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 Texas, highlighting the need for strategies that accelerate Latino degree attainment and support success for all students. Latino College Completion - Texas 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 52% Of White adults Fast Facts Texas had the 2nd largest Latino population in the U.S. Latino Population 48% K-12 Population 40% Total Population Enrollment 18% Latino Students 21% White Students Median Age 30 Latinos 42 White Median Income $33,737 Without a college degree $65,146 With a college degree Degree Outcomes At two-year institutions, Hispanics' graduation rate was 5%-points higher than that of their White non-Hispanic peers in Texas. At four-year institutions, Hispanics' graduation rate was 12%-points lower than that of their White non-Hispanic peers in Texas. Top Institutions Enrolling and Graduating Hispanic Undergraduates, 2026 Rank Institution Name Sector Total Enrollment Hispanic Enrollment % Hispanic Enrollment Total Completions Hispanic Completions % Hispanic Completions 1 The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley Public, 4-year or above 27,026 25,338 94% 4,810 4,530 94% 2 Lone Star College System Public, 4-year or above 47,486 21,532 45% 8,790 3,685 42% 3 Dallas College Public, 4-year or above 41,815 20,761 50% 7,729 3,973 51% 4 El Paso Community College Public, 2-year 22,893 19,005 83% 3,321 2,850 86% 5 The University of Texas at San Antonio Public, 4-year or above 29,675 18,170 61% 5,880 3,441 59% 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 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 in Education is committed to accelerating Latino college completion while increasing for all. Our analysis shows persistent gaps between Latino and White students in Wyoming, highlighting the need for strategies that accelerate Latino degree attainment and support success for all students. Latino College Completion - Wyoming 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) 21% Of Latino adults (25 and over) had earned an associate degree or higher VS 45% Of White adults Fast Facts Wyoming had the 43rd largest Latino population in the U.S. Latino Population 16% K-12 Population 11% Total Population Enrollment 15% Latino Students 19% White Students Median Age 28 Latinos 41 White Median Income $40,268 Without a college degree $56,753 With a college degree Degree Outcomes At two-year institutions, Hispanics' graduation rate was 7%-points lower than that of their White non-Hispanic peers in Wyoming. At four-year institutions, Hispanics' graduation rate was 19%-points lower than that of their White non-Hispanic peers in Wyoming. 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 Wyoming Public, 4-year or above 8,047 757 9% 2,126 160 8% 2 Laramie County Community College Public, 4-year or above 2,563 505 20% 459 71 15% 3 WyoTech Private for-profit, 2-year 1,204 339 28% 181 35 19% 4 Casper College Public, 2-year 2,239 236 11% 549 39 7% 5 Western Wyoming Community College Public, 4-year or above 1,289 226 18% 269 50 19% 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 Tennessee, highlighting the need for strategies that accelerate Latino degree attainment and support success for all students. Latino College Completion - Tennessee Nationally, the gap in degree completion between Latinos and their White peers continues. To make our country stronger and meet the economy’s demand for a highly educated workforce, we must ensure access to quality higher education for Latino, and all, students. This requires accelerating Latino degree completion, increasing completion for all students, and scaling programs and initiatives proven to support Latino, and all, student success. The following demographics, institutional data, and practices inform Latino degree attainment. To find out more, scroll below. DOWNLOAD FACT SHEET Degree Attainment for Latino Students (2026) 27% Of Latino adults (25 and over) had earned an associate degree or higher VS 42% Of White adults Fast Facts Tennessee had the 24th largest Latino population in the U.S. Latino Population 12% K-12 Population 7% Total Population Enrollment 17% Latino Students 19% White Students Median Age 25 Latinos 42 White Median Income $34,164 Without a college degree $59,424 With a college degree Degree Outcomes At two-year institutions, Hispanics' graduation rate was 5%-points lower than that of their White non-Hispanic peers in Tennessee. At four-year institutions, Hispanics' graduation rate was 6%-points lower than that of their White non-Hispanic peers in Tennessee. Top Institutions Enrolling and Graduating Hispanic Undergraduates, 2026 Rank Institution Name Sector Total Enrollment Hispanic Enrollment % Hispanic Enrollment Total Completions Hispanic Completions % Hispanic Completions 1 The University of Tennessee-Knoxville Public, 4-year or above 28,763 1,727 6% 5,568 273 5% 2 Middle Tennessee State University Public, 4-year or above 16,115 1,567 10% 3,847 285 7% 3 University of Memphis Public, 4-year or above 13,645 1,504 11% 2,948 224 8% 4 Vanderbilt University Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above 7,143 854 12% 1,820 172 9% 5 Austin Peay State University Public, 4-year or above 7,365 845 11% 2,528 257 10% BACK TO MAIN LCC PAGE Examples of What Works for Latino, And All, Students Looking to know what works or connect with evidence-based programs recognized by Excelencia ? Our team can work with you to identify and connect with relevant programs making an impact on student success that can help you in your efforts to intentionally serve your Latino, and all, students. Click here to contact us . Sources U.S. Census Bureau, 2023 American Community Survey 1-Year Estimates. Excelencia in Education analysis using U.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), 2023 Fall Enrollment, Graduation Rates Survey, and Institutional Characteristics Survey.

