Excelencia's 2024 What Works for Latino Students in Higher Education compendium details programs intentionally supporting Latino and other post-traditional students. < Back 2024 What Works for Latino Students in Higher Education Excelencia in Education September 2024 DOWNLOADS/LINKS Publication SHARE RESEARCH LinkedIn Facebook X (Twitter) Copy link Overview For 20 years, Excelencia in Education has identified and promoted evidence-based practices increasing Latino student success amongst all served. Since 2005 Excelencia has received over 2,000 program submissions for Examples of Excelencia , recognized over 400 programs for their impact, and raised and awarded over $2 million in funds to programs making a positive difference for Latino students across the country. Programs at the associate, baccalaureate, graduate, and community-based organization levels are recognized for their intentional and culturally relevant asset-based efforts that facilitate access to excellence for all students. Our 2024 What Works for Latino Students in Higher Education compendium recognizes the critical work that this year’s four Examples of Excelencia , eighteen finalists , and twelve Programs to Watch are doing across the nation. These programs demonstrate an intentional and aligned approach in supporting Latino and other post-traditional students academically, financially, and socially as they make their way to and through college. Excelencia in Education invites you to learn more about the recognized programs that best exemplify the spirit of Examples of Excelencia through the 2024 What Works for Latino Students in Higher Education. 2024 Examples of Excelencia ASSOCIATE LEVEL: English for Academic Purposes | Reading Area Community College (PA) Institution/Organization: Reading Area Community College State: Pennsylvania Issue Area: Academic Program Program Focus: Bilingual/ESL BACCALAUREATE LEVEL: The College Assistance Migrant Program (CAMP) | Washington State University (WA) Institution/Organization: Washington State University State: Washington Issue Area: Support Services Program Focus: First-Year Support GRADUATE LEVEL: Project upGRADS | California State University, Fullerton (CA) Institution/Organization: California State University, Fullerton State: California Issue Area: Support Services Program Focus: First-Year Support, Mentoring COMMUNITY-BASED ORGANIZATION LEVEL: Career Pathways: Empowering Students to Succeed | The Immokalee Foundation, Inc. (FL) Institution/Organization: The Immokalee Foundation, Inc. State: Florida Issue Area: Access Program Focus: Career/Workforce, Scholarship Return to Research Library Related Research by Issue Area - Education Pathways Financial Aid Institutional Practices Student Success Workforce

This report highlights our impact and shared commitment to transforming higher education for Latinos in ways that benefit all students, communities, and our country. Annual Impact Report DOWNLOAD 2025 Last year was marked by significant change for higher education. Excelencia in Education led through this pivotal moment — responding to and strategizing with institutions navigating our evolving national landscape. Our community of practice continued to shape a future of accountability within higher education to provide value for every student and ensure America’s future. Our 2025 Impact Report captures the progress we made last year, including: Centering post-traditional student and institutional leadership voices in new research on financial aid and college affordability; Elevating evidence-based practices increasing student success through the 2025 Examples of Excelencia ; Expanding the Excelencia in Action network, deepening our collaboration with hundreds of colleges and universities to tap the talents of the Latino community amongst all; Supporting Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSIs) amid the elimination of their federal funding; Strengthening our affiliates’ capacity to intentionally serve Latino, and all, students and bridge their internal growth with external proof of impact; and Certifying and recertifying more colleges and universities with the Seal of Excelencia for demonstrating continuous improvement in student outcomes. This report speaks to the breadth of our impact and the depth of commitment from those who share our belief that innovating in higher education beginning with Latinos — who represent the post-traditional student majority that institutions must serve — supports transformation that benefits all students, communities, and our country. Thank you to Excelencia’s partners and supporters who helped make 2025 a year of meaningful impact as we continue advancing Latino, and all, student success in 2026.

