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 Colorado. Latino College Completion - Colorado 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 59% Of White adults Fast Facts Colorado had the 8th largest Latino population in the U.S. Latino Population 31% K-12 Population 22% Total Population 2-Year Graduation Rate 54% Latino Students 57% White Students Median Age 29 Latinos 41 White 4-Year Graduation Rate 44% Latino Students 59% White Students Degree Outcomes At two-year institutions , Hispanics' graduation rate was 3%-points lower than that of their White non-Hispanic peers in Colorado. At four-year institutions , Hispanics' graduation rate was 15%-points lower than that of their White non-Hispanic peers in Colorado. 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 Colorado, 2021-2022 Rank Institutions Sector Grand Total Hispanic Total % Hispanic 1 Metropolitan State University of Denver Public, 4-year or above 15,625 5,198 33% 2 University of Colorado Boulder Public, 4-year or above 30,414 4,042 13% 3 Colorado State University-Fort Collins Public, 4-year or above 24,344 3,727 15% 4 University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus Public, 4-year or above 11,042 2,799 25% 5 Front Range Community College Public, 4-year or above 11,436 2,795 24% Top Institutions Awarding Associate Degrees to Hispanics in Colorado, 2020-2021 Rank Institutions Sector Grand Total Hispanic Total % Hispanic 1 Front Range Community College Public, 4-year or above 1,831 337 18% 2 Pikes Peak Community College Public, 4-year or above 1,665 318 19% 3 Aims Community College Public, 2-year 660 222 34% 4 Community College of Denver Public, 4-year or above 715 216 30% 5 Pueblo Community College Public, 4-year or above 723 213 29% Top Institutions Awarding Bachelor Degrees to Hispanics in Colorado, 2020-2021 Rank Institutions Sector Grand Total Hispanic Total % Hispanic 1 University of Colorado Boulder Public, 4-year or above 6,753 840 12% 2 Metropolitan State University of Denver Public, 4-year or above 3,100 791 26% 3 Colorado State University-Fort Collins Public, 4-year or above 5,195 745 14% 4 University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus Public, 4-year or above 2,786 571 20% 5 University of Northern Colorado Public, 4-year or above 1,945 393 20% 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.

Saúl Jiménez-Sandoval is President of California State University-Fresno and part of Excelencia in Action network. < Back to E-Action Main Page California State University-Fresno Saúl Jiménez-Sandoval President Institution website: https://www.calstate.edu/ Bio Page: https://www2.calstate.edu/csu-system/about-the-csu/leadership/presidents/Pages/Sandoval.aspx Saúl Jiménez-Sandoval is President of California State University-Fresno and part of Excelencia in Action network. Seal of Excelencia Recertified Institution: 2024-2027 California State University, Fresno (Fresno State) is the largest 4-year institution in the San Joaquin Central Valley. Fresno State serves a four-county area with a total population of 1.76 million; overall 60-66% are Latino, African American, Asian, Native American, and Pacific Islanders. Fresno State’s journey as a nationally distinguished Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) is one that uplifts evidence-based practices that are serving Latino students, faculty, and communities, while also acknowledging an ability to serve all historically marginalized groups.

Sue Andrzejewski is Interim President of California State University-Channel Islands and part of Excelencia in Action network. < Back to E-Action Main Page California State University-Channel Islands Sue Andrzejewski Interim President Institution website: https://www.csuci.edu/ Bio Page: https://www.csuci.edu/president/campus-leadership/presidents-bio.htm Sue Andrzejewski is Interim President of California State University-Channel Islands and part of Excelencia in Action network. Seal of Excelencia Intentionally Thriving Institution: 2025-2028 California State University, Channel Islands (CSUCI), Ventura County's sole four-year public institution, serves nearly 5,000 undergraduates, with 62% identifying as Latino.

Lynne Murray is President of McMurry University and part of Excelencia in Action network. < Back to E-Action Main Page McMurry University Lynne Murray President Institution website: https://mcm.edu/ Bio Page: https://mcm.edu/news/mcmurry-university-announces-11th-university-president/ Lynne Murray is President of McMurry University and part of Excelencia in Action network.

Tracy Hartzler is President of Central New Mexico Community College and part of Excelencia in Action network. < Back to E-Action Main Page Central New Mexico Community College Tracy Hartzler President Institution website: https://www.cnm.edu/ Bio Page: https://www.cnm.edu/about-cnm/president/presidents-biography Tracy Hartzler is President of Central New Mexico Community College and part of Excelencia in Action network.

