Minority-serving and federally designated institutions
Browse U.S. institutions by federal designation: Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSIs), land-grant institutions, and Tribal Colleges and Universities. Select a designation to see every institution in it.
Frequently asked questions
What are institutional designations like HBCU, HSI, and Land-grant?+
Federal designations identify colleges with a specific mission or student population: Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSIs), Land-grant institutions, and Tribal Colleges and Universities.
How does Clema group colleges by designation?+
Each institution carries its federal designation flags from IPEDS, so you can browse every college of a given designation and compare them on enrollment, cost, and outcomes.
What is the difference between an HBCU and an HSI?+
An HBCU is a college established before 1964 with a historic mission to educate Black Americans. An HSI is any institution where Hispanic students make up at least 25% of full-time undergraduate enrollment; the two categories can overlap.
Where does the designation data come from?+
Designation flags and institutional data come from IPEDS, published by the U.S. Department of Education, with cost and earnings from the College Scorecard.
Is browsing colleges by designation free?+
Yes. Browsing federally designated institutions on Clema is free and needs no account.
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