Latinos will need to earn 6.2 million degrees by 2030 to reach the U.S. degree attainment goal. Learn about Latino College Completion in West Virginia. Latino College Completion - West Virginia Nationally, the gap in degree completion between Latinos and their White peers continues. However, different patterns emerge within each state or location. To reach the Latino degree attainment goal by 2030, states can close the degree completion gap by accelerating Latino completion while increasing for all students and scale up programs and initiatives that work for Latino, and all, students. To find out more, scroll below. DOWNLOAD FACT SHEET Degree Attainment for Latino Students (2021) 34% Of Latino adults (25 and over) had earned an associate degree or higher VS 32% Of White adults Fast Facts West Virginia had the 48th largest Latino population in the U.S. Latino Population 3% K-12 Population 2% Total Population 2-Year Graduation Rate 47% Latino Students 36% White Students Median Age 27 Latinos 44 White 4-Year Graduation Rate 41% Latino Students 53% White Students Degree Outcomes At two-year institutions , Hispanics' graduation rate was 11%-points higher than that of their White non-Hispanic peers in West Virginia. At four-year institutions , Hispanics' graduation rate was 12%-points lower than that of their White non-Hispanic peers in West Virginia. BACK TO MAIN LCC PAGE Top Institutions To find out more about the top institutions enrolling, and awarding associate and bachelor degrees to Hispanics by using the tabs below to navigate the information. Click on the tabs below to explore. ENROLLING ASSOCIATES DEGREES BACHELORS DEGREE Top Institutions Enrolling (Hispanic Undergraduates) in West Virginia, 2021-2022 Rank Institutions Sector Grand Total Hispanic Total % Hispanic 1 American Public University System Private for-profit, 4-year or above 37,245 6,407 17% 2 West Virginia University Public, 4-year or above 18,878 792 4% 3 Martinsburg College Private for-profit, 2-year 2,061 327 16% 4 Shepherd University Public, 4-year or above 2,299 173 8% 5 Marshall University Public, 4-year or above 7,175 169 2% Top Institutions Awarding Associate Degrees to Hispanics in West Virginia, 2020-2021 Rank Institutions Sector Grand Total Hispanic Total % Hispanic 1 American Public University System Private for-profit, 4-year or above 3,409 585 17% 2 Blue Ridge Community and Technical College Public, 2-year 347 25 7% 3 BridgeValley Community & Technical College Public, 2-year 319 7 2% 4 Martinsburg College Private for-profit, 2-year 51 5 10% 5 Salem University Private for-profit, 4-year or above 71 5 7% Top Institutions Awarding Bachelor Degrees to Hispanics in West Virginia, 2020-2021 Rank Institutions Sector Grand Total Hispanic Total % Hispanic 1 American Public University System Private for-profit, 4-year or above 7,002 897 13% 2 West Virginia University Public, 4-year or above 4,396 167 4% 3 Marshall University Public, 4-year or above 1,440 35 2% 4 University of Charleston Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above 588 33 6% 5 Shepherd University Public, 4-year or above 556 29 5% Examples of What Works for Latino, And All, Students Looking to know what works or connect with evidence-based programs recognized by Excelencia ? Our team can work with you to identify and connect with relevant programs making an impact on student success that can help you in your efforts to intentionally serve your Latino, and all, students. Click here to contact us . Sources Excelencia in Education. (2020). Ensuring America’s Future: Benchmarking Latino College Completion to 2030. Excelencia in Education. Washington, D.C. U.S. Census Bureau, 2021 American Community Survey 1-Year Estimates. Excelencia in Education Analysis using the U.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), 2021 Fall Enrollment, Graduation Rates Survey and Institutional Characteristics Survey.