Jane Oates is the Senior Policy Advisor, WorkingNation, and Excelencia in Education's Board Member. < Back to Our People Page Jane Oates Senior Policy Advisor WorkingNation Jane Oates is the Senior Policy Advisor at WorkingNation, a non-profit media entity dedicated to telling the stories of solutions at the intersection of learning and earning. She previously served as President and WorkingNation following a decades-long career as a thought leader in education and workforce. She began her career teaching in the Boston and Philadelphia public school districts, spent a decade working with Senator Edward M. Kennedy on the Senate Health, Education, and Pensions Committee (HELP), served as the SHEEO of New Jersey under Governor Jon Corzine, and was nominated by President Obama and confirmed as Assistant Secretary of Labor for Employment and Training under Secretary Hilda Solis in 2009. She currently serves on the boards of the Center for Workforce Inclusion, Competency-Based Education Network, Frontline Justice, the Heldrich Center at Rutgers University, NCCEP, NOCTI, the Corps Network, and Excelencia in Education.

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 Illinois, highlighting the need for strategies that accelerate Latino degree attainment and support success for all students. Latino College Completion - Illinois 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 51% Of White adults Fast Facts Illinois had the 5th largest Latino population in the U.S. Latino Population 25% K-12 Population 19% Total Population Enrollment 21% Latino Students 21% White Students Median Age 30 Latinos 44 White Median Income $37,191 Without a college degree $68,033 With a college degree Degree Outcomes At two-year institutions, Hispanics' graduation rate was 10%-points lower than that of their White non-Hispanic peers in Illinois. At four-year institutions, Hispanics' graduation rate was 16%-points lower than that of their White non-Hispanic peers in Illinois. 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 Illinois Chicago Public, 4-year or above 21,814 7,982 37% 5,177 1,612 31% 2 University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Public, 4-year or above 34,623 4,805 14% 8,482 1,117 13% 3 College of DuPage Public, 2-year 15,185 4,325 28% 1,895 453 24% 4 College of Lake County Public, 2-year 9,282 4,322 47% 1,383 493 36% 5 DeVry University-Illinois Private for-profit, 4-year or above 25,975 3,990 15% 3,722 641 17% 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.

