicity, age, college graduated from, degree majored, state of residence❓ and do you hate HBCUs or do you just wish they get better. Do you think the go-getters with an HBCU degree can find any opportunity they want and desire, or do you think that their degree will get discriminated against❓🤔 Just asking all of your honest facts and opinions😇
Xavier University of Louisiana....STEM haven and puts out more Black doctors, physics Bachelors and black graduate school acceptances than other schools including ivy leagues
We won't say alll that. I think decisions should be made on a personal bases and which path is the best for their family. I personally went to an outstanding Engineering school that just happened to be an HBCU. But if I was a Bball star or a FBall standup, I would have chose differently, to keep it real.
I am so proud of my people. We have come a long way. I'm from London england and have finished university already but I really wish I went to an HBCU in the states. The best thing to do is to support your own and be surrounded by your own kind.
I went to two - Morehouse and Hampton - and spent more time fighting than studying. I never dealt with so much jealousy, and admittedly, I had a very short fuse. I grew up in an all-black inner city and would have thrived better in a diverse student body. But yeah, the women were a lot of fun....
10..Frisk University 9...Claflin University 8...NC A&T State University 7...Tuskegee University 6...Florida A&M University 5..Xavier University of Louisiana 4..Morehouse College 3..Hampton University 2..Howard University 1...Spellman College
As a Fisk Alumna, if you really want to go to Fisk talk to the financial aid office. I say that because if your stuff is tight, they are going to make sure you are taking care of.
As an Australian i find it amazing that America is still so racist. When i think of a mental image of USA i actually picture a black and white solider. Seems strange to us that USA seems to have an identity crisis.
Yeah, America is still racist. White people (European colonizers) give the facade that race is not an issue but the treatment of the former enslaved today is such today, that each of these schools are still required not only as safe spaces against systemic racism towards American Native Blacks but to be granted impartial access to higher education, you know without carrying a football or being the absolute academic best. These schools are just as relevant today as they were in 1865 when slavery was abolished.
Peace be to you (AsSalama'laikum)! I'm a new subscriber! Thanks for covering this. I graduated from University of DC in 94' with a B.S. in Biology and Howard University in 00' with a B.S. in Physician Assistant. Attending HBCU s was a great experience! 😊❤👍🏾🙌🏾👨🏾🎓👨🏾⚕️👨🏾🏫📚🔬💊
All love and respect for these schools but lets not downplay that other amazing HBCUs that were not on this list. I attend the Illustrious Clark Atlanta University that is also in the Atlanta University Consortium and I love it. #HBCUlove
Absolutely! I️ am a student at Spelman but the entire AUC is great. Each institution produces greatness and should have recognition for their accomplishments!!
yes , all HBCUs produce their own kinds and amounts of greatness . however , the ones on this list are credited as the BEST! everyone can't be number one . it's not downplaying other schools at all ; it's simply highlighting the top ten .
Mahogany Curves Magazine No disrespect, I live right down the street from Norfolk state, it's ok, my sister graduated from there c/o 16, but its no way better than Hampton u. Sorry! Hampton U is the shit. Fine sister's allover there and they be caming from all over the United States.
Black colleges in the US need to be more open minded towards black in general. These universities should have been opened to black countries with sub-divisions, co-op, startup hubs, etc. Cherry picking some black colleges and institution around the world on top of it may turn out to be a way bigger harvest. That way, If I'm black, I know about you guys, now what I have to do is focus on the rest, without being at the mercy of morally mixed up individuals with the same outer-shell.
I love the theme, the presentation and the appeal. I love the sheer appreciation for the celebration of US. Please do be advised. FAMU is not the only HBCU in Florida.
I always wanted to go to a HBCU but at the time I though these North Eastern Liberal Art colleges was a better choice. Now all I have is a load of debt and stressful college memories. My kids will go to a HBCU.
yuwonder80 I'm surprised PB didn't make the list I was waiting. My uncle his wife and their daughter received their master's from PB they all went to college together and graduated together.