Located in Wilberforce, Ohio, this institution , Central State University is one of America’s oldest HBCUs, rooted in teacher education and known for academic excellence, extracurricular achievement, urban education leadership, and selected graduate degree programs, for students today statewide.

Located in Cheyney, Pennsylvania, Cheyney University is recognized as the oldest HBCU in America, founded by Richard Humphreys and offering bachelor’s programs and graduate education that prepare leaders across multiple fields, for students and communities today.

Located in Orangeburg, South Carolina, Claflin University is affiliated with the United Methodist Church and offers undergraduate and graduate education grounded in liberal arts, specialization, leadership preparation, and service to community and profession, for students today.

Located in Atlanta, Georgia, Clark Atlanta University was formed through the merger of Clark College and Atlanta University, continuing a legacy of preparing students intellectually and personally for leadership and community service, for students today statewide.

Located in South Carolina, Clinton Junior College was founded by the African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church to educate descendants of enslaved people and now emphasizes liberal arts and spiritual development, for students today statewide.

Located in Clarksdale, Mississippi, Coahoma Community College began as an Agricultural High School for Negroes, later adding junior college programs and now serving a five-county area with associate degrees and community education, for students today statewide.

Located in Baltimore, Maryland, Coppin State University offers undergraduate and graduate education as an HBCU, with alumni represented in law enforcement, politics, athletics, and other fields of public and professional leadership, for students and communities today.