This handbook contains profiles of 107 historically black colleges and universities in the United States and the Virgin Islands. Information is derived from the College Board Annual Survey of Colleges database. Information for each school describes: (1) admissions criteria; (2) graduation information; (3) academic programs; (4) campus and student services; (5) sports and athletics; (6) academic majors; (7) the vital statistics of school history and characteristics, including enrollment and faculty size; (8) cost information; (9) financial assistance; and (10) notable alumni. Attachments provide a reflection on the college experience by a recent graduate, a listing of the schools by religious affiliation, and an alphabetic listing. A photo section illustrates some of the campuses. (SLD)