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 the U.S. Latino College Completion - National 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 48% Of White adults Fast Facts Latino Population 26% K-12 Population 20% Total Population 2-Year Graduation Rate 33% Latino Students 38% White Students Median Age 31 Latinos 43 White 4-Year Graduation Rate 52% Latino Students 65% White Students Degree Outcomes At two-year institutions , Hispanics' graduation rate was 5%-points lower than that of their White non-Hispanic peers in the United States. At four-year institutions , Hispanics' graduation rate was 13%-points lower than that of their White non-Hispanic peers in the Unites States. 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) Nationally, 2021-2022 Rank Institutions State Sector Grand Total Hispanic Total % Hispanic 1 Miami Dade College FL Public, 4-year or above 39,727 28,583 72% 2 Florida International University FL Public, 4-year or above 39,936 26,890 67% 3 The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley TX Public, 4-year or above 26,402 24,721 94% 4 Lone Star College System TX Public, 4-year or above 49,093 21,610 44% 5 NUC University PR Private for-profit, 4-year or above 23,700 21,597 91% Top Institutions Awarding Associate Degrees to Hispanics Nationally, 2020-2021 Rank Institutions State Sector Grand Total Hispanic Total % Hispanic 1 Miami Dade College FL Public, 4-year or above 11,361 8,043 71% 2 Dallas College TX Public, 4-year or above 9,786 4,456 46% 3 South Texas College TX Public, 4-year or above 3,918 3,771 96% 4 Lone Star College System TX Public, 4-year or above 8,409 3,359 40% 5 Valencia College FL Public, 4-year or above 9,137 3,170 35% Top Institutions Awarding Bachelor Degrees to Hispanics Nationally, 2020-2021 Rank Institutions State Sector Grand Total Hispanic Total % Hispanic 1 Florida International University FL Public, 4-year or above 12,608 8,365 66% 2 The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley TX Public, 4-year or above 4,924 4,598 93% 3 California State University-Northridge CA Public, 4-year or above 9,370 4,280 46% 4 California State University-Fullerton CA Public, 4-year or above 9,750 4,164 43% 5 University of Central Florida FL Public, 4-year or above 14,901 4,158 28% 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.

This paper highlights how Excelencia, Single Stop USA, and community colleges are helping Latino students access millions of dollars in supports and services. < Back Supporting Latino Community College Students: An Investment in Our Economic Future Deborah A. Santiago ; Andrew Stettner June 2013 DOWNLOADS/LINKS Publication SHARE RESEARCH LinkedIn Facebook X (Twitter) Copy link Overview Most Latino students who enroll in college begin at community colleges. This paper highlights how Excelencia in Education ( Excelencia ), Single Stop USA, and innovative community colleges across the country are making smart changes in their student services that are helping thousands of students access millions of dollars in supports and services that can help keep them in college. Together, these organizations are helping Latino, and all, students succeed and are providing a path for policymakers and college leaders to follow that can result in millions of additional college graduates. While student enrollment at community colleges has increased over the last 10 years, degree completion has not grown as quickly for Latino students. This limited degree attainment is the result of several barriers students face such as college cost, limited college knowledge, increased family responsibility, and work. For example, many Latino students are the first in their family to attend college and make choices to contain costs by enrolling at community colleges, attending part-time, and working more than 20 hours per week while enrolled. Unfortunately, these practical choices to contain costs, can hinder students' college completion. Too few students know there are resources available to assist with college costs that can increase Latino, and all, student success. They are also less likely to access financial resources like tax credits, food assistance and public health insurance that can enable them to maintain a stable family budget while enrolled. Return to Research Library Related Research by Issue Area - Education Pathways Financial Aid Institutional Practices Student Success Workforce

Michael Crow is President of Arizona State University and part of Excelencia in Action network. < Back to E-Action Main Page Arizona State University Michael Crow President Institution website: https://www.asu.edu/ Bio Page: https://president.asu.edu/the-president Michael Crow is President of Arizona State University and part of Excelencia in Action network. Seal of Excelencia Intentionally Thriving Institution: 2025-2028 Arizona State University (ASU), a Hispanic serving research university with campuses across Arizona, serves over 100,000 undergraduate students with 26% identifying as Latino.