Jessica Marie Arguello serves as the Institutional Engagement Coordinator of Excelencia in Education. Jessica supports and coordinatates the enrollment, onboarding, and engagement of institutions within the Excelencia in Action (E-Action). < Back to Our People Page Jessica Marie Arguello Institutional Engagement Coordinator Excelencia in Education Email: jarguello@edexcelencia.org Current Position: My role in the Institutional Engagement team is to support and coordinate the enrollment, onboarding, and engagement of institutions within the Excelencia in Action (E-Action) network. I work closely with the team to grow the number of institutions in the network, track engagement, respond to inquiries, and maintain a high year-to-year retention rate. Past Experiences: After receiving my undergraduate degree in Social Work (April 2010) from Florida International University, I served as a Research Assistant from 2012-2017 and gained experience in higher education. I then joined the School of Social Work as their Senior Program Coordinator for the Office of Field Education, while obtaining my graduate degree in Higher Education Administration (August 2021). My skills in higher education and social work were guided by professors and mentors that continue to challenge my journey as a life-long student. Why are you bringing your talent to Excelencia ? I brought my talent and skills to Excelencia in Education, because of my passion for discovering evidence-based practices that transform and accelerate Latino students in higher education. I relate to this organization as a Latina and life-long student of higher education and my goal is to empower others that are motivated to work in this field in transforming the country towards equity and inclusion. How would you describe working at Excelencia ? Working at Excelencia in Education, feels aspirational on a daily basis. Our organization is working with institutions on a national platform to highlight the success of the transformational journey these institutions are paving. To work with leaders committed and dedicated to the growth of their Latino students is the greatest motivation to continue the mission, vision, and goals of Excelencia in Education.

Lynne Murray is President of McMurry University and part of Excelencia in Action network. < Back to E-Action Main Page McMurry University Lynne Murray President Institution website: https://mcm.edu/ Bio Page: https://mcm.edu/news/mcmurry-university-announces-11th-university-president/ Lynne Murray is President of McMurry University and part of Excelencia in Action network.

Gary S. May is Chancellor of the University of California-Davis and part of Excelencia in Action network. < Back to E-Action Main Page University of California-Davis Gary S. May Chancellor Institution website: https://www.ucdavis.edu/ Bio Page: https://leadership.ucdavis.edu/chancellor/gary-s-may Gary S. May is Chancellor of the University of California-Davis and part of Excelencia in Action network.

Katrina Bell-Jordan is Interim President of Northeastern Illinois University and part of Excelencia in Action network. < Back to E-Action Main Page Northeastern Illinois University Katrina Bell-Jordan Interim President Institution website: https://www.neiu.edu/ Bio Page: https://www.neiu.edu/news/katrina-e-bell-jordan-named-interim-president-of-northeastern-illinois-university#:~:text=Bell%2DJordan%20came%20to%20Northeastern,Sciences%20associate%20dean%20in%202015 Katrina Bell-Jordan is Interim President of Northeastern Illinois University and part of Excelencia in Action network.

