A Complete List of HBCUS
Updated December 16, 2022
FULL LIST OF HBCUS
Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUS) are institutions of higher education in the United States of America that were established before the Civil Rights Act of 1964 with the intention of primarily serving the African-American community.
During the period of segregation, the majority of higher education institutions completely disqualified or limited African-American enrollment. For a century after the end of slavery in the United States in 1865, most colleges and universities prohibited all African-Americans from attending.
There are 101 HBCUS in the United States. There were 121 in the 1930s. 27 offer doctoral programs, 52 offer master’s programs, 83 offer bachelor’s degree programs and 38 offer associate degrees.
Below is a comprehensive list of Historically Black Colleges and Universities.
Alabama A&M University: Founded in 1875 and located in Huntsville, AAMU is home to the Bulldogs. You can find more about this HBCU here.
Alabama State University: Founded in 1867 and located in Montgomery, ASU is home to the Hornets. You can find more about this HBCU here.
Albany State University: Founded in 1903 and located in Albany, Alabama, Albany4 State is home to the Golden Rams. You can find more about this HBCU here.
Alcorn State University: Founded in 1871 and located in Lorman, Mississippi, Alcorn is home to the Bravehawks. You can find more about this HBCU here.
Allen University: Founded in 1870 and located in Columbia, South Carolina, Allen is home AU is home to the Yellowjackets. You can find more about this HBCU here.
American Baptist College: Founded in 1924 and located in Nashville, Tennessee, American Baptist is home to the Lions. You can find more about this HBCU here.
University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff: Founded in 1873 and located in Pine Bluff, Arkansas, UAPB is home to the Golden Lions. You can find more about this HBCU here.
Arkansas Baptist College: Founded in 1884 and located in Little Rock, Arkansas, Arkansas Baptist is home to the Buffaloes. You can find more about this HBCU here.
Barber Scotia College: Founded in 1867 and located in Concord, North Carolina, Barber Scotia is home to the Sabre-Tooth Tigers. You can find more about this HBCU here.
Benedict College: Founded in 1870 and located in Columbia, South Carolina, Benedict is home to the Tigers. You can find more about this HBCU here.
Bennett College: Founded in 1873 and located in Greensboro, North Carolina, Bennet is home to the Belles. You can find more about this HBCU here.
Bethune-Cookman University: Founded in 1903 and located in Daytona Beach, Florida, Bethune-Cookman is home to the Wildcats. You can find more about this HBCU here.
Birmingham-Easonian Baptist Bible College: Founded in 1904 and located in Birmingham, Alabama, Birmingham-Easonian is a Bible college. You can find more about this HBCU here.
Bishop State Community College: Founded in 1927 and located in Mobile, Alabama, Bishop State is home to the Wildcats. You can find more about this HBCU here.
Bluefield State College: Founded in 1895 and located in Bluefield, West Virginia, Bluefield State is home to the Big Blues. You can find more about this HBCU here.
Bowie State University: Founded in 1865 and located in Bowie, Maryland, Bowie State is home to the Bulldogs. You can find more about this HBCU here.
Carver College: Founded in 1870 and located in South Fulton, Georgia, Carver College is home to the Cougars. You can find more about this HBCU here.
Central State University: Founded in 1887 and located in Wilberforce, Ohio, CSU is home to the Marauders. You can find more about this HBCU here.
Charles Drew University of Medicine and Science: Founded in 1966 and located in Los Angeles, California, Charles Drew is home to the Lions. You can find more about this HBCU here.
Cheyney University of Pennsylvania: Founded in 1837 and located in Delaware County, Pennsylvania, CU is home to the Wolves. You can find more about this HBCU here.
Claflin University: Founded in 1869 and located in Orangeburg, South Carolina, CU is home to the Panthers. You can find more about this HBCU here.
Clark Atlanta University: Founded in 1865 and located in Atlanta, Georgia, CAU is home to the Panthers. You can find more about this HBCU here.
Clinton College: Founded in 1894 and located in Rock Hill, South Carolina, Clinton College is home to the Golden Bears. You can find more about this HBCU here.
