1. HBCUs and Affirmative Action

2. HBCUs (Historically Black Colleges and Universities):
Do we still need them? How does Affirmative Action affect this decision?
Select an HBCU and a non-HBCU (traditionally white university) and compare them in three time periods
At its founding (when the school was started)
In 1935 or midpoint of school’s existence
Today

3. Required Data for both colleges (must be in table form):
Enrollment (how many students, diversity, how many apply, how many rejected, average SAT scores, etc.)
Facilities (modern, old, number of buildings, campus size, etc.)
Number of Professors with PHDs
Endowment (money available to spend on school and students)
Admission policy (affirmative action philosophy)
Ranking in the US (top school, mediocre school, academic reputation, etc.)

4. Sample Table HBCU Category Date Founded (1900) 1935 or midpoint Today
Number of students 10
250
2000
SAT Scores
N/A
400 relative score
Facilities (number of buildings) 1 25

5. Sample Table Non-HBCU Category Date Founded (1800) 1935 or midpoint
Today
Number of students 10
2000
20000
SAT Scores
N/A
600 relative score
Facilities (number of buildings) 1 20 75

6. Main Questions Do we still need HBCUs?
How does Affirmative Action affect HBCUs?

7. You may use these websites and articles for reference: