Latino College College Completion: Arkansas

STATE RANKING

Arkansas had the 32nd largest Latino population in the U.S.

K-12 POPULATION

In Arkansas, 9% of the K-12 population was Latino.

MEDIAN AGE

The median age of Latinos in Arkansas is 23, compared to 40 for White, non-Hispanics.

DEGREE ATTAINMENT

In Arkansas, 13% of Latino adults (25 to 64 years old) had earned an associate degree or higher, compared to 28% 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.

The Victoria K.E.Y. Center (Trio Support Services) – Victoria College  Learn More

Rising Star Program Transfer Scholarship – Dallas County Community College District  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 ARKANSAS

Southern Regional Education Board  Learn More

Click here to learn more about the initiative.