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 Vermont, highlighting the need for strategies that accelerate Latino degree attainment and support success for all students. Latino College Completion - Vermont 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) 65% 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 4% K-12 Population 2% Total Population Enrollment 39% Latino Students 27% White Students Median Age 28 Latinos 45 White Median Income $41,691 Without a college degree $59,088 With a college degree Degree Outcomes At two-year institutions, Hispanics' graduation rate was 6%-points higher than that of their White non-Hispanic peers in Vermont. At four-year institutions, Hispanics' graduation rate was 5%-points lower than that of their White non-Hispanic peers in Vermont. 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 Vermont Public, 4-year or above 11,614 622 5% 2,603 119 5% 2 Middlebury College Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above 2,785 327 12% 611 58 9% 3 Champlain College Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above 2,870 277 10% 733 77 11% 4 Norwich University Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above 2,490 250 10% 731 68 9% 5 Vermont State University Public, 4-year or above 3,567 171 5% 1,028 29 3% 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 Utah, highlighting the need for strategies that accelerate Latino degree attainment and support success for all students. Latino College Completion - Utah 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 51% Of White adults Fast Facts Utah had the 23rd largest Latino population in the U.S. Latino Population 20% K-12 Population 16% Total Population Enrollment 20% Latino Students 26% White Students Median Age 26 Latinos 34 White Median Income $39,421 Without a college degree $67,337 With a college degree Degree Outcomes At two-year institutions, Hispanics' graduation rate was 11%-points lower than that of their White non-Hispanic peers in Utah. At four-year institutions, Hispanics' graduation rate was 17%-points lower than that of their White non-Hispanic peers in Utah. 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 Western Governors University Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above 135,822 20,783 15% 23,973 2,435 10% 2 Salt Lake Community College Public, 2-year 17,247 4,406 26% 2,938 584 20% 3 University of Utah Public, 4-year or above 26,041 3,668 14% 5,556 758 14% 4 Utah Valley University Public, 4-year or above 27,481 3,665 13% 6,788 667 10% 5 Brigham Young University Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above 32,221 2,577 8% 6,638 454 7% 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 Florida, highlighting the need for strategies that accelerate Latino degree attainment and support success for all students. Latino College Completion - Florida 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) 40% Of Latino adults (25 and over) had earned an associate degree or higher VS 49% Of White adults Fast Facts Florida had the 3rd largest Latino population in the U.S. Latino Population 32% K-12 Population 27% Total Population Enrollment 22% Latino Students 22% White Students Median Age 37 Latinos 51 White Median Income $33,372 Without a college degree $59,206 With a college degree Degree Outcomes At two-year institutions, Hispanics' graduation rate was 10%-points higher than that of their White non-Hispanic peers in Florida. At four-year institutions, Hispanics' graduation rate was 8%-points lower than that of their White non-Hispanic peers in Florida. 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 Florida International University Public, 4-year or above 38,761 26,234 68% 11,661 7,691 66% 2 Miami Dade College Public, 4-year or above 35,001 25,146 72% 9,807 7,038 72% 3 University of Central Florida Public, 4-year or above 59,095 18,188 31% 15,548 4,536 29% 4 Valencia College Public, 4-year or above 35,125 15,435 44% 8,882 3,383 38% 5 Broward College Public, 4-year or above 23,799 8,973 38% 5,544 1,983 36% 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.