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 Wisconsin. Latino College Completion - Wisconsin 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) 24% Of Latino adults (25 and over) had earned an associate degree or higher VS 46% Of White adults Fast Facts Wisconsin had the 25th largest Latino population in the U.S. Latino Population 13% K-12 Population 7% Total Population 2-Year Graduation Rate 31% Latino Students 47% White Students Median Age 26 Latinos 44 White 4-Year Graduation Rate 55% Latino Students 67% White Students Degree Outcomes At two-year institutions , Hispanics' graduation rate was 16%-points lower than that of their White non-Hispanic peers in Wisconsin. At four-year institutions , Hispanics' graduation rate was 12%-points lower than that of their White non-Hispanic peers in Wisconsin. 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 Wisconsin, 2021-2022 Rank Institutions Sector Grand Total Hispanic Total % Hispanic 1 University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Public, 4-year or above 18,322 2,532 14% 2 University of Wisconsin-Madison Public, 4-year or above 33,506 2,266 7% 3 Milwaukee Area Technical College Public, 2-year 11,010 2,057 19% 4 Marquette University Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above 7,466 1,162 16% 5 Madison Area Technical College Public, 4-year or above 8,536 1,120 13% Top Institutions Awarding Associate Degrees to Hispanics in Wisconsin, 2020-2021 Rank Institutions Sector Grand Total Hispanic Total % Hispanic 1 Milwaukee Area Technical College Public, 2-year 1,239 191 15% 2 Gateway Technical College Public, 2-year 719 144 20% 3 Madison Area Technical College Public, 4-year or above 1,445 114 8% 4 Northeast Wisconsin Technical College Public, 2-year 937 66 7% 5 Fox Valley Technical College Public, 2-year 912 40 4% Top Institutions Awarding Bachelor Degrees to Hispanics in Wisconsin, 2020-2021 Rank Institutions Sector Grand Total Hispanic Total % Hispanic 1 University of Wisconsin-Madison Public, 4-year or above 7,743 417 5% 2 University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Public, 4-year or above 3,711 404 11% 3 Marquette University Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above 1,905 257 13% 4 University of Wisconsin-Whitewater Public, 4-year or above 2,145 141 7% 5 University of Wisconsin-Parkside Public, 4-year or above 652 126 19% 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.

The goal of this brief is to provide timely and accurate information about how Latino undergraduates participate in financial aid programs to pay for college. < Back How Latino Students Pay For College: Patterns of Financial Aid in 2003-04 Deborah A. Santiago July 2005 DOWNLOADS/LINKS Publication Spanish Publication SHARE RESEARCH LinkedIn Facebook X (Twitter) Copy link Overview Although the percentage of Latino students receiving financial aid for college is at an all-time high, Latinos receive the lowest average federal aid awards of any racial or ethnic group, according to a new report released August 10, 2005, by Excelencia in Education and the Institute for Higher Education Policy. Return to Research Library Related Research by Issue Area - Education Pathways Financial Aid Institutional Practices Student Success Workforce

Val Tovar serves as Evidence-Based Practices Manager of Excelencia in Education. Val oversees the annual cycle for Examples of Excelencia, supporting the public announcement of recognized programs, and collaborating on the efforts leading to Celebración de Excelencia. < Back to Our People Page Val Tovar Evidence-Based Practices Manager Excelencia in Education Email: vtovar@edexcelencia.org Current Position: As Evidence-Based Practices Manager, Val oversees the annual cycle for Examples of Excelencia , managing the submission and review process, supporting the public announcement of recognized programs, and collaborating on the efforts leading to Celebración de Excelencia . She also serves on cross-functional teams to support the planning and execution of capacity building institutes and related programming focused on evidence-based practices. Past Experiences: Val’s career has centered on advocating for students impacted by violence and providing wraparound services that support their retention and graduation. She has held roles at American University and Georgetown University, and most recently led a team at the University of Washington Bothell, offering crisis support to students affected by interpersonal violence. Throughout her career, she has led programs supporting underrepresented students and remains committed to increasing access to resources that help students succeed in college and beyond. Why are you bringing your talent to Excelencia ? As a former program practitioner, I understand the commitment and energy it takes to serve students and how isolating it can be when that work goes unseen. I joined Excelencia to help change that by elevating the voices of program practitioners who are using evidence-based practices that contribute to student success at their institutions. As a Latina and first-generation college graduate, I’ve experienced how transformative these programs can be. They supported me as a student, and now I’m committed to ensuring others have access to the same opportunities. How would you describe working at Excelencia ? Working at Excelencia is incredibly rewarding. It’s a place where passionate people come together, all deeply committed to the mission. The culture promotes teamwork, innovation, and a clear sense of purpose, making the work as a whole feel meaningful and impactful. Excelencia is an inspiring space where colleagues and institutions come together with a shared commitment to intentionally SERVE Latino, and all, students.

Elizabeth Béjar is Provost, Executive Vice President, and Chief Operating Officer at Florida International University, and Excelencia in Education's Board Member. < Back to Our People Page Elizabeth Béjar Provost, Executive Vice President, and COO Florida International University Elizabeth B é jar, serves as Provost, Executive Vice President, and Chief Operating Officer at Florida International University , one of 46 institutions that has earned the Seal of Excelencia for striving to go beyond enrollment to intentionally SERVE Latino students . She is a key member of the university’s executive leadership, overseeing an annual budget of approximately $1.4 billion and providing strategic oversight of the institution’s academic and student success portfolio. Her expertise lies in understanding the changing landscape of higher education; working to propel the value proposition of higher education with intentionality and through the lens of student learning and success and research excellence. Béjar leads critical strategic initiatives, including the development of the university’s 2030 Strategic Plan, along with an implementation plan to further FIU’s mission to curate a meaningful student experience that leads to excellent outcomes. She joined FIU in 2003 and has held several key leadership positions.