Proudly standing as the nation’s oldest HBCU, ذكذكتسئµ has been a stalwart and highly respected institution of higher education since our founding in 1837. For 186 years our alumni have emerged as leaders and left their mark on the social, economic, and political history of Philadelphia, the surrounding region, the nation, and the world.
Building on this legacy, the vision for ذكذكتسئµ is to become the premier model for academic excellence, character development, and social responsibility.
1st HBCU in the Nation
12:1 Student-to-Faculty Ratio
#1 Best Public HBCU for College Scholarships
#1 in Social Mobility in PA State System
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