Latino College Completion: California

STATE RANKING

California had the largest Latino population in the U.S.

K-12 POPULATION

In California, half of the K-12 population was Latino.

MEDIAN AGE

The median age of Latinos in California is 27, compared to 38 for White, non-Hispanics.

DEGREE ATTAINMENT

In California, 16% of Latino adults (25 to 64 years old) had earned an associate degree or higher, compared to 39% of all adults.

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EXAMPLES OF WHAT WORKS FOR LATINO STUDENTS

The following are examples of institutional programs in California with evidence of effectiveness in serving Latino students nominated for Examples of Excelencia.

Puente Project – The University of California Learn More

The Enlace Program – Evergreen Valley College Learn More

Click here to access Excelencia in Education’s Growing What Works database for more information on institutional programs improving Latino student success in higher education across the country.

ENSURING AMERICA'S FUTURE PARTNERS IN CALIFORNIA

California Community Colleges, Chancellors Office  Learn More

California State University System Learn More

Campaign for College Opportunity  Learn More

College Board  Learn More

Hispanic Scholarship Fund  Learn More

National Association of Latino Elected and Appointed Officials  Learn More

National Center for Public Policy and Higher Education  Learn More

Nexus Research and Policy Center  Learn More

University of California System Learn More

Univision  Learn More

Click here to learn more about the initiative.