Question

hbcu & you...
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spelman college in atlanta, ga. she says this is just one example of the success hbcu have had in spurring students onto post - graduate work.
low tuition. gasman estimates the average tuition for a private hbcu is $10,000 - $14,000 per year. for a state hbcu its $3,000 - 7,000 per year.
if your child is considering an hbcu, gasman says make sure the schools graduation rate is at or above 39 percent and that its financial viability. she suggests checking the hbcu alumni network web site to see how alumni feel about their institutions.
reading questions:

1. what does hbcu stand for?
2. what are some of the unique places early hbcs in the 19th century held classes?
3. what percentage of all colleges do hbcus represent?
4. 20% of african americans earn undergraduate degrees from what type of school?
5. which characteristic of hbcus means that black students dont have to worry about subtle and overt forms of racism?
6. how do hbcus provide a more nurturing environment?
7. what 2 colleges do 50 percent of all black women in graduate science programs graduate from?
8. what is the average cost of a state hbcus tuition?
9. would you consider going to an hbcu for college? explain why & which one.

Explanation:

1. HBCU stands for Historically - Black Colleges and Universities. This is a well - known term in the context of American higher education, referring to institutions that were established prior to 1964 with the intention of providing education to African Americans.
2. The text does not mention the unique places early HBCUs in the 19th century held classes. So, this cannot be answered based on the given text.
3. The text does not provide information on what percentage of all colleges HBCUs represent.
4. 20% of African Americans earn undergraduate degrees from HBCUs according to the context of the text which emphasizes the significance of these institutions for African - American education.
5. HBCUs are institutions created for and by the Black community, which provides a safe space where black students don't have to worry about subtle and overt forms of racism.
6. HBCUs provide a more nurturing environment through faculty and staff who understand the cultural and social experiences of black students, and through a sense of community and shared identity.
7. The text only mentions Spelman College as an example of HBCU success in spurring students to post - graduate work, but does not mention the two colleges from which 50 percent of all black women in graduate science programs graduate.
8. The average cost of a state HBCU's tuition is estimated to be between $3,000 - $7,000 per year according to the text.
9. This is a subjective question. Answers may vary. A person might consider going to an HBCU for the sense of community, lower tuition costs (as mentioned), and the focus on African - American experiences and success. For example, they might choose Spelman College if they are a woman interested in a historically black women's college with a strong reputation for post - graduate success.

Answer:

1. Historically - Black Colleges and Universities
2. Not provided in the text
3. Not provided in the text
4. HBCUs
5. They are institutions for and by the Black community
6. Through understanding faculty/staff and a sense of community
7. Not provided in the text
8. $3,000 - $7,000 per year
9. Subjective answer. Example: Yes, for the sense of community and lower tuition, Spelman College.