Punching Above Their Weight – State Performance

Punching Above Their Weight national infographic

UNCF’s research report HBCUs Punching Above Their Weight makes a strong case for a powerful proposition: Given their small average size and a history of being under-resourced, the enrollment, degree and economic impacts of HBCUs on African Americans in their respective states are significantly greater than one would expect.

Punching Above Their Weight shows that, in their most important function—enrolling and graduating college students—HBCUs perform far better than their sizes and resources would lead one to expect.

Here are stats that show how HBCUs in each state perform. Visit UNCF.org/PATW to read the full report: