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#1

#1 Best College for African-American/Black Studies in the U.S.

University of Maryland-College Park
College Park, MD

the University of Maryland-College Park is known for being a highly selective school.

Acceptance Rate

45%

Annual Degrees Awarded

3

SAT Score

1,360–1,520

Est. Net Price *

$16,210

Median Starting Salary

$51,162

#2

#2 Best College for African-American/Black Studies in the U.S.

The University of Montana
Missoula, MT

The University of Montana is a non selective school. The school receives roughly 8,900 applications each...

Acceptance Rate

95%

Annual Degrees Awarded

1

SAT Score

990–1,250

Est. Net Price *

$16,361

Median Starting Salary

$50,381

#3

#3 Best College for African-American/Black Studies in the U.S.

Princeton University
Princeton, NJ

Every year, Princeton University receives about 38,000 applications.

Acceptance Rate

6%

Annual Degrees Awarded

10

SAT Score

1,490–1,570

Est. Net Price *

$18,698

Median Starting Salary

$44,568

#4

#4 Best College for African-American/Black Studies in the U.S.

Amherst College
Amherst, MA

Amherst College is widely considered to be one of the most selective liberal arts schools in the country, ...

Acceptance Rate

7%

Annual Degrees Awarded

11

SAT Score

1,430–1,550

Est. Net Price *

$21,367

Median Starting Salary

$47,045

#5

#5 Best College for African-American/Black Studies in the U.S.

Washington University in St Louis
Saint Louis, MO

Washington University in St Louis is known for being a extremely selective school.

Acceptance Rate

12%

Annual Degrees Awarded

14

SAT Score

1,480–1,560

Est. Net Price *

$23,432

Median Starting Salary

$53,329

#6

#6 Best College for African-American/Black Studies in the U.S.

Columbia University in the City of New York
New York, NY

Columbia University requires all freshman students to apply online, using either The Coalition Application...

Acceptance Rate

4%

Annual Degrees Awarded

11

SAT Score

1,500–1,570

Est. Net Price *

$22,058

Median Starting Salary

$43,341

#7

#7 Best College for African-American/Black Studies in the U.S.

Dartmouth College
Hanover, NH

Every year, approximately 28,300 students apply to Dartmouth through the Common Application.

Acceptance Rate

6%

Annual Degrees Awarded

7

SAT Score

1,490–1,570

Est. Net Price *

$19,208

Median Starting Salary

$49,801

#8

#8 Best College for African-American/Black Studies in the U.S.

Wesleyan University
Middletown, CT

Generally, Wesleyan University is known for being a extremely selective school.

Acceptance Rate

14%

Annual Degrees Awarded

7

SAT Score

1,350–1,510

Est. Net Price *

$21,270

Median Starting Salary

$54,827

#9

#9 Best College for African-American/Black Studies in the U.S.

Oberlin College
Oberlin, OH

Oberlin College is known for being a highly selective school.

Acceptance Rate

35%

Annual Degrees Awarded

8

SAT Score

1,370–1,510

Est. Net Price *

$46,462

Median Starting Salary

$59,716

#10

#10 Best College for African-American/Black Studies in the U.S.

Denison University
Granville, OH

Denison University is a extremely selective school. The institution receives approximately 12,000...

Acceptance Rate

22%

Annual Degrees Awarded

7

SAT Score

1,310–1,450

Est. Net Price *

$38,267

Median Starting Salary

$54,704

#11

#11 Best College for African-American/Black Studies in the U.S.

Georgetown University
Washington, DC

Georgetown University is known for being a extremely selective school.

Acceptance Rate

12%

Annual Degrees Awarded

8

SAT Score

1,420–1,560

Est. Net Price *

$35,566

Median Starting Salary

$51,783

#12

#12 Best College for African-American/Black Studies in the U.S.

University of Virginia-Main Campus
Charlottesville, VA

For students interested in applying to UVA, application packets should include none, but none are also...

Acceptance Rate

19%

Annual Degrees Awarded

16

SAT Score

1,410–1,530

Est. Net Price *

$19,469

Median Starting Salary

$52,675

#13

#13 Best College for African-American/Black Studies in the U.S.

Stanford University
Stanford, CA

Every year, the Stanford Admissions Department receives about 56,000 applications.

Acceptance Rate

4%

Annual Degrees Awarded

7

SAT Score

1,490–1,570

Est. Net Price *

$18,279

Median Starting Salary

$45,962

#14

#14 Best College for African-American/Black Studies in the U.S.

Wellesley College
Wellesley, MA

Wellesley College is a extremely selective school. The school receives 8,491 applications every admission...

Acceptance Rate

14%

Annual Degrees Awarded

4

SAT Score

1,440–1,550

Est. Net Price *

$21,362

Median Starting Salary

$50,072

#15

#15 Best College for African-American/Black Studies in the U.S.

University of California-Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA

the University of California-Los Angeles is known for being a extremely selective school.

Acceptance Rate

9%

Annual Degrees Awarded

24

SAT Score

1,320–1,540

Est. Net Price *

$16,999

Median Starting Salary

$45,563

#16

#16 Best College for African-American/Black Studies in the U.S.

Howard University
Washington, DC

Howard University is a fairly selective school. The school receives about 19,200 applications annually.

Acceptance Rate

53%

Annual Degrees Awarded

7

SAT Score

1,050–1,280

Est. Net Price *

$28,279

Median Starting Salary

$50,127

#17

#17 Best College for African-American/Black Studies in the U.S.

University of Puget Sound
Tacoma, WA

the University of Puget Sound is a somewhat selective school.

Acceptance Rate

83%

Annual Degrees Awarded

5

SAT Score

1,210–1,410

Est. Net Price *

$41,363

Median Starting Salary

$59,684

#18

#18 Best College for African-American/Black Studies in the U.S.

New York University
New York, NY

Generally, New York University is a extremely selective school.

Acceptance Rate

12%

Annual Degrees Awarded

9

SAT Score

1,470–1,570

Est. Net Price *

$29,499

Median Starting Salary

$49,393

#19

#19 Best College for African-American/Black Studies in the U.S.

University of Florida
Gainesville, FL

the University of Florida is a extremely selective school.

Acceptance Rate

23%

Annual Degrees Awarded

11

SAT Score

1,310–1,480

Est. Net Price *

$11,740

Median Starting Salary

$47,543

#20

#20 Best College for African-American/Black Studies in the U.S.

Lake Forest College
Lake Forest, IL

Lake Forest College is known for being a fairly selective school.

Acceptance Rate

60%

Annual Degrees Awarded

4

SAT Score

1,190–1,370

Est. Net Price *

$27,839

Median Starting Salary

$54,820

#21

#21 Best College for African-American/Black Studies in the U.S.

University of California-Berkeley
Berkeley, CA

In general, the University of California-Berkeley is a extremely selective school.

Acceptance Rate

11%

Annual Degrees Awarded

11

SAT Score

1,330–1,540

Est. Net Price *

$19,257

Median Starting Salary

$44,708

#22

#22 Best College for African-American/Black Studies in the U.S.

The University of Texas at Austin
Austin, TX

Overall, The University of Texas at Austin is a extremely selective school.

Acceptance Rate

31%

Annual Degrees Awarded

11

SAT Score

1,240–1,490

Est. Net Price *

$17,434

Median Starting Salary

$49,460

#23

#23 Best College for African-American/Black Studies in the U.S.

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Chapel Hill, NC

the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is known for being a extremely selective school.

Acceptance Rate

17%

Annual Degrees Awarded

8

SAT Score

1,370–1,520

Est. Net Price *

$10,614

Median Starting Salary

$50,938

#24

#24 Best College for African-American/Black Studies in the U.S.

Swarthmore College
Swarthmore, PA

Swarthmore is one of the most selective schools in the country, choosing to accept only about 1,020 of 14,700...

Acceptance Rate

7%

Annual Degrees Awarded

2

SAT Score

1,440–1,560

Est. Net Price *

$20,715

Median Starting Salary

$46,974

#25

#25 Best College for African-American/Black Studies in the U.S.

SUNY at Albany
Albany, NY

In general, SUNY at Albany is known for being a fairly selective school.

Acceptance Rate

68%

Annual Degrees Awarded

9

SAT Score

1,120–1,330

Est. Net Price *

$17,714

Median Starting Salary

$50,304

#26

#26 Best College for African-American/Black Studies in the U.S.

Smith College
Northampton, MA

Smith College is a extremely selective school. They receive about 7,300 applications each year.

Acceptance Rate

23%

Annual Degrees Awarded

3

SAT Score

1,390–1,520

Est. Net Price *

$30,790

Median Starting Salary

$56,023

#27

#27 Best College for African-American/Black Studies in the U.S.

Knox College
Galesburg, IL

Knox College is known for being a fairly selective school.

Acceptance Rate

73%

Annual Degrees Awarded

3

SAT Score

1,210–1,430

Est. Net Price *

$26,882

Median Starting Salary

$55,154

#28

#28 Best College for African-American/Black Studies in the U.S.

Brandeis University
Waltham, MA

Brandeis University is known for being a highly selective school.

Acceptance Rate

39%

Annual Degrees Awarded

4

SAT Score

1,380–1,530

Est. Net Price *

$45,565

Median Starting Salary

$52,907

#29

#29 Best College for African-American/Black Studies in the U.S.

University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus
Pittsburgh, PA

the University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus is known for being a highly selective school.

Acceptance Rate

49%

Annual Degrees Awarded

8

SAT Score

1,300–1,470

Est. Net Price *

$24,286

Median Starting Salary

$54,024

#30

#30 Best College for African-American/Black Studies in the U.S.

Vanderbilt University
Nashville, TN

Vanderbilt University is known for being a extremely selective school.

Acceptance Rate

7%

Annual Degrees Awarded

5

SAT Score

1,500–1,560

Est. Net Price *

$25,606

Median Starting Salary

$47,640

#31

#31 Best College for African-American/Black Studies in the U.S.

Rutgers University-New Brunswick
New Brunswick, NJ

In general, Rutgers University-New Brunswick is known for being a fairly selective school.

Acceptance Rate

66%

Annual Degrees Awarded

8

SAT Score

1,280–1,480

Est. Net Price *

$17,535

Median Starting Salary

$48,926

#32

#32 Best College for African-American/Black Studies in the U.S.

University of California-Davis
Davis, CA

the University of California-Davis is a highly selective school.

Acceptance Rate

37%

Annual Degrees Awarded

10

SAT Score

1,180–1,420

Est. Net Price *

$17,385

Median Starting Salary

$47,600

#33

#33 Best College for African-American/Black Studies in the U.S.

Berea College
Berea, KY

Berea College is a extremely selective school. They receive 2,217 applications each year from incoming...

Acceptance Rate

25%

Annual Degrees Awarded

3

SAT Score

1,140–1,290

Est. Net Price *

$2,020

Median Starting Salary

$47,753

#34

#34 Best College for African-American/Black Studies in the U.S.

University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, PA

Every year, Penn receives approximately 54,600 applications from prospective freshman with an acceptance...

Acceptance Rate

6%

Annual Degrees Awarded

5

SAT Score

1,500–1,560

Est. Net Price *

$26,123

Median Starting Salary

$45,454

#35

#35 Best College for African-American/Black Studies in the U.S.

San Francisco State University
San Francisco, CA

San Francisco State University is a non selective school.

Acceptance Rate

94%

Annual Degrees Awarded

20

SAT Score

930–1,140

Est. Net Price *

$13,267

Median Starting Salary

$49,939

#36

#36 Best College for African-American/Black Studies in the U.S.

Temple University
Philadelphia, PA

Temple University is a somewhat selective school. The school receives about 38,700 applications every...

Acceptance Rate

80%

Annual Degrees Awarded

10

SAT Score

1,030–1,250

Est. Net Price *

$23,935

Median Starting Salary

$55,181

#37

#37 Best College for African-American/Black Studies in the U.S.

University of California-Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara, CA

the University of California-Santa Barbara is known for being a extremely selective school.

Acceptance Rate

26%

Annual Degrees Awarded

8

SAT Score

1,260–1,480

Est. Net Price *

$16,874

Median Starting Salary

$47,085

#38

#38 Best College for African-American/Black Studies in the U.S.

University of North Carolina at Charlotte
Charlotte, NC

In general, the University of North Carolina at Charlotte is known for being a somewhat selective school.

Acceptance Rate

80%

Annual Degrees Awarded

10

SAT Score

1,060–1,290

Est. Net Price *

$13,951

Median Starting Salary

$50,583

#39

#39 Best College for African-American/Black Studies in the U.S.

Hamilton College
Clinton, NY

Overall, Hamilton College is a extremely selective school.

Acceptance Rate

12%

Annual Degrees Awarded

2

SAT Score

1,440–1,530

Est. Net Price *

$24,503

Median Starting Salary

$53,522

#40

#40 Best College for African-American/Black Studies in the U.S.

Yale University
New Haven, CT

When applying for Yale, it is extremely important to keep in mind that they are one of the most selective...

Acceptance Rate

5%

Annual Degrees Awarded

3

SAT Score

1,490–1,570

Est. Net Price *

$18,647

Median Starting Salary

$45,950

#41

#41 Best College for African-American/Black Studies in the U.S.

Harvard University
Cambridge, MA

In 2016, Harvard received a record breaking amount of first year applications: 39,044.

Acceptance Rate

3%

Annual Degrees Awarded

3

SAT Score

1,500–1,590

Est. Net Price *

$19,491

Median Starting Salary

$44,031

#42

#42 Best College for African-American/Black Studies in the U.S.

University of Arizona
Tucson, AZ

the University of Arizona is known for being a non selective school.

Acceptance Rate

87%

Annual Degrees Awarded

8

SAT Score

1,110–1,360

Est. Net Price *

$17,075

Median Starting Salary

$50,358

#43

#43 Best College for African-American/Black Studies in the U.S.

Bennington College
Bennington, VT

Bennington College is a highly selective school. They receive about 2,800 applications annually.

Acceptance Rate

45%

Annual Degrees Awarded

1

SAT Score

1,290–1,400

Est. Net Price *

$32,497

Median Starting Salary

$58,086

#44

#44 Best College for African-American/Black Studies in the U.S.

Scripps College
Claremont, CA

Overall, Scripps College is known for being a extremely selective school.

Acceptance Rate

28%

Annual Degrees Awarded

1

SAT Score

1,410–1,510

Est. Net Price *

$43,923

Median Starting Salary

$54,049

#45

#45 Best College for African-American/Black Studies in the U.S.

Colby College
Waterville, ME

Generally, Colby College is known for being a extremely selective school.

Acceptance Rate

8%

Annual Degrees Awarded

2

SAT Score

1,430–1,530

Est. Net Price *

$16,951

Median Starting Salary

$55,549

#46

#46 Best College for African-American/Black Studies in the U.S.

Virginia Commonwealth University
Richmond, VA

Virginia Commonwealth University is a non selective school.

Acceptance Rate

91%

Annual Degrees Awarded

8

SAT Score

1,040–1,300

Est. Net Price *

$21,294

Median Starting Salary

$52,629

#47

#47 Best College for African-American/Black Studies in the U.S.

Georgia State University
Atlanta, GA

Georgia State University is a fairly selective school. The institution receives approximately 26,000...

Acceptance Rate

67%

Annual Degrees Awarded

10

SAT Score

1,020–1,250

Est. Net Price *

$17,589

Median Starting Salary

$48,643

#48

#48 Best College for African-American/Black Studies in the U.S.

Occidental College
Los Angeles, CA

Occidental College is a highly selective school. They receive about 6,310 applications every admission cycle.

Acceptance Rate

39%

Annual Degrees Awarded

2

SAT Score

1,390–1,510

Est. Net Price *

$44,853

Median Starting Salary

$53,246

#49

#49 Best College for African-American/Black Studies in the U.S.

Pomona College
Claremont, CA

As a liberal arts college, Pomona looks for students who have a strong academic ability but also show a...

Acceptance Rate

7%

Annual Degrees Awarded

1

SAT Score

1,480–1,560

Est. Net Price *

$19,962

Median Starting Salary

$46,884

#50

#50 Best College for African-American/Black Studies in the U.S.

CUNY Lehman College
Bronx, NY

CUNY Lehman College is a fairly selective school. The institution receives approximately 22,500 applications...

Acceptance Rate

55%

Annual Degrees Awarded

9

SAT Score

960–1,080

Est. Net Price *

$4,974

Median Starting Salary

$48,027

#51

#51 Best College for African-American/Black Studies in the U.S.

Emory University
Atlanta, GA

Emory University is a extremely selective school. The institution receives approximately 33,200 applications...

Acceptance Rate

11%

Annual Degrees Awarded

4

SAT Score

1,430–1,540

Est. Net Price *

$26,680

Median Starting Salary

$49,532

#52

#52 Best College for African-American/Black Studies in the U.S.

Coe College
Cedar Rapids, IA

Generally, Coe College is a fairly selective school. They receive 6,997 applications every year .

Acceptance Rate

73%

Annual Degrees Awarded

2

SAT Score

1,110–1,310

Est. Net Price *

$21,237

Median Starting Salary

$56,012

#53

#53 Best College for African-American/Black Studies in the U.S.

The College of Wooster
Wooster, OH

Overall, The College of Wooster is a fairly selective school.

Acceptance Rate

56%

Annual Degrees Awarded

2

SAT Score

1,270–1,450

Est. Net Price *

$28,976

Median Starting Salary

$56,799

#54

#54 Best College for African-American/Black Studies in the U.S.

Claremont McKenna College
Claremont, CA

Claremont McKenna College is known for being a extremely selective school.

Acceptance Rate

10%

Annual Degrees Awarded

1

SAT Score

1,450–1,550

Est. Net Price *

$28,701

Median Starting Salary

$50,742

#55

#55 Best College for African-American/Black Studies in the U.S.

Middlebury College
Middlebury, VT

Middlebury College is a extremely selective school. Around 13,000 applications are received by Middlebury...

Acceptance Rate

13%

Annual Degrees Awarded

2

SAT Score

1,440–1,540

Est. Net Price *

$22,181

Median Starting Salary

$49,381

#56

#56 Best College for African-American/Black Studies in the U.S.

Boston College
Chestnut Hill, MA

Generally, Boston College is a extremely selective school.

Acceptance Rate

17%

Annual Degrees Awarded

4

SAT Score

1,450–1,540

Est. Net Price *

$30,559

Median Starting Salary

$57,073

#57

#57 Best College for African-American/Black Studies in the U.S.

