1890 Universities

Our Network

Our 19 Strong

Authorized by the Second Morrill Act of 1890, the 1890 land-grant universities form a network of nineteen historic institutions rooted in agriculture, innovation, and community service.

Together, these universities drive more than $5.1 billion in economic activity each year and support over 43,000 jobs in their regions.

With a strong tradition of hands-on learning, research, and outreach, the 1890s equip graduates for leadership in agriculture, science, technology, and beyond—resulting in a remarkable $1.2 trillion in collective lifetime earnings.

The work of the 1890s goes far beyond their campuses by shaping local economies, strengthening families, and advancing progress in communities both domestically and abroad.

Alabama A&M University

Established: 1875
Location: Normal, AL
Undergrad Enrollment: 6756
Grad Enrollment: 1052

Total Economic Impact: $279.2 Million
Total Employment Impact: 2,472 Jobs

Total Lifetime Earnings of 2021
Graduates: $2.4 Billion

Data courtesy of UNCF’s ‘Transforming Futures: The Economic Engine of HBCUs

Alcorn State University

Established: 1871
Location: Lorman, MS

Total Economic Impact: $159 Million
Total Employment Impact: 1,656 Jobs

Total Lifetime Earnings of 2021
Graduates: $1.9 Billion

Data courtesy of UNCF’s ‘Transforming Futures: The Economic Engine of HBCUs

Central State University

Established: 1887
Location: Wilberforce, OH

Total Economic Impact: $104.2 Million
Total Employment Impact: 976 Jobs

Total Lifetime Earnings of 2021
Graduates: $751.3 Billion

Data courtesy of UNCF’s ‘Transforming Futures: The Economic Engine of HBCUs

Delaware State University

Established: 1891
Location: Dover, DE

Total Economic Impact: $301.4 Million
Total Employment Impact: 2,690 Jobs

Total Lifetime Earnings of 2021
Graduates: $2.2 Billion

Data courtesy of UNCF’s ‘Transforming Futures: The Economic Engine of HBCUs

Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University

Established: 1887
Location: Tallahassee, FL

Total Economic Impact: $631 Million
Total Employment Impact: 5,156 Jobs

Total Lifetime Earnings of 2021
Graduates: $6.6 Billion

Data courtesy of UNCF’s ‘Transforming Futures: The Economic Engine of HBCUs

Fort Valley State University

Established: 1895
Location: Fort Valley, GA

Total Economic Impact: $134.1 Million
Total Employment Impact: 1,390 Jobs

Total Lifetime Earnings of 202`1
Graduates: $1.4 Billion

Data courtesy of UNCF’s ‘Transforming Futures: The Economic Engine of HBCUs

Kentucky State University

Established: 1886
Location: Frankfort, KY
Undergrad Enrollment: 2504
Grad Enrollment: 334

Total Economic Impact: $109.1 Million
Total Employment Impact: 1,077 Jobs

Total Lifetime Earnings of 2021
Graduates: $569.7 Billion

Data courtesy of UNCF’s ‘Transforming Futures: The Economic Engine of HBCUs

Langston University

Established: 1897
Location: Langston, OK
Undergrad Enrollment: 1913
Grad Enrollment: 225

Total Economic Impact: $99.2 Million
Total Employment Impact: 761 Jobs

Total Lifetime Earnings of 2021
Graduates: $1 Billion

Data courtesy of UNCF’s ‘Transforming Futures: The Economic Engine of HBCUs

Lincoln University

Established: 1866
Location: Jefferson City, MO
Undergrad Enrollment: 2621
Grad Enrollment: 177

Total Economic Impact: $94.3 Million
Total Employment Impact: 935 Jobs

Total Lifetime Earnings of 2021
Graduates: $890.8 Billion

Data courtesy of UNCF’s ‘Transforming Futures: The Economic Engine of HBCUs

North Carolina Agricultural & Technical State University

Established: 1891
Location: Greensboro, NC
Undergrad Enrollment: 13257
Grad Enrollment: 2018
Total Economic Impact: $610.1 Million
Total Employment Impact: 5,043 Jobs
Total Lifetime Earnings of 2021
Graduates: $7.4 Billion
Data courtesy of UNCF’s ‘Transforming Futures: The Economic Engine of HBCUs

Prairie View A&M University

Established: 1878
Location: Prairie View, Texas
Undergrad Enrollment: 9022
Grad Enrollment: 1035
Total Economic Impact: $612.6 Million
Total Employment Impact: 4,305 Jobs
Total Lifetime Earnings of 2021
Graduates: $5.1 Billion

Data courtesy of UNCF’s ‘Transforming Futures: The Economic Engine of HBCUs

South Carolina State University

Established: 1896
Location: Orangeburg, SC
Undergrad Enrollment: 2830
Grad Enrollment: 358
Total Economic Impact: $143.6 Million
Total Employment Impact: 1,385 Jobs
Total Lifetime Earnings of 2021 Graduates: $1.3 Billion

Data courtesy of UNCF’s ‘Transforming Futures: The Economic Engine of HBCUs

Southern University and A&M College

Established: 1880
Location: Baton Rouge, LA
Undergrad Enrollment: 7491
Grad Enrollment: 615
Total Economic Impact: $343.1 Million
Total Employment Impact: 3,098 Jobs
Total Lifetime Earnings of 2021
Graduates: $3.2 Billion

Data courtesy of UNCF’s ‘Transforming Futures: The Economic Engine of HBCUs

Tennessee State University

Established: 1912
Location: Nashville, TN
Undergrad Enrollment: 4221
Grad Enrollment: 1143
Total Economic Impact: $537 Million
Total Employment Impact: 3,818 Jobs
Total Lifetime Earnings of 202`1
Graduates: $4.4 Billion

Data courtesy of UNCF’s ‘Transforming Futures: The Economic Engine of HBCUs

Tuskegee University

Established: 1881
Location: Tuskegee, AL

Total Economic Impact: $237.1 Million
Total Economic Impact: $237.1 Million

Total Lifetime Earnings of 2021
Graduates: $2 Billion

Data courtesy of UNCF’s ‘Transforming Futures: The Economic Engine of HBCUs

University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff

Established: 1873
Location: Pine Bluff, AR
Undergrad Enrollment: 1736
Grad Enrollment: 190

Total Economic Impact: $99.3 Million
Total Employment Impact: 1,112 Jobs

Total Lifetime Earnings of 2021
Graduates: $1.1 Billion

Data courtesy of UNCF’s ‘Transforming Futures: The Economic Engine of HBCUs

University of Maryland Eastern Shore

Established: 1886
Location: Princess Anne, MD
Undergrad Enrollment: 2695
Grad Enrollment: 683
Total Economic Impact: $225.7 Million
Total Employment Impact: 1,737 Jobs
Total Lifetime Earnings of 2021
Graduates: $1.5 Billion

Data courtesy of UNCF’s ‘Transforming Futures: The Economic Engine of HBCUs