Nationally, the gap in degree completion between Latinos and their White peers has increased. To reach the Latino degree attainment goal by 2030, the U.S. 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. Latino College Completion: United States Accelerating Latino College Completion Ensures America’s Future Closing degree attainment gaps is not about lowering standards. Aligned with Excelencia’s mission, it is about accelerating Latino degree completion while increasing completion for all students — ensuring that post-traditional students have the support necessary to succeed. The United States cannot meet future workforce demands and maintain its global competitiveness without intentionally accelerating Latino college completion. The following demographics, institutional data, and practices inform Latino degree attainment. Degree Attainment for Latino Students: 2026 Filter by State Select State EXPLORE NATIONAL FACTS How Accelerating Latino College Completion Ensures America’s Future Our nation's prosperity depends on Latino college completion. Latinos are one of the fastest-growing and youngest demographic groups in the country and will make up one-third of the U.S. labor force by 2060. At the same time, the labor market continues to shift toward jobs requiring education beyond high school. In this context, the pace at which Latinos complete college will directly shape the size, preparedness, and resilience of the future U.S. workforce. Click on the tabs below to explore national trends or read full article here . Latino Economic Power Degree Attainment Why Gaps Persist Scaling What Works Latinos represent nearly 1 in 4 children under the age of five and 1 in 5 adults in the United States, making them a critical part of the country’s present and future college-going population, future workforce, and future leaders. By 2031, it is projected that Latinos will represent 91% of new U.S. workers, being one in five workers nationwide. At the same time, workforce demands are intensifying. Nearly 75% of jobs will require postsecondary education or training in the coming decades. As older workers retire and labor shortages grow across sectors such as healthcare, education, technology, and engineering, the educational outcomes of young Latinos will increasingly determine whether the nation can meet its economic needs. Latinos already play a major role in the economy. In 2023, Latino GDP reached $4.1 trillion , accounting for nearly one-third of total U.S. GDP growth—despite Latinos representing only 20% of the population. This is all while Latinos are underrepresented in high-paying, professional roles that require postsecondary credentials. Accelerating Latino degree completion is essential to sustaining economic growth and ensuring the U.S. remains globally competitive. Latino Degree Attainment Has Increased, Yet Gaps Remain Over the past decade (2015-2024), educational attainment has increased for all racial and ethnic groups, see Figure 1. Latino adults have made meaningful gains at both the associate and bachelor’s degree levels. Latino attainment of an associate degree or higher increased by 8 percentage points —similar to gains among Black, White, and Asian adults. Bachelor’s degree attainment among Latinos increased by 6 percentage points , similar to gains among other groups. Note: White refers to Non-Hispanic Whites. SOURCE: U.S. Department of Commerce, Census Bureau, Current Population Survey (CPS), Annual Social and Economic Supplement, 2015-2024. Despite this progress, Latinos continue to have the lowest levels of college degree attainment, see Figure 2. Only 31% of Latino adults hold an associate degree or higher, compared to 41% of Black adults, 54% of White adults, and 68% of Asian adults. At the bachelor’s level, just 22% of Latinos hold a degree, compared to 30% of Black adults, 43% of White adults, and 61% of Asian adults. Latino attainment remains well below national averages at both levels. Note: White refers to Non-Hispanic Whites. SOURCE: U.S. Department of Commerce, Census Bureau, Current Population Survey (CPS), Annual Social and Economic Supplement, 2015-2024. These differences translate into persistent gaps: a 23 percentage-point gap between Latino and White adults at the associate level, and a 21 percentage-point gap at the bachelor’s level. The data make clear that similar rates of improvement have not narrowed these gaps. Without intentional strategies, disparities will persist. Why These Gaps Persist Educational attainment gaps are not random. They reflect structural and systemic factors that disproportionately affect Latino and other post-traditional students across the educational pipeline. Latinos are representative of a post-traditional student majority: they are more likely to be younger than their peers, be first-generation college students, be low-income, work while enrolled, support family members, and navigate affordability challenges. These pressures affect persistence and time to degree. Enrollment data further reveal opportunities for re-engagement. Large shares of Latino students are not completing degrees within 150 percent normal time to completion (see Figure 3)—not because they failed academically, but