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Georgia’s 9 HBCUs Produce:
HBCUs in Georgia
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Albany State University
Founded in 1903 in Albany, Georgia, Albany State University (ASU) is the largest HBCU in Georgia. ASU offers a diverse array of degree programs, featuring prominent ones in health and human performance, nursing, biology, management, criminal justice, early childhood education, and psychology.
UNCF-Member Institution
Clark Atlanta University
Founded in 1865 in Atlanta, Georgia, Clark Atlanta University (CAU) was created through the consolidation of Atlanta University and Clark College, the nation’s first four-year liberal arts college to serve a primarily African-American student population, in 1869. CAU offers a diverse array of degree programs, featuring prominent ones in arts and sciences, business, education, and social work.
Fort Valley State University
Founded in 1895, in Fort Valley, Georgia, Fort Valley State University (FVSU) is recognized as an 1890 land-grant institution. FVSU offers a diverse array of degree programs, featuring prominent ones in agriculture, arts and sciences, and education.
UNCF-Member Institution
Interdenominational Theological Center
Founded in 1958 in Atlanta, Georgia, the Interdenominational Theological Center (ITC) stands as the sole UNCF member institution providing graduate theological education. ITC offers a diverse array of degree programs, featuring prominent ones in divinity, liturgical arts and culture, religion and education, and ministry.
UNCF-Member Institution
Morehouse College
Founded in 1867 in Atlanta, Georgia, Morehouse College (Morehouse) is a private all-male liberal arts college. Morehouse offers a diverse array of degree programs, featuring prominent ones in biological sciences, physics, and mathematics and statistics.
Morehouse School of Medicine
Founded in 1975 in Atlanta, Georgia, Morehouse School of Medicine (MSM) began as the Medical Education Program at Morehouse College. In 1981, MSM became an independently chartered institution ranking among the nation’s leading educators of primary care physicians. MSM offers a diverse array of degree programs, featuring prominent ones in medicine, biomedical sciences, public health, physician assistant studies, medical sciences, biomedical research, clinical research, and biomedical technology.
UNCF-Member Institution
Paine College
Founded in 1882 in Augusta, Georgia, Paine College is a private church-affiliated institution offering a liberal arts education. PC offers a diverse array of degree programs, featuring prominent ones in business, sociology, elementary education, history, and psychology.
Savannah State University
Founded in 1890 in Savannah, Georgia, Savannah State University offers a diverse array of degree programs, featuring prominent ones in marine sciences and business.
UNCF-Member Institution
Spelman College
Founded in 1881 in Atlanta, Georgia, Spelman College (Spelman) is recognized as the first historically Black institution for women to be granted a collegiate charter, which it received in 1924. Spelman offers a diverse array of degree programs, featuring prominent ones in psychology, biology, political science and government and health services.