How Many Colleges Are Historically Black Colleges (HBCUs) In Pennsylvania?
In Pennsylvania, 2 colleges/universities are historically Black colleges (HBCUs). By school type, 2 public schools and 0 private schools are historically Black colleges (HBCUs). Next table summarizes the number of schools with historically Black colleges (HBCUs) in Pennsylvania.
| Total | Public | Private (not-for-profit) | Private (for-profit) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 4 years or high | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2-4 years | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| less than 1 year | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
What is Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU)
The Higher Education Act of 1965, as amended, defines an HBCU as: '...any historically black college or university that was established prior to 1964, whose principal mission was, and is, the education of black Americans, and that is accredited by a nationally recognized accrediting agency or association determined by the Secretary [of Education] to be a reliable authority as to the quality of training offered or is, according to such an agency or association, making reasonable progress toward accreditation.' Federal regulations (20 USC 1061 (2)) allow for certain exceptions to the founding date.
Below list shows the Colleges With Historically Black Colleges (HBCUs) In Pennsylvania. You can see more schools and narrow down the results in search result page.
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Cheyney University of Pennsylvania
#231 in Liberal Arts Colleges#93 in Pennsylvania Colleges
Cheyney University of Pennsylvania is a Public, 4 or more years school located in Cheyney, PA. Total 466 students are attending the school and its 2021 tuition & fee is $16,170.
Graduation Rate26%
Enrollment466
Student/Faculty12 to 1
Tuition & Fees
(In-State/Out-of-State)
(In-State/Out-of-State)
Undergraduate$10,904 / $16,170
Graduate$13,998 / $20,286
Lincoln University
#77 in Pennsylvania Colleges
Lincoln University is a Public, 4 or more years school located in Lincoln University, PA. Total 2,376 students are attending the school and its 2021 tuition & fee is $17,468.
Acceptance Rate83%
SAT Score940
Graduation Rate47%
Enrollment2,376
Student/Faculty15 to 1
Tuition & Fees
(In-State/Out-of-State)
(In-State/Out-of-State)
Undergraduate$11,266 / $17,468
Graduate$11,274 / $18,804