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 Kentucky, highlighting the need for strategies that accelerate Latino degree attainment and support success for all students. Latino College Completion - Kentucky 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) 29% Of Latino adults (25 and over) had earned an associate degree or higher VS 37% Of White adults Fast Facts Kentucky had the 37th largest Latino population in the U.S. Latino Population 8% K-12 Population 5% Total Population Enrollment 19% Latino Students 19% White Students Median Age 24 Latinos 41 White Median Income $32,147 Without a college degree $56,627 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 Kentucky. At four-year institutions, Hispanics' graduation rate was 6%-points lower than that of their White non-Hispanic peers in Kentucky. 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 Kentucky Public, 4-year or above 23,189 1,492 6% 5,238 302 6% 2 University of Louisville Public, 4-year or above 14,187 1,172 8% 2,932 166 6% 3 Jefferson Community and Technical College Public, 2-year 7,105 998 14% 1,235 80 6% 4 Bluegrass Community and Technical College Public, 2-year 7,713 838 11% 1,454 94 6% 5 Western Kentucky University Public, 4-year or above 12,267 731 6% 2,689 134 5% 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.

Noé Ortiz serves as Senior Manager, Program Operations of Excelencia in Education. Noé supports program efforts by coordinating the use of tools implemented by Excelencia’s program teams. < Back to Our People Page Noé Ortiz Senior Manager, Program Operations Excelencia in Education Email: nortiz@EdExcelencia.org Current Position: As the Senior Manager, Program Operations, Noé supports program efforts by coordinating the use of tools implemented by Excelencia’s program teams. He is responsible for the development and maintenance of reference manuals and training materials for users. Noé supports the management of user issues, vendor outreach, and data management for the software that supports program efforts. Past Experiences: Noé has over 25 years of experience in the field of financial aid and college preparation spanning every segment of higher education (four-year private/public institutions as well as community colleges) and educational consulting. Prior to joining Excelencia , his focus was on process improvement of higher education systems to ensure they work for students. As an advocate for access to higher education for low-income, underrepresented students, his passion was to demystify the college enrollment process through outreach efforts and by partnering with schools and community organizations. Why are you bringing your talent to Excelencia ? I am a firm believer that education changes lives and future generations. I also believe that there are more talented students waiting to be discovered and nurtured, particularly in the Latino community, than are readily recognized by institutions. Many have been ready to do the work to serve these students. Excelencia is the change agent that is tapping into this energy to transform institutions to do this work. How would you describe working at Excelencia ? I love working at Excelencia because no matter how different our individual responsibilities may be, we are a team of highly talented and motivated individuals working towards one same common cause, to accelerate Latino student success. To a person, this is what drives us. It is refreshing to work for an organization where you don’t have to worry about convincing colleagues to support your efforts.

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 Maine, highlighting the need for strategies that accelerate Latino degree attainment and support success for all students. Latino College Completion - Maine 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) 54% Of Latino adults (25 and over) had earned an associate degree or higher VS 48% Of White adults Fast Facts Maine had the 49th largest Latino population in the U.S. Latino Population 3% K-12 Population 2% Total Population Enrollment 39% Latino Students 21% White Students Median Age 33 Latinos 46 White Median Income $38,411 Without a college degree $57,908 With a college degree Degree Outcomes At two-year institutions, Hispanics' graduation rate was 8%-points lower than that of their White non-Hispanic peers in Maine. At four-year institutions, Hispanics' graduation rate was 8%-points lower than that of their White non-Hispanic peers in Maine. 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 Unity Environmental University Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above 5,619 699 12% 225 14 6% 2 University of Maine Public, 4-year or above 8,341 393 5% 1,833 82 4% 3 Southern Maine Community College Public, 2-year 5,279 253 5% 684 17 2% 4 Bowdoin College Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above 1,846 248 13% 480 59 12% 5 University of Southern Maine Public, 4-year or above 4,245 193 5% 934 32 3% 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 West Virginia, highlighting the need for strategies that accelerate Latino degree attainment and support success for all students. Latino College Completion - West 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) 32% Of Latino adults (25 and over) had earned an associate degree or higher VS 33% 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 Enrollment 36% Latino Students 19% White Students Median Age 28 Latinos 44 White Median Income $33,333 Without a college degree $54,414 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 West Virginia. At four-year institutions, Hispanics' graduation rate was 8%-points lower than that of their White non-Hispanic peers in West 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 American Public University System Private for-profit, 4-year or above 38,976 7,408 19% 10,876 1,704 16% 2 West Virginia University Public, 4-year or above 17,705 777 4% 4,374 155 4% 3 Martinsburg College Private for-profit, 4-year or above 3,214 513 16% 29 3 10% 4 Shepherd University Public, 4-year or above 2,375 199 8% 510 32 6% 5 Marshall University Public, 4-year or above 7,149 198 3% 1,558 30 2% 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 California, highlighting the need for strategies that accelerate Latino degree attainment and support success for all students. Latino College Completion - California 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) 23% Of Latino adults (25 and over) had earned an associate degree or higher VS 58% Of White adults Fast Facts California had the largest Latino population in the U.S. Latino Population 52% K-12 Population 40% Total Population Enrollment 24% Latino Students 25% White Students Median Age 31 Latinos 47 White Median Income $36,147 Without a college degree $77,435 With a college degree Degree Outcomes At two-year institutions, Hispanics' graduation rate was 9%-points lower than that of their White non-Hispanic peers in California. At four-year institutions, Hispanics' graduation rate was 13%-points lower than that of their White non-Hispanic peers in California. 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 California State University-Fullerton Public, 4-year or above 36,956 20,073 54% 9,065 4,358 48% 2 California State University-Northridge Public, 4-year or above 32,357 18,508 57% 8,520 4,452 52% 3 California State University-Long Beach Public, 4-year or above 34,131 17,500 51% 8,633 4,089 47% 4 California State University-Los Angeles Public, 4-year or above 21,478 16,572 77% 5,596 4,028 72% 5 Mt San Antonio College Public, 2-year 25,311 16,566 65% 3,484 2,218 64% 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 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.