Earlham College
Richmond, IN

Generally, Earlham College is known for being a fairly selective school.

Acceptance Rate

73%

Annual Degrees Awarded

1

SAT Score

1,160–1,410

Est. Net Price *

$25,746

Median Starting Salary

$52,550

#58

#58 Best College for African-American/Black Studies in the U.S.

Chicago State University
Chicago, IL

Generally, Chicago State University is a highly selective school.

Acceptance Rate

49%

Annual Degrees Awarded

6

SAT Score

790–980

Est. Net Price *

$6,446

Median Starting Salary

$49,814

#59

#59 Best College for African-American/Black Studies in the U.S.

California State University-Northridge
Northridge, CA

California State University-Northridge is known for being a non selective school.

Acceptance Rate

91%

Annual Degrees Awarded

20

SAT Score

900–1,110

Est. Net Price *

$8,936

Median Starting Salary

$49,515

#60

#60 Best College for African-American/Black Studies in the U.S.

Hampshire College
Amherst, MA

Hampshire College is known for being a fairly selective school.

Acceptance Rate

69%

Annual Degrees Awarded

2

SAT Score

1,160–1,350

Est. Net Price *

$24,087

Median Starting Salary

$55,836

#61

#61 Best College for African-American/Black Studies in the U.S.

Mount Holyoke College
South Hadley, MA

Mount Holyoke College is known for being a highly selective school.

Acceptance Rate

40%

Annual Degrees Awarded

2

SAT Score

1,360–1,540

Est. Net Price *

$35,765

Median Starting Salary

$52,173

#62

#62 Best College for African-American/Black Studies in the U.S.

Ohio State University-Main Campus
Columbus, OH

Ohio State University-Main Campus is known for being a fairly selective school.

Acceptance Rate

53%

Annual Degrees Awarded

5

SAT Score

1,340–1,450

Est. Net Price *

$19,582

Median Starting Salary

$51,622

#63

#63 Best College for African-American/Black Studies in the U.S.

California State University-Long Beach
Long Beach, CA

California State University-Long Beach is known for being a highly selective school.

Acceptance Rate

40%

Annual Degrees Awarded

8

SAT Score

1,030–1,240

Est. Net Price *

$9,346

Median Starting Salary

$48,502

#64

#64 Best College for African-American/Black Studies in the U.S.

State University of New York at New Paltz
New Paltz, NY

State University of New York at New Paltz is a fairly selective school.

Acceptance Rate

58%

Annual Degrees Awarded

5

SAT Score

1,180–1,340

Est. Net Price *

$19,592

Median Starting Salary

$51,764

#65

#65 Best College for African-American/Black Studies in the U.S.

University of Michigan-Ann Arbor
Ann Arbor, MI

Generally, the University of Michigan-Ann Arbor is a extremely selective school.

Acceptance Rate

18%

Annual Degrees Awarded

4

SAT Score

1,370–1,530

Est. Net Price *

$19,318

Median Starting Salary

$50,640

#66

#66 Best College for African-American/Black Studies in the U.S.

University of Massachusetts-Amherst
Amherst, MA

the University of Massachusetts-Amherst is a fairly selective school.

Acceptance Rate

64%

Annual Degrees Awarded

5

SAT Score

1,280–1,480

Est. Net Price *

$22,291

Median Starting Salary

$54,130

#67

#67 Best College for African-American/Black Studies in the U.S.

Pitzer College
Claremont, CA

Overall, Pitzer College is known for being a extremely selective school.

Acceptance Rate

18%

Annual Degrees Awarded

1

SAT Score

1,190–1,370

Est. Net Price *

$39,809

Median Starting Salary

$56,228

#68

#68 Best College for African-American/Black Studies in the U.S.

University of Minnesota Twin Cities
Minneapolis, MN

Generally, the University of Minnesota Twin Cities is known for being a fairly selective school.

Acceptance Rate

75%

Annual Degrees Awarded

5

SAT Score

1,290–1,450

Est. Net Price *

$16,018

Median Starting Salary

$53,905

#69

#69 Best College for African-American/Black Studies in the U.S.

Stony Brook University
Stony Brook, NY

Overall, Stony Brook University is a highly selective school.

Acceptance Rate

49%

Annual Degrees Awarded

5

SAT Score

1,320–1,500

Est. Net Price *

$17,213

Median Starting Salary

$47,639

#70

#70 Best College for African-American/Black Studies in the U.S.

Northwestern University
Evanston, IL

Northwestern University is known for being a extremely selective school.

Acceptance Rate

7%

Annual Degrees Awarded

1

SAT Score

1,480–1,560

Est. Net Price *

$22,095

Median Starting Salary

$48,921

#71

#71 Best College for African-American/Black Studies in the U.S.

Gettysburg College
Gettysburg, PA

Gettysburg College is known for being a fairly selective school.

Acceptance Rate

56%

Annual Degrees Awarded

2

SAT Score

1,350–1,440

Est. Net Price *

$33,882

Median Starting Salary

$62,011

#72

#72 Best College for African-American/Black Studies in the U.S.

University of Notre Dame
Notre Dame, IN

Notre Dame is known for its extremely competitive admissions process.

Acceptance Rate

13%

Annual Degrees Awarded

1

SAT Score

1,450–1,550

Est. Net Price *

$28,474

Median Starting Salary

$56,630

#73

#73 Best College for African-American/Black Studies in the U.S.

California State University-Fresno
Fresno, CA

California State University-Fresno is a non selective school.

Acceptance Rate

95%

Annual Degrees Awarded

9

SAT Score

890–1,100

Est. Net Price *

$7,507

Median Starting Salary

$50,245

#74

#74 Best College for African-American/Black Studies in the U.S.

Cornell University
Ithaca, NY

Cornell University is known for being a extremely selective school.

Acceptance Rate

7%

Annual Degrees Awarded

1

SAT Score

1,470–1,570

Est. Net Price *

$26,060

Median Starting Salary

$51,558

#75

#75 Best College for African-American/Black Studies in the U.S.

University of California-Riverside
Riverside, CA

the University of California-Riverside is known for being a fairly selective school.

