State rankings

HBCUs by State

Alabama has the highest Number (14), followed by Georgia (10) and North Carolina (10). Delaware has the lowest (1).

Education20 states · 2 metricsUpdated May 2, 2024Original page
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Number

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Distribution Median and middle halfThe median is the middle value: half of places are above it, half below. The middle half is the range holding the central 50% of places.More in the glossary →

Each dot is one state; the lines mark the median and the middle half.

Median
4
Middle half 2 – 7.25
Average
5.05
20 states
Highest
14
Alabama
Lowest
1
Delaware

Data

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20 states · # = rank by Number
#
1Alabama14Alabama A&M University, Alabama State University+10
2Georgia10Albany State University, Clark Atlanta University+8
2North Carolina10Bennett College, Elizabeth City State University+8
4Texas9Houston-Tillotson University, Jarvis Christian College+7
5South Carolina8Allen University, Benedict College+6
6Mississippi7Alcorn State University, Coahoma Community College+5
7Tennessee6American Baptist College, Fisk University+4
7Louisiana6Dillard University, Grambling State University+4
9Virginia5Hampton University, Norfolk State University+3
10Florida4Bethune Cookman University, Edward Waters College+2
10Maryland4Bowie State university, Coppin State University+2
10Arkansas4University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff, Arkansas Baptist College+2
13Pennsylvania2Cheyney University of Pennsylvania| Lincoln University
13Ohio2Central State University| Wilberforce University
13Missouri2Harris-Stowe State University| Lincoln University
13Kentucky2Kentucky State University| Simmons College of Kentucky
13West Virginia2Bluefield State College| West Virginia State College
13District of Columbia2University of the District of Columbia| Howard University
19Oklahoma1Langston University
19Delaware1Delaware State University

What correlates with Number?

Pearson r against 2,135 other state metrics sharing at least 12 states. Ranks are read by standing: a better rank counts as higher, whether rank 1 is the best place on a list or the worst. Correlation is not causation.

Higher together

Places that have a higher Number tend to score higher on these (or rank better)

  1. Total RemovalLumber Production by State
    r = +0.88 · very strong · n = 19
    Plot
  2. Softwood RemovalLumber Production by State
    r = +0.84 · very strong · n = 19
    Plot
  3. Softwood TimberLumber Production by State
    r = +0.83 · very strong · n = 19
    Plot
  4. % of Species at RiskMost Biodiverse States
    r = +0.78 · very strong · n = 20
    Plot
  5. # of Amphibian SpeciesMost Biodiverse States
    r = +0.78 · very strong · n = 20
    Plot
  6. Chicken Production (Head)Chicken Production by State
    r = +0.76 · very strong · n = 14
    Plot

Opposite directions

Places that have a higher Number tend to score lower on these (or rank worse)

  1. Best States for Living with a Disability - Total ScoreDisability Benefits by State
    r = −0.76 · very strong · n = 20
    Plot
  2. Nursing Home Health Care Cost per CapitaHealth Care Costs by State
    r = −0.68 · strong · n = 20
    Plot
  3. Overall Homelessness Help ScoreBest States to Be Homeless
    r = −0.67 · strong · n = 19
    Plot
  4. Food and Health Support RankBest States to Be HomelessA rank: rank 1 is the best
    r = +0.66 · strong · n = 19
    Plot
  5. Frost Line Average DepthFrost Lines by State
    r = −0.66 · strong · n = 19
    Plot
  6. Average Annual Snow DaysStates With No Snow
    r = −0.65 · strong · n = 15
    Plot

Quick answers

Which state has the highest Number?
Alabama has the highest Number, at 14, followed by Georgia (10) and North Carolina (10).
Which state has the lowest Number?
Delaware has the lowest Number, at 1.
What is the median Number across US states?
The median is 4 across the 20 US states with data.
Where does this hbcus by state data come from?
Rankodex compiles it from World Population Review.