Latinos will need to earn 6.2 million degrees by 2030 to reach the U.S. degree attainment goal. Learn about Latino College Completion in Minnesota. Latino College Completion - Minnesota Nationally, the gap in degree completion between Latinos and their White peers continues. However, different patterns emerge within each state or location. To reach the Latino degree attainment goal by 2030, states can close the degree completion gap by accelerating Latino completion while increasing for all students and scale up programs and initiatives that work for Latino, and all, students. To find out more, scroll below. DOWNLOAD FACT SHEET Degree Attainment for Latino Students (2021) 30% Of Latino adults (25 and over) had earned an associate degree or higher VS 53% Of White adults Fast Facts Minnesota had the 28th largest Latino population in the U.S. Latino Population 9% K-12 Population 6% Total Population 2-Year Graduation Rate 24% Latino Students 41% White Students Median Age 25 Latinos 42 White 4-Year Graduation Rate 60% Latino Students 71% White Students Degree Outcomes At two-year institutions , Hispanics' graduation rate was 17%-points lower than that of their White non-Hispanic peers in Minnesota. At four-year institutions , Hispanics' graduation rate was 11%-points lower than that of their White non-Hispanic peers in Minnesota. BACK TO MAIN LCC PAGE Top Institutions To find out more about the top institutions enrolling, and awarding associate and bachelor degrees to Hispanics by using the tabs below to navigate the information. Click on the tabs below to explore. ENROLLING ASSOCIATES DEGREES BACHELORS DEGREE Top Institutions Enrolling (Hispanic Undergraduates) in Minnesota, 2021-2022 Rank Institutions Sector Grand Total Hispanic Total % Hispanic 1 University of Minnesota-Twin Cities Public, 4-year or above 30,734 1,593 5% 2 Capella University Private for-profit, 4-year or above 12,378 1,480 12% 3 Normandale Community College Public, 2-year 6,157 858 14% 4 Century College Public, 2-year 6,270 630 10% 5 Minneapolis Community and Technical College Public, 2-year 4,806 627 13% Top Institutions Awarding Associate Degrees to Hispanics in Minnesota, 2020-2021 Rank Institutions Sector Grand Total Hispanic Total % Hispanic 1 Normandale Community College Public, 2-year 1,156 110 10% 2 Minneapolis Community and Technical College Public, 2-year 767 106 14% 3 Century College Public, 2-year 1,086 73 7% 4 St Catherine University Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above 354 64 18% 5 Saint Paul College Public, 2-year 653 59 9% Top Institutions Awarding Bachelor Degrees to Hispanics in Minnesota, 2020-2021 Rank Institutions Sector Grand Total Hispanic Total % Hispanic 1 Capella University Private for-profit, 4-year or above 5,208 479 9% 2 University of Minnesota-Twin Cities Public, 4-year or above 8,268 412 5% 3 Walden University Private for-profit, 4-year or above 1,729 130 8% 4 Metropolitan State University Public, 4-year or above 1,886 129 7% 5 Minnesota State University-Mankato Public, 4-year or above 2,441 108 4% Examples of What Works for Latino, And All, Students Looking to know what works or connect with evidence-based programs recognized by Excelencia ? Our team can work with you to identify and connect with relevant programs making an impact on student success that can help you in your efforts to intentionally serve your Latino, and all, students. Click here to contact us . Sources Excelencia in Education. (2020). Ensuring America’s Future: Benchmarking Latino College Completion to 2030. Excelencia in Education. Washington, D.C. U.S. Census Bureau, 2021 American Community Survey 1-Year Estimates. Excelencia in Education Analysis using the U.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), 2021 Fall Enrollment, Graduation Rates Survey and Institutional Characteristics Survey.

