In 2005, immigrants from Latin America made up two-thirds of immigrants age 18 to 24, and their educational attainment was very low compared with both native-born citizens and other immigrants. Only 59% of these immigrants were high school graduates, and only 20% had attended at least some college.
Research
Facts from Inventing Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSIs): The Basics
Publication Date:
Mar, 2005 The concept of Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSIs) surfaced in the 1980s. A small set of institutions enroll a large percentage of Latino students and the federal Title V HSI program formally recognizes institutions for capacity-building and other support.
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Fast Facts
Opening the Door to the American Dream: Increasing Higher Education Access and Success for Immigrants, Institute for Higher Education Policy, 2007
