Overview
As a new and transformative institution, Dubois College is committed to gathering, analyzing, and sharing data that highlights the state of Black students in higher education, the barriers to academic and economic success, and the impact of tuition-free and culturally relevant education.
The Dubois College Fact Book serves as a resource for students, faculty, policymakers, and community leaders who are interested in the intersection of education, equity, and economic empowerment. This collection of research, statistics, and insights will continue to grow as our institution expands.
First Edition Release: Coming Soon
The State of Black Students in Higher Education
- Enrollment & Degree Attainment
- Only 33% of Black adults hold a college degree, compared to 47% of white adults. (National Center for Education Statistics, 2022)
- HBCUs enroll 10% of all Black students but award nearly 20% of all Black bachelor’s degrees. (U.S. Department of Education, 2021)
- Black male enrollment in higher education has been steadily declining over the past decade, partly due to financial strain and systemic barriers. (American Council on Education, 2023)
- Financial Barriers & Student Debt
- Black graduates carry, on average, $25,000 more in student debt than white graduates. (Brookings Institution, 2022)
- Nearly 75% of Black students take out federal student loans, compared to 56% of white students. (Education Data Initiative, 2023)
- Predatory for-profit institutions disproportionately target Black students, leading to low graduation rates and high student debt. (Education Trust, 2022)
- Wealth Gap & Post-Graduate Outcomes
- The racial wealth gap directly impacts access to higher education—the median Black household has 13 times less wealth than the median white household. (Federal Reserve, 2023)
- Black college graduates still face higher unemployment rates than their white counterparts with the same degree. (Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2022)
- Lack of generational wealth makes it more difficult for Black families to fund college education without taking on debt. (Pew Research Center, 2023)
These statistics underscore the urgent need for alternative education models like Dubois College—where tuition-free learning, financial literacy, and culturally relevant education are at the core of student success.
Current Source Material on Black Students in Higher Education
To better understand the systemic barriers and opportunities for Black students in higher education, we rely on research from leading institutions, think tanks, and policy organizations. Below is a list of key reports and studies:
Higher Education & Equity Reports
National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) – The Condition of Education (2023)
U.S. Department of Education – Advancing Racial Equity in Higher Education (2022)
American Council on Education – Race and Ethnicity in Higher Education (2023)
Education Trust – Black Student Success Report (2022)
Pew Research Center – Racial Wealth Gap & Higher Education (2023)
Student Debt & Economic Barriers
Brookings Institution – The Black-White Wealth Gap and Student Loans (2022)
Federal Reserve – Economic Mobility for Black Americans (2023)
Bureau of Labor Statistics – Employment Outcomes for Black College Graduates (2022)
Education Data Initiative – Student Loan Debt by Race (2023)
HBCUs & Their Impact
Thurgood Marshall College Fund – The Role of HBCUs in Higher Education (2022)
UNCF – HBCUs and Black Economic Mobility (2023)
The Century Foundation – Investing in HBCUs for the Future (2022)
Culturally Relevant Education & Solutions
W.E.B. Du Bois – The Education of Black Folk (1903) (Historical perspective on Black education & empowerment)
The National Black Education Agenda – Rethinking Education for Black Success (2023)
Aspen Institute – The Future of Black Education and Workforce Development (2022)
Future Research & Institutional Data at Dubois College
As Dubois College continues to grow, we will be publishing institutional reports on student success, retention rates, and the impact of tuition-free education.
First Institutional Report – Projected Release: 2025
Annual Fact Book Updates – Beginning in 2026
Our research will focus on:
✅ The effectiveness of tuition-free models in increasing graduation rates.
✅ How financial literacy and entrepreneurship programs impact student economic outcomes.
✅ The role of culturally relevant education in student motivation and retention.
✅ Job placement, salary outcomes, and career advancement for Dubois College graduates.
We are committed to transparency, data-driven decisions, and continuous improvement to ensure Dubois College remains a leader in education for Black and Brown students.
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