Jonathan Koppell is President of Montclair State University and part of Excelencia in Action network. < Back to E-Action Main Page Montclair State University Jonathan Koppell President Institution website: https://www.montclair.edu/ Bio Page: https://www.montclair.edu/president/jonathan-g-s-koppell-biography/ Jonathan Koppell is President of Montclair State University and part of Excelencia in Action network.

Summary analysis and list of the 602 Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSIs) identified for the 2023-24 academic year. < Back Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSIs): 2023-24 Excelencia in Education April 2025 DOWNLOADS/LINKS Publication SHARE RESEARCH LinkedIn Facebook X (Twitter) Copy link Overview 2025 marks 30 years of federal funding for Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSIs). HSIs were included in federal legislation in the 1992 Higher Education Act and received dedicated federal funding in 1995 to build capacity, improve academic quality, and expand access for Latino and other low-income students. HSIs are defined in federal legislation as accredited, degree-granting public or private nonprofit institutions of higher education with 25% or more total undergraduate Hispanic full-time equivalent (FTE) student enrollment. Since the organization’s founding over 20 years ago, Excelencia in Education has released its annual analysis on this critical group of institutions enrolling and graduating Latino students. There are now 602 HSIs located in 29 states, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico. These institutions represent 20% of all colleges and universities but enroll 30% and graduate 31% of all undergraduates earning a degree in the U.S. HSIs also enroll 64% and graduate 66% of all Latino undergraduates earning degrees in the nation. See additional data related to 2023-24 HSIs: Fact Sheet Emerging HSIs (eHSIs) List with Graduate Programs (gHSIs) List Infographic Interactive Dashboard Interactive StoryMaps *Publication download updated as of May 12, 2025* Suggested Citation: Excelencia in Education. (2025). Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSIs): 2023-24 . Washington, D.C.: Excelencia in Education. Learn more about how Excelencia creates the list of HSIs. Learn more in Excelencia's new HSI Factbook. Return to Research Library Related Research by Issue Area - Education Pathways Financial Aid Institutional Practices Student Success Workforce

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.

Olivia Glad serves as Institutional Programs Senior Coordinator of Excelencia in Education. Olivia supports the IP team in the planning, execution, and documentation of activities and resources related to Excelencia’s evidence-based practices portfolio. < Back to Our People Page Olivia Glad Institutional Programs Senior Coordinator Excelencia in Education Email: oglad@edexcelencia.org Current Position: Olivia supports the Institutional Programs team in the planning, execution, and documentation of activities and resources related to Excelencia’s evidence-based practices portfolio. Olivia works closely with the team to engage constituents, refine processes and protocols, and track outcomes so the team can deliver on organizational goals. Past Experiences: Olivia graduated with a bachelor’s degree in Sociology and an interdisciplinary minor in Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies in May 2021 from Furman University. During her time as a student, she engaged in coursework which ignited her passion for understanding the complex interplay between gender and ethnicity. Olivia was later appointed the inaugural Post-Baccalaureate Fellow within Furman’s Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies program, where she supported the scaling of the program through educational outreach, mentorship, and collaboration between the university and local community-based organizations. Why are you bringing your talent to Excelencia ? I am committed to bridging the gaps between academic knowledge and real-world activism, with the goal of fostering positive change for all students in higher education. At Excelencia , we advocate for a multifaceted approach that combines education, initiatives, and community engagement to address the needs of Latino students, with the objective to more intentionally serve all students. How would you describe working at Excelencia ? As an organization, we are devoted to supporting and uplifting the individuals and programs that are devoted to seeing Latino students thrive academically, socially, and culturally. I am glad to spend each day surrounded by agents of change with an immense commitment to serving Latino students.

Adela de la Torre is President of San Diego State University and part of Excelencia in Action network. < Back to E-Action Main Page San Diego State University Adela de la Torre President Institution website: https://www.sdsu.edu/ Bio Page: https://president.sdsu.edu/about Adela de la Torre is President of San Diego State University and part of Excelencia in Action network. Seal of Excelencia Recertified Institution: 2024-2027 San Diego State University (SDSU) has continued its commitment to intentionally serve Latino students and the Latino community through focused areas of effort—a cornerstone to its 2020-2025 strategic plan. SDSU serves more than 33,000 students with 35% of the students identifying as Latino. Of these, more than 50% are eligible for the federal Pell grant. SDSU stands out as one of the nation's premier Hispanic-Serving, Hispanic-Thriving research universities.

Taylor Randall is President of the University of Utah and part of Excelencia in Action network. < Back to E-Action Main Page University of Utah Taylor Randall President Institution website: https://www.utah.edu/ Bio Page: https://president.utah.edu/president-randall-bio/ Taylor Randall is President of the University of Utah and part of Excelencia in Action network.

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.

