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Is Georgetown University an HBCU?

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Is Georgetown University an HBCU?

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No, Georgetown University is not considered to be a Historically Black College or University (HBCU) as recognized by the US Department of Education. Washington, DC has two HBCUs: University of the District of Columbia and Howard University. There are also HBCUs in the nearby states of Maryland, Virginia, West Virginia, and Delaware. That list includes the following colleges and universities: Delaware State University (Dover), Bowie State University (Bowie), Coppin State University (Baltimore), University of Maryland - Eastern Shore (Princess Anne), Morgan State University (Baltimore), Bluefield State College (Bluefield), West Virginia State University (Institute), Hampton University (Hampton), Norfolk State University (Norfolk), Virginia State University (Petersburg), Virginia Union University (Richmond), and Virginia University of Lynchburg (Lynchburg). There are also two HBCUs in the state of Pennsylvania, although those are a little further away. Pennsylvania has the following HBCUs: Cheyney University (Cheyney) and The Lincoln University (Lincoln University).

For more information on HBCUs, check out this article: Top Historically Black Colleges & Universities (HBCU)

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