Acceptance Rate

69%

Annual Degrees Awarded

6

SAT Score

1,090–1,310

Est. Net Price *

$14,487

Median Starting Salary

$48,220

#76

#76 Best College for African-American/Black Studies in the U.S.

Syracuse University
Syracuse, NY

Syracuse University is a fairly selective school. They receive roughly 41,000 applications each year.

Acceptance Rate

52%

Annual Degrees Awarded

4

SAT Score

1,280–1,430

Est. Net Price *

$43,651

Median Starting Salary

$55,031

#77

#77 Best College for African-American/Black Studies in the U.S.

University of Wisconsin-Madison
Madison, WI

the University of Wisconsin-Madison is a highly selective school.

Acceptance Rate

49%

Annual Degrees Awarded

4

SAT Score

1,270–1,460

Est. Net Price *

$13,376

Median Starting Salary

$56,058

#78

#78 Best College for African-American/Black Studies in the U.S.

University of Southern California
Los Angeles, CA

In general, the University of Southern California is a extremely selective school.

Acceptance Rate

12%

Annual Degrees Awarded

2

SAT Score

1,450–1,550

Est. Net Price *

$36,808

Median Starting Salary

$47,087

#79

#79 Best College for African-American/Black Studies in the U.S.

Wayne State University
Detroit, MI

In general, Wayne State University is known for being a somewhat selective school.

Acceptance Rate

75%

Annual Degrees Awarded

6

SAT Score

1,050–1,270

Est. Net Price *

$15,347

Median Starting Salary

$49,214

#80

#80 Best College for African-American/Black Studies in the U.S.

University of Rochester
Rochester, NY

the University of Rochester is a highly selective school.

Acceptance Rate

39%

Annual Degrees Awarded

2

SAT Score

1,400–1,530

Est. Net Price *

$39,775

Median Starting Salary

$50,331

#81

#81 Best College for African-American/Black Studies in the U.S.

San Diego State University
San Diego, CA

San Diego State University is a highly selective school. They receive approximately 77,000 applications every...

Acceptance Rate

39%

Annual Degrees Awarded

6

SAT Score

1,100–1,320

Est. Net Price *

$13,017

Median Starting Salary

$48,597

#82

#82 Best College for African-American/Black Studies in the U.S.

Florida State University
Tallahassee, FL

Florida State University is a extremely selective school.

Acceptance Rate

25%

Annual Degrees Awarded

4

SAT Score

1,220–1,380

Est. Net Price *

$14,003

Median Starting Salary

$49,327

#83

#83 Best College for African-American/Black Studies in the U.S.

SUNY Brockport
Brockport, NY

Overall, SUNY Brockport is a fairly selective school. They receive approximately 7,680 applications every...

Acceptance Rate

68%

Annual Degrees Awarded

5

SAT Score

1,070–1,240

Est. Net Price *

$16,261

Median Starting Salary

$52,795

#84

#84 Best College for African-American/Black Studies in the U.S.

University of North Carolina at Greensboro
Greensboro, NC

In general, the University of North Carolina at Greensboro is known for being a non selective school.

Acceptance Rate

92%

Annual Degrees Awarded

6

SAT Score

1,110–1,280

Est. Net Price *

$10,979

Median Starting Salary

$51,397

#85

#85 Best College for African-American/Black Studies in the U.S.

SUNY Oneonta
Oneonta, NY

SUNY Oneonta is a fairly selective school. The school receives about 9,900 applications every admission...

Acceptance Rate

73%

Annual Degrees Awarded

4

SAT Score

1,100–1,260

Est. Net Price *

$18,129

Median Starting Salary

$57,884

#86

#86 Best College for African-American/Black Studies in the U.S.

DePauw University
Greencastle, IN

In general, DePauw University is known for being a fairly selective school.

Acceptance Rate

66%

Annual Degrees Awarded

1

SAT Score

1,160–1,380

Est. Net Price *

$29,486

Median Starting Salary

$56,339

#87

#87 Best College for African-American/Black Studies in the U.S.

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Champaign, IL

In general, the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign is a highly selective school.

Acceptance Rate

45%

Annual Degrees Awarded

3

SAT Score

1,330–1,510

Est. Net Price *

$14,544

Median Starting Salary

$51,080

#88

#88 Best College for African-American/Black Studies in the U.S.

University of California-Irvine
Irvine, CA

the University of California-Irvine is a extremely selective school.

Acceptance Rate

21%

Annual Degrees Awarded

4

SAT Score

1,240–1,440

Est. Net Price *

$14,033

Median Starting Salary

$47,214

#89

#89 Best College for African-American/Black Studies in the U.S.

University of Miami
Coral Gables, FL

In general, the University of Miami is a extremely selective school.

Acceptance Rate

19%

Annual Degrees Awarded

2

SAT Score

1,340–1,480

Est. Net Price *

$36,467

Median Starting Salary

$50,068

#90

#90 Best College for African-American/Black Studies in the U.S.

Claflin University
Orangeburg, SC

Claflin University is a somewhat selective school. They receive roughly 7,600 applications each year.

Acceptance Rate

78%

Annual Degrees Awarded

2

SAT Score

870–1,010

Est. Net Price *

$19,951

Median Starting Salary

$51,392

#91

#91 Best College for African-American/Black Studies in the U.S.

Loyola Marymount University
Los Angeles, CA

Overall, Loyola Marymount University is a highly selective school.

Acceptance Rate

41%

Annual Degrees Awarded

2

SAT Score

1,320–1,450

Est. Net Price *

$52,815

Median Starting Salary

$52,976

#92

#92 Best College for African-American/Black Studies in the U.S.

University of Georgia
Athens, GA

the University of Georgia is known for being a highly selective school.

Acceptance Rate

43%

Annual Degrees Awarded

2

SAT Score

1,250–1,430

Est. Net Price *

$17,180

Median Starting Salary

$52,283

#93

#93 Best College for African-American/Black Studies in the U.S.

Saint Louis University
Saint Louis, MO

Saint Louis University is known for being a somewhat selective school.

Acceptance Rate

85%

Annual Degrees Awarded

2

SAT Score

1,240–1,400

Est. Net Price *

$29,651

Median Starting Salary

$54,935

#94

#94 Best College for African-American/Black Studies in the U.S.