Nationally, the gap in degree completion between Latinos and their White peers has increased. To reach the Latino degree attainment goal by 2030, the U.S. 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. Latino College Completion: United States Accelerating Latino College Completion Ensures America’s Future Closing 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. The United States cannot meet future workforce demands and maintain its global competitiveness without intentionally accelerating Latino college completion. The following demographics, institutional data, and practices inform Latino degree attainment. Degree Attainment for Latino Students: 2026 Filter by State Select State EXPLORE NATIONAL FACTS How Accelerating Latino College Completion Ensures America’s Future Our nation's prosperity depends on Latino college completion. Latinos are one of the fastest-growing and youngest demographic groups in the country and will make up one-third of the U.S. labor force by 2060. At the same time, the labor market continues to shift toward jobs requiring education beyond high school. In this context, the pace at which Latinos complete college will directly shape the size, preparedness, and resilience of the future U.S. workforce. Click on the tabs below to explore national trends or read full article here . Latino Economic Power Degree Attainment Why Gaps Persist Scaling What Works Latinos represent nearly 1 in 4 children under the age of five and 1 in 5 adults in the United States, making them a critical part of the country’s present and future college-going population, future workforce, and future leaders. By 2031, it is projected that Latinos will represent 91% of new U.S. workers, being one in five workers nationwide. At the same time, workforce demands are intensifying. Nearly 75% of jobs will require postsecondary education or training in the coming decades. As older workers retire and labor shortages grow across sectors such as healthcare, education, technology, and engineering, the educational outcomes of young Latinos will increasingly determine whether the nation can meet its economic needs. Latinos already play a major role in the economy. In 2023, Latino GDP reached $4.1 trillion , accounting for nearly one-third of total U.S. GDP growth—despite Latinos representing only 20% of the population. This is all while Latinos are underrepresented in high-paying, professional roles that require postsecondary credentials. Accelerating Latino degree completion is essential to sustaining economic growth and ensuring the U.S. remains globally competitive. Latino Degree Attainment Has Increased, Yet Gaps Remain Over the past decade (2015-2024), educational attainment has increased for all racial and ethnic groups, see Figure 1. Latino adults have made meaningful gains at both the associate and bachelor’s degree levels. Latino attainment of an associate degree or higher increased by 8 percentage points —similar to gains among Black, White, and Asian adults. Bachelor’s degree attainment among Latinos increased by 6 percentage points , similar to gains among other groups. Note: White refers to Non-Hispanic Whites. SOURCE: U.S. Department of Commerce, Census Bureau, Current Population Survey (CPS), Annual Social and Economic Supplement, 2015-2024. Despite this progress, Latinos continue to have the lowest levels of college degree attainment, see Figure 2. Only 31% of Latino adults hold an associate degree or higher, compared to 41% of Black adults, 54% of White adults, and 68% of Asian adults. At the bachelor’s level, just 22% of Latinos hold a degree, compared to 30% of Black adults, 43% of White adults, and 61% of Asian adults. Latino attainment remains well below national averages at both levels. Note: White refers to Non-Hispanic Whites. SOURCE: U.S. Department of Commerce, Census Bureau, Current Population Survey (CPS), Annual Social and Economic Supplement, 2015-2024. These differences translate into persistent gaps: a 23 percentage-point gap between Latino and White adults at the associate level, and a 21 percentage-point gap at the bachelor’s level. The data make clear that similar rates of improvement have not narrowed these gaps. Without intentional strategies, disparities will persist. Why These Gaps Persist Educational attainment gaps are not random. They reflect structural and systemic factors that disproportionately affect Latino and other post-traditional students across the educational pipeline. Latinos are representative of a post-traditional student majority: they are more likely to be younger than their peers, be first-generation college students, be low-income, work while enrolled, support family members, and navigate affordability challenges. These pressures affect persistence and time to degree. Enrollment data further reveal opportunities for re-engagement. Large shares of Latino students are not completing degrees within 150 percent normal time to completion (see Figure 3)—not because they failed academically, but because they stopped out or are still enrolled. At two-year institutions, 55 percent of Latino students are still or no longer enrolled, compared to 45 percent of White students—a 10 percentage-point gap . At four-year institutions, 35 percent of Latino students are still or no longer enrolled, compared to 22 percent of White students—a 13 percentage-point gap . These gaps highlight an important pool of students who have earned credits but have not yet completed, and could be re-engaged through intentional institutional strategies and supportive policy interventions. *Percentages may not add up to 100% due to rounding. Note: Outcomes shown are for students at two-year institutions who started in Fall 2020, and for students at four-year institutions who started in Fall 2017. These rates are at the point of 150% normal time to completion, and capture first-time, full-time undergraduate students only. For two-year institutions, 150% normal time to completion is three years, and for four-year institutions, 150% normal time to completion is six years. SOURCE: Excelencia in Education analysis using the U.