Historically black colleges and universities (HBCUs) are institutions of higher learning established before 1964 and are intended to provide quality education to members of the black community. For those who plan to apply to HBCUs, below is a list of five of the best HBCUs, along with the admission requirements for each institution.
Spelman College
Spelman College is a liberal arts women’s college founded in 1881, and it was the very first historically black college for women to receive its collegiate charter. Spelman promotes academic excellence, environment development, and leadership values among its students. Included in the list of Spelman alumni is Pulitzer Prize-winning novelist Alice Walker.
Application requirements: Common Application, two letters of recommendation, personal essay, transcripts, and SAT or ACT scores.
Howard University
Founded in 1867, Howard University is a private, co-ed historically black institution that caters to men and women of all races. Included in the list of Howard University’s notable alumni are Nobel Prize for literature winner Toni Morrison, and Hon. Thurgood Marshall, the very first African-American to become US Supreme Court justice.
Application requirements: Application form, SAT and/or ACT scores, transcripts, recommendation letters, and admission essays.
Morehouse College
Morehouse College is a private, all-male college established in 1867 that specializes in liberal arts education. Located in Atlanta, Georgia, Morehouse instills spiritual and humanistic values among its students, and has an alumni roster that includes Shelton “Spike” Lee and Martin Luther King Jr.
Application requirements: Application form, SAT and/or ACT scores, recommendation letters, transcripts, admission essays.
Hampton University
Founded in 1868, Hampton University is a private, non-sectarian, and co-educational institution located in Hampton, Virginia that caters to students of all races. Hampton is known for its liberal arts curriculum and technical education, and offers professional and post-graduate programs as well.
Admission requirements: Applicants need to fill up the application forms which are downloadable from the school’s website, and contain a checklist of other required documents and records.
Fisk University
Fisk University is a private, historically black university founded in 1867 and is known for its slogan, “Success in D.E.T.A.I.L.S. (Diversity, Excellence, Teamwork, Accountability, Integrity, Leadership, and Service).” Located in Nashville, Tennessee, Fink University was the first HBCU to get a Phi Beta Kappa charter.
Application requirements: Common Application, SAT and/or ACT scores, school report form, teacher report form, and a 500-word admission essay.
Most HBCUs will require applicants to submit admission essays. To guide you in writing one, you can check out free college admission essays which can be found on the Internet.
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