Lens covers 39 HBCUs in the Southeast, 21 public and 18 private. They range from Rust College (467 undergraduates) to North Carolina A & T State University (12,182). Acceptance rates run from 21% to 98%, and 27 of the 39 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 Southeast means Alabama, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Maryland, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, Washington, D.C. and West Virginia.
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The 39 HBCUs in the Southeast
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| College | Location | Undergraduates | Acceptance rate | Tuition & fees (before aid) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama A & M University | Normal, Alabama | 6,124 | 58% | $10,024 in-state · $18,634 out-of-state |
| Alabama State University | Montgomery, Alabama | 3,477 | 98% | $11,248 in-state · $19,576 out-of-state |
| Alcorn State University | Alcorn State, Mississippi | 2,363 | 45% | $8,785 |
| Allen University | Columbia, South Carolina | 576 | 73% | $14,304 |
| Benedict College | Columbia, South Carolina | 1,536 | 96% | $17,440 |
| Bethune-Cookman University | Daytona Beach, Florida | 2,732 | 88% | $14,794 |
| Bowie State University | Bowie, Maryland | 5,043 | 72% | $9,218 in-state · $19,938 out-of-state |
| Claflin University | Orangeburg, South Carolina | 1,706 | 65% | $18,282 |
| Clark Atlanta University | Atlanta, Georgia | 3,603 | 64% | $28,310 |
| Coppin State University | Baltimore, Maryland | 1,844 | 46% | $7,100 in-state · $14,024 out-of-state |
| Delaware State University | Dover, Delaware | 4,398 | 47% | $10,670 in-state · $20,634 out-of-state |
| Edward Waters University | Jacksonville, Florida | 1,087 | 85% | $16,366 |
| Elizabeth City State University | Elizabeth City, North Carolina | 1,975 | 64% | $6,536 in-state · $10,536 out-of-state |
| Fayetteville State University | Fayetteville, North Carolina | 5,762 | 82% | $4,353 in-state · $8,353 out-of-state |
| Fisk University | Nashville, Tennessee | 1,035 | 37% | $25,858 |
| Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University | Tallahassee, Florida | 7,582 | 21% | $5,785 in-state · $17,725 out-of-state |
| Florida Memorial University | Miami Gardens, Florida | 1,183 | 85% | $20,174 |
| Fort Valley State University | Fort Valley, Georgia | 2,684 | 66% | $5,526 in-state · $16,932 out-of-state |
| Hampton University | Hampton, Virginia | 3,727 | 62% | $30,592 |
| Howard University | Washington, District of Columbia | 10,108 | 41% | $35,810 |
| Jackson State University | Jackson, Mississippi | 4,600 | 93% | $8,965 in-state · $11,965 out-of-state |
| Johnson C Smith University | Charlotte, North Carolina | 1,244 | 45% | $21,300 |
| Livingstone College | Salisbury, North Carolina | 924 | 59% | $18,296 |
| Morehouse College | Atlanta, Georgia | 2,844 | 44% | $32,893 |
| Morgan State University | Baltimore, Maryland | 9,019 | 82% | $8,229 in-state · $19,124 out-of-state |
| Norfolk State University | Norfolk, Virginia | 5,392 | 88% | $10,180 in-state · $21,682 out-of-state |
| North Carolina A & T State University | Greensboro, North Carolina | 12,182 | 50% | $6,813 in-state · $20,673 out-of-state |
| North Carolina Central University | Durham, North Carolina | 6,081 | 87% | $6,699 in-state · $19,735 out-of-state |
| Rust College | Holly Springs, Mississippi | 467 | 49% | $13,265 |
| Shaw University | Raleigh, North Carolina | 875 | 80% | $17,538 |
| South Carolina State University | Orangeburg, South Carolina | 2,934 | 83% | $11,060 in-state · $21,750 out-of-state |
| Spelman College | Atlanta, Georgia | 3,414 | 25% | $31,556 |
| Talladega College | Talladega, Alabama | 701 | 85% | $15,650 |
| Tennessee State University | Nashville, Tennessee | 4,848 | 70% | $8,616 in-state · $22,416 out-of-state |
| Tuskegee University | Tuskegee, Alabama | 2,630 | 49% | $25,386 |
| University of Maryland Eastern Shore | Princess Anne, Maryland | 2,391 | 96% | $9,076 in-state · $20,122 out-of-state |
| Virginia State University | Petersburg, Virginia | 5,074 | 89% | $10,043 in-state · $22,650 out-of-state |
| West Virginia State University | Institute, West Virginia | 1,321 | 96% | $9,570 in-state · $14,990 out-of-state |
| Winston-Salem State University | Winston-Salem, North Carolina | 4,170 | 78% | $6,126 in-state · $16,782 out-of-state |
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 South and Southwest
- Liberal Arts Colleges in the Southeast
- Large Public Universities in the Southeast
- Smaller Public Universities in the Southeast
- Smaller Private Universities in the Southeast
- Catholic Colleges in the Southeast
- Christian Colleges in the Southeast
- Colleges with Big-Time Sports in the Southeast
- Division I Colleges in the Southeast
FAQ
Which HBCUs in the Southeast admit at least half of applicants? 27 of the 39: Alabama A & M University, Alabama State University, Allen University, Benedict College, Bethune-Cookman University, Bowie State University, Claflin University, Clark Atlanta University, Edward Waters University, Elizabeth City State University, Fayetteville State University, Florida Memorial University and 15 more (fall 2024).
What are the largest and smallest HBCUs in the Southeast? North Carolina A & T State University is the largest, with 12,182 undergraduates, and Rust College is the smallest, with 467 (fall 2024).
How many HBCUs in the Southeast are public? 21 of the 39 are public and 18 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.