Latino College Completion: Utah

STATE RANKING

Utah had the 22nd largest Latino population in the U.S.

K-12 POPULATION

In Utah, 15% of the K-12 population was Latino.

MEDIAN AGE

The median age of Latinos in Utah is 24, compared to 30 for White, non-Hispanics.

DEGREE ATTAINMENT

In Utah, 16% of Latino adults (25 to 64 years old) had earned an associate degree or higher, compared to 40% of all adults.

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EXAMPLES OF WHAT WORKS FOR LATINO STUDENTS

The following is an example of an institutional program in Utah with evidence of effectiveness in serving Latino students nominated for Examples of Excelencia.

Culturally Responsive Special Education/English as a Second Language Program – Brigham Young University  Learn More

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ENSURING AMERICA'S FUTURE PARTNERS IN UTAH

Western Interstate Commission for Higher Education (WICHE)  Learn More

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