<p>Ucb,
Yes, I think it does matter if a school is a Hbcu. Yes, there are students of all races at hbcu’s, but many students, both black and white will not consider hbcu’s, just as many women won’t consider an all women’s college. </p>
<p>As far as grad rates, Prairie View’s four year is 11.5%. I’m not sure what there 6 year is. If I had other options, I wouldn’t want my kid going to a school with such a low grad rate. Other people may be OK with that. To each his own.</p>