Latinos will need to earn 6.2 million degrees by 2030 to reach the U.S. degree attainment goal. Learn about Latino College Completion in Georgia. Latino College Completion - Georgia Nationally, the gap in degree completion between Latinos and their White peers continues. However, different patterns emerge within each state or location. To reach the Latino degree attainment goal by 2030, states can close the degree completion gap by accelerating Latino completion while increasing for all students and scale up programs and initiatives that work for Latino, and all, students. To find out more, scroll below. DOWNLOAD FACT SHEET Degree Attainment for Latino Students (2021) 29% Of Latino adults (25 and over) had earned an associate degree or higher VS 46% Of White adults Fast Facts Georgia had the 9th largest Latino population in the U.S. Latino Population 14% K-12 Population 10% Total Population 2-Year Graduation Rate 45% Latino Students 45% White Students Median Age 27 Latinos 42 White 4-Year Graduation Rate 44% Latino Students 53% White Students Degree Outcomes At two-year institutions , Hispanics' graduation rate was 0%-points equal to that of their White non-Hispanic peers in Georgia. At four-year institutions , Hispanics' graduation rate was 9%-points lower than that of their White non-Hispanic peers in Georgia. BACK TO MAIN LCC PAGE Top Institutions To find out more about the top institutions enrolling, and awarding associate and bachelor degrees to Hispanics by using the tabs below to navigate the information. Click on the tabs below to explore. ENROLLING ASSOCIATES DEGREES BACHELORS DEGREE Top Institutions Enrolling (Hispanic Undergraduates) in Georgia, 2021-2022 Rank Institutions Sector Grand Total Hispanic Total % Hispanic 1 Kennesaw State University Public, 4-year or above 37,743 5,146 14% 2 Georgia State University Public, 4-year or above 28,415 3,865 14% 3 Georgia Gwinnett College Public, 4-year or above 10,377 2,662 26% 4 University of North Georgia Public, 4-year or above 16,515 2,586 16% 5 University of Georgia Public, 4-year or above 30,032 2,095 7% Top Institutions Awarding Associate Degrees to Hispanics in Georgia, 2020-2021 Rank Institutions Sector Grand Total Hispanic Total % Hispanic 1 Georgia State University-Perimeter College Public, 2-year 2,535 341 13% 2 University of North Georgia Public, 4-year or above 781 153 20% 3 Georgia Military College Public, 4-year or above 1,940 152 8% 4 Georgia Highlands College Public, 4-year or above 877 116 13% 5 Gwinnett Technical College Public, 2-year 739 106 14% Top Institutions Awarding Bachelor Degrees to Hispanics in Georgia, 2020-2021 Rank Institutions Sector Grand Total Hispanic Total % Hispanic 1 Georgia State University Public, 4-year or above 5,370 644 12% 2 Kennesaw State University Public, 4-year or above 5,922 585 10% 3 University of Georgia Public, 4-year or above 7,896 522 7% 4 Georgia Southern University Public, 4-year or above 4,247 274 6% 5 Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus Public, 4-year or above 3,810 266 7% Examples of What Works for Latino, And All, Students Looking to know what works or connect with evidence-based programs recognized by Excelencia ? Our team can work with you to identify and connect with relevant programs making an impact on student success that can help you in your efforts to intentionally serve your Latino, and all, students. Click here to contact us . Sources Excelencia in Education. (2020). Ensuring America’s Future: Benchmarking Latino College Completion to 2030. Excelencia in Education. Washington, D.C. U.S. Census Bureau, 2021 American Community Survey 1-Year Estimates. Excelencia in Education Analysis using the U.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), 2021 Fall Enrollment, Graduation Rates Survey and Institutional Characteristics Survey.

Saúl Jiménez-Sandoval is President of California State University-Fresno and part of Excelencia in Action network. < Back to E-Action Main Page California State University-Fresno Saúl Jiménez-Sandoval President Institution website: https://www.calstate.edu/ Bio Page: https://www2.calstate.edu/csu-system/about-the-csu/leadership/presidents/Pages/Sandoval.aspx Saúl Jiménez-Sandoval is President of California State University-Fresno and part of Excelencia in Action network. Seal of Excelencia Recertified Institution: 2024-2027 California State University, Fresno (Fresno State) is the largest 4-year institution in the San Joaquin Central Valley. Fresno State serves a four-county area with a total population of 1.76 million; overall 60-66% are Latino, African American, Asian, Native American, and Pacific Islanders. Fresno State’s journey as a nationally distinguished Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) is one that uplifts evidence-based practices that are serving Latino students, faculty, and communities, while also acknowledging an ability to serve all historically marginalized groups.

Jack Warner is President of Rhode Island College and part of Excelencia in Action network. < Back to E-Action Main Page Rhode Island College Jack Warner President Institution website: https://www.ric.edu/ Bio Page: https://www.ric.edu/about/college-leadership/dr-jack-r-warners-inauguration/meet-president-dr-jack-r-warner Jack Warner is President of Rhode Island College and part of Excelencia in Action network.