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), 2023 Graduation Rates Survey, and the Institutional Characteristics Survey. Institutions are implementing evidence-based practices that, when applied intentionally and at scale, improve outcomes for Latino students while benefiting all students. Seal of Excelencia certified institutions illustrate this point. Though they represent fewer than 1 percent of colleges and universities nationwide, they enroll 15% of Latino students and 7% of all students, and graduate 17% of Latino students and 7% of all students. Data show that Seal-certified institutions: Have higher retention rates for all undergraduates than the national average; Graduate Latinos at higher rates than Latinos nationally; and Employ nearly three times the Latino faculty representation of institutions nationwide. These outcomes are not accidental, rather they reflect intentional investments in structures and practices that support student success. Effective strategies include strengthening academic advising, implementing guided pathways, expanding transfer supports, and providing robust financial aid counseling and career preparation. By embedding these practices into institutional culture and operations, institutions can serve Latino students more effectively while also improving outcomes for all students. Importantly, students who are no longer enrolled or still enrolled represent a significant opportunity to accelerate degree completion. A large share of Latino students have earned credits but have not yet completed a credential—not because they lack ability, but because financial pressures, work and family responsibilities, or life disruptions interrupted their education. With intentional outreach, flexible pathways, and targeted supports, these students can be re-engaged and brought back to completion. Re-enrollment, credit recovery, and re-entry initiatives are a powerful opportunity to accelerate degree attainment for Latinos while increasing for all. Scaling what works also requires intentional financial support. State and federal policy and investments can reinforce institutional efforts by: Sustaining and Scaling Key Investments: Continue impactful investment in competitive federal funding programs for institutional capacity to retain critical progress in Latino student success at institutions that have historically been underfunded, and ensure long-term dedication and improvement in academic quality for all of their students. Investing in Quality Higher Education: Have fair and representative investment by states and the federal government in institutions that educate a significant and growing share of Latino students and take responsibility for expanding their impact and building sustainable support systems for student success. Fostering Low-Debt Education: Advocate for policies that prioritize need-based grants over loans and include basic needs—such as childcare, food, transportation, and housing—within the true cost of attendance. Lowering the Price of Education: Support and incentivize institutions to lower prices and contain costs to students while investing in academic excellence. Supporting re-engagement and re-entry pathways: Encourage policies and funding streams that help institutions identify, re-enroll, and support students with prior credits, accelerating completion for Latino students while increasing overall degree attainment. Investment in proven strategies for Latino, and all, student success is necessary for the development of our nation’s future workforce. Realizing this requires sustained commitment to scale effective practices and expand pathways to completion for Latino students. In the South , college enrollment is surging, but degree attainment gaps persist across every state, with many Latino students stalled by structural barriers and uneven transfer pathways. LEARN MORE Explore more insights on Latino College Completion on Excelencia’s Medium page . Public Leadership Leaders of these institutions and systems are choosing to join Excelencia’s national leadership effort and serve as funding partners for Latino College Completion U.S. and our Ensuring America’s Future campaign: Arizona State University California State University, Channel Islands California State University, Fresno California State University, Fullerton California State University, Long Beach California State University, Los Angeles California State University, Northridge California State University San Bernardino City Colleges of Chicago – Richard J. Daley College City Colleges of Chicago – Wilbur Wright College Grand Valley State University Long Beach City College Mercy University Pima Community College San Antonio College Sul Ross State University The University of Texas at Arlington The University of Texas at San Antonio University at Albany University of Arizona University of Illinois Chicago University of Nevada, Las Vegas

This brief examines the impact of 20 years' investment in Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSIs) and the link of support to Latino student success in higher education. < Back From Capacity to Success: HSIs, Title V, and Latino Students Deborah A. Santiago; Emily Calderón Galdeano; Morgan Taylor May 2016 DOWNLOADS/LINKS Publication Infographic - PDF SHARE RESEARCH LinkedIn Facebook X (Twitter) Copy link Overview Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSIs) enroll over 60 percent of Latino undergraduates and generally enroll a high enrollment of needy students with relatively limited resources. The federal government has funded the development of HSIs since 1995 to expand and enhance their capacity, quality, and the educational achievement of their Latinos and other low-income students. Is there evidence after 20 years of funding that this purpose is being met? From Capacity to Success: HSIs, Title V, and Latino Students examines the impact of 20 years of investment in HSIs and the link of this support on Latino, and all, student success. This issue brief provides a snapshot of Latinos in postsecondary education today, as well as a summary of the growth and current profile of HSIs. It also examines linkages between Latino, and all, students’ educational progress, the institutions where they are concentrated, and the impact of 20 years of federal funding on both student success and the development of HSIs, and offers recommendations for further research to refine the findings from this examination. The research and analysis for this brief were supported by TG. 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 Jersey, highlighting the need for strategies that accelerate Latino degree attainment and support success for all students. Latino College Completion - New Jersey 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) 30% Of Latino adults (25 and over) had earned an associate degree or higher VS 56% Of White adults Fast Facts New Jersey had the 7th largest Latino population in the U.S. Latino Population 29% K-12 Population 23% Total Population Enrollment 20% Latino Students 25% White Students Median Age 33 Latinos 46 White Median Income $37,297 Without a college degree $77,179 With a college degree Degree Outcomes At two-year institutions, Hispanics' graduation rate was 14%-points lower than that of their White non-Hispanic peers in New Jersey. At four-year institutions, Hispanics' graduation rate was 15%-points lower than that of their White non-Hispanic peers in New Jersey. 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 Montclair State University Public, 4-year or above 17,677 6,820 39% 3,788 1,183 31% 2 Rutgers University-New Brunswick Public, 4-year or above 36,357 5,682 16% 8,769 1,193 14% 3 Bergen Community College Public, 2-year 10,597 4,558 43% 1,607 545 34% 4 Kean University Public, 4-year or above 10,842 4,002 37% 2,313 723 31% 5 UCNJ Union College of Union County, NJ Public, 2-year 7,760 3,643 47% 1,404 537 38% 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.

