HBCUs & Minority-serving Institutions
HBCUs: Historically Black Colleges & Universities
HBCUs represent 3% of all colleges/universities, yet enroll 11% of African Americans in higher education.
HSIs:
Hispanic Serving Institutions
- HSIs represent 4% of postsecondary institution, but enroll 50% of all latino students
- Data on Hispanic Serving Institutions
AANAPISIs:
Asian American and Pacific Islander Serving Institutions
- AANAPISIs represent LESS than 1% of all colleges/ universities, yet enroll 20% of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders
TCUs:
Tribal Colleges and Universities
- TCUs represent 1% of higher education, yet enroll 9% of Native American Students.
Direct Benefits
- Same race role models
- Able to address deficiencies resulting from poor preparation in primary and secondary school
- Preparation students to succeed in the workforce and in graduate and professional education
Indirect Benefits
- Student’s gain a stronger understanding of their history
- Increased self-awareness
- Experiences are validated
- Supportive Atmosphere
- Increased self confidence
Additional Resources
TCU Benefits: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cKOPSGPz-MQ
TCU Articles: https://www.chronicle.com/article/Why-I-Attended-Tribal-College/241161
HBCU History: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_t_5fgTMsqI&feature=youtu.be
“Representation in the Classroom: The Effect of Own-Race Teachers on Student Achievement”
HBCU Cost Misconception: https://www.npr.org/2014/03/26/294804058/despite-financial-challenges-hbcus-fight-to-remain-a-bargain
MSI Impact data: https://www.acenet.edu/news-room/Documents/Pulling-Back-the-Curtain-Enrollment-and-Outcomes-at-MSIs.pdf
Upward Mobility: https://www.hbcucampaignfund.org/hbcunews/2018/06/16/five-hbcus-lead-as-engines-of-upward-mobility-2/
Upward Mobility Pt2: https://www.washingtonpost.com/amphtml/education/2018/12/18/which-colleges-enroll-most-hispanic-students/
Research Tool: IPEDS: https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/