Where can I find info on differences between admission requirements as regards to Black colleges, and?

Question

traditionally white colleges?

Answer 1

All admissions requirements are posted online or in print catalogs by all universities. You can start by looking at the admissions requirements at the HBCUs (historically black colleges and universities, a federal designation) at http://www.edonline.com/cq/hbcu/ and then start picking and choosing non-HBCUs. Keep in mind a few things, however:

1) HBCUs, like any other colleges, have different admissions requirements. Texas Southern, for example, is pretty much open admissions, but Prairie View A&M, about 50 miles away, is more selective, and I believe Fayetteville State in North Carolina is even more selective.

2) Admission to the university doesn't necessarily mean admission to a program. An HBCUs engineering program, for example, will require a higher gpa and test scores (SAT, etc.) than the university requires.

3) Don't compare apples to oranges. In other words, look at similar enrollment sizes, family income levels, # of students on financial aid, etc. It doesn't do any good to compare Alabama State to Harvard, which is one of the oldest and wealthiest universities in the nation. You also wouldn't want to compare Harvard to a state school such as Louisiana State University, which had open admissions but was not an HBCU (open admissions means that pretty much anyone can get in the front door). But you could compare Prairie View A&M with Tarleton or West Texas State University, as they are both in the same university system and are both medium-sized and not wealthy.

4) And just for the heck of it, you might want to take a look at HSIs (hispanic serving institutions), many of which are border universities which serve low-income students. You will probably find similar admissions standards at HSIs and HBCUs.

And just for the record, some HBCUs (such as Fayetteville) are much more integrated than "white" schools. Take a look at Texas A&M, for example.

Answer 2

I think you'll have to do the research and compare some of them. Involves a bit of writing letters, or research of catalogs (available at libraries). If you have time, use the phone & letters. Less time? Use the internet. You may be able to find them by State, or pick several colleges, some predominantly African-American, some not.

If you are trying to find out if African-Americans have an easier time getting an education, for whatever reason, keep your mind open, and be sure you find the Truth, not myth & hearsay.

Answer 3

TC you are wrong HBCUs do allow white students to attend their colleges. You have been misinformed. In fact West Virgina state and Bluefield state college in Virginia are both HBCUs that today are predominately white colleges.

There is no difference between admissions requirements.

Answer 4

Well, hon. If you are white and thinking of a black college, forget it. Reverse bias is politically correct.