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 the District of Columbia, highlighting the need for strategies that accelerate Latino degree attainment and support success for all students. Latino College Completion - District of Columbia 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) 61% Of Latino adults (25 and over) had earned an associate degree or higher VS 95% Of White adults Fast Facts Latino Population 17% K-12 Population 12% Total Population Enrollment 20% Latino Students 24% White Students Median Age 32 Latinos 35 White Median Income $38,808 Without a college degree $91,839 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 District of Columbia. At four-year institutions, Hispanics' graduation rate was 8%-points lower than that of their White non-Hispanic peers in District of Columbia. 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 George Washington University Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above 10,848 1,420 13% 2,721 336 12% 2 Strayer University-Global Region Private for-profit, 4-year or above 10,087 1,273 13% 1,155 153 13% 3 American University Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above 7,593 972 13% 1,833 216 12% 4 University of the District of Columbia Public, 4-year or above 3,080 859 28% 644 129 20% 5 Howard University Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above 9,604 664 7% 1,657 93 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.

Valerie Sheares Ashby is President of University of Maryland, Baltimore County and part of Excelencia in Action network. < Back to E-Action Main Page University of Maryland, Baltimore County Valerie Sheares Ashby President Institution website: https://umbc.edu/ Bio Page: https://umbc.edu/leadership/president/ Valerie Sheares Ashby is President of University of Maryland, Baltimore County 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 North Dakota, highlighting the need for strategies that accelerate Latino degree attainment and support success for all students. Latino College Completion - North Dakota 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) 34% Of Latino adults (25 and over) had earned an associate degree or higher VS 49% Of White adults Fast Facts North Dakota had the 47th largest Latino population in the U.S. Latino Population 7% K-12 Population 5% Total Population Enrollment 14% Latino Students 26% White Students Median Age 22 Latinos 39 White Median Income $40,777 Without a college degree $62,419 With a college degree Degree Outcomes At two-year institutions, Hispanics' graduation rate was 20%-points lower than that of their White non-Hispanic peers in North Dakota. At four-year institutions, Hispanics' graduation rate was 19%-points lower than that of their White non-Hispanic peers in North Dakota. 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 North Dakota Public, 4-year or above 9,296 532 6% 1,859 78 4% 2 North Dakota State University-Main Campus Public, 4-year or above 9,567 293 3% 2,131 63 3% 3 Minot State University Public, 4-year or above 2,072 197 10% 489 39 8% 4 Bismarck State College Public, 4-year or above 2,629 148 6% 670 28 4% 5 Williston State College Public, 2-year 686 133 19% 240 25 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.

This report highlights the borrowing patterns of students who choose to enroll in college and provides suggestions about why certain students may not borrow. < Back Student Aversion to Borrowing: Who Borrows and Who Doesn't Deborah A. Santiago ; Alisa Cunningham November 2008 DOWNLOADS/LINKS Publication, Fact Sheet Fact Sheet SHARE RESEARCH LinkedIn Facebook X (Twitter) Copy link Overview This report highlights the borrowing patterns of students who choose to enroll in college and provides suggestions about why certain students may not borrow, even when borrowing seems to be a logical choice. 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 Virginia, highlighting the need for strategies that accelerate Latino degree attainment and support success for all students. Latino College Completion - Virginia 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) 35% Of Latino adults (25 and over) had earned an associate degree or higher VS 54% Of White adults Fast Facts Virginia had the 14th largest Latino population in the U.S. Latino Population 16% K-12 Population 11% Total Population Enrollment 21% Latino Students 23% White Students Median Age 29 Latinos 43 White Median Income $36,861 Without a college degree $73,834 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 Virginia. At four-year institutions, Hispanics' graduation rate was 9%-points lower than that of their White non-Hispanic peers in Virginia. 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 Northern Virginia Community College Public, 2-year 31,737 9,352 29% 5,526 1,341 24% 2 George Mason University Public, 4-year or above 27,083 4,724 17% 6,047 999 17% 3 Liberty University Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above 50,059 3,722 7% 11,406 690 6% 4 Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Public, 4-year or above 30,435 3,138 10% 8,075 586 7% 5 Virginia Commonwealth University Public, 4-year or above 20,797 2,424 12% 4,679 497 11% 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.

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.

