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 Alaska, highlighting the need for strategies that accelerate Latino degree attainment and support success for all students. Latino College Completion - Alaska 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 48% Of White adults Fast Facts Alaska had the 44th largest Latino population in the U.S. Latino Population 11% K-12 Population 8% Total Population Enrollment 12% Latino Students 14% White Students Median Age 28 Latinos 40 White Median Income $39,098 Without a college degree $67,579 With a college degree Degree Outcomes At two-year institutions, Hispanics' graduation rate was 28%-points lower than that of their White non-Hispanic peers in Alaska. At four-year institutions, Hispanics' graduation rate was 3%-points higher than that of their White non-Hispanic peers in Alaska. 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 Alaska Anchorage Public, 4-year or above 6,916 784 11% 1,265 113 9% 2 Charter College Private for-profit, 4-year or above 2,277 525 23% 295 17 6% 3 University of Alaska Fairbanks Public, 4-year or above 4,027 393 10% 636 43 7% 4 University of Alaska Southeast Public, 4-year or above 920 87 9% 197 16 8% 5 Alaska Pacific University Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above 400 36 9% 83 13 16% 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 developed the Emerging Hispanic-Serving Institutions (eHSI) category to track growth of potential HSIs. There were 427 eHSIs identified for the 2024-25 academic year. < Back Emerging Hispanic-Serving Institutions (eHSIs): 2024-25 Excelencia in Education April 2026 DOWNLOADS/LINKS Publication SHARE RESEARCH LinkedIn Facebook X (Twitter) Copy link Overview The defining characteristic of HSIs is their Hispanic enrollment, not their institutional mission. While there are 631 institutions that met the HSI enrollment requirement in 2024-25, there are also 427 institutions that have between 15.0 and 24.9 percent undergraduate full-time equivalent (FTE) Hispanic enrollment. These 427 institutions are identified as Emerging HSIs (eHSIs). Excelencia in Education created the Emerging HSIs (eHSI) category in 2009 to track the pipeline to HSI status. While eHSIs do not have the critical mass of Latino student enrollment required to meet the definition of an HSI, these institutions may soon meet the requirement as their enrollment grows and Latino representation increases. See additional data related to 2024-25 HSIs: Fact Sheet List with Graduate Programs (gHSIs) List Infographic Interactive Dashboard Interactive StoryMaps Suggested Citation: Excelencia in Education. (2026). Emerging Hispanic-Serving Institutions (eHSIs): 2024-25 . Washington, D.C.: Excelencia in Education. Learn more in Excelencia’s new HSI Factbook. Return to Research Library Related Research by Issue Area - Education Pathways Financial Aid Institutional Practices Student Success Workforce

The compilation includes 35 evidence-based programs improving higher education success for Latino students with cultural responsiveness and asset-based approaches. < Back Advancing What Works to Intentionally Serve Latino Students: Opportunities for Action - 2024 Excelencia in Education April 2024 DOWNLOADS/LINKS Publication SHARE RESEARCH LinkedIn Facebook X (Twitter) Copy link Overview For 20 years, Excelencia has brought attention to noteworthy efforts that inspire and support educators, community leaders, funders, and policymakers to replicate and bring to scale evidence-based practices. Essential to this effort is Examples of Excelencia , the only national data-driven initiative to identify and promote programs that increase Latino student success amongst all served in higher education. This compilation identifies evidence-based programs at the forefront of improving higher educational achievement for Latinos. These programs emphasize cultural responsiveness and take asset-based approaches to intentionally serving Latinos, as well as other post-traditional students, in five key areas. Engagement to Prepare Students and Families for College Given the degree attainment needed to ensure the country’s economic and civic future, there is an opportunity to expand and enhance the engagement of students and their families in the college going process. Through strategic partnerships, bilingual services, mentoring, and high touch outreach, the following programs ensure students and their families are informed and supported as they navigate opportunities for post-secondary education. Click the expand symbol to find out which programs have a focus in college preparation. Program Name: Center for Educational Partnerships Institution/Organization: California State University, Fullerton State: California Program Name: College Success Program - Hyde Square Task Force Institution/Organization: Hyde Square Task Force State: Massachusetts Program Name: Influence Student Potential and Increase Representation in Education (INSPIRE) Institution/Organization: Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science State: Illinois Program Name: Latino Initiative Institution/Organization: Utah Valley University State: Utah Program Name: Latinx Leadership and College Experience Camp (LLCEC) Institution/Organization: Bluegrass Community and Technical College State: Kentucky Program Name: Latino U Scholars Institution/Organization: Latino U College Access (LUCA) State: New York Program Name: TuFuturo Institution/Organization: Community Education Coalition State: Indiana First-Year Experiences Building Strong Foundations for Success I nstitutions have the opportunity to be proactive with first-year students to ensure they not only enroll but stay with them. Intentional, well-designed, first-year support programs can have a significant impact on students transitioning to college or university, particularly Latino students. The following programs demonstrate such impact through practices like summer bridge programs, financial support, and academic planning. By providing additional services such as individualized mentoring, career exploration, bilingual services, and leadership development these programs not only support but empower students to navigate the complexities of college life with confidence and a sense of belonging. Click the expand symbol to find out which programs have a focus in first year programming. Program Name: Connect4Success (C4S) Institution/Organization: Miami Dade College State: Florida Program Name: CSUN Bridge to the Future Scholars Program Institution/Organization: California State University, Northridge State: California Program Name: Educational Opportunity Fund (EOF) Program Institution/Organization: County College of Morris State: New Jersey Program Name: Engage. Develop. Grow. Empower. (EDGE)/plEDGE Program Institution/Organization: College of the Desert State: California Program Name: Gaining Access ‘N Academic Success (GANAS) Institution/Organization: California State University, East Bay State: California Program Name: Learning Framework Course Institution/Organization: The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley State: Texas Program Name: Personalized Achievement Contract (PACT) Program Institution/Organization: Mercy University State: New York Bilingualism Enhancing Academic and Career Connections Given Spanish is a local and global language the demand for Spanish speakers in multiple professions will continue to be a need. Bilingual students are uniquely positioned to have these needed language skills and the cultural contexts to better understand and serve others in their communities and in their future careers. The programs below leverage community partnerships, bicultural pedagogy, and experiential learning to support student academic and career success. Many of their alumni are becoming leaders and change agents in their professions. Click the expand symbol to find out which programs have a focus in bilingual programming. Program Name: Ánimo Latinx Counseling Emphasis Institution/Organization: California State University, Fullerton State: California Program Name: Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) Institution/Organization: Saint Augustine College State: Illinois Program Name: English for Academic Purposes (EAP) Program Institution/Organization: Reading Area Community College State: Pennsylvania Program Name: Latinx Leadership Initiative (LLI) Institution/Organization: Boston College, School of Social Work State: Massachusetts Program Name: Medical Spanish Minor Institution/Organization: The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley State: Texas Program Name: PIONERAS (Professional Improvement through Optimization of Native-language Education and the Realization of Academic/familial Symbiosis) Institution/Organization: Texas Woman’s University State: Texas Program Name: Supera Spanish Speaking Program (SSP) Institution/Organization: Kean University State: New Jersey Experiences and Partnerships Building Career Pathways The more institutions can provide experiences and partnerships beyond the classroom, then the more students can move directly into their career path, and into higher wages. Since most Latino students are working while attending college, these programs are intentional about career connections within their program of study. They use cohort groupings, mentorship, research opportunities, and employer connections to enhance their academic degree programs. Click left arrow to find out which programs have a focus in career/workforce. Program Name: Bachelor of Science in Health Science Institution/Organization: Rush University State: Illinois Program Name: Engineering Program at Wright College Institution/Organization: City Colleges of Chicago, Wilbur Wright College State: Illinois Program Name: Higher Education Administration and Leadership (HEAL) Institution/Organization: Adams State University State: Colorado Program Name: Institute of Interdisciplinary