There are 107 colleges in the United States that are identified by the U.S. Department of Education as Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). And, did you know that two of those 107 HBCUs are partners in our OCSEA Free College program? That's right! Both Central State University and Paul Quinn College, two of our partners in TOTALLY FREE bachelor's degrees, have received this designation because of their critical role in ensuring that African Americans—and students of all races—receive a quality education. Learn more about both colleges and their OCSEA Free College programs at OCSEAEducation.org.
Historically black colleges and universities (HBCUs) are institutions of higher education in the United States that were established before the Civil Rights Act of 1964 under the Higher Education Act of 1965. Many of these institutions were founded in the years after the Civil War and are concentrated in the Southern United States. During the period of segregation prior to the Civil Rights Act, the great majority of U.S. institutions of higher education served predominantly white students, and disqualified or limited Black American enrollment. Today HBCUs offer all students, regardless of race, an opportunity to develop their skills and talents through a college education.