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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