because they stopped out or are still enrolled. At two-year institutions, 55 percent of Latino students are still or no longer enrolled, compared to 45 percent of White students—a 10 percentage-point gap . At four-year institutions, 35 percent of Latino students are still or no longer enrolled, compared to 22 percent of White students—a 13 percentage-point gap . These gaps highlight an important pool of students who have earned credits but have not yet completed, and could be re-engaged through intentional institutional strategies and supportive policy interventions. *Percentages may not add up to 100% due to rounding. Note: Outcomes shown are for students at two-year institutions who started in Fall 2020, and for students at four-year institutions who started in Fall 2017. These rates are at the point of 150% normal time to completion, and capture first-time, full-time undergraduate students only. For two-year institutions, 150% normal time to completion is three years, and for four-year institutions, 150% normal time to completion is six years. SOURCE: Excelencia in Education analysis using the U.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), 2023 Graduation Rates Survey, and the Institutional Characteristics Survey. Institutions are implementing evidence-based practices that, when applied intentionally and at scale, improve outcomes for Latino students while benefiting all students. Seal of Excelencia certified institutions illustrate this point. Though they represent fewer than 1 percent of colleges and universities nationwide, they enroll 15% of Latino students and 7% of all students, and graduate 17% of Latino students and 7% of all students. Data show that Seal-certified institutions: Have higher retention rates for all undergraduates than the national average; Graduate Latinos at higher rates than Latinos nationally; and Employ nearly three times the Latino faculty representation of institutions nationwide. These outcomes are not accidental, rather they reflect intentional investments in structures and practices that support student success. Effective strategies include strengthening academic advising, implementing guided pathways, expanding transfer supports, and providing robust financial aid counseling and career preparation. By embedding these practices into institutional culture and operations, institutions can serve Latino students more effectively while also improving outcomes for all students. Importantly, students who are no longer enrolled or still enrolled represent a significant opportunity to accelerate degree completion. A large share of Latino students have earned credits but have not yet completed a credential—not because they lack ability, but because financial pressures, work and family responsibilities, or life disruptions interrupted their education. With intentional outreach, flexible pathways, and targeted supports, these students can be re-engaged and brought back to completion. Re-enrollment, credit recovery, and re-entry initiatives are a powerful opportunity to accelerate degree attainment for Latinos while increasing for all. Scaling what works also requires intentional financial support. State and federal policy and investments can reinforce institutional efforts by: Sustaining and Scaling Key Investments: Continue impactful investment in competitive federal funding programs for institutional capacity to retain critical progress in Latino student success at institutions that have historically been underfunded, and ensure long-term dedication and improvement in academic quality for all of their students. Investing in Quality Higher Education: Have fair and representative investment by states and the federal government in institutions that educate a significant and growing share of Latino students and take responsibility for expanding their impact and building sustainable support systems for student success. Fostering Low-Debt Education: Advocate for policies that prioritize need-based grants over loans and include basic needs—such as childcare, food, transportation, and housing—within the true cost of attendance. Lowering the Price of Education: Support and incentivize institutions to lower prices and contain costs to students while investing in academic excellence. Supporting re-engagement and re-entry pathways: Encourage policies and funding streams that help institutions identify, re-enroll, and support students with prior credits, accelerating completion for Latino students while increasing overall degree attainment. Investment in proven strategies for Latino, and all, student success is necessary for the development of our nation’s future workforce. Realizing this requires sustained commitment to scale effective practices and expand pathways to completion for Latino students. In the South , college enrollment is surging, but degree attainment gaps persist across every state, with many Latino students stalled by structural barriers and uneven transfer pathways. LEARN MORE Explore more insights on Latino College Completion on Excelencia’s Medium page . Public Leadership Leaders of these institutions and systems are choosing to join Excelencia’s national leadership effort and serve as funding partners for