Fast Facts - Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSIs): 2016-17

This infographic shows the fast facts on HSIs in 2016-2017.

• There are 492 HSIs. HSIs are institutions that have 25% or more undergraduate full time equivalent Hispanic enrollment. HSIs represent 15% of all institutions of higher education.
• HSIs enroll 65% of all Latino undergraduates in higher education.
• HSIs are present in 21 states and Puerto Rico. While 84% were located in 6 states and Puerto Rico, there were also HSIs in states less expected such as Connecticut, Oregon, Tennessee, and Washington.
• There are 333 Emerging HSIs. Emerging HSIs are institutions with 15-24.9% Latino enrollment.
• There are 192 HSIs offering graduate degrees. This accounts for 39% of all HSIs.

Suggested citation: Excelencia in Education. (2018). Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSIs): 2016 -17. Washington, D.C.: Excelencia in Education.