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  • LCC - Vermont

    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 Vermont. Latino College Completion - Vermont 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) 67% Of Latino adults (25 and over) had earned an associate degree or higher VS 52% Of White adults Fast Facts Vermont had the 50th largest Latino population in the U.S. Latino Population 2% K-12 Population 2% Total Population 2-Year Graduation Rate 0% Latino Students 26% White Students Median Age 35 Latinos 44 White 4-Year Graduation Rate 69% Latino Students 71% White Students Degree Outcomes At two-year institutions , Hispanics' graduation rate was 26%-points lower than that of their White non-Hispanic peers in Vermont. At four-year institutions , Hispanics' graduation rate was 2%-points lower than that of their White non-Hispanic peers in Vermont. 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 Vermont, 2021-2022 Rank Institutions Sector Grand Total Hispanic Total % Hispanic 1 University of Vermont Public, 4-year or above 11,081 504 5% 2 Middlebury College Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above 2,837 299 11% 3 Norwich University Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above 2,924 296 10% 4 Champlain College Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above 3,170 262 8% 5 Community College of Vermont Public, 2-year 3,754 133 4% Top Institutions Awarding Associate Degrees to Hispanics in Vermont, 2020-2021 Rank Institutions Sector Grand Total Hispanic Total % Hispanic 1 Community College of Vermont Public, 2-year 416 12 3% 2 Landmark College Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above 55 4 7% 3 Northern Vermont University Public, 4-year or above 41 3 7% 4 Vermont Technical College Public, 4-year or above 278 3 1% 5 Champlain College Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above 53 2 4% Top Institutions Awarding Bachelor Degrees to Hispanics in Vermont, 2020-2021 Rank Institutions Sector Grand Total Hispanic Total % Hispanic 1 University of Vermont Public, 4-year or above 2,632 109 4% 2 Middlebury College Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above 605 64 11% 3 Champlain College Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above 762 61 8% 4 Norwich University Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above 738 56 8% 5 Saint Michael's College Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above 321 22 7% Examples of What Works for Latino, And All, Students Looking to know what works or connect with evidence-based programs recognized by Excelencia ? Our team can work with you to identify and connect with relevant programs making an impact on student success that can help you in your efforts to intentionally serve your Latino, and all, students. Click here to contact us . Sources Excelencia in Education. (2020). Ensuring America’s Future: Benchmarking Latino College Completion to 2030. Excelencia in Education. Washington, D.C. U.S. Census Bureau, 2021 American Community Survey 1-Year Estimates. Excelencia in Education Analysis using the U.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), 2021 Fall Enrollment, Graduation Rates Survey and Institutional Characteristics Survey.

  • LCC - New York

    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 New York. Latino College Completion - New York 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) 31% Of Latino adults (25 and over) had earned an associate degree or higher VS 56% Of White adults Fast Facts New York had the 4th largest Latino population in the U.S. Latino Population 25% K-12 Population 19% Total Population 2-Year Graduation Rate 25% Latino Students 35% White Students Median Age 33 Latinos 44 White 4-Year Graduation Rate 55% Latino Students 71% White Students Degree Outcomes At two-year institutions , Hispanics' graduation rate was 10%-points lower than that of their White non-Hispanic peers in New York. At four-year institutions , Hispanics' graduation rate was 16%-points lower than that of their White non-Hispanic peers in New York. 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 New York, 2021-2022 Rank Institutions Sector Grand Total Hispanic Total % Hispanic 1 CUNY Borough of Manhattan Community College Public, 2-year 18,255 7,924 43% 2 CUNY Lehman College Public, 4-year or above 11,609 6,613 57% 3 CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice Public, 4-year or above 12,834 6,390 50% 4 CUNY LaGuardia Community College Public, 2-year 11,737 5,313 45% 5 CUNY Hunter College Public, 4-year or above 17,293 5,292 31% Top Institutions Awarding Associate Degrees to Hispanics in New York, 2020-2021 Rank Institutions Sector Grand Total Hispanic Total % Hispanic 1 CUNY Borough of Manhattan Community College Public, 2-year 4,478 1,868 42% 2 CUNY LaGuardia Community College Public, 2-year 3,071 1,249 41% 3 CUNY Bronx Community College Public, 2-year 1,554 938 60% 4 Suffolk County Community College Public, 2-year 3,439 916 27% 5 SUNY Westchester Community College Public, 2-year 1,684 729 43% Top Institutions Awarding Bachelor Degrees to Hispanics in New York, 2020-2021 Rank Institutions Sector Grand Total Hispanic Total % Hispanic 1 CUNY Lehman College Public, 4-year or above 2,958 1,658 56% 2 CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice Public, 4-year or above 3,354 1,636 49% 3 CUNY Hunter College Public, 4-year or above 3,569 1,169 33% 4 CUNY Queens College Public, 4-year or above 3,630 1,019 28% 5 CUNY City College Public, 4-year or above 2,649 984 37% 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.

