Today, historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) still play a vital and irreplaceable role in U.S. education.

They value and honor African American heritage, provide a supportive environment, and make sure that disadvantaged and underserved communities have top-notch educational opportunities.

StudySoup used data from the U.S. Department of Education’s National Center for Education Statistics to compile a list of the largest HBCUs.

Top 10 biggest HBCUs:

#1. North Carolina A&T State University (12,556 total students)

#2. Florida A&M University (9,626)

#3. Howard University (9,399)

#4. Texas Southern University (9,034)

#5. Prairie View A&M University (8,940)

#6. Tennessee State University (8,081)

#7. North Carolina Central University (8,011)

#8. Morgan State University (7,763)

#9. Southern University and A&M College (7,140)

#10. Jackson State University (7,020)

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