Latinos will need to earn 6.2 million degrees by 2030 to reach the U.S. degree attainment goal. Learn about Latino College Completion in South Carolina. Latino College Completion - South Carolina Nationally, the gap in degree completion between Latinos and their White peers continues. However, different patterns emerge within each state or location. To reach the Latino degree attainment goal by 2030, states can close the degree completion gap by accelerating Latino completion while increasing for all students and scale up programs and initiatives that work for Latino, and all, students. To find out more, scroll below. DOWNLOAD FACT SHEET Degree Attainment for Latino Students (2021) 28% Of Latino adults (25 and over) had earned an associate degree or higher VS 46% Of White adults Fast Facts South Carolina had the 29th largest Latino population in the U.S. Latino Population 10% K-12 Population 6% Total Population 2-Year Graduation Rate 25% Latino Students 31% White Students Median Age 27 Latinos 44 White 4-Year Graduation Rate 53% Latino Students 67% White Students Degree Outcomes At two-year institutions , Hispanics' graduation rate was 6%-points lower than that of their White non-Hispanic peers in South Carolina. At four-year institutions , Hispanics' graduation rate was 14%-points lower than that of their White non-Hispanic peers in South Carolina. BACK TO MAIN LCC PAGE Top Institutions To find out more about the top institutions enrolling, and awarding associate and bachelor degrees to Hispanics by using the tabs below to navigate the information. Click on the tabs below to explore. ENROLLING ASSOCIATES DEGREES BACHELORS DEGREE Top Institutions Enrolling (Hispanic Undergraduates) in South Carolina, 2021-2022 Rank Institutions Sector Grand Total Hispanic Total % Hispanic 1 Clemson University Public, 4-year or above 21,577 1,558 7% 2 University of South Carolina-Columbia Public, 4-year or above 26,430 1,440 5% 3 Greenville Technical College Public, 4-year or above 7,884 995 13% 4 Trident Technical College Public, 2-year 8,755 754 9% 5 College of Charleston Public, 4-year or above 9,770 692 7% Top Institutions Awarding Associate Degrees to Hispanics in South Carolina, 2020-2021 Rank Institutions Sector Grand Total Hispanic Total % Hispanic 1 Greenville Technical College Public, 4-year or above 1,184 121 10% 2 Horry-Georgetown Technical College Public, 2-year 995 64 6% 3 Midlands Technical College Public, 2-year 993 58 6% 4 York Technical College Public, 2-year 655 55 8% 5 Spartanburg Community College Public, 2-year 591 49 8% Top Institutions Awarding Bachelor Degrees to Hispanics in South Carolina, 2020-2021 Rank Institutions Sector Grand Total Hispanic Total % Hispanic 1 University of South Carolina-Columbia Public, 4-year or above 6,472 296 5% 2 Clemson University Public, 4-year or above 4,957 184 4% 3 College of Charleston Public, 4-year or above 1,938 128 7% 4 Coastal Carolina University Public, 4-year or above 1,895 85 4% 5 University of South Carolina-Upstate Public, 4-year or above 1,135 67 6% Examples of What Works for Latino, And All, Students Looking to know what works or connect with evidence-based programs recognized by Excelencia ? Our team can work with you to identify and connect with relevant programs making an impact on student success that can help you in your efforts to intentionally serve your Latino, and all, students. Click here to contact us . Sources Excelencia in Education. (2020). Ensuring America’s Future: Benchmarking Latino College Completion to 2030. Excelencia in Education. Washington, D.C. U.S. Census Bureau, 2021 American Community Survey 1-Year Estimates. Excelencia in Education Analysis using the U.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), 2021 Fall Enrollment, Graduation Rates Survey and Institutional Characteristics Survey.

