Spelman College is an all women's college on a 50-acre campus in Atlanta, Georgia. It dates back to 1881 when it was Atlanta Baptist Female Seminary. The college is apart of the Atlanta University Center, which has a partnership with Clark Atlanta University, Morehouse College, Interdenominational Theological Center and Morehouse School of Medicine. In addition, classes are small, with one instructor to every 11 students as of February 2011. It ranks no. 1 on the 2011 Historically Black Colleges and Universities list and no. 59 on the Best Colleges in the National Liberal Arts College division complied by "U.S. News and World Report."
The no. 2 institution on the Historically Black Colleges and Universities list by "U.S. News and World Report" is Howard University in the nation's capitol. Howard University sits on 258 acres and dates to 1867. It is a four-year private institution that offers one faculty to every 11 students as of February 2011. Students may enroll in certificate programs, bachelor's, master's and doctor's degree programs. Some of popular concentrations include journalism, biology, political science and digital communication.
Morehouse College ranks no. 3 on the "U.S. News and World Report's" Historically Black Colleges and Universities list of 2011. The private university is an all-men's institution that sits on 61 acres of land in Atlanta, Georgia. In addition, the college dates to 1867. Students experience small class sizes with a 15-to-1 student-to-instructor ratio as of February 2011. Some of the top majors at the college include business administration, biological science, English language and political science. The college offers various bachelor's degree programs.
Hampton University has educated men and women since 1868. It sits on 314 acres in Hampton, Virginia. The private four-year university is no. 4 on the 2011 edition of the Historically Black Colleges and Universities list and no. 32 on the Best Colleges is Regional Universities (South) 2011-edition list compiled by the "U.S. News and World Report." In addition, the university provides certificates and offers bachelor's, master's and doctoral degree programs. A few of the top concentrations include business management, biomedical sciences and marketing.