Latinos in Higher Education: Compilation of Fast Facts
Excelencia in Education
April 2019
Overview
Excelencia in Education accelerates Latino student success while increasing all 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
Profile of Latino College Students
Latino Males in Higher Education
Latino Adult Learners in Higher Education
AFFORDABILITY
Latinos and Student Loans
Latinos and Pell Grants
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)