Latinos will need to earn 6.2 million degrees by 2030 to reach the U.S. degree attainment goal. Learn about Latino College Completion in Missouri. Latino College Completion - Missouri Nationally, the gap in degree completion between Latinos and their White peers continues. However, different patterns emerge within each state or location. To reach the Latino degree attainment goal by 2030, states can close the degree completion gap by accelerating Latino completion while increasing for all students and scale up programs and initiatives that work for Latino, and all, students. To find out more, scroll below. DOWNLOAD FACT SHEET Degree Attainment for Latino Students (2021) 30% Of Latino adults (25 and over) had earned an associate degree or higher VS 41% Of White adults Fast Facts Missouri had the 30th largest Latino population in the U.S. Latino Population 7% K-12 Population 5% Total Population 2-Year Graduation Rate 30% Latino Students 37% White Students Median Age 26 Latinos 41 White 4-Year Graduation Rate 58% Latino Students 64% White Students Degree Outcomes At two-year institutions , Hispanics' graduation rate was 7%-points lower than that of their White non-Hispanic peers in Missouri. At four-year institutions , Hispanics' graduation rate was 6%-points lower than that of their White non-Hispanic peers in Missouri. BACK TO MAIN LCC PAGE Top Institutions To find out more about the top institutions enrolling, and awarding associate and bachelor degrees to Hispanics by using the tabs below to navigate the information. Click on the tabs below to explore. ENROLLING ASSOCIATES DEGREES BACHELORS DEGREE Top Institutions Enrolling (Hispanic Undergraduates) in Missouri, 2021-2022 Rank Institutions Sector Grand Total Hispanic Total % Hispanic 1 Park University Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above 7,131 1,659 23% 2 Metropolitan Community College-Kansas City Public, 2-year 11,784 1,576 13% 3 University of Missouri-Columbia Public, 4-year or above 23,092 1,210 5% 4 Washington University in St Louis Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above 7,713 854 11% 5 University of Missouri-Kansas City Public, 4-year or above 6,762 852 13% Top Institutions Awarding Associate Degrees to Hispanics in Missouri, 2020-2021 Rank Institutions Sector Grand Total Hispanic Total % Hispanic 1 Metropolitan Community College-Kansas City Public, 2-year 1,856 190 10% 2 Columbia College Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above 817 104 13% 3 Saint Louis Community College Public, 2-year 2,055 84 4% 4 Ozarks Technical Community College Public, 2-year 1,598 77 5% 5 Crowder College Public, 2-year 643 52 8% Top Institutions Awarding Bachelor Degrees to Hispanics in Missouri, 2020-2021 Rank Institutions Sector Grand Total Hispanic Total % Hispanic 1 Park University Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above 1,687 387 23% 2 University of Missouri-Columbia Public, 4-year or above 4,742 230 5% 3 Washington University in St Louis Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above 1,891 190 10% 4 Columbia College Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above 1,646 174 11% 5 University of Missouri-Kansas City Public, 4-year or above 1,764 162 9% Examples of What Works for Latino, And All, Students Looking to know what works or connect with evidence-based programs recognized by Excelencia ? Our team can work with you to identify and connect with relevant programs making an impact on student success that can help you in your efforts to intentionally serve your Latino, and all, students. Click here to contact us . Sources Excelencia in Education. (2020). Ensuring America’s Future: Benchmarking Latino College Completion to 2030. Excelencia in Education. Washington, D.C. U.S. Census Bureau, 2021 American Community Survey 1-Year Estimates. Excelencia in Education Analysis using the U.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), 2021 Fall Enrollment, Graduation Rates Survey and Institutional Characteristics Survey.

Carlos Hernandez is President of Sul Ross State University and part of Excelencia in Action network. < Back to E-Action Main Page Sul Ross State University Carlos Hernandez President Institution website: https://www.sulross.edu/ Bio Page: https://www.sulross.edu/dr-carlos-hernandez-named-interim-president-of-sul-ross-state-university/ Carlos Hernandez is President of Sul Ross State University and part of Excelencia in Action network. Seal of Excelencia Certified Institution: 2024-2027 Sul Ross State University (SRSU) is a small, diverse community that values personal interactions, with the mission to deliver quality undergraduate and graduate education. SRSU is a Hispanic-serving public institution located in Alpine, Texas with instructional sites along the U.S.-Mexico borderlands in Del Rio, Eagle Pass, and Uvalde, serving 13 counties as the only public university. SRSU has a 97% acceptance rate with 68% of its students being Latino.

Mordecai Ian Brownlee is President of Community College of Aurora and part of Excelencia in Action network. < Back to E-Action Main Page Community College of Aurora Mordecai Ian Brownlee President Institution website: https://ccaurora.edu/ Bio Page: https://ccaurora.edu/about-cca/leadership/mordecai-ian-brownlee/ Mordecai Ian Brownlee is President of Community College of Aurora and part of Excelencia in Action network.