Social, Political, and Economic Inequality

Historically Black College and University (HBCU) Enrollment and Longer-Term Outcomes

Awarded External Scholars

Jonathan Smith

Georgia State University

Andria Smythe

Howard University

Justin Ortagus

University of Florida

Co-Funded by:

The Washington Center for Equitable Growth

Project Date:

January 2023

Award Amount:

$33,637

Summary

Co-funded by The Washington Center for Equitable Growth

Despite a reduction in the Black-White gaps in high school completion and achievement scores since 1980, the college attainment gap has increased. Economists Jonathan Smythe and Andria Smythe and higher education expert Justin Ortagus will examine the extent to which Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) reduce racial gaps in economic wellbeing. They will use data from College Board, National Student Clearinghouse data, and TransUnion credit bureau data.

Academic Discipline:

Economics