Latino College Completion: Illinois

STATE RANKING

Illinois had the 5th largest Latino population in the U.S.

K-12 POPULATION

In Illinois, 21% of the K-12 population was Latino.

MEDIAN AGE

The median age of Latinos in Illinois is 26, compared to 39 for White, non-Hispanics.

DEGREE ATTAINMENT

In Illinois, 18% of Latino adults (25 to 64 years old) had earned an associate degree or higher, compared to 41% of all adults.

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EXAMPLES OF WHAT WORKS FOR LATINO STUDENTS

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

Proyecto Pa’Lante – Northeastern Illinois University  Learn More

Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning & Refrigeration (HVAC) Program – Elgin Community 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 Illinois

CEOs for Cities  Learn More

City Colleges of Chicago  Learn More

Midwestern Higher Education Compact (MHEC)  Learn More

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