Lens covers 9 HBCUs in the South and Southwest, 6 public and 3 private. They range from Huston-Tillotson University (1,005 undergraduates) to Prairie View A & M University (8,877). Acceptance rates run from 35% to 97%, and 4 of the 9 admit at least half of applicants.
HBCUs are historically Black colleges and universities, as designated by the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS). In Lens, the South and Southwest means Arkansas, Louisiana, Oklahoma and Texas.
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The 9 HBCUs in the South and Southwest
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| College | Location | Undergraduates | Acceptance rate | Tuition & fees (before aid) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dillard University | New Orleans, Louisiana | 1,063 | 42% | $23,918 |
| Grambling State University | Grambling, Louisiana | 4,164 | 45% | $7,683 in-state · $16,706 out-of-state |
| Huston-Tillotson University | Austin, Texas | 1,005 | 39% | $26,709 |
| Prairie View A & M University | Prairie View, Texas | 8,877 | 79% | $11,299 in-state · $26,874 out-of-state |
| Southern University and A & M College | Baton Rouge, Louisiana | 5,519 | 35% | $9,922 in-state · $17,272 out-of-state |
| Southern University at New Orleans | New Orleans, Louisiana | 1,055 | 79% | $8,054 in-state · $16,954 out-of-state |
| Texas Southern University | Houston, Texas | 6,844 | 97% | $9,173 in-state · $21,473 out-of-state |
| University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff | Pine Bluff, Arkansas | 1,807 | 41% | $9,412 in-state · $17,992 out-of-state |
| Xavier University of Louisiana | New Orleans, Louisiana | 2,628 | 69% | $28,733 |
Sources: IPEDS (fall 2024 enrollment and admissions); College Scorecard (published tuition and fees before aid, about 2023–24). You may pay less if receiving grants or scholarships.
Related lists
- HBCUs
- HBCUs in the Southeast
- Liberal Arts Colleges in the South and Southwest
- Large Public Universities in the South and Southwest
- Smaller Public Universities in the South and Southwest
- Smaller Private Universities in the South and Southwest
- Christian Colleges in the South and Southwest
- Colleges with Big-Time Sports in the South and Southwest
- Division I Colleges in the South and Southwest
- Division II Colleges in the South and Southwest
FAQ
Which HBCUs in the South and Southwest admit at least half of applicants? 4 of the 9: Prairie View A & M University, Southern University at New Orleans, Texas Southern University, Xavier University of Louisiana (fall 2024).
What are the largest and smallest HBCUs in the South and Southwest? Prairie View A & M University is the largest, with 8,877 undergraduates, and Huston-Tillotson University is the smallest, with 1,005 (fall 2024).
How many HBCUs in the South and Southwest are public? 6 of the 9 are public and 3 are private.
Where these numbers come from
Lens covers the 850 four-year public and private nonprofit colleges that receive the most applications, so some smaller colleges are not listed. Enrollment, acceptance rates and degrees come from IPEDS (U.S. Department of Education, fall 2024); published prices from the College Scorecard. Each college's page lists its own sources. See the data behind Lens.