Research (IIR) Institution/Organization: University of Puerto Rico, Cayey State: Puerto Rico Program Name: M.S. in Environmental Science Institution/Organization: The University of Texas at San Antonio State: Texas Program Name: Spanish Community Translation and Interpreting Program Institution/Organization: The University of Texas at Arlington State: Texas Program Name: Wood Technology Program Institution/Organization: Laney College State: California Gender-Based Learning Communities to Support Success Gender-based programming has emerged as a transformative approach to address and mitigate the disparities faced by students based on gender, particularly within underrepresented communities. These programs engage parents, provide tutoring, utilize cohort groupings, and build strong mentoring relationships. These programs below build confidence, inspire ambition, and illuminate the possibilities that lie ahead, particularly in fields where they have been historically marginalized. Click left arrow to find out which programs have a focus in Latina/Latino gender-based programming. Program Name: ¡Adelante Latina! Institution/Organization: ¡Adelante Latina! State: Maryland Program Name: Con Mi MADRE Institution/Organization: Con Mi MADRE State: Texas Program Name: Encuentros Leadership Preparatory Academy Institution/Organization: Encuentros Leadership State: California Program Name: Hispanic Mother-Daughter Program (HMDP) Institution/Organization: Arizona State University State: Arizona Program Name: Project Mentoring to Achieve Latino Educational Success (MALES) Institution/Organization: University of Texas, Austin State: Texas Program Name: Mathematics Intensive Summer Session (MISS) Institution/Organization: California State University, Fullerton State: California Program Name: Sam Houston Establishing Leadership In and Through Education (SH ELITE) Institution/Organization: Sam Houston State University State: Texas Growing What Works: Looking to know what works or connect with evidence-based programs recognized by Excelencia ? Let’s talk. 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 . “Advancing What Works to Intentionally Serve Latino Students: Opportunities for Action – 2024” benefited from the support and public leadership of 24 colleges and universities that have earned the Seal of Excelencia : Return to Research Library Related Research by Issue Area - Education Pathways Financial Aid Institutional Practices Student Success Workforce

< Back to News Page Leaders Join Excelencia’s Board and Expand Capacity to Advance National Talent Feb 25, 2026 Contact: Media@EdExcelencia.org DOWNLOAD PRESS RELEASE Excelencia in Education Elevates Leadership with New Higher Ed and Workforce Visionaries on Board WASHINGTON, D.C. (February 25, 2026) – Excelencia in Education, a national organization catalyzing institutional transformation for Latino, and all, student success in higher education, announced today that three distinguished visionaries in education, policy, and workforce development have joined its Board of Directors . Together with the full Board, they are elevating Excelencia’s leadership in helping colleges and universities embed student-centered, data-informed, continuous improvement into their strategies and practices — and prove their positive student impact to funders, accreditors, and communities. The new directors bring a powerful combination of experience and commitment to ensuring Latino, and all, students earn a quality college education, and to upholding higher education’s role as an engine of social mobility, workforce development, and economic vitality. They include an executive in a community college system innovating to facilitate access to excellence, a longstanding expert on education and workforce development, and a president who has led institutions transforming to intentionally serve their students in multiple states. Excelencia will leverage their perspectives to inform and drive the organization’s efforts to design, scale, and certify institutional solutions that produce measurable outcomes for Latino, and all, students. The new directors joining the Excelencia Board are: Verónica Herrero , Executive Vice Chancellor, City Colleges of Chicago, and President, City Colleges of Chicago Foundation Verónica provides leadership for the City Colleges of Chicago district in the areas of strategy, institutional effectiveness, external affairs, advancement, and marketing and communications. Jane Oates , Senior Policy Advisor, WorkingNation Jane previously served as President of WorkingNation following a decades-long career as a thought leader in education and workforce. Cynthia Teniente-Matson , President, San José State University Cynthia’s leadership at San José State University has been marked by strategic growth, national recognition, and facilities initiatives, repositioning the university as a premier public urban research institution. Most recently, she served as president of