Verónica Herrero is the Executive Vice Chancellor, City Colleges of Chicago, President, City Colleges of Chicago Foundation, and Excelencia in Education's Board Member. < Back to Our People Page Verónica Herrero Executive Vice Chancellor, City Colleges of Chicago President, City Colleges of Chicago Foundation Verónica Herrero serves as the Executive Vice Chancellor at the City Colleges of Chicago (CCC) and as President of the CCC Foundation. In her capacity, she provides leadership for the district in the areas of strategy, institutional effectiveness, external affairs, advancement, and marketing and communications. She also fosters partnerships across all sectors in support of CCC’s vision. In her previous role as Chief of Strategy and Staff, she architected CCC’s strategic framework, which is centered on a powerful vision that, as the most accessible higher education engine of social mobility, CCC Will empower Chicagoans to take part in building a stronger, more just city. She brings cross-sector leadership experience in strategy, student success, and education management through her previous roles at One Million Degrees, the UChicago Urban Education Institute, and Chicago Public Schools. Herrero serves on the Illinois Board of Higher Education (IBHE) as Vice Chair, and the Northern Illinois University Board of Trustees as the Chair of the Academic Affairs, Student Affairs, and Personnel Committee.

Michael Gutierrez is President of Hartnell College and part of Excelencia in Action network. < Back to E-Action Main Page Hartnell College Michael Gutierrez President Institution website: https://www.hartnell.edu/ Bio Page: https://www.hartnell.edu/about/president/presidents-profile-cv.html Michael Gutierrez is President of Hartnell College and part of Excelencia in Action network. Seal of Excelencia Certified Institution: 2024-2027 Hartnell College’s main campus is in Salinas, California with a service area that spans about 90 miles through the heart of the Salinas Valley. Approximately 80% of the Salinas community identifies as Latino and 75% of residents speak Spanish as their primary language, with high poverty rates and low levels of educational attainment. Hartnell College addresses the needs of its Latino community and student population through a structural, programmatic, and community-focused approach, enrolling approximately 12,000 students annually, with 83% identifying as Latino and 75% enrolling part-time due to family and work obligations.

Latinos will need to earn 6.2 million degrees by 2030 to reach the U.S. degree attainment goal. Learn about Latino College Completion in Tennessee. Latino College Completion - Tennessee Nationally, the gap in degree completion between Latinos and their White peers continues. However, different patterns emerge within each state or location. To reach the Latino degree attainment goal by 2030, states can close the degree completion gap by accelerating Latino completion while increasing for all students and scale up programs and initiatives that work for Latino, and all, students. To find out more, scroll below. DOWNLOAD FACT SHEET Degree Attainment for Latino Students (2021) 26% Of Latino adults (25 and over) had earned an associate degree or higher VS 40% Of White adults Fast Facts Tennessee had the 26th largest Latino population in the U.S. Latino Population 10% K-12 Population 6% Total Population 2-Year Graduation Rate 31% Latino Students 32% White Students Median Age 25 Latinos 42 White 4-Year Graduation Rate 58% Latino Students 63% White Students Degree Outcomes At two-year institutions , Hispanics' graduation rate was 1%-points lower than that of their White non-Hispanic peers in Tennessee. At four-year institutions , Hispanics' graduation rate was 5%-points lower than that of their White non-Hispanic peers in Tennessee. BACK TO MAIN LCC PAGE Top Institutions To find out more about the top institutions enrolling, and awarding associate and bachelor degrees to Hispanics by using the tabs below to navigate the information. Click on the tabs below to explore. ENROLLING ASSOCIATES DEGREES BACHELORS DEGREE Top Institutions Enrolling (Hispanic Undergraduates) in Tennessee, 2021-2022 Rank Institutions Sector Grand Total Hispanic Total % Hispanic 1 Middle Tennessee State University Public, 4-year or above 17,713 1,412 8% 2 The University of Tennessee-Knoxville Public, 4-year or above 24,957 1,375 6% 3 University of Memphis Public, 4-year or above 14,591 1,195 8% 4 Vanderbilt University Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above 