  • Noé Ortiz | Excelencia in Education

    Noé Ortiz serves as Senior Manager, Program Operations of Excelencia in Education. Noé supports program efforts by coordinating the use of tools implemented by Excelencia’s program teams. < Back to Our People Page Noé Ortiz Senior Manager, Program Operations Excelencia in Education Email: nortiz@EdExcelencia.org Current Position: As the Senior Manager, Program Operations, Noé supports program efforts by coordinating the use of tools implemented by Excelencia’s program teams. He is responsible for the development and maintenance of reference manuals and training materials for users. Noé supports the management of user issues, vendor outreach, and data management for the software that supports program efforts. Past Experiences: Noé has over 25 years of experience in the field of financial aid and college preparation spanning every segment of higher education (four-year private/public institutions as well as community colleges) and educational consulting. Prior to joining Excelencia , his focus was on process improvement of higher education systems to ensure they work for students. As an advocate for access to higher education for low-income, underrepresented students, his passion was to demystify the college enrollment process through outreach efforts and by partnering with schools and community organizations. Why are you bringing your talent to Excelencia ? I am a firm believer that education changes lives and future generations. I also believe that there are more talented students waiting to be discovered and nurtured, particularly in the Latino community, than are readily recognized by institutions. Many have been ready to do the work to serve these students. Excelencia is the change agent that is tapping into this energy to transform institutions to do this work. How would you describe working at Excelencia ? I love working at Excelencia because no matter how different our individual responsibilities may be, we are a team of highly talented and motivated individuals working towards one same common cause, to accelerate Latino student success. To a person, this is what drives us. It is refreshing to work for an organization where you don’t have to worry about convincing colleagues to support your efforts.

  • Dallas College | Excelencia Education

    Justin Lonon is Chancellor of Dallas College and part of Excelencia in Action network. < Back to E-Action Main Page Dallas College Justin Lonon Chancellor Institution website: https://www.dallascollege.edu/pages/default.aspx Bio Page: https://www.dallascollege.edu/about/chancellor/pages/welcome.aspx Justin Lonon is Chancellor of Dallas College and part of Excelencia in Action network.

  • Excelencia in Education Recognizes Programs Intentionally Serving Latino Students in Higher Education | Excelencia Education

