As the school year winds down, high school seniors are starting to make their final preparations for life after graduation. For many students, that means choosing to continue their education in college.
In the case of Black students, many look at Historically Black Colleges & Universities (HBCUs) as a viable choice. Not only is it an opportunity to connect with like-minded students and embrace the Black experience, tuition and admission fees for many HBCUs are below the national average.
According to the Education Data Initiative, the average cost of college in the United States has more than doubled in the 21st century.
The average in-state student attending a public 4-year institution and living on-campus spends $27,146 for one academic year.
The average cost of in-state tuition is $9,750, while out-of-state tuition averages $27,457.
The average private, nonprofit university student living on-campus spends $58,628 per year, with $38,768 of it going to tuition and fees alone.
US News & World Report has a database of HBCUs that are recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. To qualify for this ranking, an HBCU must be an “undergraduate baccalaureate-granting institution that enrolls primarily first-year, first-time students and must be a school that is part of the 2025 Best Colleges rankings.”
(SOURCE: FOXY NC)