Enrollment at HBCUs surges post-pandemic, with Howard University seeing 36,000 applications.

Enrollment at historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) has surged since the pandemic, with many expecting record applications. Howard University received 36,000 applications for 2024-2025, while other HBCUs like North Carolina A&T State University and Morehouse College also report new highs. This follows a Supreme Court decision limiting race-based admissions, encouraging some Black students to seek culturally affirming institutions. HBCUs have also gained prominence through their roles in community activism during the Black Lives Matter movement.

November 27, 2024
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