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PRESENTER: Congress
officially defines an HBCU

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as a school established
before 1964,

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whose principal mission
was and is the education

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of black Americans.

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These establishments became
prevalent after the Civil War

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and were dedicated
to the newly free

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African-American population.

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Before the
establishment of HBCUs,

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access to higher education
for black students

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was virtually non-existent.

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In total, there
are 106 HBCUs which

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enroll 11% of black students in
the US, while only representing

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3% of colleges in the country.

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Here are three reasons to
consider attending an HBCU.

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On average, HBCU tuition
rates are almost 30%

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less than comparable
institutions.

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That makes it a best buy with
higher returns at a lower cost.

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HBCUs provide the best
value in education,

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which helps to eliminate or
reduce student debt for low

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to middle income families.

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This effort could dramatically
narrow the racial wealth gap.

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In a poll conducted
by Gallup Purdue,

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it was noted that black
graduates of HBCUs

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are more likely to have
felt supported while

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in college than
those who graduated

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from predominately
white institutions.

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HBCU campuses can serve as a
safe and nurturing environment

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for some students.

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These institutions have
ensured that every student

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has had the chance to succeed.

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By way of affordable pricing and
nurturing academic environment,

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HBCUs are producing some of
the leaders of the future.

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