Located in Institute, West Virginia, West Virginia State University began as a land-grant Black college focused on agriculture and mechanical arts and now offers associate and bachelor’s degrees, advancing access, leadership, learning, and community impact today.

Located in Wilberforce, Ohio, Wilberforce University is a historic HBCU and United Negro College Fund member that requires cooperative education, combining academic study with internship-based practical experience, advancing access, leadership, learning, service, and community impact today.

Located in Marshall, Texas, Wiley College is one of the oldest HBCUs west of the Mississippi, recognized for civil rights history, a powerful debate team, and strong work ethic, advancing access, leadership, and community impact today.

Located in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, Winston-Salem State University is a public comprehensive HBCU known for flexible, engaging curriculum and alumni such as renowned artist Selma Burke, advancing access, leadership, learning, service, opportunity, and community impact today.