Latino College Completion U.S. and our Ensuring America’s Future campaign: Arizona State University California State University, Channel Islands California State University, Fresno California State University, Fullerton California State University, Long Beach California State University, Los Angeles California State University, Northridge California State University San Bernardino City Colleges of Chicago – Richard J. Daley College City Colleges of Chicago – Wilbur Wright College Grand Valley State University Long Beach City College Mercy University Pima Community College San Antonio College Sul Ross State University The University of Texas at Arlington The University of Texas at San Antonio University at Albany University of Arizona University of Illinois Chicago University of Nevada, Las Vegas

This brief examines the impact of 20 years' investment in Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSIs) and the link of support to Latino student success in higher education. < Back From Capacity to Success: HSIs, Title V, and Latino Students Deborah A. Santiago; Emily Calderón Galdeano; Morgan Taylor May 2016 DOWNLOADS/LINKS Publication Infographic - PDF SHARE RESEARCH LinkedIn Facebook X (Twitter) Copy link Overview Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSIs) enroll over 60 percent of Latino undergraduates and generally enroll a high enrollment of needy students with relatively limited resources. The federal government has funded the development of HSIs since 1995 to expand and enhance their capacity, quality, and the educational achievement of their Latinos and other low-income students. Is there evidence after 20 years of funding that this purpose is being met? From Capacity to Success: HSIs, Title V, and Latino Students examines the impact of 20 years of investment in HSIs and the link of this support on Latino, and all, student success. This issue brief provides a snapshot of Latinos in postsecondary education today, as well as a summary of the growth and current profile of HSIs. It also examines linkages between Latino, and all, students’ educational progress, the institutions where they are concentrated, and the impact of 20 years of federal funding on both student success and the development of HSIs, and offers recommendations for further research to refine the findings from this examination. The research and analysis for this brief were supported by TG. Please allow a few seconds for loading of interactive infographic. Return to Research Library Related Research by Issue Area - Education Pathways Financial Aid Institutional Practices Student Success Workforce

Excelencia in Education is committed to accelerating Latino college completion while increasing for all. Our analysis shows persistent gaps between Latino and White students in New Jersey, highlighting the need for strategies that accelerate Latino degree attainment and support success for all students. Latino College Completion - New Jersey Nationally, the gap in degree completion between Latinos and their White peers continues. To make our country stronger and meet the economy’s demand for a highly educated workforce, we must ensure access to quality higher education for Latino, and all, students. This requires accelerating Latino degree completion, increasing completion for all students, and scaling programs and initiatives proven to support Latino, and all, student success. The following demographics, institutional data, and practices inform Latino degree attainment. To find out more, scroll below. DOWNLOAD FACT SHEET Degree Attainment for Latino Students (2026) 30% Of Latino adults (25 and over) had earned an associate degree or higher VS 56% Of White adults Fast Facts New Jersey had the 7th largest Latino population in the U.S. Latino Population 29% K-12 Population 23% Total Population Enrollment 20% Latino Students 25% White Students Median Age 33 Latinos 46 White Median Income $37,297 Without a college degree $77,179 With a college degree Degree Outcomes At two-year institutions, Hispanics' graduation rate was 14%-points lower than that of their White non-Hispanic peers in New Jersey. At four-year institutions, Hispanics' graduation rate was 15%-points lower than that of their White non-Hispanic peers in New Jersey. Top Institutions Enrolling and Graduating Hispanic Undergraduates, 2026 Rank Institution Name Sector Total Enrollment Hispanic Enrollment % Hispanic Enrollment Total Completions Hispanic Completions % Hispanic Completions 1 Montclair State University Public, 4-year or above 17,677 6,820 39% 3,788 1,183 31% 2 Rutgers University-New Brunswick Public, 4-year or above 36,357 5,682 16% 8,769 1,193 14% 3 Bergen Community College Public, 2-year 10,597 4,558 43% 1,607 545 34% 4 Kean University Public, 4-year or above 10,842 4,002 37% 2,313 723 31% 5 UCNJ Union College of Union County, NJ Public, 2-year 7,760 3,643 47% 1,404 537 38% BACK TO MAIN LCC PAGE 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 U.S. Census Bureau, 2023 American Community Survey 1-Year Estimates. Excelencia in Education analysis using U.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), 2023 Fall Enrollment, Graduation Rates Survey, and Institutional Characteristics Survey.

