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Land-grant colleges

Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025
Verified for the 2027 exam
Verified for the 2027 examWritten by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025

Definition

Educational institutions established with federal funding through land grants, including HBCUs created under the Second Morrill Act.

AP course connection

Topic 3.10: 3.10 HBCUs, Black Greek Letter Organizations, and Black Education

Unit 3

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