This compilation includes 53 fact sheets covering Excelencia’s latest analysis on Latinos' higher education enrollment and degree attainment across the U.S. < Back Latino College Completion: United States 2026 Compilation Excelencia in Education July 2026 DOWNLOADS/LINKS Publication SHARE RESEARCH LinkedIn Facebook X (Twitter) Copy link Overview Latinos are the fastest-growing segment of the U.S. population and are projected to represent 91 percent of new U.S. workers by 2031. Yet today, only 29 percent of Latino adults hold an associate degree or higher — compared to 49 percent of White adults and 45 percent of all adults. Closing these 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. Accelerating Latino college completion, while all increase, is an imperative for the United States to meet future workforce demands and maintain its global competitiveness. This compilation includes 53 interactive fact sheets covering Excelencia in Education’s latest analysis on Latino enrollment and degree attainment across all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and the United States. Latino College Completion 2026 Interactive Map Interact with the data from Excelencia's analysis across the United States, including the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico. LEARN MORE Suggested Citation: Excelencia in Education. (2026). Latino College Completion: United States 2026 Compilation. Washington, D.C.: Excelencia in Education. Return to Research Library Related Research by Issue Area - Education Pathways Financial Aid Institutional Practices Student Success Workforce

Russell Lowery-Hart is Chancellor of Austin Community College District and part of Excelencia in Action network. < Back to E-Action Main Page Austin Community College District Russell Lowery-Hart Chancellor Institution website: https://www.austincc.edu/ Bio Page: https://offices.austincc.edu/chancellor/biography/ R ussell Lowery-Hart is Chancellor of Austin Community College District and part of Excelencia in Action network. Seal of Excelencia Intentionally Thriving Institution: 2025-2028 Austin Community College District (ACC) is a public two-year college serving the Austin, Texas region. ACC is one of the largest HSIs in the country and serving the fastest-growing demographic in the Central Texas region, where education is a key lever for economic and social mobility.

Alberto J.F. Cardelle is President of SUNY Oneonta and part of Excelencia in Action network. < Back to E-Action Main Page SUNY Oneonta Alberto J.F. Cardelle President Institution website: https://suny.oneonta.edu/ Bio Page: https://suny.oneonta.edu/office-president/biography Alberto J.F. Cardelle is President of SUNY Oneonta and part of Excelencia in Action network.

Alexis Padilla-Torres serves as Institutional Engagement Manager of Excelencia in Education. Alexis supports the enrollment, onboarding, and engagement of institutions within the Excelencia in Action (E-Action) network. < Back to Our People Page Alexis Padilla-Torres Institutional Engagement Manager Excelencia in Education Email: apadillatorres@edexcelencia.org Current Position: Alexis supports the enrollment, onboarding, and engagement of institutions within the Excelencia in Action (E-Action) network. She is responsible for cultivating and maintaining strong relationships with institutional leaders and connecting them with Excelencia’s diverse portfolios, comprehensive resources, research, and programs. Past Experiences: Alexis brings experience from the public and private sectors and is passionate about community building, empowerment, and sustainable impact. She has cultivated a diverse skill set and robust network through her work in state and federal government, politics, and NGOs. Most recently, Alexis worked at the Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute (CHCI), where she led nationwide recruitment efforts for four leadership development programs, traveling extensively across the U.S. to bring Latino talent to Washington, DC. Prior to that role, she co-managed the Postgraduate and Public Policy Fellowship Programs, supporting fellows’ leadership journeys as they navigated life on and off Capitol Hill. Why are you bringing your talent to Excelencia ? As a mission-driven individual who has spent the last several years working for a national Latino-serving organization, it was important for me to continue contributing to a space that improves outcomes for all, while applying a Latino lens. Excelencia has provided me with the unique opportunity to work at the intersection of my greatest passions: community, education, leadership, and policy. How would you describe working at Excelencia ? I view Excelencia as a powerhouse of an organization. Founded with great intentionality, it is dynamic by nature and filled with dedicated staff – each connected to the mission in their own way. Working alongside such talented colleagues is a privilege.

Adela de la Torre is President of San Diego State University and part of Excelencia in Action network. < Back to E-Action Main Page San Diego State University Adela de la Torre President Institution website: https://www.sdsu.edu/ Bio Page: https://president.sdsu.edu/about Adela de la Torre is President of San Diego State University and part of Excelencia in Action network. Seal of Excelencia Recertified Institution: 2024-2027 San Diego State University (SDSU) has continued its commitment to intentionally serve Latino students and the Latino community through focused areas of effort—a cornerstone to its 2020-2025 strategic plan. SDSU serves more than 33,000 students with 35% of the students identifying as Latino. Of these, more than 50% are eligible for the federal Pell grant. SDSU stands out as one of the nation's premier Hispanic-Serving, Hispanic-Thriving research universities.

Latino student college enrollment was growing at an accelerated pace, but in 2020 dropped. Excelencia provides a summary of past, current, and projected enrollment. < Back Latino College Enrollment: Past, Current, and Projections Excelencia in Education April 2022 DOWNLOADS/LINKS Fact Sheet SHARE RESEARCH LinkedIn Facebook X (Twitter) Copy link Overview Latino student college enrollment had been growing at an accelerated pace for more than 20 years, but in 2020 dropped significantly despite previous projections of continued growth. While Latino student enrollment is projected to grow later in this decade, this growth is not at the accelerated pace seen in the years prior to the pandemic. In this fact sheet, we provide a summary of past, current, and projected Latino student enrollment that can help institutions identify and understand patterns to improve their efforts to more intentionally serve Latino, and all, students. Suggested Citation: Excelencia in Education. (2022). Latino College Enrollment: Past, Current, and Projections. Washington, D.C.: Excelencia in Education. Latino College Completion: 2019-2020 While Latino enrollment decreased in 2020, we continue to see an increase in Latino college completion. This brief provides the most up-to-date overview of Latino college completion. LEARN MORE Infographics to share Return to Research Library Related Research by Issue Area - Education Pathways Financial Aid Institutional Practices Student Success Workforce