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.

Excelencia in Education is committed to accelerating Latino college completion while increasing for all. Our analysis shows persistent gaps between Latino and White students in Michigan, highlighting the need for strategies that accelerate Latino degree attainment and support success for all students. Latino College Completion - Michigan Nationally, the gap in degree completion between Latinos and their White peers continues. To make our country stronger and meet the economy’s demand for a highly educated workforce, we must ensure access to quality higher education for Latino, and all, students. This requires accelerating Latino degree completion, increasing completion for all students, and scaling programs and initiatives proven to support Latino, and all, student success. The following demographics, institutional data, and practices inform Latino degree attainment. To find out more, scroll below. DOWNLOAD FACT SHEET Degree Attainment for Latino Students (2026) 30% Of Latino adults (25 and over) had earned an associate degree or higher VS 44% Of White adults Fast Facts Michigan had the 20th largest Latino population in the U.S. Latino Population 9% K-12 Population 6% Total Population Enrollment 21% Latino Students 21% White Students Median Age 27 Latinos 43 White Median Income $34,419 Without a college degree $63,032 With a college degree Degree Outcomes At two-year institutions, Hispanics' graduation rate was 5%-points higher than that of their White non-Hispanic peers in Michigan. At four-year institutions, Hispanics' graduation rate was 10%-points lower than that of their White non-Hispanic peers in Michigan. Top Institutions Enrolling and Graduating Hispanic Undergraduates, 2026 Rank Institution Name Sector Total Enrollment Hispanic Enrollment % Hispanic Enrollment Total Completions Hispanic Completions % Hispanic Completions 1 University of Michigan-Ann Arbor Public, 4-year or above 33,488 3,360 10% 8,142 538 7% 2 Michigan State University Public, 4-year or above 40,243 2,512 6% 8,974 482 5% 3 Grand Rapids Community College Public, 2-year 10,530 1,952 19% 1,350 160 12% 4 Grand Valley State University Public, 4-year or above 19,073 1,485 8% 4,153 240 6% 5 Mott Community College Public, 2-year 5,152 1,233 24% 1,194 117 10% BACK TO MAIN LCC PAGE 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 U.S. Census Bureau, 2023 American Community Survey 1-Year Estimates. Excelencia in Education analysis using U.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), 2023 Fall Enrollment, Graduation Rates Survey, and Institutional Characteristics Survey.