7,104 758 11% 5 Austin Peay State University Public, 4-year or above 7,490 721 10% Top Institutions Awarding Associate Degrees to Hispanics in Tennessee, 2020-2021 Rank Institutions Sector Grand Total Hispanic Total % Hispanic 1 Austin Peay State University Public, 4-year or above 1,301 133 10% 2 Nashville State Community College Public, 2-year 1,025 101 10% 3 Motlow State Community College Public, 2-year 1,112 96 9% 4 Pellissippi State Community College Public, 2-year 1,599 88 6% 5 Volunteer State Community College Public, 2-year 1,243 80 6% Top Institutions Awarding Bachelor Degrees to Hispanics in Tennessee, 2020-2021 Rank Institutions Sector Grand Total Hispanic Total % Hispanic 1 Middle Tennessee State University Public, 4-year or above 3,916 238 6% 2 The University of Tennessee-Knoxville Public, 4-year or above 5,170 214 4% 3 University of Memphis Public, 4-year or above 3,152 171 5% 4 Vanderbilt University Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above 1,712 167 10% 5 Belmont University Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above 1,536 109 7% Examples of What Works for Latino, And All, Students Looking to know what works or connect with evidence-based programs recognized by Excelencia ? Our team can work with you to identify and connect with relevant programs making an impact on student success that can help you in your efforts to intentionally serve your Latino, and all, students. Click here to contact us . Sources Excelencia in Education. (2020). Ensuring America’s Future: Benchmarking Latino College Completion to 2030. Excelencia in Education. Washington, D.C. U.S. Census Bureau, 2021 American Community Survey 1-Year Estimates. Excelencia in Education Analysis using the U.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), 2021 Fall Enrollment, Graduation Rates Survey and Institutional Characteristics Survey.

Latinos will need to earn 6.2 million degrees by 2030 to reach the U.S. degree attainment goal. Learn about Latino College Completion in Pennsylvania. Latino College Completion - Pennsylvania Nationally, the gap in degree completion between Latinos and their White peers continues. However, different patterns emerge within each state or location. To reach the Latino degree attainment goal by 2030, states can close the degree completion gap by accelerating Latino completion while increasing for all students and scale up programs and initiatives that work for Latino, and all, students. To find out more, scroll below. DOWNLOAD FACT SHEET Degree Attainment for Latino Students (2021) 28% Of Latino adults (25 and over) had earned an associate degree or higher VS 45% Of White adults Fast Facts Pennsylvania had the 10th largest Latino population in the U.S. Latino Population 13% K-12 Population 8% Total Population 2-Year Graduation Rate 28% Latino Students 40% White Students Median Age 28 Latinos 45 White 4-Year Graduation Rate 63% Latino Students 72% White Students Degree Outcomes At two-year institutions , Hispanics' graduation rate was 12%-points lower than that of their White non-Hispanic peers in Pennsylvania. At four-year institutions , Hispanics' graduation rate was 9%-points lower than that of their White non-Hispanic peers in Pennsylvania. BACK TO MAIN LCC PAGE Top Institutions To find out more about the top institutions enrolling, and awarding associate and bachelor degrees to Hispanics by using the tabs below to navigate the information. Click on the tabs below to explore. ENROLLING ASSOCIATES DEGREES BACHELORS DEGREE Top Institutions Enrolling (Hispanic Undergraduates) in Pennsylvania, 2021-2022 Rank Institutions Sector Grand Total Hispanic Total % Hispanic 1 The Pennsylvania State University Public, 4-year or above 72,229 6,184 9% 2 Temple University Public, 4-year or above 25,596 2,205 9% 3 Community College of Philadelphia Public, 2-year 10,881 1,826 17% 4 Northampton County Area Community College Public, 2-year 7,173 1,825 25% 5 Harrisburg Area Community College Public, 2-year 11,295 1,550 14% Top Institutions Awarding Associate Degrees to Hispanics in Pennsylvania, 2020-2021 Rank Institutions Sector Grand Total Hispanic Total % Hispanic 1 Northampton County Area Community College Public, 2-year 1,159 229 20% 2 Community College of Philadelphia Public, 2-year 1,657 223 13% 3 Lehigh Carbon Community College Public, 2-year 834 173 21% 4 Harrisburg Area Community College Public, 2-year 1,876 169 9% 5 Reading Area Community College Public, 2-year 433 144 33% Top Institutions Awarding Bachelor Degrees to Hispanics