Latino College Completion: Colorado

STATE RANKING

Colorado had the 8th largest Latino population in the U.S.

K-12 POPULATION

In Colorado, 28% of the K-12 population was Latino.

MEDIAN AGE

The median age of Latinos in Colorado is 26, compared to 38 for White, non-Hispanics.

DEGREE ATTAINMENT

In Colorado, 18% of Latino adults (25 to 64 years old) had earned an associate degree or higher, compared to 46% 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.

Cumbres Teacher Preparation Program – University of Northern Colorado Learn More

System-Wide Pre-Collegiate Development Program – University of Colorado 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 COLORADO

National Conference of State Legislators  Learn More

State Higher Education Executive Officers  Learn More

Western Interstate Commission for Higher Education (WICHE)  Learn More

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