Latino College Completion: New Mexico

STATE RANKING

New Mexico had the 9th largest Latino population in the U.S.

K-12 POPULATION

In New Mexico, over half of the K-12 population was Latino.

MEDIAN AGE

The median age of Latinos in New Mexico is 29, compared to 40 for White, non-Hispanics.

DEGREE ATTAINMENT

In New Mexico, 21% of Latino adults (25 to 64 years old) had earned an associate degree or higher, compared to 33% of all adults.

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EXAMPLES OF WHAT WORKS FOR LATINO STUDENTS

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

College Assistance Migrant Program (CAMP) – New Mexico State University  Learn More

Engaging Latino Communities in Education (ENLACE) – University of New Mexico  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 NEW MEXICO

Western Interstate Commission for Higher Education (WICHE)  Learn More

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