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2022 Best HBCU Schools in North Carolina

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  1. North Carolina A&T State University

    • 4 Year
    • GREENSBORO, NC
    • 2,827 reviews

    Alum: I was a 2019 graduate with a degree in animal science and a minor in chemistry! This school was great especially when it came from my department. I received hands on experiences my freshman year at the A&T Farm. That is great especially when your long term goal is becoming a vet. You will need as much hands on experience for vet school. The HBCU experience is also like an experience like no other. To be around of people of color and so much history is such great feeling especially when every single student is working to be a better there life to get a great education.
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    • B
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 58% Acceptance Rate
    • $9,097 Net Price
    • 970-1150 SAT Range
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  2. Winston-Salem State University

    • 4 Year
    • WINSTON-SALEM, NC
    • 1,220 reviews

    Freshman: great environment for all and the professors are very helpful. we have the the Involvement Fair where there are multiple options and opportunities for students to get volunteer time along with part-time working opportunities. Organizations such as the House Museum of Arts volunteering along with victory Junction work were the top most options that I liked personally for the experience. Hill Hall is one of the many resources given to the ram students. The building has many opportunities for tutoring and group studies. With testing centers and computer labs on display, all students are welcomed for a workshop meeting.
    This is especially where the career and development services are located Winston-Salem State University has a mission to prepare students for meaningful and productive careers beyond college. All together it is perfect for gearing up and preparing for graduate school and work with others in a benefit forging connections.
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    • B minus
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 68% Acceptance Rate
    • $11,783 Net Price
    • 890-1030 SAT Range
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  3. Fayetteville State University

    • 4 Year
    • FAYETTEVILLE, NC
    • 891 reviews

    Sophomore: My experience at Fayetteville State University was great! The professors are great. They want to see you succeed at Fayetteville State University. Student life is fun because Fayetteville State is always looking for new ways to get people involved around campus. For example, even though we are in quarantine they are holding virtual events for students to attend. As far as housing, it could be a little better. The food could he a little better as well. I wish that our campus had other restaurants within it. Sometimes Chick-fil-A, the grill, and the cafe could get a little tiring from eating the same thing over.
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    • B minus
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 69% Acceptance Rate
    • $5,587 Net Price
    • 870-1010 SAT Range
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  4. Elizabeth City State University

    • 4 Year
    • ELIZABETH CITY, NC
    • 473 reviews

    Junior: I have experienced the ups and downs of college. I enjoy the closeness of the professors and the ratios of classes at ECSU! I love the bonds I have formed not only with the professors but with the facility and student body. The overall relationships are promising and the school wants nothing but success from its Viking Family! We, the students, are always informed when it comes to the decisions our chancellor makes in regards to improving the campus and increasing academic excellence. There are more things to boast about when it comes to ECSU. I believe the adjustments you have to make as an individual is the size of the campus and student body. If you are looking for a small scope when it comes to those necessities, then ECSU is for you! Another factor is the location of the school; it’s in a rural community but once you dive deep into the area, you’ll find more than what you think! It’s also an hour from two beautiful beaches, the Outer Banks and Virginia Beach.
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    • B minus
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 66% Acceptance Rate
    • $2,465 Net Price
    • 880-1050 SAT Range
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  5. North Carolina Central University

    • 4 Year
    • DURHAM, NC
    • 998 reviews

    Junior: North Carolina Central University is a very diverse community. The professors that I have had so far have always been very help and show to care for their students. The faculty and staff are all friendly and willing to take time out of their own hands to help others. One thing I would change about Central would be the food. However, the new chick fi la they opened is amazing! There are good places to eat around Durham.
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    • C+
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 68% Acceptance Rate
    • $13,755 Net Price
    • 890-1050 SAT Range
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  6. Johnson C. Smith University

    • 4 Year
    • CHARLOTTE, NC
    • 862 reviews

    Sophomore: My experience at Johnson C Smith university is amazing I’ve learned so much about myself and others. They are very supportive academically and physically. I am from Florida so the atmosphere was very different. The professors are loving but professional in other words tough love. It’s very easy to get to know new people, you won’t ever feel like the oddball. The food could be better but it also reminds me of back home. They are very supportive of all athletics. It has great scenery and a lot of entertainment to attend. I personally think that the best part of the school is standing on the “block” which is where everyone meets up after class .
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    • C+
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 47% Acceptance Rate
    • $18,655 Net Price
    • 800-960 SAT Range
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  7. Shaw University

    • 4 Year
    • RALEIGH, NC
    • 623 reviews

    Graduate Student: I started at Shaw in 2014 as a CAPE Student. The advisors, professors, coordinators and faculty were awesome! I really appreciate the support I received during my pursuit of an undergraduate degree. I was recently accepted at the Divinity school there and I look forward to an epic experience.
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    • C minus
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 63% Acceptance Rate
    • $18,846 Net Price
    • — SAT Range
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  8. Saint Augustine's University

    • 4 Year
    • RALEIGH, NC
    • 352 reviews

    Freshman: I went to Saint Augustine University for the orientation and to meet some of the professors, students, and a tour around campus. It was an amazing experience I could never forget! They showed us around the university and talked about the history and meaning of every building there, also they explained to us exactly what they expected from there students and there expectations were high because they believe everyone can succeed if they have a good and focus mindset. The students there are very encouraging and outgoing, they know how to make a good first impression on you that you will never forget. I believe St Augustine well be an amazing college for me and everyone else.
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    • C minus
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 73% Acceptance Rate
    • $17,898 Net Price
    • 770-910 SAT Range
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  9. Livingstone College

    • 4 Year
    • SALISBURY, NC
    • 564 reviews

    Alum: Attending Livingstone College is rarely by choice but by chance. Many of my peers who are enrolled in our institution are granted the opportunity to have their education paid via academic or athletic scholarship, attended the Summer Bridge program, are a legacy of Blue Bear pride, or simply are here as the last option. All various reasons are not by choice but by chance. Livingstone chooses you!
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    • C minus
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 50% Acceptance Rate
    • $17,711 Net Price
    • 760-930 SAT Range
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  12. Bennett College for Women

    • 4 Year
    • GREENSBORO, NC
    • 414 reviews

    Alum: As an Education major during the Fall of 2018, Bennett College's Department of Education allowed me to work with kids in a classroom during a practicum process. I did mine with third graders at Washington Montessori Elementary School in Greensboro, NC. In the spring of 2018, I switched majors to Interdisciplinary Studies with a concentration in History. Thus far, the area of study has helped me think critically and develop lesson plans and activities for my future students in the classroom environment and overcome my fear of public speaking. However, it is still a working progress. With the practice in the past from being an Education major and my internship as an Interdisciplinary Studies Major, it has given me the chance to work with different age groups of children. Therefore, my degree, Interdisciplinary Studies that I received during my undergraduate years has prepared me for the leadership of becoming a teacher.
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    • C minus
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 59% Acceptance Rate
    • $10,267 Net Price
    • 800-1000 SAT Range
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    Southern Virginia University

    • 4 Year
    • BUENA VISTA, VA
    • 370 reviews

    Alum: This school changed the entire trajectory of my life. The small classes were perfect for my learning style, and I felt that my professors genuinely cared about my growth and progress. I developed as a whole person—spiritually, intellectually, athletically, and it changed the way I understood the world around me. Being exposed to so many subjects and ideas helped me discover what I wanted to do professionally and prepared me to be successful in graduate school. I also met my beautiful wife! I couldn't have asked for a better college experience.
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    • B minus
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 98% Acceptance Rate
    • $20,816 Net Price
    • 960-1200 SAT Range
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