in Pennsylvania, 2020-2021 Rank Institutions Sector Grand Total Hispanic Total % Hispanic 1 The Pennsylvania State University Public, 4-year or above 15,903 1,142 7% 2 Temple University Public, 4-year or above 6,572 484 7% 3 University of Pennsylvania Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above 2,636 289 11% 4 Drexel University Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above 3,150 216 7% 5 University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus Public, 4-year or above 4,652 188 4% Examples of What Works for Latino, And All, Students Looking to know what works or connect with evidence-based programs recognized by Excelencia ? Our team can work with you to identify and connect with relevant programs making an impact on student success that can help you in your efforts to intentionally serve your Latino, and all, students. Click here to contact us . Sources Excelencia in Education. (2020). Ensuring America’s Future: Benchmarking Latino College Completion to 2030. Excelencia in Education. Washington, D.C. U.S. Census Bureau, 2021 American Community Survey 1-Year Estimates. Excelencia in Education Analysis using the U.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), 2021 Fall Enrollment, Graduation Rates Survey and Institutional Characteristics Survey.

< Back to News Page More Latino Students Apply for Financial Aid to Access College, Yet They Receive the Lowest Average Awards Mar 27, 2025 Contact: Media@EdExcelencia.org DOWNLOAD PRESS RELEASE Excelencia in Education Brief Highlights How Latinos Pay for College and Trendsetting Institutions Making Degrees More Affordable WASHINGTON, D.C. (March 27, 2025) – Excelencia in Education, the premier authority on accelerating Latino student success , while increasing all student success in higher education, released today a brief detailing how Latinos use financial aid to pay for college and ways that institutions intentionally serving them ensure a degree is affordable. The brief shows Latinos are more likely to apply for and receive financial aid than other groups, yet they receive the lowest average amount of aid. It then identifies concrete examples of how institutions financially support Latino, and all, students, including institutional aid, paid internships/on-campus employment, and robust advising services. The brief, “ How Latinos Pay for College: 2025 National Trends , ” comes in the wake of executive actions that are impacting higher education broadly, including financial aid. It reveals that 85% of Latino students applied for and 71% received financial aid, according to the most recent data from the National Postsecondary Student Aid Study (NPSAS) in 2019-20. This represents the largest proportion of financial aid participation among any group except for African American students. Latinos are also more than twice as likely to receive grants (67%) than loans (27%) to pay for college. Despite demonstrating high financial need, Latinos received the lowest average amount of aid — just over $11,000, compared to almost $13,000 for all students. This is explained in part by Latinos’ pragmatic choices to access college despite a complicated financial aid system. Latino students who attended less costly community colleges (40%), worked 30+ hours per week (56%), enrolled exclusively part-time (28%), or chose to live off-campus and/or with their parents (89%) were less likely to receive federal financial aid, the most important source of aid for them to pay for college. “As the youngest, fastest-growing population in the U.S., Latinos’ increasing representation in colleges and universities provides unique opportunities for social mobility and economic growth,” said Deborah Santiago, co-founder and CEO of Excelencia . “Financial aid is critical to supporting Latino, and all, students’ access to higher education. Our brief makes this clear and informs what institutions and policymakers can do to make financial aid more effective for our students and ensure access to quality, affordable education.” In addition to detailing how Latinos finance their education, the brief identifies six practices increasing access and financially supporting Latino, and all, students at trendsetting colleges and universities that have earned the Seal of Excelencia — a national certification for institutions that strive to go beyond enrollment to intentionally serve Latinos: Align institutional aid to provide funds to mitigate students’ unexpected financial challenges. Offer paid internships or on-campus employment