The United Negro College Fund’s new report, “HBCUs Punching Above Their Weight,” examined the access HBCUs provide in the states in which they are located.
Among the findings:
Florida’s HBCUs:
- Comprise 4% of four-year institutions
- Enroll 9% of black undergraduates
- Produce 18% of black graduates
Delaware’s sole HBCU:
- Comprises 20% of four-year institutions
- Enrolls 40% of black undergraduates
- Produces 47% of black graduates
Washington, D.C.’s HBCUs:
- Comprise 25% of all colleges and universities
- Enroll 71% of black undergraduates
- Produce 71% of black graduates
Louisiana’s HBCUs:
- Comprise 19% of all colleges and universities
- Enroll 38% of black undergraduates
- Produce 38% of black graduates
Maryland’s HBCUs:
- Comprise 13% of all colleges and universities
- Enroll 48% of black undergraduates
- Produce 42% of black graduates
Texas’ HBCUs:
- Comprise 9% of all colleges and universities
- Enroll 21% of black undergraduates
- Produce 18% of black graduates
Virginia’s HBCUs:
- Comprise 11% of colleges and universities
- Enroll 29% of black students
- Produce 32% of black graduates
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