HBCUs are a source of accomplishment and great pride for the African American community as well as the entire nation. 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 the Secretary of Education to be a reliable authority as to the quality of training offered or is, according to such agency or association, making reasonable progress toward accreditation. HBCUs offer all students, regardless of race, an opportunity to develop their skills and talents. These institutions train young people who go on to serve domestically and internationally in the professions as entrepreneurs and in the public and private sectors. HBCUs Represent less than 3% of Colleges and Universities in the United States.
- HBCUs are responsible for 46% of all Black Business Executives
- HBCUs are responsible for 50% of all Black Engineers
- HBCUs are responsible for 80% of all Black Federal Judges
- HBCUs are responsible for 85% of all Black Doctors
- HBCUs are responsible for 50% of all Black Attorneys
- HBCUs are responsible for 75% of all Black Military Officers
- HBCUs are responsible for 40% of all Black Dentists
- HBCUs are responsible for 50% of all Black Pharmacist
- HBCUs are responsible for 75% of all Black Veterinarians
- HBCUs are responsible for 50% of all Black Teachers
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