Excelencia in Education is committed to accelerating Latino college completion while increasing for all. Our analysis shows persistent gaps between Latino and White students in Puerto Rico, highlighting the need for strategies that accelerate Latino degree attainment and support success for all students. Latino College Completion - Puerto Rico Nationally, the gap in degree completion between Latinos and their White peers continues. To make our country stronger and meet the economy’s demand for a highly educated workforce, we must ensure access to quality higher education for Latino, and all, students. This requires accelerating Latino degree completion, increasing completion for all students, and scaling programs and initiatives proven to support Latino, and all, student success. The following demographics, institutional data, and practices inform Latino degree attainment. To find out more, scroll below. DOWNLOAD FACT SHEET Degree Attainment for Latino Students (2026) 43% Of Latino adults (25 and over) had earned an associate degree or higher VS 60% Of White adults Fast Facts Latino Population 99% K-12 Population 99% Total Population Enrollment 26% Latino Students 14% White Students Median Age 45 Latinos 46 White Median Income $15,073 Without a college degree $31,382 With a college degree Degree Outcomes At four-year institutions, Hispanics' graduation rate was 20%-points lower than that of their White non-Hispanic peers in Puerto Rico. Top Institutions Enrolling and Graduating Hispanic Undergraduates, 2026 Rank Institution Name Sector Total Enrollment Hispanic Enrollment % Hispanic Enrollment Total Completions Hispanic Completions % Hispanic Completions 1 NUC University Private for-profit, 4-year or above 25,881 23,223 90% 2,702 2,531 94% 2 University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez Public, 4-year or above 9,564 8,946 94% 1,745 1,629 93% 3 Universidad Ana G. Mendez-Gurabo Campus Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above 7,666 7,666 100% 1,301 1,301 100% 4 University of Puerto Rico-Rio Piedras Public, 4-year or above 8,748 7,392 84% 1,433 1,147 80% 5 Universidad Ana G. Mendez-Cupey Campus Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above 4,579 4,579 100% 758 758 100% BACK TO MAIN LCC PAGE 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 U.S. Census Bureau, 2023 American Community Survey 1-Year Estimates. Excelencia in Education analysis using U.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), 2023 Fall Enrollment, Graduation Rates Survey, and Institutional Characteristics Survey.

Excelencia in Education is committed to accelerating Latino college completion while increasing for all. Our analysis shows persistent gaps between Latino and White students in Arkansas, highlighting the need for strategies that accelerate Latino degree attainment and support success for all students. Latino College Completion - Arkansas Nationally, the gap in degree completion between Latinos and their White peers continues. To make our country stronger and meet the economy’s demand for a highly educated workforce, we must ensure access to quality higher education for Latino, and all, students. This requires accelerating Latino degree completion, increasing completion for all students, and scaling programs and initiatives proven to support Latino, and all, student success. The following demographics, institutional data, and practices inform Latino degree attainment. To find out more, scroll below. DOWNLOAD FACT SHEET Degree Attainment for Latino Students (2026) 20% Of Latino adults (25 and over) had earned an associate degree or higher VS 37% Of White adults Fast Facts Arkansas had the 33rd largest Latino population in the U.S. Latino Population 14% K-12 Population 9% Total Population Enrollment 15% Latino Students 17% White Students Median Age 26 Latinos 42 White Median Income $33,350 Without a college degree $55,851 With a college degree Degree Outcomes At two-year institutions, Hispanics' graduation rate was 1%-point lower than that of their White non-Hispanic peers in Arkansas. At four-year institutions, Hispanics' graduation rate was 9%-points lower than that of their White non-Hispanic peers in Arkansas. Top Institutions Enrolling and Graduating Hispanic Undergraduates, 2026 Rank Institution Name Sector Total Enrollment Hispanic Enrollment % Hispanic Enrollment Total Completions Hispanic Completions % Hispanic Completions 1 University of Arkansas Public, 4-year or above 27,312 2,997 11% 4,751 474 10% 2 NorthWest Arkansas Community College Public, 2-year 4,632 1,308 28% 1,226 259 21% 3 University of Arkansas-Fort Smith Public, 4-year or above 4,133 791 19% 1,372 219 16% 4 Arkansas Tech University Public, 4-year or above 5,993 706 12% 2,565 246 10% 5 University of Central Arkansas Public, 4-year or above 7,426 570 8% 1,618 90 6% BACK TO MAIN LCC PAGE 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 U.S. Census Bureau, 2023 American Community Survey 1-Year Estimates. Excelencia in Education analysis using U.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), 2023 Fall Enrollment, Graduation Rates Survey, and Institutional Characteristics Survey.