< Back to News Page Over 600 Colleges and Universities Are Now Hispanic-Serving Institutions, Enrolling Nearly One-Third of All Undergraduates Apr 16, 2025 Contact: Media@EdExcelencia.org DOWNLOAD PRESS RELEASE Federal Investments in HSIs Increase Capacity to Enhance Access to Quality Education for Millions of Latino and Other Low-Income Students, New Excelencia in Education Analysis Shows WASHINGTON, D.C. (April 16, 2025) – Excelencia in Education, the premier authority on accelerating Latino student success, while increasing all student success in higher education, released today a comprehensive factbook on Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSIs) with annually updated lists of these colleges and universities that disproportionately enroll and graduate Latinos, as well as analysis on their federal funding. It shows that there are now 602 HSIs enrolling 30% of all undergraduates and 64% of Latino undergraduates, and that HSIs successfully competed for an estimated $18 billion in grants from various federal agencies over four years (2020 to 2024) to enhance access to quality education for millions of Latino and other low-income students. The factbook, “ 30 Years of HSIs: Improving Access to Quality for 30% ,” reveals that the number of HSIs continued to grow in 2023-24. HSls are defined as having 25% or more undergraduate Hispanic student full-time equivalent (FTE) enrollment. Given this definition, the number of HSIs has more than tripled since they first received federal funding in 1994-95, driven by significant growth in Latino undergraduate enrollment. The HSI classification was recognized in federal legislation for capacity-building support to improve academic quality and access to excellence for Latinos and other low-income students. While HSIs are eligible for competitive grants, they are not guaranteed federal funding. Excelencia’s analysis demonstrates that less than one-third of HSIs have received a grant through the Title V Developing Hispanic-Serving Institutions Program, even though most have applied at least once. This is despite the fact that the Department of Education has increased funds allocated through the Title V program from $12 million in 1994-95 to $228 million in 2023-24. Funds awarded through Title V grants are intended to improve access to quality education for all students and do not require use specifically for Hispanic students. “HSIs must demonstrate the quality and merit of their efforts to earn federal funding, and they use these funds not to the exclusion of any student but to the benefit of all,” said Deborah Santiago, co-founder and CEO of Excelencia . “ Excelencia is focused on ensuring Latino, and all, students in higher education are served with intentionality and impact. Our annual analysis of HSIs is less about institutions that enroll a concentration of a certain racial/ethnic group and more about institutions that provide access to students seeking opportunity.” Institutions have an ongoing opportunity to become learning environments where Latino, and all, students thrive. Excelencia established the Seal of Excelencia , a national certification for colleges and universities that more intentionally SERVE Latino, and all, students, to support this transformation. Only 43 of the 602 HSIs have earned the Seal. Key findings from Excelencia’s HSI analysis include: HSls represent 20% of colleges yet enroll 30% of all undergraduates and over 60% of all Latino undergraduates. HSIs enroll over 1.5 million Latino FTE undergraduate students, compared to 340,000 in 1994-95. Almost half (45%) of undergraduate students at HSIs are Hispanic, while 26% are White, 9% are Black, 9% are Asian, and 11% are of other backgrounds. Over 70% of HSls are public and 60% are four-year institutions. HSls are located in 29 states, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico. Over 40% of the nation’s HSIs (257) offer graduate programs (gHSIs). The Department of Education’s spending to support HSIs has increased by 65% in the last decade, amounting to $349 million in 2023-24. Beyond HSIs, the number of Emerging HSls (eHSls) — a categorization created by Excelencia to track colleges approaching the 25% Latino student enrollment threshold — also continued to grow, from 412 to 418. eHSIs represent another 14% of all institutions and enroll 15% of Latino students. Excelencia is the leading independent source of information on HSIs and has released annual lists of HSIs, eHSIs, and gHSIs for over 20 years to provide federal agencies, researchers, funders, and others an up-to-date, credible list of institutions that meet the enrollment criteria for HSIs. Access the 2023-24 HSIs Factbook: EdExcelencia.org/research/publications/hispanic-serving-institutions-hsis-factbook About Excelencia in Education Excelencia in Education leads a national network of results-oriented educators and policymakers transforming higher education to tap the talents of the Latino community and address the U.S. economy’s needs for a highly educated workforce and engaged civic leaders. With this network, Excelencia ensures access to excellence by promoting student achievement, informing educational policies, and advancing evidence-based practices to more intentionally serve Latino, and all, students. For more information, visit: EdExcelencia.org