    < Back to News Page Excelencia in Education Recognizes Programs Intentionally Serving Latino Students in Higher Education Aug 13, 2024 Contact: Media@EdExcelencia.org DOWNLOAD PRESS RELEASE Eighteen Programs Attain National Recognition as Examples of Excelencia Finalists for Evidence-Based Practices Making a Positive Impact on Latino Student Success WASHINGTON, D.C. (August 13, 2024) – In our 20th year of service to accelerate Latino student success in higher education, Excelencia in Education announced today the finalists for the 2024 Examples of Excelencia , recognizing 18 programs across the country that intentionally serve Latino students in higher education with culturally relevant and asset-based programming. Examples of Excelencia is the only national, data-driven effort to identify, aggregate, and promote evidence-based practices increasing Latino student success in higher education. Since 2005, Excelencia has received over 2,000 program submissions, recognized over 400 programs for their impact, and raised and awarded over $2 million to programs making a positive difference for Latino students across the country. This year’s finalists demonstrate an intentional and aligned approach in supporting Latino and other post-traditional students academically, financially, and socially. These efforts lead to improved retention and persistence rates as students work toward credit and degree completion. Practitioners and leaders can look to the 2024 Examples of Excelencia finalists as models of what is possible when you intentionally serve Latino, and all, students. “Participating in Examples of Excelencia allows practitioners to assess and share the impact of their program on Latino participants. Excelencia applauds this year’s finalists for ensuring their programming intentionally serves Latino students in comprehensive and asset-based ways to support them to and through college,” said Adriana Rodriguez, COO and vice president for institutional programs at Excelencia in Education. The 18 finalists were selected through a review of 103 program submissions representing higher education institutions and community-based organizations across 20 states, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico in four categories: associate, baccalaureate, graduate, and community-based organizations. Programmatic details about the finalists will be featured online in Excelencia’s Growing What Works Database — the only national, searchable database for institutional leaders, funders, policymakers, and others interested in evidence-based programming for Latino students. On September 30, Excelencia will announce four of the 18 finalists selected as the 2024 Examples of Excelencia at Celebración de Excelencia , the organization’s annual recognition event, in Washington, D.C. The event convenes practitioners, policymakers, and professionals who are setting the national agenda for Latino student success in higher education. This year, Excelencia in Education also recognizes 12 Programs to Watch from eight states. These programs were identified because of their promising efforts already making a positive impact on Latino student success while building their evidence of effectiveness. The 2024 Examples of Excelencia finalists are: ASSOCIATE LEVEL: Community Health Worker from the Richard J. Daley College and the Arturo Velasquez Institute – Chicago, IL English for Academic Purposes from Reading Area Community College – Reading, PA NASA Community College Aerospace Scholars (NCAS) from Cerritos College – Norwalk, CA Pathway to Law School from Santa Ana College – Santa Ana, CA The Village from Cerritos College – Norwalk, CA The Writing Center from Santa Barbara City College – Santa Barbara, CA BACCALAUREATE LEVEL: College Assistance Migrant Program (CAMP) Scholars Project from Arizona State University – Tempe, AZ Pedagogical Interest Groups (PIGs) from Indiana University Northwest – Gary, IN The College Assistance Migrant Program (CAMP) from Washington State University – Pullman, WA Upward Bound from California State University, San Bernardino – San Bernardino, CA GRADUATE LEVEL: Master of Science in Higher Education (MSHE) from California State University, Fullerton – Fullerton, CA Master of Arts in Multilingual and Multicultural Studies from Texas Woman’s University – Denton, TX Project upGRADS from California State University, Fullerton – Fullerton, CA COMMUNITY-BASED ORGANIZATIONS: College Bound / College Success from Foundation for a College Education – East Palo Alto, CA LEAF College Success Program from Latino Education Advancement Foundation – San Jose, CA Career Pathways: Empowering Students to Succeed from The Immokalee Foundation, Inc. – Immokalee, FL Thrive Scholars 6-Year Program from Thrive Scholars – Los Angeles, CA Enhancing Career Pathways for Latinos in the Rio Grande Valley (RGV) from Valley Initiative for Development and Advancement (VIDA) – Mercedes, TX Learn more about the 2024 finalists for the Examples of Excelencia : EdExcelencia.org/what-works-examples-excelencia/examples-excelencia-finalists About Excelencia in Education Launched in 2004 in the nation’s capital, Excelencia in Education leads a national network of results-oriented educators and policymakers 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 accelerates Latino student success in higher education by promoting Latino student achievement, informing educational policies with a Latino lens, and advancing evidence-based practices. In 2024, Excelencia marks 20 years of commitment to Latino student success. For more information, visit: EdExcelencia.org