opportunities so that Latino students can offset the cost of their degree while simultaneously gaining transferable skills. Provide support services to help students make informed decisions about their college costs. Contain student costs by offering OER (Open Educational Resources) for courses. Advance full tuition scholarships to students with family incomes at or below a specific financial level. Facilitate and simplify access to aid by managing joint admissions and financial aid applications between two-year and four-year college partners. Findings from the brief inform Excelencia’s policy recommendations for college affordability. At the federal level, recommendations include making basic needs a part of financial aid calculations and prioritizing Pell Grants. At the state level, recommendations include investing in guaranteed tuition plans by family income and mandating FAFSA completion. “How Latinos Pay for College: 2025 National Trends” was made possible with support from Lumina Foundation. Access the full brief: EdExcelencia.org/research/publications/how-latinos-pay-for-college-2025-national-trends About Excelencia in 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. For more information, visit: EdExcelencia.org

< Back to News Page Excelencia in Education Releases Comprehensive New Profile of Latino Students in Higher Education Apr 9, 2024 Contact: Media@EdExcelencia.org DOWNLOAD PRESS RELEASE Timely Analysis Provides a Touchstone to Better Understand and Serve One of the Fastest Growing College-Age Populations WASHINGTON, D.C. (April 9, 2024) – Excelencia in Education announces today the release of a comprehensive new profile of Latino students — one of the fastest growing populations in higher education — and institutions where they enroll in order to inform policy and mobilize action that ensures they are served well. It shows Latinos represent the majority of growth in the number of degrees earned nationwide, despite their lower degree attainment compared to all students. The analysis, “ Latinos in Higher Education: 2024 Compilation of Fast Facts ,” demonstrates Latinos account for 79% of the 4% overall increase in the number of degrees earned over the last five years. Latinos have made significant gains in degree completion, but only 27% of Latinos had earned an associate degree or higher in 2021-22, compared to 44% of all people. Latinos continue to be underrepresented across degree levels. “For 20 years, Excelencia has led the way with analysis and actionable efforts to accelerate Latino student success in higher education,” said Deborah Santiago, co-founder and CEO of Excelencia . “Our new compilation of fact sheets builds on these efforts, sets the stage for national policy discussions, and equips institutions to more intentionally serve the growing number of Latino students on their campuses while increasing success for all.” In addition to providing a comprehensive profile of Latino students, institutions that serve them, and the opportunities they face, the analysis informs Excelencia’s four policy priorities: affordability, institutional capacity, retention, and transfer. Key findings from the analysis include: Latinos are far more likely to be first-generation college students. Half of Latinos (51%) were first-generation college students, compared to African Americans (38%), Asians (30%), and Whites (22%). Latinos are more likely to receive the federal Pell Grant. In 2019-20, about half of Latino students (49%) received a Pell Grant, awarded to students displaying exceptional financial need. Only 26% of Latinos accepted federal student loans, fewer than any group except Asians (25%). Latinos have the highest labor force participation rate. Two-thirds of Latinos (66%) participated in the labor force in 2022. However, Latinos are overrepresented in lower paying occupations, with 34% in manual labor roles. Institutions serving Latinos are predominantly Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSIs). 