🏆 2026 U.S. News & World Report — Top HBCUs

🏆 2026 U.S. News & World Report — Top HBCUs

The latest U.S. News & World Report rankings highlight the top Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) across the nation. These schools continue to excel in academics, leadership, culture, and legacy, while shaping the future for generations to come.

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U.S. News HBCU Rankings (Table View)

Top 20 HBCUs (2026)

1. Spelman College — Atlanta, GA
2. Howard University — Washington, DC
3. Morehouse College — Atlanta, GA
4. Tuskegee University — Tuskegee, AL
5. Florida A&M University — Tallahassee, FL
6. Xavier University of Louisiana — New Orleans, LA
7. Hampton University — Hampton, VA
8. North Carolina A&T State University — Greensboro, NC
9. Morgan State University — Baltimore, MD
10. Delaware State University — Dover, DE
11. Bowie State University — Bowie, MD (tie)
12. Virginia State University — Petersburg, VA (tie)
13. Claflin University — Orangeburg, SC (tie)
14. North Carolina Central University — Durham, NC (tie)
15. Jackson State University — Jackson, MS
16. Clark Atlanta University — Atlanta, GA
17. Dillard University — New Orleans, LA
18. Elizabeth City State University — Elizabeth City, NC (tie)
19. Lincoln University (PA) — Lincoln University, PA (tie)
20. Prairie View A&M University — Prairie View, TX (tie)
21. University of the District of Columbia — Washington, DC (tie)

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U.S. News HBCU Rankings (Table View)

📌 These rankings showcase the strength and resilience of HBCUs, institutions that have long been the backbone of higher education for African Americans and a source of pride for the Black community nationwide.

✨ At HBCU Original, we celebrate their excellence, legacy, and the impact they continue to make on society.