  • 18 Colleges and Universities Taking Responsibility for Students’ Educational and Economic Success Earn the Seal of Excelencia | Excelencia Education

    < Back to News Page 18 Colleges and Universities Taking Responsibility for Students’ Educational and Economic Success Earn the Seal of Excelencia Sep 30, 2025 Contact: Media@EdExcelencia.org DOWNLOAD PRESS RELEASE Institutions Earning the Seal of Excelencia Go Beyond Enrollment to Intentionally Serve Latino, and All, Students, and Display a Level of Excellence WASHINGTON – Today, Excelencia in Education, a national leader in catalyzing institutional transformation for student success in higher education, announced that 18 institutions have earned the Seal of Excelencia in 2025. These institutions are part of a group of nearly 50 colleges and universities that are taking responsibility for improving Latino, and all, student success. Seal of Excelencia certified institutions produce outsized impact on student outcomes — representing less than 1% of all colleges and universities in the U.S., yet enrolling 16% and graduating 18% of Latino students nationwide, as well as enrolling 7% and graduating 8% of all students. Institutions earn the Seal by going beyond enrollment to intentionally serve Latino, and all, students, and by taking responsibility and accountability for providing access to excellence. The Seal framework aligns data, practice, and leadership to move institutions beyond isolated programs toward systemic change and investment providing institutional value to students, their families, and their communities. This year, Excelencia is introducing the Intentionally Thriving Institution (ITI) designation, that extends the impact beyond the educational pathway and recognizes positive impact in preparing students for, and connecting them to, the workforce. “Seal of Excelencia certified institutions are investing in transformation, ensuring access to excellence, and becoming places where Latino, and all, students thrive,” said Deborah Santiago, co-founder and CEO of Excelencia in Education. “These institutions have made demonstrable efforts to ensure students’ return on investment in a degree while cultivating talent that fuels our country’s future.” The Seal is a rigorous, data-driven certification, not an award or ranking. This year, five institutions have earned certification for the first time, five have earned recertification, and eight have earned Excelencia’s new ITI designation. “ Excelencia is proud to continue to catalyze and support colleges and universities that earn the Seal of Excelencia for their impact and intentional efforts to deliver on the promise of higher education for all students. Through our collaboration, we build talent for our country’s workforce and civic leadership,” said Sarita Brown, co-founder and president of Excelencia in Education. The five newly certified Seal of Excelencia institutions are: California State Polytechnic University, Humboldt (CA) Dalton State College (GA) Rutgers University-Newark (NJ) San José State University (CA) University of Nevada, Las Vegas (NV) The five recertified Seal of Excelencia institutions are: Mercy University (NY) San Antonio College (TX) University at Albany (NY) University of California, Santa Cruz (CA) The University of Texas at Arlington (TX) The eight colleges and universities that are the first to earn the Intentionally Thriving Institution designation are: Arizona State University (AZ) Austin Community College District (TX) California State University Channel Islands (CA) Florida International University (FL) Grand Valley State University (MI) South Texas College (TX) The University of Texas at El Paso (TX) University of Arizona (AZ) Latinos are the only growing college student population and represent a post-traditional student body, often navigating multiple paths through higher education while balancing work, family, and other responsibilities. As more students fit this profile, piloted efforts that work for Latino students — like those being implemented at Seal institutions — can also serve other students. Learn more about institutions that earned the Seal of Excelencia certification, recertification, and Intentionally Thriving Institution designation this year: EdExcelencia.org/seal/seal-excelencia-certified-institutions 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.

  • Mt. San Jacinto College | Excelencia Education

    Roger W. Schultz is Superintendent/President of Mt. San Jacinto College and part of Excelencia in Action network. < Back to E-Action Main Page Mt. San Jacinto College Roger W. Schultz Superintendent/President Institution website: https://www.msjc.edu/ Bio Page: https://msjc.edu/presidentsoffice/ Roger W. Schultz is Superintendent/President of Mt. San Jacinto College and part of Excelencia in Action network.