Excelencia in Education is committed to accelerating Latino college completion while increasing for all. Our analysis shows persistent gaps between Latino and White students in New Mexico, highlighting the need for strategies that accelerate Latino degree attainment and support success for all students. Latino College Completion - New Mexico Nationally, the gap in degree completion between Latinos and their White peers continues. To make our country stronger and meet the economy’s demand for a highly educated workforce, we must ensure access to quality higher education for Latino, and all, students. This requires accelerating Latino degree completion, increasing completion for all students, and scaling programs and initiatives proven to support Latino, and all, student success. The following demographics, institutional data, and practices inform Latino degree attainment. To find out more, scroll below. DOWNLOAD FACT SHEET Degree Attainment for Latino Students (2026) 28% Of Latino adults (25 and over) had earned an associate degree or higher VS 56% Of White adults Fast Facts New Mexico had the 13th largest Latino population in the U.S. Latino Population 60% K-12 Population 49% Total Population Enrollment 19% Latino Students 24% White Students Median Age 33 Latinos 52 White Median Income $30,788 Without a college degree $56,358 With a college degree Degree Outcomes At two-year institutions, Hispanics' graduation rate was 4%-points lower than that of their White non-Hispanic peers in New Mexico. At four-year institutions, Hispanics' graduation rate was 7%-points lower than that of their White non-Hispanic peers in New Mexico. Top Institutions Enrolling and Graduating Hispanic Undergraduates, 2026 Rank Institution Name Sector Total Enrollment Hispanic Enrollment % Hispanic Enrollment Total Completions Hispanic Completions % Hispanic Completions 1 University of New Mexico-Main Campus Public, 4-year or above 16,686 8,429 51% 3,050 1,510 50% 2 Central New Mexico Community College Public, 2-year 15,246 8,398 55% 2,995 1,570 52% 3 New Mexico State University-Main Campus Public, 4-year or above 11,561 7,256 63% 2,407 1,505 63% 4 New Mexico State University-Dona Ana Public, 2-year 4,812 3,450 72% 916 704 77% 5 Eastern New Mexico University-Main Campus Public, 4-year or above 3,186 1,445 45% 929 416 45% BACK TO MAIN LCC PAGE 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 U.S. Census Bureau, 2023 American Community Survey 1-Year Estimates. Excelencia in Education analysis using U.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), 2023 Fall Enrollment, Graduation Rates Survey, and Institutional Characteristics Survey.

Excelencia in Education is committed to accelerating Latino college completion while increasing for all. Our analysis shows persistent gaps between Latino and White students in Wisconsin, highlighting the need for strategies that accelerate Latino degree attainment and support success for all students. Latino College Completion - Wisconsin Nationally, the gap in degree completion between Latinos and their White peers continues. To make our country stronger and meet the economy’s demand for a highly educated workforce, we must ensure access to quality higher education for Latino, and all, students. This requires accelerating Latino degree completion, increasing completion for all students, and scaling programs and initiatives proven to support Latino, and all, student success. The following demographics, institutional data, and practices inform Latino degree attainment. To find out more, scroll below. DOWNLOAD FACT SHEET Degree Attainment for Latino Students (2026) 27% Of Latino adults (25 and over) had earned an associate degree or higher VS 47% Of White adults Fast Facts Wisconsin had the 26th largest Latino population in the U.S. Latino Population 14% K-12 Population 8% Total Population Enrollment 18% Latino Students 22% White Students Median Age 25 Latinos 44 White Median Income $38,499 Without a college degree $63,061 With a college degree Degree Outcomes At two-year institutions, Hispanics' graduation rate was 11%-points lower than that of their White non-Hispanic peers in Wisconsin. At four-year institutions, Hispanics' graduation rate was 11%-points lower than that of their White non-Hispanic peers in Wisconsin. Top Institutions Enrolling and Graduating Hispanic Undergraduates, 2026 Rank Institution Name Sector Total Enrollment Hispanic Enrollment % Hispanic Enrollment Total Completions Hispanic Completions % Hispanic Completions 1 University of Wisconsin-Madison Public, 4-year or above 35,665 2,965 8% 8,121 453 6% 2 University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Public, 4-year or above 16,762 2,563 15% 3,562 425 12% 3 Milwaukee Area Technical College Public, 2-year 11,362 2,242 20% 1,232 240 19% 4 Madison Area Technical College Public, 4-year or above 9,273 1,405 15% 1,229 121 10% 5 Gateway Technical College Public, 2-year 4,657 1,230 26% 692 135 20% BACK TO MAIN LCC PAGE 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 U.S. Census Bureau, 2023 American Community Survey 1-Year Estimates. Excelencia in Education analysis using U.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), 2023 Fall Enrollment, Graduation Rates Survey, and Institutional Characteristics Survey.

