Historically Black Colleges & Universities ~ The Importance of Education in America
Spelman College
350 Spelman Lane, SW ~ Atlanta, GA 30314
Founded: 1881 Private University
Enrollment: ~2,100 Sports: None
It was established as the Atlanta Baptist Female Seminary. Renamed Spelman Seminary in 1884 and Spellman College in 1924. It is a all-women's HBCU in Atlanta.
Paine College
1235 15th Street ~ Augusta, GA 30901
Founded: 1882 Private University
Enrollment: ~450 Sports: NCCAA (Lions)
It is a Methodist HBCU in Augusta, Georgia. It is a notable religious institution of the South.
Lane College
545 Lane Avenue ~ Jackson, TN 38301
Founded: 1882 Private University
Enrollment: ~1,450 Sports: None
It is affiliated with the Christian Methodist Episcopal Church. It was named after a co-founder of the school.
Virginia State University
One Hayden Drive ~ Virginia State University, VA 23806
Founded: 1882 Public University
Enrollment: ~4,700 Sports: Division II (Trojans)
It was established by the state of Virginia in 1882. It includes a 400-acre research farm.
Arkansas Baptist College
1600 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Drive ~ Little Rock, AR 72202
Founded: 1884 Private University
Enrollment: ~500 Sports: None
Founded as the Minister's Institute. It is the only Baptist HBCU west of the Mississippi River.
Shorter College
604 North Locust Street ~ North Little Rock, AR 72114
Founded: 1886 Private University
Enrollment: ~1,300 Sports: None
Originally founded as the Bethel Institute through the AME Church. It is one of the only two-year HBCU in the United States.
Kentucky State University
400 East Main Street ~ Frankfort, KY 40601
Founded: 1886 Public University
Enrollment: ~2,200 Sports: Division II (Thorobreds)
It was the second state-supported college in Kentucky. It is located in the capital city of Kentucky.
University of Maryland - Eastern Shore
30665 Student Services Center ~ Princess Anne, MD 21853
Founded: 1886 Public University
Enrollment: ~ 2,800 Sports: Division I (Hawks)
Originally a Methodist college, UMES became a public college in 1890. It is one of the 12 divisions of the University of Maryland System.
Virginia University of Lynchburg
2058 Garfield Avenue ~ Lynchburg, VA 24501
Founded: 1886 Private University
Enrollment: ~500 Sports: NCCAA (Dragons)
Founded as a Christian college, VUL was given its current name in 1996. The school is in partnership with Liberty University for students looking for degrees not offered by VUL.
Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University
1601 South Martin L. King Jr. Boulevard ~ Tallahassee, FL 32307
Founded: 1887 Public University
Enrollment: ~9,100 Sports: Division I (Rattlers)
On of the largest HBCUs in the United States. It is a part of the State University System of Florida. Known for its "Marching 100," one of the most famous marching bands in the United States
Central State University
PO Box 1004 ~ Wilberforce, OH 45384
Founded: 1887 Public University
Enrollment: ~2,000 Sports: Division II (Marauders)
It was originally located at Wilberforce University until 1947. It is a public university financed by the state of Ohio.
Savannah State University
3219 College Street ~ Savannah, GA 31404
Founded: 1890 Public University
Enrollment: ~40 Sports: Division II (Tigers)
It began as a public institution in Athens, Georgia for several months before moving to Savannah. In 1932, it became a part of the University System of Georgia.