All 105 HBCUs —
Historically Black Colleges & Universities
Every federally designated historically Black college and university in one searchable directory. Find your school, explore enrollment, and access scholarships and financial aid — all free.
HBCU Directory — Frequently Asked Questions
There are 105 federally designated historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) in the United States — 49 public and 56 private institutions. They're located across 19 states, Washington D.C., and the U.S. Virgin Islands.
Alabama has the most HBCUs (14), followed by North Carolina (11), Georgia (10), and Texas (9). Other states with strong HBCU presences include Virginia, Louisiana, Florida, and Maryland.
Public HBCUs receive state government funding and generally have lower tuition for in-state students. Private HBCUs are independently funded and may have more flexibility in programming and financial aid. Both types receive federal Title III funding. Private HBCUs like Spelman, Morehouse, and Howard are among the most prestigious.
The largest HBCUs by enrollment are North Carolina A&T State University (~12,000), Howard University (~10,000), Florida A&M University (~9,000), Prairie View A&M University (~9,000), and Morgan State University (~8,000). The full enrollment data is available in the directory above.
HBCU students have access to federal financial aid (Pell Grant, SEOG, federal loans), institutional aid from their HBCU, and 325 scholarships tracked by HBCU AID worth $3.8M+. Search scholarships at hbcuaid.com/scholarship-finder. Browse 150 institutional grants at hbcuaid.com/grants.
Top HBCUs for financial aid include Howard University, Spelman College, Morehouse College, Hampton University, and Florida A&M University. All 105 HBCUs receive federal Title III funding to strengthen student support. Use the HBCU financial aid guide to learn more.