Coahoma Community College: Founded in 1924 and located in Clarksdale, Mississippi, Coahoma is home to the Tigers. You can find more about this HBCU here.
Coppin State University: Founded in 1900 and located in Baltimore, Maryland, CSU is home to the Bald Eagles. You can find more about this HBCU here.
Delaware State University: Founded in 1891 and located in Dover, Delaware, DSU is home to the Hornets. You can find more about this HBCU here.
Denmark Technical College: Founded in 1948 and located in Denmark, South Carolina, Denmark Tech is home to the Panthers. You can find more about this HBCU here.
Dillard University: Founded in 1869 and located in New Orleans, Louisiana, DU is home to the Blue Devils. You can find more about this HBCU here.
University of the District of Columbia: Founded in 1851 and located in Washington D.C., UDC is home to the Firebirds. You can find more about this HBCU here.
Edward Waters College: Founded in 1866 and located in Jacksonville, Florida, EWC is home to the Tigers. You can find more about this HBCU here.
Elizabeth City State University: Founded in 1891 and located in Elizabeth City, North Carolina, ECU is home to the Vikings. You can find more about this HBCU here.
Fayetteville State University: Founded in 1867 and located in Fayetteville, North Carolina, FSU is home to the Broncos. You can find more about this HBCU here.
Fisk University: Founded in 1866 and located in Nashville, Tennessee, Fisk is home to the Bulldogs. You can find more about this HBCU here.
Florida A&M University: Founded in 1887 and located in Tallahassee, Florida, FAMU is home to the Rattlers. You can find more about this HBCU here.
Florida Memorial University: Founded in 1879 and located in Miami Gardens, Florida, FMU is home to the Lions. You can find more about this HBCU here.
Fort Valley State University: Founded in 1895 and located in Fort Valley, Georgia, FVSU is home to the Wildcats. You can find more about this HBCU here.
Gadsden State Community College: Founded in 1925 and located in Gadsden, Alabama, Gadsden State is home to the Cardinals. You can find more about this HBCU here.
Grambling State University: Founded in 1901 and located in Grambling, Louisiana, GSU is home to the Tigers. You can find more about this HBCU here.
Hampton University: Founded in 1868 and located in Hampton, Virginia, HU is home to the Pirates. You can find more about this HBCU here.
Harris-Stowe State University: Founded in 1857 and located in St. Louis, Missouri, Harris Stowe is home to the Hornets. You can find more about this HBCU here.
Hinds Community College: Founded in 1917 and located in Raymond, Mississippi, HCC is home to the Eagles. You can find more about this HBCU here.
Hood Theological Seminary: Founded in 1879 and located in Salisbury, North Carolina, HTS is a theological school. You can find more about this HBCU here.
Howard University: Founded in 1867 and located in Washington D.C., HU is home to the Bison. You can find more about this HBCU here.
Huston-Tillotson University: Founded in 1875 and located in Austin, Texas, HT is home to the Rams. You can find more about this HBCU here.
Interdenominational Theological Center: Founded in 1958 and located in Atlanta, Georgia, ITC is a theological school. You can find more about this HBCU here.
J. F. Drake State Community & Technical College: Founded in 1961 and located in Huntsville, Alabama, Drake State is home to the Blue Eagles. You can find more about this HBCU here.
Jackson State University: Founded in 1877 and located in Jackson, Mississippi, JSU is home to the Tigers. You can find more about this HBCU here.
Jarvis Christian College: Founded in 1912 and located in Hawkins, Texas, JCC is home to the Bulldogs. You can find more about this HBCU here.
Johnson C. Smith University: Founded in 1867 and located in Charlotte, North Carolina, JCSU is home to the Golden Bulls. You can find more about this HBCU here.
Johnson C. Smith Theological Seminary: Founded in 1867 and located in Atlanta, Georgia, JCSTS is a theological school. You can find more about this HBCU here.
Kentucky State University: Founded in 1890 and located in Frankfort, Kentucky, KSU is home to the Thorobreds. You can find more about this HBCU here.
Knoxville College: Founded in 1875 and located Knoxville, Tennessee, KC is home to the Bulldogs. You can find more about this HBCU here.
