HBCU’s in ALABAMA

State Capitol located in Montgomery, Alabama.

Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) are institutions of higher learning established before 1964 with the primary mission of serving the African American community during a time when access to education was limited due to segregation. Recognized by the U.S. Department of Education, there are 107 HBCUs across the United States, though three are currently closed. These institutions continue to play a vital role in providing quality education and fostering cultural pride. Alabama is home to several HBCUs, each contributing significantly to the state's educational and cultural landscape.

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• Alabama A&M University- Huntsville

• Alabama State University- Montgomery

• Bishop State Community College - Mobile

• Concordia University-Alabama- Selma (closed 2018)

• Gadsden State College- Gadsden 

• J.F. Drake State Technical College- Huntsville

• Lawson State Community College- Birmingham

• Miles College- Fairfield

• Miles School of Law- Fairfield *

• Oakwood University- Huntsville

• Selma University- Selma

• Shelton State Community College- Tuscaloosa

• Stillman College- Tuscaloosa

• Talladega College- Talladega

• Tuskegee University- Tuskegee

• H. Councill Trenholm State Community College- Montgomery

*Not recognized by US Department of Education as an HBCU*