a university in Texas. “ Excelencia continues to transform higher education for Latino, and all, students, growing excellence for America’s future,” said Massey Villarreal, Excelencia in Education Board Chair. “We are honored that the new and continuing board members are strengthening our impact, each bringing a proven commitment to producing meaningful results for students, institutions, and our nation’s workforce.” “The Directors on the Excelencia Board know first-hand that what works to intentionally serve Latino students in higher education can also work for others,” said Sarita E. Brown, Excelencia in Education Co-founder and President. “They are holding themselves accountable for delivering access and value that matters for the success of our students and country — and calling on others to do the same.” Meet the Excelencia in Education Board of Directors: EdExcelencia.org/about/our-people 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 Announces the 2025 Examples of Excelencia Sep 29, 2025 Contact: Media@EdExcelencia.org DOWNLOAD PRESS RELEASE Four Programs Earn National Recognition for Increasing Access to a Quality College Education WASHINGTON – Excelencia in Education announced today the 2025 Examples of Excelencia , recognizing four programs as national exemplars of evidence-based practices that improve student success in higher education. These programs demonstrate how student-centered approaches can expand opportunity, increase positive outcomes, and create effective pathways to economic mobility. Through Examples of Excelencia — the only national, data-driven effort to recognize programs with evidence of effectiveness in increasing Latino student success amongst all served — Excelencia has reviewed more than 2,500 program submissions over the past 20 years, recognized more than 400 for their proven impact, and raised and awarded over $2.2 million to programs making a positive difference for students across the nation. As the fastest-growing segment of the college-going population, Latino students embody a post-traditional experience, navigating multiple pathways through higher education while balancing work, family, and other responsibilities. Ensuring their success advances higher education in ways that benefit all students. Programs such as those recognized in Examples are core to the institutional transformation that is needed to ensure colleges, universities, and communities are places where Latino and other post-traditional students can thrive. The 2025 Examples of Excelencia exemplify practices that build faculty pipelines, provide holistic supports that help students earn degrees and credentials, connect classroom learning to in-demand jobs, and offer research and mentorship experiences that foster persistence, completion, and career success. Together, these programs demonstrate the power of intentional design in facilitating access to excellence for all students. Spanning associate, baccalaureate, graduate, and community-based levels, and reaching students in multiple regions, the 2025 Examples are proof of the good work and good people around the country committed to strengthening America’s workforce and civic leadership. The 2025 Examples of Excelencia are: General Motors Automotive Service Education Program (GM ASEP) – Cerritos College, CA (Associate Level) ÁNDALE Latino Research Training Program – California State University, Long Beach, CA (Baccalaureate Level) Crossing Latinidades Humanities Research Initiative – University of Illinois Chicago, IL (Graduate Level) Avanza RGV – Valley Initiative for Development and Advancement (VIDA), TX (Community-Based Organization Level) “When institutions are intentional about serving Latino students, they create conditions that strengthen opportunities for success for all students,” said Deborah Santiago, co-founder and CEO of Excelencia . “The 2025 Examples of Excelencia are part of a growing network of common cause, increasing student success and modeling what works so others can learn from, replicate, and scale similar efforts.” The 2025 Examples of Excelencia will be announced in the afternoon of September 29 at Celebración de Excelencia , offered in cooperation with the Hispanic Congressional Caucus. This event is part of Excelencia’s annual, invitational Fall Convening, which brings together leaders from higher education institutions, philanthropy, policy, and business committed to promoting excellence and growing talent to ensure America’s future. Learn more about the 2025 Examples of Excelencia: EdExcelencia.org/what-works/examples-excelencia/annual-examples-excelencia 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

** is President of University of Houston-Downtown and part of Excelencia in Action network. < Back to E-Action Main Page University of Houston-Downtown ** President Institution website: https://www.uhd.edu/ Bio Page: ** is President of University of Houston-Downtown and part of Excelencia in Action network.