Excelencia in Education is committed to accelerating Latino college completion while increasing for all. Our analysis shows persistent gaps between Latino and White students in Minnesota, highlighting the need for strategies that accelerate Latino degree attainment and support success for all students. Latino College Completion - Minnesota Nationally, the gap in degree completion between Latinos and their White peers continues. To make our country stronger and meet the economy’s demand for a highly educated workforce, we must ensure access to quality higher education for Latino, and all, students. This requires accelerating Latino degree completion, increasing completion for all students, and scaling programs and initiatives proven to support Latino, and all, student success. The following demographics, institutional data, and practices inform Latino degree attainment. To find out more, scroll below. DOWNLOAD FACT SHEET Degree Attainment for Latino Students (2026) 33% Of Latino adults (25 and over) had earned an associate degree or higher VS 54% Of White adults Fast Facts Minnesota had the 29th largest Latino population in the U.S. Latino Population 9% K-12 Population 6% Total Population Enrollment 16% Latino Students 20% White Students Median Age 25 Latinos 43 White Median Income $39,634 Without a college degree $68,424 With a college degree Degree Outcomes At two-year institutions, Hispanics' graduation rate was 18%-points lower than that of their White non-Hispanic peers in Minnesota. At four-year institutions, Hispanics' graduation rate was 10%-points lower than that of their White non-Hispanic peers in Minnesota. Top Institutions Enrolling and Graduating Hispanic Undergraduates, 2026 Rank Institution Name Sector Total Enrollment Hispanic Enrollment % Hispanic Enrollment Total Completions Hispanic Completions % Hispanic Completions 1 Capella University Private for-profit, 4-year or above 16,173 2,160 13% 7,543 858 11% 2 University of Minnesota-Twin Cities Public, 4-year or above 30,469 1,826 6% 7,640 339 4% 3 Normandale Community College Public, 2-year 6,040 952 16% 1,098 125 11% 4 Rasmussen University-Minnesota Private for-profit, 4-year or above 8,033 936 12% 1,228 61 5% 5 Walden University Private for-profit, 4-year or above 7,337 717 10% 1,399 122 9% BACK TO MAIN LCC PAGE 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 U.S. Census Bureau, 2023 American Community Survey 1-Year Estimates. Excelencia in Education analysis using U.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), 2023 Fall Enrollment, Graduation Rates Survey, and Institutional Characteristics Survey.