  • College Affordability Solutions from Texas Students and Postsecondary Leaders Inform National Efforts to Serve Latino, and All, Students | Excelencia Education

    < Back to News Page College Affordability Solutions from Texas Students and Postsecondary Leaders Inform National Efforts to Serve Latino, and All, Students Jun 26, 2025 Contact: Media@EdExcelencia.org DOWNLOAD PRESS RELEASE New Excelencia in Education Brief Highlights Recommendations Informed by Nine Trendsetting Institutions Ensuring Financial Access to Quality Education WASHINGTON, D.C. (June 26, 2025) – Excelencia in Education, the premier authority on accelerating Latino student success in higher education, released today a brief highlighting perspectives from stakeholders in three areas: 1) how Latino students in Texas make cost-conscious decisions to pay for college, 2) how trendsetting Texas institutions are making college more affordable, and 3) how state and federal policy can further improve college affordability. Drawing from interviews, the brief identifies affordability challenges and solutions from Texas college students, administrators, and leaders that inform national efforts to intentionally serve Latino, and all, students by ensuring financial access to a quality education. “Trendsetting institutions that commit to affordability and a strong return on investment for graduates, like those that have earned the Seal of Excelencia , exemplify how intentional leadership and support can deliver quality, affordable education for Latino, and all, students,” said Deborah Santiago, co-founder and CEO of Excelencia . “In turn, understanding how college students and leaders propose addressing affordability can inform and compel action to meet basic needs, contain costs, and support student success.” The brief, “ College Affordability: Insights and Solutions from Texas Students and Postsecondary Leaders ,” presents detailed information on the affordability experiences of Latino students — the largest student group in Texas — as well as other post-traditional students. It also outlines recommendations from students, administrators, and leaders aligned with four areas shaping college affordability: Paying for College: Students are pragmatic and seek debt-free solutions such as grants, scholarships, and work-study over loans to pay for college, while administrators see loans as tools supporting persistence. Despite diverging perspectives, both emphasize the urgency of maximizing income-based aid. Students recommend institutions provide income-based scholarships and flexible payment plans. Administrators and leaders recommend policymakers cover tuition for students whose families earn less than $100,000 annually — double the current income threshold for which Texas covers tuition — and that federal policy expand Pell Grant support and adjust lifetime limits. Navigating Support Systems: Students report the most useful information comes not from centralized financial aid offices but academic departments, where they have personal relationships. They recommend institutions strengthen first-year support by enhancing advising structures. Administrators and leaders recommend policymakers make financial education a requirement for graduation. Addressing Basic Needs: Basic needs and non-tuition expenses, including housing, food, and transportation, pose significant barriers to college access and success. Students we interviewed often navigate these barriers independently, commuting long distances, relying on SNAP benefits, and sacrificing one need to afford another. They recommend institutions offer more affordable housing, dining, and parking options. Administrators and leaders recommend policymakers control the cost and availability of off-campus housing and improve transportation systems. Applying for Financial Aid: Texas continues to lead nationally in institutionalizing financial aid completion through its policy mandating Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) submission as a condition for high school graduation. However, the recent simplification of the FAFSA introduced significant challenges. Students and administrators stress that timely, accessible, and equitable aid processes are essential for maintaining affordability and student trust in higher education. Excelencia engaged students, administrators, and leaders from nine institutions in Texas that have earned the Seal of Excelencia — a national certification for institutions that strive to go beyond enrollment to intentionally serve Latino students: Angelo State University St. Edward’s University Texas State University Texas Woman’s University The University of Texas at Arlington The University of Texas at Austin The University of Texas at El Paso The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley The University of Texas at San Antonio With this brief, Excelencia builds on over 20 years of effort to examine institutional policy and practice as well as federal and state policy to ensure college is affordable for Latino, and all, students. Earlier this year, the organization released “ How Latinos Pay for College: 2025 National Trends ,” a comprehensive analysis of how Latino students leverage financial aid and institutions ensure degrees are affordable. Access the full brief: EdExcelencia.org/research/publications/college-affordability-insights-and-solutions-from-texas-students-and-postsecondary-leaders About Excelencia in Education Launched in 2004 in the nation’s capital, Excelencia in Education leads a national network of results-oriented educators and policymakers 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 accelerates Latino student success in higher education by promoting Latino student achievement, informing educational policies with a Latino lens, and advancing evidence-based practices. For more information, visit: EdExcelencia.org