University of Delaware
Newark, DE

Overall, the University of Delaware is a fairly selective school.

Acceptance Rate

74%

Annual Degrees Awarded

2

SAT Score

1,200–1,370

Est. Net Price *

$18,044

Median Starting Salary

$59,866

#95

#95 Best College for African-American/Black Studies in the U.S.

Wake Forest University
Winston-Salem, NC

Generally, Wake Forest University is a extremely selective school.

Acceptance Rate

21%

Annual Degrees Awarded

1

SAT Score

1,260–1,400

Est. Net Price *

$26,197

Median Starting Salary

$59,843

#96

#96 Best College for African-American/Black Studies in the U.S.

University of South Carolina-Columbia
Columbia, SC

the University of South Carolina-Columbia is a fairly selective school.

Acceptance Rate

64%

Annual Degrees Awarded

3

SAT Score

1,220–1,400

Est. Net Price *

$22,427

Median Starting Salary

$54,432

#97

#97 Best College for African-American/Black Studies in the U.S.

The College of New Jersey
Ewing, NJ

The College of New Jersey is known for being a fairly selective school.

Acceptance Rate

64%

Annual Degrees Awarded

1

SAT Score

1,150–1,360

Est. Net Price *

$22,273

Median Starting Salary

$60,647

#98

#98 Best College for African-American/Black Studies in the U.S.

American University
Washington, DC

American University is known for being a highly selective school.

Acceptance Rate

41%

Annual Degrees Awarded

1

SAT Score

1,310–1,430

Est. Net Price *

$41,369

Median Starting Salary

$54,774

#99

#99 Best College for African-American/Black Studies in the U.S.

Miami University-Oxford
Oxford, OH

Overall, Miami University-Oxford is a non selective school.

Acceptance Rate

88%

Annual Degrees Awarded

2

SAT Score

1,230–1,380

Est. Net Price *

$23,031

Median Starting Salary

$55,170

#100

#100 Best College for African-American/Black Studies in the U.S.

University of Iowa
Iowa City, IA

the University of Iowa is known for being a non selective school.

Acceptance Rate

86%

Annual Degrees Awarded

3

SAT Score

1,120–1,320

Est. Net Price *

$19,587

Median Starting Salary

$55,021

#101

#101 Best College for African-American/Black Studies in the U.S.

Clemson University
Clemson, SC

Clemson University is known for being a highly selective school.

Acceptance Rate

43%

Annual Degrees Awarded

1

SAT Score

1,260–1,420

Est. Net Price *

$24,577

Median Starting Salary

$53,645

#102

#102 Best College for African-American/Black Studies in the U.S.

University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus
Norman, OK

Generally, the University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus is known for being a fairly selective school.

Acceptance Rate

73%

Annual Degrees Awarded

3

SAT Score

1,140–1,340

Est. Net Price *

$22,601

Median Starting Salary

$50,801

#103

#103 Best College for African-American/Black Studies in the U.S.

DePaul University
Chicago, IL

In general, DePaul University is known for being a fairly selective school.

Acceptance Rate

70%

Annual Degrees Awarded

3

SAT Score

1,110–1,330

Est. Net Price *

$32,151

Median Starting Salary

$53,230

#104

#104 Best College for African-American/Black Studies in the U.S.

The University of Alabama
Tuscaloosa, AL

The University of Alabama is known for being a somewhat selective school.

Acceptance Rate

80%

Annual Degrees Awarded

3

SAT Score

1,140–1,410

Est. Net Price *

$20,592

Median Starting Salary

$53,517

#105

#105 Best College for African-American/Black Studies in the U.S.

Northeastern University
Boston, MA

Northeastern University is known for being a extremely selective school.

Acceptance Rate

7%

Annual Degrees Awarded

2

SAT Score

1,450–1,550

Est. Net Price *

$35,827

Median Starting Salary

$52,119

#106

#106 Best College for African-American/Black Studies in the U.S.

University at Buffalo
Buffalo, NY

Generally, the University at Buffalo is a fairly selective school.

Acceptance Rate

68%

Annual Degrees Awarded

2

SAT Score

1,200–1,390

Est. Net Price *

$18,524

Median Starting Salary

$49,521

#107

#107 Best College for African-American/Black Studies in the U.S.

Rutgers University-Newark
Newark, NJ

Rutgers University-Newark is a fairly selective school. They receive roughly 15,000 applications each year.

Acceptance Rate

74%

Annual Degrees Awarded

4

SAT Score

1,040–1,280

Est. Net Price *

$16,578

Median Starting Salary

$52,045

#108

#108 Best College for African-American/Black Studies in the U.S.

Mercer University
Macon, GA

Mercer University is a fairly selective school. The school receives about 7,600 applications each year.

Acceptance Rate

75%

Annual Degrees Awarded

1

SAT Score

1,210–1,380

Est. Net Price *

$22,087

Median Starting Salary

$49,333

#109

#109 Best College for African-American/Black Studies in the U.S.

Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University
Tallahassee, FL

Overall, Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University is known for being a extremely selective school.

Acceptance Rate

33%

Annual Degrees Awarded

3

SAT Score

1,010–1,150

Est. Net Price *

$11,583

Median Starting Salary

$49,797

#110

#110 Best College for African-American/Black Studies in the U.S.

San Jose State University
San Jose, CA

San Jose State University is a somewhat selective school.

Acceptance Rate

77%

Annual Degrees Awarded

5

SAT Score

1,010–1,240

Est. Net Price *

$14,219

Median Starting Salary

$48,606

#111

#111 Best College for African-American/Black Studies in the U.S.

University of South Florida
Tampa, FL

Generally, the University of South Florida is known for being a highly selective school.

Acceptance Rate

44%

Annual Degrees Awarded

2

SAT Score

1,150–1,340

Est. Net Price *

$11,004

Median Starting Salary

$47,848

#112

#112 Best College for African-American/Black Studies in the U.S.

University of Mississippi
University, MS

Generally, the University of Mississippi is a non selective school.

Acceptance Rate

97%

Annual Degrees Awarded

2

SAT Score

1,100–1,320

Est. Net Price *

$14,289

Median Starting Salary

$51,424

#113

#113 Best College for African-American/Black Studies in the U.S.

