HBCUs & Minority-serving Institutions

HBCUs: Historically Black Colleges & Universities

HBCUs represent 3% of all colleges/universities, yet enroll 11% of African Americans in higher education.

HSIs:

Hispanic Serving Institutions

HSIs represent 4% of postsecondary institution, but enroll 50% of all latino students
Data on Hispanic Serving Institutions

AANAPISIs:

Asian American and Pacific Islander Serving Institutions

AANAPISIs represent LESS than 1% of all colleges/ universities, yet enroll 20% of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders

TCUs:

Tribal Colleges and Universities

TCUs represent 1% of higher education, yet enroll 9% of Native American Students.

Direct Benefits

Same race role models
Able to address deficiencies resulting from poor preparation in primary and secondary school
Preparation students to succeed in the workforce and in graduate and professional education

Indirect Benefits

Student’s gain a stronger understanding of their history
Increased self-awareness
Experiences are validated
Supportive Atmosphere
Increased self confidence

Additional Resources

TCU Benefits: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cKOPSGPz-MQ

TCU Articles: https://www.chronicle.com/article/Why-I-Attended-Tribal-College/241161

HBCU History: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_t_5fgTMsqI&feature=youtu.be

“Representation in the Classroom: The Effect of Own-Race Teachers on Student Achievement”

HBCU Cost Misconception: https://www.npr.org/2014/03/26/294804058/despite-financial-challenges-hbcus-fight-to-remain-a-bargain

MSI Impact data: https://www.acenet.edu/news-room/Documents/Pulling-Back-the-Curtain-Enrollment-and-Outcomes-at-MSIs.pdf

Upward Mobility: https://www.hbcucampaignfund.org/hbcunews/2018/06/16/five-hbcus-lead-as-engines-of-upward-mobility-2/

Upward Mobility Pt2: https://www.washingtonpost.com/amphtml/education/2018/12/18/which-colleges-enroll-most-hispanic-students/

Research Tool: IPEDS: https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/

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