Latino College Completion: Alabama

STATE RANKING

Alabama had the 33rd largest Latino population in the U.S.

K-12 POPULATION

In Alabama, 4% of the K-12 population was Latino.

MEDIAN AGE

The median age of Latinos in Alabama is 25, compared to 40 for White, non-Hispanics.

DEGREE ATTAINMENT

In Alabama, 15% of Latino adults (25 to 64 years old) had earned an associate degree or higher, compared to 31% of all adults.

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EXAMPLES OF WHAT WORKS FOR LATINO STUDENTS

The following are examples of institutional programs across the country with evidence of effectiveness in serving Latino students nominated for Examples of Excelencia.

Leadership and Involvement for Diversity, Engagement and Retention (LIDER) Program – Texas A&M International University  Learn More

Seamless Transfer (SET @ UNT) Program – The University of North Texas  Learn More

Click here to access Excelencia in Education’s Growing What Works database for more information on institutional programs improving Latino student success in higher education across the country.

ENSURING AMERICA'S FUTURE PARTNERS IN ALABAMA

Southern Regional Education Board   Learn More

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