Excelencia in Education is committed to accelerating Latino college completion while increasing for all. Our analysis shows persistent gaps between Latino and White students in Ohio, highlighting the need for strategies that accelerate Latino degree attainment and support success for all students. Latino College Completion - Ohio Nationally, the gap in degree completion between Latinos and their White peers continues. To make our country stronger and meet the economy’s demand for a highly educated workforce, we must ensure access to quality higher education for Latino, and all, students. This requires accelerating Latino degree completion, increasing completion for all students, and scaling programs and initiatives proven to support Latino, and all, student success. The following demographics, institutional data, and practices inform Latino degree attainment. To find out more, scroll below. DOWNLOAD FACT SHEET Degree Attainment for Latino Students (2026) 32% Of Latino adults (25 and over) had earned an associate degree or higher VS 42% Of White adults Fast Facts Ohio had the 22nd largest Latino population in the U.S. Latino Population 7% K-12 Population 5% Total Population Enrollment 18% Latino Students 19% White Students Median Age 27 Latinos 42 White Median Income $34,752 Without a college degree $63,283 With a college degree Degree Outcomes At two-year institutions, Hispanics' graduation rate was 6%-points lower than that of their White non-Hispanic peers in Ohio. At four-year institutions, Hispanics' graduation rate was 5%-points lower than that of their White non-Hispanic peers in Ohio. Top Institutions Enrolling and Graduating Hispanic Undergraduates, 2026 Rank Institution Name Sector Total Enrollment Hispanic Enrollment % Hispanic Enrollment Total Completions Hispanic Completions % Hispanic Completions 1 Ohio State University-Main Campus Public, 4-year or above 44,617 2,544 6% 11,163 544 5% 2 Eastern Gateway Community College Public, 2-year 13,293 2,196 17% 7,599 1,259 17% 3 Columbus State Community College Public, 2-year 17,128 1,402 8% 2,411 174 7% 4 University of Cincinnati-Main Campus Public, 4-year or above 29,094 1,343 5% 6,519 226 3% 5 Cuyahoga Community College District Public, 2-year 12,641 1,121 9% 1,852 137 7% BACK TO MAIN LCC PAGE 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 U.S. Census Bureau, 2023 American Community Survey 1-Year Estimates. Excelencia in Education analysis using U.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), 2023 Fall Enrollment, Graduation Rates Survey, and Institutional Characteristics Survey.

Excelencia in Education is committed to accelerating Latino college completion while increasing for all. Our analysis shows persistent gaps between Latino and White students in New Hampshire, highlighting the need for strategies that accelerate Latino degree attainment and support success for all students. Latino College Completion - New Hampshire Nationally, the gap in degree completion between Latinos and their White peers continues. To make our country stronger and meet the economy’s demand for a highly educated workforce, we must ensure access to quality higher education for Latino, and all, students. This requires accelerating Latino degree completion, increasing completion for all students, and scaling programs and initiatives proven to support Latino, and all, student success. The following demographics, institutional data, and practices inform Latino degree attainment. To find out more, scroll below. DOWNLOAD FACT SHEET Degree Attainment for Latino Students (2026) 37% Of Latino adults (25 and over) had earned an associate degree or higher VS 50% Of White adults Fast Facts New Hampshire had the 42nd largest Latino population in the U.S. Latino Population 8% K-12 Population 5% Total Population Enrollment 23% Latino Students 21% White Students Median Age 30 Latinos 46 White Median Income $45,390 Without a college degree $69,792 With a college degree Degree Outcomes At two-year institutions, Hispanics' graduation rate was 15%-points lower than that of their White non-Hispanic peers in New Hampshire. At four-year institutions, Hispanics' graduation rate was 13%-points lower than that of their White non-Hispanic peers in New Hampshire. Top Institutions Enrolling and Graduating Hispanic Undergraduates, 2026 Rank Institution Name Sector Total Enrollment Hispanic Enrollment % Hispanic Enrollment Total Completions Hispanic Completions % Hispanic Completions 1 Southern New Hampshire University Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above 156,755 22,614 14% 24,642 2,781 11% 2 University of New Hampshire-Main Campus Public, 4-year or above 11,230 464 4% 2,606 90 3% 3 Dartmouth College Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above 4,367 413 9% 1,211 109 9% 4 Nashua Community College Public, 2-year 1,039 241 23% 187 35 19% 5 Manchester Community College Public, 2-year 1,610 217 13% 306 26 8% BACK TO MAIN LCC PAGE 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 U.S. Census Bureau, 2023 American Community Survey 1-Year Estimates. Excelencia in Education analysis using U.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), 2023 Fall Enrollment, Graduation Rates Survey, and Institutional Characteristics Survey.