Lane College: Founded in 1882 and located in Jackson, Tennessee, LC is home to the Dragons. You can find more about this HBCU here.
Langston University: Founded in 1897 and located in Langston, Oklahoma, LU is home to the Lions. You can find more about this HBCU here.
Lawson State Community College: Founded in 1950 and located in Birmingham, Alabama, LSCC is home to the Cougars. You can find more about this HBCU here.
LeMoyne-Owen College: Founded in in 1968 and located in Memphis, Tennessee, LMOC is home to the Magicians. You can find more about this HBCU here.
Lincoln University (PA): Founded in 1854 and located in Lincoln University, Pennsylvania, LU is home to the Lions. You can find more about this HBCU here.
Lincoln University (MO): Founded in 1866 and located in Jefferson City, Missouri, LU is home to the Blue Tigers. You can find more about this HBCU here.
Livingstone College: Founded in 1879 and located in Salisbury, North Carolina, LC is home to the Blue Bears. You can find more about this HBCU here.
University of Maryland Eastern Shore: Founded in 1886 and located in Princess Anne, Maryland, UMES is home to the Hawks. You can find more about this HBCU here.
Meharry Medical College: Founded in 1876 and located in Nashville, Tennessee, MMC is a medical and graduate institution. You can find more about this HBCU here.
Miles College: Founded in 1898 and located in Fairfield, Alabama, MC is home to the Golden Bears. You can find more about this HBCU here.
Miles School of Law: Founded in 1974 and located in Fairfield, Alabama, MCL is a law school. You can find more about this HBCU here.
Mississippi Valley State University: Founded in 1950 and located in Itta Bena, Mississippi, MVSU is home to the Delta Devils. You can find more about this HBCU here.
Morehouse College: Founded in 1867 and located in Atlanta, Georgia, Morehouse is home to the Tigers. You can find more about this HBCU here.
Morehouse School of Medicine: Founded in 1975 and located in Atlanta, Georgia, MSM is a medical school. You can find more about this HBCU here.
Morgan State University: Founded in 1867 and located in Baltimore, Maryland, MSU is home to the Bears. You can find more about this HBCU here.
Morris Brown College: Founded in 1881 and located in Atlanta, Georgia, Morris Brown is home to the Wolverines. You can find more about this HBCU here.
Morris College: Founded in 1908 and located in Sumter, South Carolina, MC is home to the Hornets. You can find more about this HBCU here.
Norfolk State University: Founded in 1935 and located in Norfolk, Virginia, NSU is home to the Spartans. You can find more about this HBCU here.
North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University: Founded in 1891 and located in Greensboro, North Carolina, NCAT is home to the Aggies. You can find more about this HBCU here.
North Carolina Central University: Founded in 1910 and located Durham, North Carolina, NCCU is home to the Eagles. You can find more about this HBCU here.
Oakwood University: Founded in 1896 and located in Huntsville, Alabama, OU is home to the Ambassadors. You can find more about this HBCU here.
Paine College: Founded in 1881 and located in Augusta, Georgia, PC is home to the Lions. You can find more about this HBCU here.
Paul Quinn College: Founded in 1872 and located in Dallas, Texas, PQC is home to the Tigers. You can find more about this HBCU here.
Payne Theological Seminary: Founded in 1894 and located in Wilberforce, Ohio, PTS is a theological school. You can find more about this HBCU here.
Philander Smith College: Founded in 1877 and located in Little Rock, Arkansas, PSC is home to the Panthers. You can find more about this HBCU here.
The Prairie View Agricultural and Mechanical University: Founded in 1876 and located in Prairie View, Texas, PVAMU is home to the Panthers. You can find more about this HBCU here.
Rust College: Founded in 1866 and located in Holy Springs, Mississippi, RC is home to the Bearcats. You can find more about this HBCU here.
Savannah State University: Founded in 1890 and located in Savannah, Georgia, SSU is home to the Tigers. You can find more about this HBCU here.
Selma University: Founded in 1878 and located in Selma, Alabama, SU is home to the Bulldogs. You can find more about this HBCU here.
Shaw University: Founded in 1865 and located in Raleigh, North Carolina, SU is home to the Bears. You can find more about this HBCU here.