Excelencia in Action (E-Action) network is a diverse group of college and university presidents and chancellors who have committed to making their institutions learning environments where Latino students thrive. They are part of the Excelencia network and collaborate with Excelencia in Education to leverage collective expertise and resources, foster partnerships, and amplify current efforts at the national level. Excelencia in Action The Excelencia in Action (E-Action) network is a diverse group of college and university presidents and chancellors as well as program leaders across the country committed to joining a community of common cause and transforming their campuses to become learning environments where Latino, and all, students thrive. They are part of the Excelencia network and collaborate with Excelencia in Education to leverage collective expertise and resources, foster partnerships, and amplify current efforts at the national level. For enrollment and other questions, please email E-Action@EdExcelencia.org . The E-Action network represents only 5% of colleges and universities, but it enrolls 26% and graduates 29% of Latino students nationwide. LEARN MORE Filter by State Select State Filter by Part of a System Select Part of a System Abilene Christian University Phil Schubert President Arizona Western College Reetika Dhawan President Bunker Hill Community College Pam Y. Eddinger President California State Polytechnic University, Humboldt Richard Carvajal President California State University-Bakersfield Vernon B. Harper Jr. President California State University-Fresno Saúl Jiménez-Sandoval President California State University-Northridge Erika Beck President Central New Mexico Community College Tracy Hartzler President City Colleges of Chicago-Wilbur Wright College Andres Oroz President Columbia Basin College Rebekah Woods President Dallas College Justin Lonon Chancellor Elgin Community College Peggy Heinrich President Adams State University David A. Tandberg President Aurora University Susana Rivera-Mills President CUNY Hunter College Nancy Cantor President California State University, Dominguez Hills Mary Ann Villarreal President California State University-Channel Islands Sue Andrzejewski Interim President California State University-Fullerton Ronald Rochon President California State University-Sacramento Luke Wood President Cerritos College José Fierro President Clarkson College Andreia Nebel President Columbia Gorge Community College Kenneth Lawson President Dalton State College John M. Fuchko III President Evergreen Valley College Vinicio J. López President Aims Community College Leah Bornstein President Austin Community College District Russell Lowery-Hart Chancellor CUNY Stella and Charles Guttman Community College ** President California State University, Monterey Bay ** President California State University-Chico Stephen Perez President California State University-Long Beach Loren J. Blanchard President California State University-San Bernardino ** President City Colleges of Chicago-Harold Washington College Daniel López President Coastline College Vince Rodriguez President Community College of Rhode Island Rosemary Costigan President Dominican University Glena Temple President Fairleigh Dickinson University Michael Avaltroni President Arizona State University Michael Crow President Bakersfield College Stacy Pfluger President California Lutheran University John Nunes President California State University, Stanislaus Britt Rios-Ellis President California State University-East Bay Cathy Sandeen President California State University-Los Angeles Berenecea Johnson Eanes President California State University-San Marcos Ellen J. Neufeldt President City Colleges of Chicago-Richard J Daley College Isaac Zuniga President College of Lake County Kristen Jones Interim President Cuyahoga Community College Michael Baston President EDP University of Puerto Rico Gladys Nieves Vázquez President Felician University Mildred Mihlon President 1 2 3 1 ... 1 2 3 ... 3

Chris Heavey is President of the University of Nevada-Las Vegas and part of Excelencia in Action network. < Back to E-Action Main Page University of Nevada-Las Vegas Chris Heavey President Institution website: https://www.unlv.edu/ Bio Page: https://www.unlv.edu/people/chris-heavey Chris Heavey is President of the University of Nevada-Las Vegas and part of Excelencia in Action network. Seal of Excelencia Certified Institution: 2025-2028 University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV), Nevada’s largest university, serves nearly 33,000 students, with over 30% identifying as Latino. The university offers over 200 undergraduate, graduate, and certificate programs across 16 colleges.