Ryan Cornner is Superintendent/President of Glendale Community College, California, and part of Excelencia in Action network. < Back to E-Action Main Page Glendale Community College, California Ryan Cornner Superintendent/President Institution website: https://www.glendale.edu/home Bio Page: https://www.glendale.edu/about-gcc/administration/superintendent-president Ryan Cornner is Superintendent/President of Glendale Community College, California, and part of Excelencia in Action network.

Launched in 2004 in the nation’s capital, Excelencia in Education leads a national network of results-oriented educators and policymakers to tap the talents of the Latino community and address the U.S. economy’s needs for a highly educated workforce and engaged civic leaders. About A Transformative Leader in Higher Education Excelencia in Education leads a national network of results-oriented educators and policymakers transforming higher education to tap the talents of the Latino community and address the U.S. economy’s needs for a highly educated workforce and engaged civic leaders. With this network, Excelencia ensures access to excellence by promoting student achievement, informing educational policies, and advancing evidence-based practices to more intentionally serve Latino, and all, students. DISCOVER OUR STORY What We Do Excelencia meets the opportunity of accelerating Latino student success while increasing all student success in higher education with a portfolio linking leadership, data, and evidence-based practices in partnership with colleges and universities across the country. We build momentum for institutional efforts that will improve Latinos’ higher educational achievement amongst all served at a national scale by: Leading a community of common cause made up of professionals committed to intentionally serving Latino, and all, students. Informing change agents with data-driven analysis that compels action to improve the educational achievement of Latinos. Promoting education policies and institutional practices that advance Latinos, and all, students' academic achievement. LEARN MORE The Excelencia Team Excelencia’s team is why Excelencia works. Our leadership and staff are dedicated to accelerating Latino student success while increasing all student success in higher education and advancing our families, communities, and nation. MEET OUR PEOPLE Support Excelencia in Education When you invest in Excelencia , you support our work to empower more Latino, and all, students to graduate and strengthen our country’s civic leadership and workforce. SUPPORT OUR MISSION

Guy Bailey is President of The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley and part of Excelencia in Action network. < Back to E-Action Main Page The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley Guy Bailey President Institution website: https://www.utrgv.edu/ Bio Page: https://www.utrgv.edu/president/about/ Guy Bailey is President of The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley and part of Excelencia in Action network. Seal of Excelencia Recertified Institution: 2024-2027 The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV) is a comprehensive academic institution of higher education located along the Texas-Mexico Border, with a population that is 94% Latino. UTRGV recognizes that one of its strengths is the bilingual and bicultural community it serves and is committed to being a model bilingual, bicultural, and biliterate institution, implementing several strategic initiatives to meet that goal. UTRGV embraces the historical and cultural heritage of the region it serves by building curricula and programming that reflect the community assets and intellectual wealth.

Francisco Solis is President of San Antonio College and part of Excelencia in Action network. < Back to E-Action Main Page San Antonio College Francisco Solis President Institution website: https://www.alamo.edu/sac/ Bio Page: https://www.alamo.edu/sac/news-events/news/2024/march/solis-named-as-interim-president/ Francisco Solis is President of San Antonio College and part of Excelencia in Action network. Seal of Excelencia Recertified Institution: 2025-2028 San Antonio College (SAC) is a public, two-year Hispanic-Serving Institution located in San Antonio, Texas, where Latinos comprise 65% of the community. SAC serves over 19,000 students with Latinos representing 70% of the student population.

Jeffrey P. Nasse is Chancellor of Pima Community College and part of Excelencia in Action network. < Back to E-Action Main Page Pima Community College Jeffrey P. Nasse Chancellor Institution website: https://www.pima.edu/ Bio Page: https://www.pima.edu/about-pima/leadership-policies/chancellor/index.html Jeffrey P. Nasse is Chancellor of Pima Community College and part of Excelencia in Action network. Seal of Excelencia Certified Institution: 2024-2027 Pima Community College (PCC) is located just one-hour north of the U.S.-Mexico border in Tucson, Arizona. The PCC student population reflects 49% Latino, of which 66% attend part-time and 33% attend full-time. As a Hispanic-Serving Institution dedicated to fostering pathways to high-skill, high-wage jobs, PCC has undertaken a strategic approach to align their educational offerings with the needs of the local labor market, presenting significant opportunities for social and economic mobility, particularly to its Latino community.

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.