600 HSIs represent 20% of all colleges and universities yet educate 63% of Latino students. Seal of Excelencia certified institutions graduate Latinos at a higher rate than institutions nationally . Institutions with the Seal — a national certification for intentionally serving Latino students — represented less than 1% of colleges and universities yet enrolled 15% and graduated 17% of Latino students. Excelencia in Education works with a national network of institutions committed to knowing and intentionally serving Latino, and all, students so they thrive on their campuses. “Increasing the number of Latinos that earn degrees is essential to meeting our country’s workforce and civic leadership needs,” said Sarita Brown, co-founder and president of Excelencia . “We are proud to make common cause with institutional leaders who choose to be part of our national network committed to accelerating Latino student success in higher education. Together, they are ensuring America’s bright future with the talents of Latinos.” “Latinos in Higher Education: 2024 Compilation of Fast Facts” benefited from the support and public leadership of 24 colleges and universities that have earned the Seal of Excelencia : Arizona State University Austin Community College District California State University Channel Islands California State University, Fresno California State University, Fullerton California State University, Long Beach California State University, Northridge City Colleges of Chicago, Richard J. Daley College City Colleges of Chicago, Wilbur Wright College El Paso Community College Florida International University Grand Valley State University Long Beach City College Mercy University Miami Dade College San Antonio College South Texas College St. Edward’s University University at Albany, SUNY University of Illinois Chicago The University of Texas at Arlington The University of Texas at Austin The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley The University of Texas at San Antonio Access the full analysis: EdExcelencia.org/latinos-higher-ed-2024-fast-facts About Excelencia in 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. For more information, visit: EdExcelencia.org

Peggy Heinrich is President of Elgin Community College and part of Excelencia in Action network. < Back to E-Action Main Page Elgin Community College Peggy Heinrich President Institution website: https://elgin.edu/ Bio Page: https://elgin.edu/about/administration/president.php Peggy Heinrich is President of Elgin Community College and part of Excelencia in Action network.

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.

Latinos will need to earn 6.2 million degrees by 2030 to reach the U.S. degree attainment goal. Learn about Latino College Completion in California. Latino College Completion - California Nationally, the gap in degree completion between Latinos and their White peers continues. However, different patterns emerge within each state or location. To reach the Latino degree attainment goal by 2030, states can close the degree completion gap by accelerating Latino completion while increasing for all students and scale up programs and initiatives that work for Latino, and all, students. To find out more, scroll below. DOWNLOAD FACT SHEET Degree Attainment for Latino Students (2021) 22% Of Latino adults (25 and over) had earned an associate degree or higher VS 56% Of White adults Fast Facts California had the 1st largest Latino population in the U.S. Latino Population 52% K-12 Population 40% Total Population 2-Year Graduation Rate 33% Latino Students 43% White Students Median Age 30 Latinos 46 White 4-Year Graduation Rate 58% Latino Students 70% White Students Degree Outcomes At two-year institutions , Hispanics' graduation rate was 10%-points lower than that of their White non-Hispanic peers in California. At four-year institutions , Hispanics' graduation rate was 12%-points lower than that of their White non-Hispanic peers in California. BACK TO MAIN LCC PAGE Top Institutions To find out more about the top institutions enrolling, and awarding associate and bachelor degrees to Hispanics by using the tabs below to navigate the information. Click on the tabs below to explore. ENROLLING ASSOCIATES DEGREES BACHELORS DEGREE Top Institutions Enrolling (Hispanic Undergraduates) in California, 2021-2022 Rank Institutions Sector Grand Total Hispanic Total % Hispanic 1 California State University-Northridge Public, 4-year or above 34,436 18,543 54% 2 California State University-Fullerton Public, 4-year or above 35,502 17,378 49% 3 California State University-Los Angeles Public, 4-year or above 23,506 16,923 72% 4 East Los Angeles College Public, 2-year 25,649 16,187 63% 5 California State University-Long Beach Public, 4-year or above 33,765 15,812 47% Top Institutions Awarding Associate Degrees to Hispanics in California, 2020-2021 Rank Institutions Sector Grand Total Hispanic Total % Hispanic 1 Mt San Antonio College Public, 2-year 3,186 2,016 63% 2 East Los Angeles College Public, 2-year 2,601 2,006 77% 3 Pasadena City College Public, 2-year 