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Historically Black Colleges & Universities (HBCUs) in Texas

9 schools in Texas. See our methodology.

Nine historically black colleges and universities across Texas serve over 28,000 students with net prices ranging from $4,873 at St Philip's College to $20,244 at Paul Quinn College. Prairie View A&M University stands out with the highest graduate earnings at $45,411 annually and a solid 43.2% graduation rate among its 8,527 students. These institutions connect directly to Texas's massive healthcare workforce, the nation's second largest, with graduates finding opportunities at major employers like HCA and Baylor Scott & White. The state's TEXAS Grant program helps make education more accessible. While graduation rates vary significantly from 10.7% to 49.2%, acceptance rates remain generally open, with Texas Southern University accepting 96.8% of applicants. Small colleges like Southwestern Christian College in Terrell maintain intimate learning environments with just 128 students, while larger universities like Texas Southern in Houston provide broader resources and research opportunities within the Texas Medical Center region.
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Schools
$14,085
Avg. Net Price
$36,373
Avg. Earnings
29.6%
Avg. Graduation Rate

Historically Black Colleges & Universities (HBCUs) in Texas

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# School Enrollment Net Price Graduation Rate Median Earnings
1 10,772 $4,873 34.5% $38,224
2 128 $16,870 49.2% $32,672
3 982 $19,847 36.1% $42,937
4 8,527 $14,041 43.2% $45,411
5 600 $20,244 38.1% $29,288
6 636 $10,095 20.0% $33,159
7 730 $10,409 15.1% $32,992
8 644 $10,650 10.7% $33,752
9 6,619 $19,734 19.9% $38,924

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes Prairie View A&M University stand out among Texas HBCUs?

Prairie View A&M leads in graduate earnings at $45,411 annually while maintaining a strong 43.2% graduation rate. With 8,527 students, it offers the scale and resources of a major university while keeping net costs reasonable at $14,041. The 76.07% acceptance rate provides good access for qualified students.

How affordable are Texas HBCUs compared to other colleges?

Net prices range from just $4,873 at St Philip's College to $20,244 at Paul Quinn College, making these schools highly accessible. Seven of the nine institutions cost under $20,000 annually. The state's TEXAS Grant program provides additional financial support for qualifying students.

Is there a significant difference in graduation rates among Texas HBCUs?

Graduation rates vary dramatically from 10.7% at Texas College to 49.2% at Southwestern Christian College. Prairie View A&M achieves 43.2% while Huston-Tillotson reaches 36.1%. These differences often reflect institutional resources, student support services, and enrollment selectivity among the schools.

Where do graduates typically find employment in Texas?

Texas maintains the nation's second largest healthcare workforce, creating opportunities at major employers like HCA and Baylor Scott & White. The Houston Texas Medical Center region particularly benefits from graduates of institutions like Texas Southern University, which sits within this major medical center.

Does enrollment size affect the college experience at Texas HBCUs?

Enrollment varies dramatically from 128 students at Southwestern Christian College to 10,772 at St Philip's College. Small schools offer intimate environments and personalized attention, while larger institutions like Prairie View A&M with 8,527 students provide extensive resources and research opportunities.

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