Rutgers University-Camden
Camden, NJ

Overall, Rutgers University-Camden is known for being a somewhat selective school.

Acceptance Rate

77%

Annual Degrees Awarded

2

SAT Score

1,040–1,290

Est. Net Price *

$14,151

Median Starting Salary

$51,986

#114

#114 Best College for African-American/Black Studies in the U.S.

University of Rhode Island
Kingston, RI

the University of Rhode Island is a somewhat selective school.

Acceptance Rate

76%

Annual Degrees Awarded

1

SAT Score

1,060–1,280

Est. Net Price *

$20,695

Median Starting Salary

$57,169

#115

#115 Best College for African-American/Black Studies in the U.S.

College of Charleston
Charleston, SC

Generally, the College of Charleston is a somewhat selective school.

Acceptance Rate

76%

Annual Degrees Awarded

2

SAT Score

1,150–1,330

Est. Net Price *

$21,120

Median Starting Salary

$53,239

#116

#116 Best College for African-American/Black Studies in the U.S.

University of Maryland-Baltimore County
Baltimore, MD

Overall, the University of Maryland-Baltimore County is a somewhat selective school.

Acceptance Rate

81%

Annual Degrees Awarded

1

SAT Score

1,210–1,390

Est. Net Price *

$17,692

Median Starting Salary

$49,907

#117

#117 Best College for African-American/Black Studies in the U.S.

University of Louisville
Louisville, KY

the University of Louisville is known for being a somewhat selective school.

Acceptance Rate

82%

Annual Degrees Awarded

3

SAT Score

1,020–1,280

Est. Net Price *

$19,327

Median Starting Salary

$51,127

#118

#118 Best College for African-American/Black Studies in the U.S.

Kent State University at Kent
Kent, OH

In general, Kent State University at Kent is a non selective school.

Acceptance Rate

88%

Annual Degrees Awarded

3

SAT Score

980–1,220

Est. Net Price *

$19,046

Median Starting Salary

$53,249

#119

#119 Best College for African-American/Black Studies in the U.S.

University of Alabama at Birmingham
Birmingham, AL

In general, the University of Alabama at Birmingham is known for being a non selective school.

Acceptance Rate

87%

Annual Degrees Awarded

2

SAT Score

1,150–1,380

Est. Net Price *

$16,834

Median Starting Salary

$49,140

#120

#120 Best College for African-American/Black Studies in the U.S.

University of Illinois Chicago
Chicago, IL

the University of Illinois Chicago is known for being a somewhat selective school.

Acceptance Rate

79%

Annual Degrees Awarded

3

SAT Score

1,130–1,350

Est. Net Price *

$10,384

Median Starting Salary

$49,562

#121

#121 Best College for African-American/Black Studies in the U.S.

University of Nebraska at Omaha
Omaha, NE

Generally, the University of Nebraska at Omaha is known for being a non selective school.

Acceptance Rate

86%

Annual Degrees Awarded

4

SAT Score

970–1,240

Est. Net Price *

$12,973

Median Starting Salary

$52,738

#122

#122 Best College for African-American/Black Studies in the U.S.

University of Memphis
Memphis, TN

the University of Memphis is a non selective school. They receive about 15,800 applications each year.

Acceptance Rate

95%

Annual Degrees Awarded

4

SAT Score

930–1,190

Est. Net Price *

$13,873

Median Starting Salary

$49,511

#123

#123 Best College for African-American/Black Studies in the U.S.

Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College
Baton Rouge, LA

Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College is a somewhat selective school.

Acceptance Rate

76%

Annual Degrees Awarded

1

SAT Score

1,140–1,320

Est. Net Price *

$21,296

Median Starting Salary

$51,575

#124

#124 Best College for African-American/Black Studies in the U.S.

Arizona State University Campus Immersion
Tempe, AZ

Arizona State University Campus Immersion is known for being a non selective school.

Acceptance Rate

90%

Annual Degrees Awarded

2

SAT Score

1,090–1,320

Est. Net Price *

$14,808

Median Starting Salary

$48,034

#125

#125 Best College for African-American/Black Studies in the U.S.

Middle Tennessee State University
Murfreesboro, TN

Middle Tennessee State University is known for being a fairly selective school.

Acceptance Rate

73%

Annual Degrees Awarded

3

SAT Score

1,020–1,240

Est. Net Price *

$13,062

Median Starting Salary

$50,764

#126

#126 Best College for African-American/Black Studies in the U.S.

College of Staten Island CUNY
Staten Island, NY

the College of Staten Island CUNY is known for being a non selective school.

Acceptance Rate

99%

Annual Degrees Awarded

3

SAT Score

910–1,100

Est. Net Price *

$7,217

Median Starting Salary

$49,776

#127

#127 Best College for African-American/Black Studies in the U.S.

SUNY Cortland
Cortland, NY

In general, SUNY Cortland is known for being a fairly selective school.

Acceptance Rate

60%

Annual Degrees Awarded

1

SAT Score

1,100–1,250

Est. Net Price *

$18,304

Median Starting Salary

$57,965

#128

#128 Best College for African-American/Black Studies in the U.S.

Indiana University-Purdue University-Indianapolis
Indianapolis, IN

In general, Indiana University-Purdue University-Indianapolis is a somewhat selective school.

Acceptance Rate

83%

Annual Degrees Awarded

2

SAT Score

1,060–1,260

Est. Net Price *

$11,462

Median Starting Salary

$52,007

#129

#129 Best College for African-American/Black Studies in the U.S.

University of Massachusetts-Boston
Boston, MA

the University of Massachusetts-Boston is a somewhat selective school.

Acceptance Rate

81%

Annual Degrees Awarded

2

SAT Score

1,090–1,310

Est. Net Price *

$17,123

Median Starting Salary

$50,728

#130

#130 Best College for African-American/Black Studies in the U.S.

University of New Mexico-Main Campus
Albuquerque, NM

the University of New Mexico-Main Campus is a non selective school.

Acceptance Rate

96%

Annual Degrees Awarded

2

SAT Score

970–1,210

Est. Net Price *

$10,633

Median Starting Salary

$49,349

#131

#131 Best College for African-American/Black Studies in the U.S.

University of Nevada-Las Vegas
Las Vegas, NV

Generally, the University of Nevada-Las Vegas is known for being a non selective school.