  • LCC - Washington

    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 Washington. Latino College Completion - Washington 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 51% Of White adults Fast Facts Washington had the 13th largest Latino population in the U.S. Latino Population 22% K-12 Population 14% Total Population 2-Year Graduation Rate 56% Latino Students 55% White Students Median Age 26 Latinos 43 White 4-Year Graduation Rate 48% Latino Students 60% White Students Degree Outcomes At two-year institutions , Hispanics' graduation rate was 1%-points higher than that of their White non-Hispanic peers in Washington. At four-year institutions , Hispanics' graduation rate was 12%-points lower than that of their White non-Hispanic peers in Washington. 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 Washington, 2021-2022 Rank Institutions Sector Grand Total Hispanic Total % Hispanic 1 Washington State University Public, 4-year or above 23,966 3,843 16% 2 University of Washington-Seattle Campus Public, 4-year or above 31,367 2,949 9% 3 Columbia Basin College Public, 4-year or above 5,301 2,403 45% 4 Central Washington University Public, 4-year or above 9,508 1,752 18% 5 Yakima Valley College Public, 4-year or above 2,761 1,588 58% Top Institutions Awarding Associate Degrees to Hispanics in Washington, 2020-2021 Rank Institutions Sector Grand Total Hispanic Total % Hispanic 1 Columbia Basin College Public, 4-year or above 1,364 587 43% 2 Yakima Valley College Public, 4-year or above 783 435 56% 3 Pierce College District Public, 4-year or above 1,576 240 15% 4 Wenatchee Valley College Public, 4-year or above 643 236 37% 5 Bellevue College Public, 4-year or above 2,211 214 10% Top Institutions Awarding Bachelor Degrees to Hispanics in Washington, 2020-2021 Rank Institutions Sector Grand Total Hispanic Total % Hispanic 1 Washington State University Public, 4-year or above 6,157 924 15% 2 University of Washington-Seattle Campus Public, 4-year or above 8,100 685 8% 3 Central Washington University Public, 4-year or above 2,756 456 17% 4 Western Washington University Public, 4-year or above 3,427 350 10% 5 Eastern Washington University Public, 4-year or above 2,191 334 15% 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.

  • George Mason University | Excelencia Education

    Gregory Washington is President of George Mason University and part of Excelencia in Action network. < Back to E-Action Main Page George Mason University Gregory Washington President Institution website: https://www.gmu.edu/ Bio Page: https://president.gmu.edu/dr-washingtons-biography Gregory Washington is President of George Mason University and part of Excelencia in Action network.

  • Weber State University | Excelencia Education

    ** is President of Weber State University and part of Excelencia in Action network.  < Back to E-Action Main Page Weber State University ** President Institution website: https://www.weber.edu/ Bio Page: https://www.weber.edu/PresidentsOffice ** is President of Weber State University and part of Excelencia in Action network.

  • Scottsdale Community College | Excelencia Education

    Eric Leshinskie is President of Scottsdale Community College and part of Excelencia in Action network. < Back to E-Action Main Page Scottsdale Community College Eric Leshinskie President Institution website: https://www.scottsdalecc.edu/ Bio Page: https://www.scottsdalecc.edu/about/presidents-bio Eric Leshinskie is President of Scottsdale Community College and part of Excelencia in Action network.

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