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Miles College

Founded in 1893, Miles College is home to around 1500 students all studying the 25 bachelor’s degrees offered. Miles also hosts one of the 41 National Centers for Academic Excellence. Miles strives to provide a wholesome, valuable education to every student that attends, so that

Livingstone College

Founded in 1879, Livingstone College now has over 1,000 students in attendance, all studing various degrees offered by the College. Through a Christian-based environment suitable for learning, it provides excellent liberal arts and religious education programs for students from all ethnic backgrounds designed to develop

LeMoyne-Owen College

Established in 1968, Lemoyne-Owen College is the result of a merger of HBCUs and other schools. With a student body of almost 1,000, the college provides five academic divisions to choose from: The Division of Business and Economic Development, The Division of Education, The Division

Lawson State Community College

Lawson State was founded in 1949, and is now home to over 5,000 students studying the college’s multitude of degree programs. Lawson prides itself it their four Core Values: Student Success, Excellence, Innovation, and Integrity. They aim to be student-centered, providing a quality education in

Kentucky State University

Established in 1886, Kentucky State University is home to almost 2,000 students. Students can choose from four associate degrees, 55 undergraduate degrees and six post-graduate programs. The university is committed to enhancing society, and impacting individuals by providing quality teaching with a foundation in liberal

Johnson C. Smith University

Founded in 1867, Johnson C. Smith University has almost 2,000 students in attendance. Johnson C. Smith University offers 24 degree options for undergraduates and one graduate degree. The mission of Johnson C. Smith University is to provide an outstanding education for a diverse group of

Jarvis Christian College

Founded in 1912, Jarvis Christian College has approximately 800 students enrolled. The mission of the college is to prepare a diverse population of lifelong learners intellectually, socially, spiritually, and personally through providing interactive services and using varied modalities if instructional delivery.

Jackson State University

Established in 1877, Jackson State University is home to almost 8,000 students studying the various degrees offered by the university. Jackson State University has a distinguished history, rich in the tradition of educating young men and women for leadership, having undergone seven name changes as

J. F. Drake State Technical College

Established in 1961 as the Huntsville State Vocational Technical College, Drake has since undergone several name changes. There are over 1,000 students currently attending the college. Drake offers degree programs in Business/Engineering Technologies, Education, Health Sciences Technology, and Applied Services Technology.

Howard University

Founded in 1867, Howard University is a private, research university comprised of 13 schools and colleges. Students pursue studies in more than 120 areas leading to undergraduate, graduate and professional degrees.