< Back to News Page Excelencia in Education Releases National Analysis Demonstrating that America’s Future Benefits from Latino College Completion Jul 21, 2026 Contact: Media@EdExcelencia.org DOWNLOAD PRESS RELEASE Seal of Excelencia Certified Institutions are Leading the Way by Intentionally Closing Gaps WASHINGTON, D.C. (July 21, 2026) — Excelencia in Education released a national analysis today that shows degree attainment gaps between Latino and all adults persist, despite a decade of progress. Accelerating Latino college completion, while increasing completion for all, is needed to close gaps and is essential to America’s future. Closing gaps is possible. Colleges and universities that have earned the Seal of Excelencia are closing gaps by becoming places where Latino, and all, students thrive . Latino College Completion: United States 2026 reveals that about 30% of Latino adults have earned an associate degree or higher, compared to about 50% of all adults. This gap persists even though the proportion of Latinos with an associate degree or higher grew by eight percentage points in the last 10 years. Latinos are representative of the post-traditional student majority in college today. They are more likely to be younger, lower-income, first-generation college-goers, work more than 30 hours per week while enrolled, and navigate affordability challenges. The young, fast-growing Latino population also plays a vital role in our civic leadership and economy. For example, in 2023, Latino GDP reached $4.1 trillion — accounting for nearly one-third of U.S. GDP growth. Latinos are also projected to account for over 90% of new workers by 2031. With 75% of jobs expected to require postsecondary education or training in the coming decades, colleges and universities that change their efforts to more intentionally serve this post-traditional population are pivotal to closing the completion gap and serving all students better. “Latinos are already strengthening our economy and our communities,” said Deborah Santiago, Excelencia in Education Co-founder and CEO. “The imperative now is to accelerate Latino college completion, while all students increase, by investing in higher education institutions, strategies, and policies proven to ensure more Latinos earn degrees and support their success beyond graduation.” The analysis points to an immediate, actionable opportunity to accelerate Latino college completion, while all continue to increase , to close gaps. For example, there is a large gap in the share of students not earning degrees. At two-year institutions, there is a 10 percentage-point gap between Latino and White students “still or no longer enrolled” (55% vs. 45%). At four-year institutions, there is a 13 percentage-point gap between Latino and White students “still or no longer enrolled” (35% vs. 22%). Colleges and universities that have earned the Seal of Excelencia for continuous improvement in student success are leading the charge to accelerate Latino college completion while serving all students. Seal-certified institutions represent fewer than 1% of institutions nationwide, yet graduate 17% of Latino, and 7% of all, students in the nation. Analysis shows the nation’s top three institutions graduating Latino students prepared for leadership and the workforce are Seal-certified: 1) Florida International University, 2) Miami Dade College, and 3) The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley. Students with credits who have not completed degrees can be re-engaged through intentional institutional strategies and policy interventions. Seal-certified institutions invest in evidence-based practices accelerating degree completion for Latinos while increasing for all. Some of these practices include guided pathways, transfer support, financial aid counseling, credit recovery, and re-entry initiatives for those who have stopped out. State and federal policy investments that can reinforce institutional supports include continuing competitive federal funding programs for institutional capacity and supporting institutions that educate a significant share of Latino students. Latino College Completion: United States 2026 represents the most up-to-date information available on Latinos’ enrollment and graduation in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico, as well as examples of evidence-based programs improving student success. Excelencia releases the analysis with the support and public leadership of 22 Seal-certified institutions. Access the full analysis: EdExcelencia.org/latino-college-completion About Excelencia in Education Excelencia in Education leads a national network of results-oriented educators and policymakers transforming higher education to tap the talents of the Latino community and address the U.S. economy’s needs for a highly educated workforce and engaged civic leaders. With this network, Excelencia ensures access to excellence by promoting student achievement, informing educational policies, and advancing evidence-based practices to more intentionally serve Latino, and all, students. For more information, visit: EdExcelencia.org