Acceptance Rate

85%

Annual Degrees Awarded

2

SAT Score

980–1,190

Est. Net Price *

$13,159

Median Starting Salary

$50,521

#132

#132 Best College for African-American/Black Studies in the U.S.

Old Dominion University
Norfolk, VA

Overall, Old Dominion University is a non selective school.

Acceptance Rate

95%

Annual Degrees Awarded

2

SAT Score

1,100–1,260

Est. Net Price *

$16,098

Median Starting Salary

$50,595

#133

#133 Best College for African-American/Black Studies in the U.S.

East Carolina University
Greenville, NC

East Carolina University is known for being a non selective school.

Acceptance Rate

92%

Annual Degrees Awarded

1

SAT Score

1,020–1,180

Est. Net Price *

$14,410

Median Starting Salary

$53,241

#134

#134 Best College for African-American/Black Studies in the U.S.

California State University-Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA

California State University-Los Angeles is known for being a non selective school.

Acceptance Rate

87%

Annual Degrees Awarded

4

SAT Score

870–1,060

Est. Net Price *

$5,801

Median Starting Salary

$49,776

#135

#135 Best College for African-American/Black Studies in the U.S.

University of Central Arkansas
Conway, AR

the University of Central Arkansas is known for being a non selective school.

Acceptance Rate

91%

Annual Degrees Awarded

1

SAT Score

1,010–1,210

Est. Net Price *

$15,456

Median Starting Salary

$50,443

#136

#136 Best College for African-American/Black Studies in the U.S.

Rhode Island College
Providence, RI

Overall, Rhode Island College is a non selective school.

Acceptance Rate

88%

Annual Degrees Awarded

2

SAT Score

870–1,110

Est. Net Price *

$11,014

Median Starting Salary

$52,831

#137

#137 Best College for African-American/Black Studies in the U.S.

Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
Carbondale, IL

Southern Illinois University-Carbondale is known for being a non selective school.

Acceptance Rate

92%

Annual Degrees Awarded

1

SAT Score

930–1,180

Est. Net Price *

$16,990

Median Starting Salary

$50,820

#138

#138 Best College for African-American/Black Studies in the U.S.

CUNY Brooklyn College
Brooklyn, NY

CUNY Brooklyn College is a fairly selective school. The institution receives roughly 28,900 applications...

Acceptance Rate

55%

Annual Degrees Awarded

1

SAT Score

1,030–1,190

Est. Net Price *

$5,972

Median Starting Salary

$48,174

#139

#139 Best College for African-American/Black Studies in the U.S.

Cleveland State University
Cleveland, OH

Cleveland State University is known for being a non selective school.

Acceptance Rate

85%

Annual Degrees Awarded

1

SAT Score

940–1,190

Est. Net Price *

$15,719

Median Starting Salary

$49,772

#140

#140 Best College for African-American/Black Studies in the U.S.

CUNY Queens College
Queens, NY

Generally, CUNY Queens College is a fairly selective school.

Acceptance Rate

69%

Annual Degrees Awarded

1

SAT Score

1,050–1,200

Est. Net Price *

$6,434

Median Starting Salary

$47,955

#141

#141 Best College for African-American/Black Studies in the U.S.

Eastern Michigan University
Ypsilanti, MI

Eastern Michigan University is known for being a somewhat selective school.

Acceptance Rate

83%

Annual Degrees Awarded

2

SAT Score

940–1,190

Est. Net Price *

$15,826

Median Starting Salary

$52,025

#142

#142 Best College for African-American/Black Studies in the U.S.

Portland State University
Portland, OR

Generally, Portland State University is a non selective school.

Acceptance Rate

93%

Annual Degrees Awarded

2

SAT Score

970–1,220

Est. Net Price *

$16,273

Median Starting Salary

$48,463

#143

#143 Best College for African-American/Black Studies in the U.S.

Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus
University Park, PA

Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus is known for being a fairly selective school.

Acceptance Rate

55%

Annual Degrees Awarded

7

SAT Score

1,220–1,400

Est. Net Price *

$26,747

Median Starting Salary

$51,823

#144

#144 Best College for African-American/Black Studies in the U.S.

California State University-Dominguez Hills
Carson, CA

California State University-Dominguez Hills is a non selective school.

Acceptance Rate

89%

Annual Degrees Awarded

2

SAT Score

780–960

Est. Net Price *

$5,068

Median Starting Salary

$49,341

#145

#145 Best College for African-American/Black Studies in the U.S.

Indiana State University
Terre Haute, IN

In general, Indiana State University is a non selective school.

Acceptance Rate

92%

Annual Degrees Awarded

1

SAT Score

910–1,130

Est. Net Price *

$12,688

Median Starting Salary

$52,360

#146

#146 Best College for African-American/Black Studies in the U.S.

Metropolitan State University of Denver
Denver, CO

Metropolitan State University of Denver is a non selective school.

Acceptance Rate

98%

Annual Degrees Awarded

1

SAT Score

910–1,140

Est. Net Price *

$14,805

Median Starting Salary

$51,387

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About African-American/Black Studies

A program that focuses on the history, sociology, politics, culture, and economics of the North American peoples descended from the African diaspora; focusing on the United States, Canada, and the Caribbean, but also including reference to Latin American elements of the diaspora.

California grants the most Bachelors degrees in African-American/Black Studies of all US states with 154 degrees being awarded last year. Students wanting to major in African-American/Black Studies can expect about 70% percent of their classmates to be women and 30% percent of their classmates to be male. Most students graduating in this field earn a Bachelors degree. The average starting salary for a graduate with a bachelor's degree in African-American/Black Studies is $42,750.

Popularity of African-American/Black Studies Degrees in the U.S.
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Careers

The highest paying career for African-American/Black Studies majors is Area, Ethnic Cultural Studies Teachers, Postsecondary. However, another thing to consider is how many job openings there currently is. A position that is in high need that a degree in African-American/Black Studies can prepare you for is Area, Ethnic Cultural Studies Teachers, Postsecondary.

Top Paying Careers

These are the highest paying careers for African-American/Black Studies majors.

Most In-Demand Careers

These are the careers in highest demand for African-American/Black Studies majors.

Student Demographics

Total Students
643
Female Students
448 (69%)
Male Students
195 (30%)

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