HBCUs in North Carolina
The southern region of the United States is full of HBCUs that have existed for over a century. One southern state with an abundance of HBCUs to choose from is North Carolina. In total, the state has ten accredited HBCUs (Barber-Scotia is currently unaccredited). According to UNCF (United Negro College Fund), North Carolina’s HBCUs have created 15,663 jobs, $1.7 billion in total economic impact, and $20.7 billion in lifetime earnings. If you’re looking to enroll in a North Carolina HBCU, check out our list below!
Barber-Scotia College - Concord, NC
Presbyterian Church-affiliated HBCU offers eight undergraduate degree and certificate programs.
Bennett College - Greensboro, NC
Women’s private liberal arts college ranked #1 in Top Performers on Social Mobility.
Elizabeth City State University - Elizabeth City, NC
The institution offers a close-knit classroom environment with a student-to-faculty ratio of 16:1.
Fayetteville State University - Fayetteville, NC
The second oldest institution in North Carolina and is one of the top three employers in the area.
Johnson C. Smith University - Charlotte, NC
Presbyterian Church-affiliated HBCU with an average of 1,600 students enrolled each year.
Livingstone College - Salisbury, NC
Private liberal arts college that creates a Christian-based learning environment for students.
North Carolina A&T State University - Greensboro, NC
Is the #1 degree-awarding university for African American students in North Carolina.
North Carolina (NC) Central University - Durham, NC
HBCU with a documented 78% freshman-to-sophomore retention rate in Fall 2019.
Saint Augustine’s University - Raleigh, NC
Private Christian college offers over 20 undergraduate degree programs.
Shaw University - Raleigh, NC
Private Baptist university offers 24 academic programs and a student to faculty of 16:1.
Winston-Salem State University - Winston, NC
Public university ranked #2 HBCU in the U.S. for Value by Money Magazine in 2020.
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