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 Delaware, highlighting the need for strategies that accelerate Latino degree attainment and support success for all students. Latino College Completion - Delaware 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 48% Of White adults Fast Facts Delaware had the 40th largest Latino population in the U.S. Latino Population 18% K-12 Population 11% Total Population Enrollment 14% Latino Students 25% White Students Median Age 26 Latinos 49 White Median Income $35,427 Without a college degree $65,018 With a college degree Degree Outcomes At two-year institutions, Hispanics' graduation rate was equal to that of their White non-Hispanic peers in Delaware. At four-year institutions, Hispanics' graduation rate was 16%-points lower than that of their White non-Hispanic peers in Delaware. 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 Delaware Technical Community College-Terry Public, 4-year or above 11,012 1,940 18% 1,591 219 14% 2 University of Delaware Public, 4-year or above 18,812 1,859 10% 4,545 390 9% 3 Wilmington University Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above 8,497 1,376 16% 1,499 160 11% 4 Delaware State University Public, 4-year or above 4,630 393 8% 672 70 10% 5 Goldey-Beacom College Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above 634 105 17% 167 15 9% 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 Rhode Island, highlighting the need for strategies that accelerate Latino degree attainment and support success for all students. Latino College Completion - Rhode Island 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) 23% Of Latino adults (25 and over) had earned an associate degree or higher VS 52% Of White adults Fast Facts Rhode Island had the 38th largest Latino population in the U.S. Latino Population 28% K-12 Population 18% Total Population Enrollment 27% Latino Students 30% White Students Median Age 29 Latinos 47 White Median Income $37,462 Without a college degree $68,760 With a college degree Degree Outcomes At two-year institutions, Hispanics' graduation rate was 15%-points lower than that of their White non-Hispanic peers in Rhode Island. At four-year institutions, Hispanics' graduation rate was 16%-points lower than that of their White non-Hispanic peers in Rhode Island. 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 Community College of Rhode Island Public, 2-year 11,455 3,276 29% 1,769 347 20% 2 University of Rhode Island Public, 4-year or above 13,822 1,586 11% 3,433 334 10% 3 Rhode Island College Public, 4-year or above 4,630 1,212 26% 1,048 236 23% 4 Brown University Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above 7,273 886 12% 1,682 177 11% 5 Johnson & Wales University-Providence Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above 3,913 576 15% 1,075 140 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 Maryland, highlighting the need for strategies that accelerate Latino degree attainment and support success for all students. Latino College Completion - Maryland 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) 29% Of Latino adults (25 and over) had earned an associate degree or higher VS 57% Of White adults Fast Facts Maryland had the 17th largest Latino population in the U.S. Latino Population 18% K-12 Population 13% Total Population Enrollment 19% Latino Students 21% White Students Median Age 29 Latinos 44 White Median Income $39,462 Without a college degree $76,691 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 Maryland. At four-year institutions, Hispanics' graduation rate was 8%-points lower than that of their White non-Hispanic peers in Maryland. 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 Maryland Global Campus Public, 4-year or above 48,238 8,484 18% 10,127 1,527 15% 2 Montgomery College Public, 2-year 13,519 4,079 30% 2,594 642 25% 3 University of Maryland-College Park Public, 4-year or above 30,246 3,239 11% 8,075 771 10% 4 Towson University Public, 4-year or above 16,400 1,798 11% 4,064 401 10% 5 Prince George's Community College Public, 2-year 8,049 1,691 21% 1,258 203 16% BACK TO MAIN LCC PAGE Examples of What Works for Latino, And All, Students Looking to know what works or connect with evidence-based programs recognized by Excelencia ? Our team can work with you to identify and connect with relevant programs making an impact on student success that can help you in your efforts to intentionally serve your Latino, and all, students. Click here to contact us . Sources U.S. Census Bureau, 2023 American Community Survey 1-Year Estimates. Excelencia in Education analysis using U.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), 2023 Fall Enrollment, Graduation Rates Survey, and Institutional Characteristics Survey.