Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025
Verified for the 2027 exam
Verified for the 2027 exam•Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025
Definition
An Ohio-based university founded in 1856 by leaders in the African Methodist Episcopal Church; the first university fully owned and operated by African Americans.
AP course connection
Topic 3.10: 3.10 HBCUs, Black Greek Letter Organizations, and Black Education