Latino College Completion: Connecticut

STATE RANKING

Connecticut had the 17th largest Latino population in the U.S.

K-12 POPULATION

In Connecticut, 17% of the K-12 population was Latino.

MEDIAN AGE

The median age of Latinos in Connecticut is 27, compared to 42 for White, non-Hispanics.

DEGREE ATTAINMENT

In Connecticut, 20% of Latino adults (25 to 64 years old) had earned an associate degree or higher, compared to 46% of all adults.

Click here to download Latino College Completion: Connecticut

Click here to download Latino College Completion in 50 States Executive Summary

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.

Dual Enrollment Program – Eastern Connecticut State University  Learn More

¡Adelante! Certificate in Bilingual Career Development – Saint Joseph College  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 CONNECTICUT

The ASPIRA Association  Learn More

Click here to learn more about the initiative.