4,086 1,779 44% 4 Riverside City College Public, 2-year 2,803 1,724 62% 5 Chaffey College Public, 2-year 2,423 1,562 64% Top Institutions Awarding Bachelor Degrees to Hispanics in California, 2020-2021 Rank Institutions Sector Grand Total Hispanic Total % Hispanic 1 California State University-Northridge Public, 4-year or above 9,370 4,280 46% 2 California State University-Fullerton Public, 4-year or above 9,750 4,164 43% 3 California State University-Long Beach Public, 4-year or above 8,915 4,006 45% 4 California State University-Los Angeles Public, 4-year or above 5,708 3,760 66% 5 California State Polytechnic University-Pomona Public, 4-year or above 6,506 2,952 45% Examples of What Works for Latino, And All, Students Looking to know what works or connect with evidence-based programs recognized by Excelencia ? Our team can work with you to identify and connect with relevant programs making an impact on student success that can help you in your efforts to intentionally serve your Latino, and all, students. Click here to contact us . Sources Excelencia in Education. (2020). Ensuring America’s Future: Benchmarking Latino College Completion to 2030. Excelencia in Education. Washington, D.C. U.S. Census Bureau, 2021 American Community Survey 1-Year Estimates. Excelencia in Education Analysis using the U.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), 2021 Fall Enrollment, Graduation Rates Survey and Institutional Characteristics Survey.

Gregory Fowler is President of the University of Maryland Global Campus and part of Excelencia in Action network. < Back to E-Action Main Page University of Maryland Global Campus Gregory Fowler President Institution website: https://www.umgc.edu/ Bio Page: https://www.umgc.edu/administration/leadership-and-governance/president Gregory Fowler is President of the University of Maryland Global Campus and part of Excelencia in Action network.

Excelencia's 2023 What Works for Latino Students in Higher Education compendium recognizes programs making a positive difference in their campus and community. < Back 2023 What Works for Latino Students in Higher Education Excelencia in Education September 2023 DOWNLOADS/LINKS Publication SHARE RESEARCH LinkedIn Facebook X (Twitter) Copy link Overview Since 2005, Excelencia in Education has led the Examples of Excelencia , the only national data-driven initiative that recognizes programs at the associate, baccalaureate, and graduate level as well as at community-based organizations with evidence of effectiveness in increasing Latino student success amongst all served. Across 18 years, over 2,000 programs have been submitted for consideration and over 400 programs have been highlighted. This year, our compendium recognizes the robust efforts that practitioners across the country are making through our four Examples of Excelencia , nineteen Finalists , and eight Programs to Watch . These programs join a strong history of recognizing what works and each program described in this compendium is making a difference in the lives of their students, their campus, and their community. They show what is possible when institutions and organizations intentionally serve Latino students, while serving all students. Excelencia in Education invites you to learn more about the programs that this year best embodies the spirit of Examples of Excelencia . 2023 Examples of Excelencia ASSOCIATE LEVEL: Engineering Program at Wright | City Colleges of Chicago, Wilbur Wright College (IL) Institution/Organization: City Colleges of Chicago, Wilbur Wright College State: Illinois Issue Area: Academic Program Program Focus: Career/Workforce, Transfer BACCALAUREATE LEVEL: Spanish Community Translation and Interpreting Program | The University of Texas at Arlington (TX) Institution/Organization: The University of Texas at Arlington State: Texas Issue Area: Academic Program Program Focus: Career/Workforce, Discipline/Subject GRADUATE LEVEL: Graduate Equity Fellowship Program | California State University, Chico (CA) Institution/Organization: California State University, Chico State: California Issue Area: Retention Program Focus: Career/Workforce, Mentoring COMMUNITY-BASED ORGANIZATION LEVEL: College and Career Success | Breakthrough Central Texas (TX) Institution/Organization: Breakthrough Central Texas State: Texas Issue Area: Support Services Program Focus: First-Year Support, Mentoring Return to Research Library Related Research by Issue Area - Education Pathways Financial Aid Institutional Practices Student Success Workforce