Excelencia’s institutional capacity recommendations compel policymakers to improve access to excellence by investing in institutions intentionally serving Latino, and all, students. < Back Excelencia’s Policy Agenda: Institutional Capacity Excelencia in Education June 2025 DOWNLOADS/LINKS Publication SHARE RESEARCH LinkedIn Facebook X (Twitter) Copy link Overview Institutions serving a growing share of Latino students also serve students from many backgrounds and situations, and supporting the institution will increase the educational and economic success for all learners and their communities. To deliver excellent education, institutions must invest in programs and policies that enhance student access, completion, and workforce readiness. Excelencia in Education prioritizes: Sustaining and Scaling Key Investments: Continued and impactful investment in competitive federal funding programs for institutional capacity to retain critical progress in Latino student success at institutions that have historically been underfunded, and ensure long-term dedication and improvement in academic quality for all of their students. Investing in Quality Higher Education: Fair and representative investment by states and the federal government in institutions that educate a significant and growing share of Latino students and take responsibility for expanding their impact and building sustainable support systems for student success. How can policy help improve access to excellence by investing in institutions intentionally serving Latino, and all, students? Provide guaranteed funding to all HSIs who meet the eligibility requirements for Title V grants. Count every student instead of using full-time equivalent (FTE) to determine eligibility for funding, and significantly increase financial support to institutions serving high numbers of students with financial need. Improve information about federal investment in HSIs by increasing transparency around grant outcomes. Refocus and limit the allowable activities for Title III and V grants to better align with Latino student success. Featured Publications Return to Research Library Related Research by Issue Area - Education Pathways Financial Aid Institutional Practices Student Success Workforce

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 Nebraska. Latino College Completion - Nebraska 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) 23% Of Latino adults (25 and over) had earned an associate degree or higher VS 48% Of White adults Fast Facts Nebraska had the 35th largest Latino population in the U.S. Latino Population 17% K-12 Population 12% Total Population 2-Year Graduation Rate 28% Latino Students 44% White Students Median Age 24 Latinos 40 White 4-Year Graduation Rate 48% Latino Students 63% White Students Degree Outcomes At two-year institutions , Hispanics' graduation rate was 16%-points lower than that of their White non-Hispanic peers in Nebraska. At four-year institutions , Hispanics' graduation rate was 15%-points lower than that of their White non-Hispanic peers in Nebraska. 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 Nebraska, 2021-2022 Rank Institutions Sector Grand Total Hispanic Total % Hispanic 1 University of Nebraska at Omaha Public, 4-year or above 12,010 1,943 16% 2 University of Nebraska-Lincoln Public, 4-year or above 19,448 1,613 8% 3 Bellevue University Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above 8,903 1,312 15% 4 Metropolitan Community College Area Public, 2-year 6,467 1,112 17% 5 Central Community College Public, 2-year 3,477 1,045 30% Top Institutions Awarding Associate Degrees to Hispanics in Nebraska, 2020-2021 Rank Institutions Sector Grand Total Hispanic Total % Hispanic 1 Metropolitan Community College Area Public, 2-year 1,420 161 11% 2 Central Community College Public, 2-year 675 134 20% 3 Southeast Community College Area Public, 2-year 1,051 98 9% 4 Northeast Community College Public, 2-year 740 82 11% 5 Western Nebraska Community College Public, 2-year 176 38 22% Top Institutions Awarding Bachelor Degrees to Hispanics in Nebraska, 2020-2021 Rank Institutions Sector Grand Total Hispanic Total % Hispanic 1 Bellevue University Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above 2,334 275 12% 2 University of Nebraska-Lincoln Public, 4-year or above 4,311 249 6% 3 University of Nebraska at Omaha Public, 4-year or above 2,438 126 5% 4 Creighton University Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above 1,173 89 8% 5 University of Nebraska at Kearney Public, 4-year or above 871 81 9% 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 brief serves as a primer on conditions and history of the invention of Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSIs) and how they contribute to Latino student success. < Back Inventing Hispanic-Serving Institutions: The Basics Deborah A. Santiago February 2006 DOWNLOADS/LINKS Publication SHARE RESEARCH LinkedIn Facebook X (Twitter) Copy link Overview Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSIs) are important institutions for Latinos, yet little research exists on them. This brief serves as a primer on the conditions and history behind their invention, the processes for identification, and the general institutional characteristics of HSIs. It also offers an overview of how these institutions are contributing to Latino student success. Return to Research Library Related Research by Issue Area - Education Pathways Financial Aid Institutional Practices Student Success Workforce

Ellen J. Neufeldt is President of California State University-San Marcos and part of Excelencia in Action network. < Back to E-Action Main Page California State University-San Marcos Ellen J. Neufeldt President Institution website: https://www.csusm.edu/ Bio Page: https://www.csusm.edu/president/about/bio.html Ellen J. Neufeldt is President of California State University-San Marcos and part of Excelencia in Action network. Seal of Excelencia Certified Institution: 2024-2027 California State University, San Marcos (CSUSM) is a regional university located in North San Diego County dedicated to serving nearly 16,000 students, of which 52% of undergraduates identify as Latino. CSUSM is committed to providing accessible, top-tier education to the Latino community and other underserved groups while addressing their unique needs. CSUSM prioritizes social mobility because it has a transformative impact on individuals, families, and communities, empowering students to unlock their full potential for lifelong success by overcoming barriers that may have hindered earlier generations.

There are opportunities to address the educational attainment of Latino adults. This fact sheet provides a snapshot of Latino adults in higher education. < Back Latino Adult Learners in Higher Education Excelencia in Education June 2017 DOWNLOADS/LINKS Fact Sheet SHARE RESEARCH LinkedIn Facebook X (Twitter) Copy link Overview Latinos are a young and fast growing population in education, but there are also opportunities to address the educational attainment of adults. Two-thirds of Latino adults have earned a high school diploma or less. This factsheet provides a snapshot of Latino adults in higher education. Looking to know what works or connect with evidence-based programs recognized by Excelencia ? Let’s talk. Our team can work with you to identify and connect with relevant programs making an impact on student success that can help you in your efforts to intentionally serve your Latino, and all, students. Click here to contact us . Return to Research Library Related Research by Issue Area - Education Pathways Financial Aid Institutional Practices Student Success Workforce