Gary S. May is Chancellor of the University of California-Davis and part of Excelencia in Action network. < Back to E-Action Main Page University of California-Davis Gary S. May Chancellor Institution website: https://www.ucdavis.edu/ Bio Page: https://leadership.ucdavis.edu/chancellor/gary-s-may Gary S. May is Chancellor of the University of California-Davis and part of Excelencia in Action network.

Excelencia in Education is committed to accelerating Latino college completion while increasing for all. Our analysis shows persistent gaps between Latino and White students in Michigan, highlighting the need for strategies that accelerate Latino degree attainment and support success for all students. Latino College Completion - Michigan 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) 30% Of Latino adults (25 and over) had earned an associate degree or higher VS 44% Of White adults Fast Facts Michigan had the 20th largest Latino population in the U.S. Latino Population 9% K-12 Population 6% Total Population Enrollment 21% Latino Students 21% White Students Median Age 27 Latinos 43 White Median Income $34,419 Without a college degree $63,032 With a college degree Degree Outcomes At two-year institutions, Hispanics' graduation rate was 5%-points higher than that of their White non-Hispanic peers in Michigan. At four-year institutions, Hispanics' graduation rate was 10%-points lower than that of their White non-Hispanic peers in Michigan. 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 Michigan-Ann Arbor Public, 4-year or above 33,488 3,360 10% 8,142 538 7% 2 Michigan State University Public, 4-year or above 40,243 2,512 6% 8,974 482 5% 3 Grand Rapids Community College Public, 2-year 10,530 1,952 19% 1,350 160 12% 4 Grand Valley State University Public, 4-year or above 19,073 1,485 8% 4,153 240 6% 5 Mott Community College Public, 2-year 5,152 1,233 24% 1,194 117 10% BACK TO MAIN LCC PAGE Examples of What Works for Latino, And All, Students Looking to know what works or connect with evidence-based programs recognized by Excelencia ? Our team can work with you to identify and connect with relevant programs making an impact on student success that can help you in your efforts to intentionally serve your Latino, and all, students. Click here to contact us . Sources U.S. Census Bureau, 2023 American Community Survey 1-Year Estimates. Excelencia in Education analysis using U.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), 2023 Fall Enrollment, Graduation Rates Survey, and Institutional Characteristics Survey.

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 Puerto Rico, highlighting the need for strategies that accelerate Latino degree attainment and support success for all students. Latino College Completion - Puerto Rico 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) 43% Of Latino adults (25 and over) had earned an associate degree or higher VS 60% Of White adults Fast Facts Latino Population 99% K-12 Population 99% Total Population Enrollment 26% Latino Students 14% White Students Median Age 45 Latinos 46 White Median Income $15,073 Without a college degree $31,382 With a college degree Degree Outcomes At four-year institutions, Hispanics' graduation rate was 20%-points lower than that of their White non-Hispanic peers in Puerto Rico. 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 NUC University Private for-profit, 4-year or above 25,881 23,223 90% 2,702 2,531 94% 2 University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez Public, 4-year or above 9,564 8,946 94% 1,745 1,629 93% 3 Universidad Ana G. Mendez-Gurabo Campus Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above 7,666 7,666 100% 1,301 1,301 100% 4 University of Puerto Rico-Rio Piedras Public, 4-year or above 8,748 7,392 84% 1,433 1,147 80% 5 Universidad Ana G. Mendez-Cupey Campus Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above 4,579 4,579 100% 758 758 100% 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.