Excelencia partnered with CAEL (Council for Adult and Experiential Learning) to examine Latino students' experience with prior learning assessment (PLA). < Back Random Access: The Latino Student Experience with Prior Learning Assessment Council for Adult and Experimental Learning; Excelencia in Education October 2014 DOWNLOADS/LINKS Publication SHARE RESEARCH LinkedIn Facebook X (Twitter) Copy link Overview Many Latinos come to higher education as adults aged 25 or older. A degree completion strategy that is particularly suited to adult students in higher education is prior learning assessment (PLA). PLA This report presents the findings from a new study by the Council for Adult and Experiential Learning (CAEL), in partnership with Excelencia in Education, which examines the experience of Latino, and all, students with PLA at 10 postsecondary institutions in the U.S. between 2010 and 2013. To meet current and future labor market needs in the U.S., government leaders, philanthropic organizations, and higher education institutions have turned their attention to helping more people—both adults and traditional-aged college students—access education and succeed in completing college degrees. Through analysis of more than 32,000 student academic records, along with interviews with Latino students and PLA administrators, the study examines how Latino, and all, students engage with PLA in terms of methods used, number of credits earned, and areas of study for which credits are earned. It also investigates the role that institutions play in encouraging Latino, and all, students to take advantage of PLA. However, for PLA to be an effective strategy to help with Latino degree completion, Latino students must know about it and use it. The study’s findings suggest specific strategies for more effective outreach on PLA to Latino students, as well as other important target populations. This report was made possible with support from TG. 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 Pennsylvania, highlighting the need for strategies that accelerate Latino degree attainment and support success for all students. Latino College Completion - Pennsylvania 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 46% Of White adults Fast Facts Pennsylvania had the 11th largest Latino population in the U.S. Latino Population 14% K-12 Population 9% Total Population Enrollment 17% Latino Students 24% White Students Median Age 28 Latinos 45 White Median Income $36,467 Without a college degree $65,307 With a college degree Degree Outcomes At two-year institutions, Hispanics' graduation rate was 11%-points lower than that of their White non-Hispanic peers in Pennsylvania. At four-year institutions, Hispanics' graduation rate was 11%-points lower than that of their White non-Hispanic peers in Pennsylvania. 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 Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus Public, 4-year or above 41,862 3,833 9% 10,775 762 7% 2 Northampton County Area Community College Public, 2-year 7,512 2,126 28% 973 203 21% 3 Temple University Public, 4-year or above 21,249 2,113 10% 5,570 445 8% 4 Community College of Philadelphia Public, 2-year 11,312 2,058 18% 1,575 234 15% 5 Reading Area Community College Public, 2-year 3,338 1,651 49% 452 142 31% 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 publication synthesizes national data and perspectives of Latino students on how they and their families view college affordability and opportunity. < Back Voces: A Profile of Today's Latino College Students Deborah A. Santiago November 2007 DOWNLOADS/LINKS Publication SHARE RESEARCH LinkedIn Facebook X (Twitter) Copy link Overview This publication provides a synthesis of national data and the perspectives of Latino students amongst all, speaking in their own voices about how they and their families view college affordability and opportunity. This brief is part of Excelencia's Higher Education's Capacity and Affordability for Latino Students project supported by Lumina and offers policy makers and institutional leaders new information to better serve this generation of Latino college goers. Return to Research Library Related Research by Issue Area - Education Pathways Financial Aid Institutional Practices Student Success Workforce

Richard Carvajal is President of California State Polytechnic University, Humboldt and part of Excelencia in Action network. < Back to E-Action Main Page California State Polytechnic University, Humboldt Richard Carvajal President Institution website: https://www.humboldt.edu/ Bio Page: https://www.humboldt.edu/president Richard Carvajal is President of California State Polytechnic University, Humboldt and part of Excelencia in Action network. Seal of Excelencia Certified Institution: 2025-2028 California State Polytechnic University, Humboldt is the northernmost California State University institution. Humboldt fosters an inclusive, equitable community and intentionally serving the 28% of students that identify as Latino students, creating conditions of success for the more than 6,000 students enrolled.

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 Arizona, highlighting the need for strategies that accelerate Latino degree attainment and support success for all students. Latino College Completion - Arizona 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) 26% Of Latino adults (25 and over) had earned an associate degree or higher VS 50% Of White adults Fast Facts Arizona had the 6th largest Latino population in the U.S. Latino Population 43% K-12 Population 32% Total Population Enrollment 18% Latino Students 22% White Students Median Age 29 Latinos 49 White Median Income $36,350 Without a college degree $65,039 With a college degree Degree Outcomes At two-year institutions, Hispanics' graduation rate was 3%-points lower than that of their White non-Hispanic peers in Arizona. At four-year institutions, Hispanics' graduation rate was 7%-points lower than that of their White non-Hispanic peers in Arizona. 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 Arizona State University Campus Immersion Public, 4-year or above 64,398 16,763 26% 15,108 3,748 25% 2 Grand Canyon University Private for-profit, 4-year or above 68,619 16,630 24% 13,825 3,047 22% 3 Arizona State University Digital Immersion Public, 4-year or above 49,000 11,627 24% 8,471 1,882 22% 4 University of Arizona Public, 4-year or above 40,769 11,259 28% 7,772 2,120 27% 5 University of Phoenix-Arizona Private for-profit, 4-year or above 76,996 9,174 12% 14,526 1,861 13% 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'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