Shelton State Community College: Founded in 1994 and located in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, SSCC is home to the Buccaneers. You can find more about this HBCU here.
Shorter University: Founded in 1886 and located in North Little Rock, Arkansas, SC is home to the Hawks. You can find more about this HBCU here.
Simmons College of Kentucky: Founded in 1879 and located in Louisville, Kentucky, SCK is home to the Falcons. You can find more about this HBCU here.
South Carolina State University: Founded in 1896 and located in Orangeburg, South Carolina, SCSU is home to the Bulldogs. You can find more about this HBCU here.
Southern University at New Orleans: Founded in 1956 and located in New Orleans, Louisiana, SUNO is home to the Knights. You can find more about this HBCU here.
Southern University at Shreveport: Founded in 1967 and located in Shreveport, Louisiana, SUSLA is home to the Jaguars. You can find more about this HBCU here.
Southern University and Agricultural and Mechanical College: Founded in 1880 and located in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, SU is home to the Jaguars. You can find more about this HBCU here.
Southwestern Christian College: Founded in 1948 and located in Terrell, Texas, SWCC is home to the Rams. You can find more about this HBCU here.
Spelman College: Founded in 1881 and located in Atlanta, Georgia, SC is home to the Jaguars. You can find more about this HBCU here.
St. Augustine’s University: Founded in 1867 and located in Raleigh, North Carolina, SAU is home to the Falcons. You can find more about this HBCU here.
St. Phillip’s College: Founded in 1898 and located in San Antonio, Texas, SPC is home to the Tigers. You can find more about this HBCU here.
Stillman College: Founded in 1876 and located in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, SC is home to the Tigers. You can find more about this HBCU here.
Talladega College: Founded in 1867 and located in Talladega, Alabama, TC is home to the Tornadoes.You can find more about this HBCU here.
Tennessee State University: Founded in 1912 and located in Nashville, Tennessee, TSU is home to the Tigers.You can find more about this HBCU here.
Texas College: Founded in 1894 and located in Tyler, Texas, TC is home to the Steers. You can find more about this HBCU here.
Texas Southern University: Founded in 1947 and located in Houston, Texas, TSU is home to the Tigers. You can find more about this HBCU here.
Tougaloo College: Founded in 1869 and located in Jackson, Mississippi, TC is home to the Bulldogs. You can find more about this HBCU here.
Trenholm State Community College: Founded in 1963 and located in Montgomery, Alabama, TSCC is a technical college. You can find more about this HBCU here.
Tuskegee University: Founded in 1881 and located in Tuskegee, Alabama, TU is home to the Tigers. You can find more about this HBCU here.
University of the Virgin Islands: Founded in 1962 and located in Charlotte Amalie, U.S. Virgin Islands, UOVI is home to the Buccaneers. You can find more about this HBCU here.
Virginia State University: Founded in 1882 and located in Petersburg, Virginia, VSU is home to the Trojans. You can find more about this HBCU here.
Virginia Union University: Founded in 1865 and located in Richmond, Virginia, VUU is home to the Panthers. You can find more about this HBCU here.
Virginia University-Lynchburg: Founded in 1886 and located in Lynchburg, Virginia, VUL is home to the Hornets. You can find more about this HBCU here.
Voorhees College: Founded in 1897 and located in Denmark, South Carolina, VC is home to the Tigers. You can find more about this HBCU here.
West Virginia State University: Founded in 1891 and located in Institute, West Virginia, WVSU is home to the Yellow Jackets. You can find more about this HBCU here.
Wilberforce University: Founded in 1856 and located in Wilberforce, Ohio, WU is home to the Bulldogs. You can find more about this HBCU here.
Wiley College: Founded in 1873 and located in Marshall, Texas, WC is home to the Wildcats. You can find more about this HBCU here.
Winston-Salem State University: Founded in 1892 and located in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, WSSU is home to the Rams. You can find more about this HBCU here.
Xavier University of Louisiana: Founded in 1925 and located in New Orleans, Louisiana, XULA is home to the Gold Diggas. You can find more about this HBCU here.
