how many hbcus are there

There are currently between 99 and 107 Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) in the United States as of the most recent data from 2022 to 2025. The National Center for Education Statistics reported 99 HBCUs for fall 2022, while other sources including the U.S. Department of Education and HBCU-specific websites list the number as 102 to 107 HBCUs. These institutions are primarily located in the Southeast and Mid-Atlantic states, with some spread across other states and territories.