I'm a junior starting to plan college tours and I'm leaning toward HBCUs. I'd like to visit several on each trip to make the most of my time. Can someone tell me which state has the highest number of HBCUs, or if there's a specific region I should be targeting for my college exploration trip?
Hi there! It's wonderful to hear about your interest in exploring HBCUs for your college journey. To answer your question, Alabama has the highest number of HBCUs, with a total of 14 institutions. States like North Carolina and Georgia also have a high concentration of HBCUs, with 10 and 9 respectively.
For a comprehensive college exploration trip, the Southeastern region of the United States would be a strategic place to start, because it's home to a significant number of HBCUs, allowing you to visit multiple campuses in relatively close proximity to one another. For example, in Atlanta, Georgia, you could visit multiple schools like Morehouse College, Spelman College, and Clark Atlanta University in a single trip.
When planning your visits, be sure to check out the individual HBCU's open house and tour schedules to maximize your time and experience on each campus. Wishing you a successful and insightful college tour!
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