JP Deering serves as Director of Communications of Excelencia in Education. JP supports media relations and curating digital content. < Back to Our People Page JP Deering Director of Communications Excelencia in Education Email: jpdeering@edexcelencia.org Current Position: JP Deering serves as the Director of Communications of Excelencia in Education, supporting media relations and curating digital content. In addition, he also coordinates the development of the organization’s branding and style guide which is executed in partnership with Excelencia’s strategic plan. Past Experiences: JP comes to Excelencia from INTO University Partnerships, an international education organization where he served as corporate communications manager until 2022. He began his career in 2016 as a teaching assistant at the University of Kentucky, working primarily with international and post-traditional students on written and digital projects. JP earned his B.A. in English with a minor in politics from Centre College. Why are you bringing your talent to Excelencia ? Throughout my career, I have focused on one question: How do we make higher education in the U.S. work better for students it has not traditionally prioritized or intentionally served? Excelencia answers that question by shining a light on evidence-based practices and programs that work for Latino students and holding institutional leaders and decision makers accountable for meaningful transformation. I am eager to be a part of that effort. How would you describe working at Excelencia ? Two words best describe working at Excelencia : growth and intentionality. Growth, because the innovators within this organization consistently push the envelope and challenge me to learn something new every day. Intentionality, because everyone here is committed and strategic when it comes to advancing Latino student success and building a community of common cause with like-minded leaders and advocates. This is not an organization of box-checkers.

Isaac Zuniga is President of City Colleges of Chicago-Richard J Daley College and part of Excelencia in Action network. < Back to E-Action Main Page City Colleges of Chicago-Richard J Daley College Isaac Zuniga President Institution website: https://www.ccc.edu/daley/home/ Bio Page: https://colleges.ccc.edu/2026/05/28/dr-isaac-zuniga-selected-as-next-president-of-richard-j-daley-college/ Isaac Zuniga is President of City Colleges of Chicago-Richard J Daley College and part of Excelencia in Action network. Seal of Excelencia Certified Institution: 2023-2026 Richard J. Daley College (Daley College) serves over 8,000 students annually with 4,823 enrolled in credit programs, 2,832 enrolled in adult education courses, and 626 enrolled in continuing education. Latinos represent 77% of students. Daley College empowers its diverse community through innovative, high-quality and affordable education in a supportive, inclusive, and equitable environment for life-long learning.

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 Tennessee, highlighting the need for strategies that accelerate Latino degree attainment and support success for all students. Latino College Completion - Tennessee 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 42% Of White adults Fast Facts Tennessee had the 24th largest Latino population in the U.S. Latino Population 12% K-12 Population 7% Total Population Enrollment 17% Latino Students 19% White Students Median Age 25 Latinos 42 White Median Income $34,164 Without a college degree $59,424 With a college degree Degree Outcomes At two-year institutions, Hispanics' graduation rate was 5%-points lower than that of their White non-Hispanic peers in Tennessee. At four-year institutions, Hispanics' graduation rate was 6%-points lower than that of their White non-Hispanic peers in Tennessee. 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 The University of Tennessee-Knoxville Public, 4-year or above 28,763 1,727 6% 5,568 273 5% 2 Middle Tennessee State University Public, 4-year or above 16,115 1,567 10% 3,847 285 7% 3 University of Memphis Public, 4-year or above 13,645 1,504 11% 2,948 224 8% 4 Vanderbilt University Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above 7,143 854 12% 1,820 172 9% 5 Austin Peay State University Public, 4-year or above 7,365 845 11% 2,528 257 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.

Chris Heavey is President of the University of Nevada-Las Vegas and part of Excelencia in Action network. < Back to E-Action Main Page University of Nevada-Las Vegas Chris Heavey President Institution website: https://www.unlv.edu/ Bio Page: https://www.unlv.edu/people/chris-heavey Chris Heavey is President of the University of Nevada-Las Vegas and part of Excelencia in Action network. Seal of Excelencia Certified Institution: 2025-2028 University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV), Nevada’s largest university, serves nearly 33,000 students, with over 30% identifying as Latino. The university offers over 200 undergraduate, graduate, and certificate programs across 16 colleges.

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.

This brief examines Emerging Hispanic-Serving Institutions (eHSIs), which do not yet meet the HSI enrollment threshold but have potential to become HSIs soon. < Back Emerging Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSIs): Serving Latino Students Deborah A. Santiago January 2010 DOWNLOADS/LINKS Publication Executive Summary SHARE RESEARCH LinkedIn Facebook X (Twitter) Copy link Overview This brief examines Emerging Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSIs) -- institutions that do not yet meet the HSI enrollment threshold of 25 percent, but which are within the critical mass range of 15-24 percent and have the potential to become HSIs in the next few years. The brief integrates national data with data from a web-based survey and four case studies to examine Emerging HSIs' awareness of Latinos as a definable group on their campus, as well as changes in institutional practices to better serve Latino, and all, students. The four Emerging HSIs studied in this brief include: Loyola Marymount University (CA) Palm Beach Community College-Lake Worth (FL) Texas State University-San Marcos (TX) Metropolitan State College of Denver (CO) Emerging Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSIs): Serving Latino Students was made possible through a TG Public Benefit Program grant. Return to Research Library Related Research by Issue Area - Education Pathways Financial Aid Institutional Practices Student Success Workforce