Are HBCUs and MIs accredited educational institutions?
Yes, the U.S. Department of Education publishes a list of Accredited Post Secondary Education Institutions annually to assist Federal agencies in identifying schools qualified to participate in Federal contracting and grant programs. • Question: How many schools are classified as Historically Black Colleges and Universities and Minority Institutions? Answer: Currently, there are approximately 299 educational institutions that are classified as HBCUs and MIs. Of these, 105 are HBCUs, 157 are MIs consisting of Hispanic Serving Institutions (HSIs) and Other Minority Institutions (OMIs), and 37 Tribal Colleges and Universities (TCUs). • Question: Where are these schools located? Answer: HBCUs are located in the Southeastern states, the District of Columbia, and the Virgin Islands. They include 40 public four-year, 11 public two-year, 49 private four-year, and 5 private 2-year institutions. HSIs are located primarily in the Southwestern section of the Nation and in California. HSIs are educ
