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Latinos in Higher Education: Compilation of Fast Facts

Excelencia in Education

April 2019
Latinos in Higher Education: Compilation of Fast Facts
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Overview

Excelencia in Education accelerates Latino student success in higher education to address the U.S. economy’s need for a highly educated workforce for civic leadership. Policy must keep up with our country’s changing demographics to serve students.


This compilation includes fact sheets covering Excelencia's four policy priorities: affordability, institutional capacity, retention and transfer, and workforce preparation. In addition, the compilation covers the following topics: adult learners, enrollment and completion of Latinos in Puerto Rico, Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSIs), and the top 25 institutions awarding degrees to Latinos at every degree level.

Table of Contents:


OVERVIEW


AFFORDABILITY


INSTITUTIONAL CAPACITY

  • Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSIs): 2017-2018

  • Developing Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSI) 101: Building Capacity


RETENTION, TRANSFER, and COMPLETION

  • Latino Pathways to College Completion

  • Latino College Enrollment and Completion: Top States

  • Top 25 Institutions Awarding Credentials/Degrees to Latinos:

    • Certificates

    • Associate

    • Baccalaureate

    • Master's

    • Doctorate

    • First Professional

  • Latinos and College Completion: Degrees Awarded 2016-2017

  • Latino Degree Attainment: 5 Year Overview


WORKFORCE

  • Latino Student Success and the Workforce

  • Life Outcomes After Graduation: A Focus on Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSIs)

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