Forbes Names 10 Private and Public HBCUs that Prepare Graduates for Success

by Marlena Chertock |

Morehouse College students wear Morehouse swag and walk on campus.

Forbes recently released America’s Top HBCUs, the first-ever ranking of historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) in the magazine’s history, spotlighting 10 private and 10 public institutions.

Eight UNCF-member institutions are included in the top 10 private HBCUs list, showcasing the academic excellence and commitment to student success of our esteemed HBCUs.

Top 10 Private HBCUs:

  1. Howard University
  2. Spelman College
  3. Morehouse College
  4. Xavier University of Louisiana
  5. Hampton University
  6. Tuskegee University
  7. Fisk University
  8. Talladega College
  9. Clark Atlanta University
  10. Tougaloo College

Top 10 Public HBCUs:

  1. North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University
  2. Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University
  3. Prairie View Agricultural and Mechanical University
  4. Morgan State University
  5. University of the Virgin Islands
  6. Tennessee State University
  7. Bowie State University
  8. Winston-Salem State University
  9. Elizabeth City State University
  10. Delaware State University

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