1. Howard University ($786 million): Based in Washington, D.C., Howard University has amassed the most significant endowment among HBCUs.
2. Hampton University ($364 million): Located in Virginia, Hampton University boasts the second-largest endowment.
3. Xavier University of Louisiana ($325 million): Based in New Orleans, Louisiana, Xavier University takes the third spot in terms of endowment size.
4. Spelman College ($322 million): Spelman College, situated in Atlanta, Georgia, is a women's college with an impressive endowment.
5. North Carolina A&T State University ($278 million): North Carolina A&T State University in Greensboro, North Carolina, claims the fifth position in endowment rankings.
6. Tuskegee University ($268 million): Tuskegee University, located in Alabama, is another HBCU with a substantial endowment.
7. Virginia State University ($250 million): Virginia State University, based in Petersburg, Virginia, also boasts a notable endowment.
8. Florida A&M University ($225 million): Florida A&M University in Tallahassee, Florida, secures the eighth position.
9. North Carolina Central University ($208 million): North Carolina Central University in Durham, North Carolina, comes in ninth place.
10. Delaware State University ($204 million): Delaware State University in Dover, Delaware, rounds out the top ten HBCUs with the largest endowments.
It's crucial to note that these rankings may change over time as institutions raise more funds for their endowments. The financial health and stability of HBCUs can vary, and this list offers a snapshot of the endowment sizes at the time of my last update in September 2021.