Explores the following reasons why Blacks do not make more generous financial contributions to Black universities and colleges: (1) lack of cultural understanding of the economic process in higher education; (2) treatment of Black students; (3) high tuition costs; (4) student indebtedness; and (5) lack of organized administrative procedures.…

The establishment and growth of black colleges in the United States is traced from a catechizing school in New York City in 1704 to the present day. After a brief historical review, statistics are given in contemporary colleges, students, accreditation, and location. Problems facing the institutions and students are addressed and the future…

A series of tables contains data reflecting the extent to which the national higher education system and its several subsystems serve minority groups. Tables include: a roster of historically and predominantly black institutions, with classification (public, private, and proprietary), founding year, degree level, academic calendar, and tuition;…

Rising college costs and the financial burdens facing students are discussed, as a part of hearings on the reauthorization of the Higher Education Act. While funding for financial aid programs has declined or remained even, tuition for private and public colleges has increased between 28 and 30 percent. The ability of low- and middle-income…

The Second Annual Report of the National Advisory Committee on Black Higher Education and Black Colleges and Universities is presented. The Committee's purpose and functions, committee membership, meetings and activities are discussed. The Committee's discussions and special activities and research reports in progress are summarized, and the…

A compilation of the most recent statistical information on the 41 member institutions of the United Negro College Fund (UNCF) is presented. All of the institutions are private, accredited, predominantly black colleges and universities offering undergraduate and/or graduate programs. The data are gathered in an annual survey, and presented in…

Presents statistics on a variety of subjects related to blacks in higher education: (1) survey statistics from the 25 highest-ranked national colleges and universities; (2) effects of actions of the mass media; (3) influence of intact families on black higher education; (4) how affirmative action encourages blacks to attend college; and (5) black…

This brochure gives basic information and discusses the salient characteristics of historically black colleges and universities in the United States. Thirty-five institutions are included in this category, primarily in the southern states. The history of the colleges, as a group, is briefly given, and these topics are addressed: low-tuition…