This historical timeline graphic shows the origin of Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSIs), including legislation and milestones from the mid-1980s to 2014. < Back HSI Origin Timeline Excelencia in Education September 2014 DOWNLOADS/LINKS Infographic PNG-HSI Origin Timeline SHARE RESEARCH LinkedIn Facebook X (Twitter) Copy link Overview Origins Timeline – This graphic shows the origin of HSIs, including legislation and milestones from the mid-1980s to 2014. Suggested Citation: Excelencia in Education. (2014). Hispanic-Serving Institutions: Title V Funding Timeline . Washington, DC: Excelencia in Education. Download infographic png and pdf below. (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 York, highlighting the need for strategies that accelerate Latino degree attainment and support success for all students. Latino College Completion - New York 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 57% Of White adults Fast Facts New York had the 4th largest Latino population in the U.S. Latino Population 25% K-12 Population 20% Total Population Enrollment 22% Latino Students 25% White Students Median Age 34 Latinos 44 White Median Income $35,239 Without a college degree $71,186 With a college degree Degree Outcomes At two-year institutions, Hispanics' graduation rate was 12%-points lower than that of their White non-Hispanic peers in New York. At four-year institutions, Hispanics' graduation rate was 17%-points lower than that of their White non-Hispanic peers in New York. 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 CUNY Borough of Manhattan Community College Public, 2-year 16,850 7,648 45% 3,399 1,409 41% 2 CUNY Lehman College Public, 4-year or above 10,438 5,930 57% 2,490 1,395 56% 3 CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice Public, 4-year or above 11,340 5,798 51% 3,188 1,501 47% 4 Suffolk County Community College Public, 2-year 14,134 5,670 40% 2,755 850 31% 5 CUNY Hunter College Public, 4-year or above 16,642 5,317 32% 3,252 907 28% 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 Florida, highlighting the need for strategies that accelerate Latino degree attainment and support success for all students. Latino College Completion - Florida 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) 40% Of Latino adults (25 and over) had earned an associate degree or higher VS 49% Of White adults Fast Facts Florida had the 3rd largest Latino population in the U.S. Latino Population 32% K-12 Population 27% Total Population Enrollment 22% Latino Students 22% White Students Median Age 37 Latinos 51 White Median Income $33,372 Without a college degree $59,206 With a college degree Degree Outcomes At two-year institutions, Hispanics' graduation rate was 10%-points higher than that of their White non-Hispanic peers in Florida. At four-year institutions, Hispanics' graduation rate was 8%-points lower than that of their White non-Hispanic peers in Florida. 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 Florida International University Public, 4-year or above 38,761 26,234 68% 11,661 7,691 66% 2 Miami Dade College Public, 4-year or above 35,001 25,146 72% 9,807 7,038 72% 3 University of Central Florida Public, 4-year or above 59,095 18,188 31% 15,548 4,536 29% 4 Valencia College Public, 4-year or above 35,125 15,435 44% 8,882 3,383 38% 5 Broward College Public, 4-year or above 23,799 8,973 38% 5,544 1,983 36% 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.

Ellen M. Granberg is President of George Washington University and part of Excelencia in Action network. < Back to E-Action Main Page George Washington University Ellen M. Granberg President Institution website: https://www.gwu.edu/ Bio Page: https://president.gwu.edu/about-dr-granberg Ellen M. Granberg is President of George Washington University and part of Excelencia in Action network.

Carine Feyten is Chancellor and President of Texas Woman's University and part of Excelencia in Action network. < Back to E-Action Main Page Texas Woman's University Carine Feyten Chancellor and President Institution website: https://twu.edu/ Bio Page: https://twu.edu/chancellor/about-chancellor-feyten/ Carine Feyten is Chancellor and President of Texas Woman's University and part of Excelencia in Action network. Seal of Excelencia Certified Institution: 2023-2026 Texas Woman’s University (TWU), the nation’s first woman-focused university system, enrolls 10,150 undergraduate students, of whom 34% are Latino students and 56% are Pell Grant recipients. TWU’s academic and student life missions together is the overarching vision of a university experience that develops the whole person. Built on the cornerstones of experiential learning and leadership development, TWU aims to graduate thriving individuals who have a strong sense of community, health, prosperity, and purpose.

Melva Yanes serves as Finance Manager of Excelencia in Education. Melva’s daily responsibilities are invoicing, accounts receivable, accounts payable, financial reporting, and responding to affiliate inquiries. < Back to Our People Page Melva Yanes Finance Manager Excelencia in Education Email: myanes@edexcelencia.org Current Position: As the Finance Manager, Melva’s daily responsibilities are invoicing, accounts receivable, accounts payable, financial reporting, and responding to affiliate inquiries. Her role is essential in supporting Excelencia’s efforts in fiscal modernization and management. Past Experiences: Melva joined Excelencia with previous accounting experience in the nonprofit sector. Melva has a Bachelor of Business Administration degree in Accounting from the University of North Texas in Denton, TX. Why are you bringing your talent to Excelencia ? Excelencia’s mission resonates deeply with me as a first-generation Latina college graduate. Excelencia offers the opportunity to both leverage my current skills and grow professionally with the organization, especially learning first-hand how to scale and modernize financial best practices in the nonprofit sector. How would you describe working at Excelencia ? Everyone in the organization is mission-driven and demonstrates a passion for Excelencia’s work. It is amazing to work alongside team members who share their knowledge and bring their best every day.