HBCU Caucus

Launched in April 2015 to support the nation’s Historically Black Colleges and Universities  (HBCUs), the mission of the Bipartisan Congressional HBCU Caucus is to highlight and address unique challenges that HBCUs face and to make sure their needs are heard and recognized on Capitol Hill. The Bipartisan Congressional HBCU Caucus is an official caucus approved by the Committee on House Administration in the 114th Congress. Together, Members of Congress who have joined the Caucus work to create a national dialogue, educating other Members of Congress and their staff about the issues impacting HBCUs. The Caucus will also work to draft meaningful bipartisan legislation to address the needs of HBCUs and to support students and graduates of HBCUs by increasing access and career opportunities.

Over 100 HBCUs in the United States enroll more than 300,000 students annually. HBCUs represent 3 percent of colleges and universities, yet represent 20 percent of African Americans with undergraduate degrees – and 25 percent of African Americans with degrees in science, technology, engineering, and math.