Under a third of men at black colleges earn degree in 6 years

by E Wayne Ross on March 31, 2009

USA Today: Under a third of men at black colleges earn degree in 6 years

The proportion of women at historically black colleges has continued gradually rising, from 53% in 1976 to about 61% the last few years.

MEMPHIS — They’re no longer the only option for African-American students, but the country’s historically black colleges and universities brag that they provide a supportive environment where these students are more likely to succeed.