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Historically Black Colleges & Universities ~ The Importance of Education in America
Xavier (Louisiana)
Xavier (Louisiana)
Xavier University of Louisiana
One Drexel Drive ~ New Orleans, LA 70125
Founded: 1915 Private University
Enrollment: ~3,200 Sports: NAIA (Gold Rush)
It is the only private Catholic BHCU in the United States. It began as a high school and was expanded two years later to become a teacher's college. In 1925, it became a university.
Coahoma C.C.
Coahoma C.C.
Coahoma Community College
3240 Friars Point Road ~ Clarksdale, MS 38614
Founded: 1924 Public University
Enrollment: ~1,600 Sports: NJCAA (Tigers)
It was founded as an extension of the Coahoma Agricultural High School, the first agricultural high school for black students in Mississippi. The community college district covers five counties.
American Baptist
American Baptist
American Baptist College
1800 Baptist World Center Drive ~ Nashville, TN 37207
Founded: 1924 Private University
Enrollment: ~150 Sports: None
It is affiliated with the Baptist Church. It played a major role in the Civil Rights Movement of the 20th Century.
Gadsden State
Gadsden State
Gadsden State Community College (Valley Street Campus)
600 Valley Street ~ Gadsden, AL 35901
Founded: 1925 Public University
Enrollment: ~4,000 Sports: NJCAA (Cardinals)
Made up of three campuses in Gadsden, one in Anniston, and one in Centre. It was the merger of three schools in 1985.
Bishop State
Bishop State
Bishop State Community College
351 North Broad Street ~ Mobile, AL 36603
Founded: 1927 Public University
Enrollment: ~2,200 Sports: NJCAA (Wildcats)
It was founded as an extension of Alabama State College. It has five off-site extensions throughout southern Alabama.
Texas Southern
Texas Southern
Texas Southern University
3100 Cleburne Street ~ Houston, TX 77004
Founded: 1927 Public University
Enrollment: ~7,500 Sports: Division I (Tigers)
It started as a junior college in Houston. In 1947, it was changed to a university system.
Norfolk State
Norfolk State
Norfolk State University
700 Park Avenue ~ Norfolk, VA 23504
Founded: 1935 Public University
Enrollment: ~11,700 Sports: Division I (Spartans)
It was once a part of the Virginia Union University before splitting off in 1942. In 1979, it achieved university-status.
Trenholm State
Trenholm State
H. Councill Trenholm State Community College
PO Box 10048 ~ Montgomery, AL 36108
Founded: 1947 Public University
Enrollment: ~ 1,500 Sports: None
It is a member of the Alabama Community College System.
Denmark Tech
Denmark Tech
Denmark Technical College
PO Box 327 ~ Denmark, SC 29042
Founded: 1947 Public University
Enrollment: ~500 Sports: NJCAA (Panthers)
The two-year college serves three counties in South Carolina.
Southwestern Christian
Southwestern Christian
Southwestern Christian College
PO Box 10 ~ Terrell, TX 75160
Founded: 1948 Private University
Enrollment: ~200 Sports: NJCAA (Rams)
It was originally founded as the Southern Bible Institute in Fort Worth. In 1949, they moved to the closed Texas Military College in Terrell. Today, it serves as a junior college.
Lawson State
Lawson State
Lawson State Community College
3060 Wilson Road, SW ~ Birmingham, AL 35221
Founded: 1949 Public University
Enrollment: ~2,800 Sports: NJCAA (Cougars)
It has campuses in Birmingham and Bessemer. It serves today as a junior college.
Mississippi Valley State
Mississippi Valley State
Mississippi Valley State University
14000 Highway 82, W ~ Itta Bena, MS 38941
Founded: 1950 Public University
Enrollment: ~2,400 Sports: Division I (Delta Devils)
It began as the Mississippi Vocational College. It is located outside of the town of Itta Bena.
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