Latino College Completion: Virginia

STATE RANKING

Virginia had the 15th largest Latino population in the U.S.

K-12 POPULATION

In Virginia, 9% of the K-12 population was Latino.

MEDIAN AGE

The median age of Latinos in Virginia is 27, compared to 40 for White, non-Hispanics.

DEGREE ATTAINMENT

In Virginia, 28% of Latino adults (25 to 64 years old) had earned an associate degree or higher, compared to 44% of all adults.

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EXAMPLES OF WHAT WORKS FOR LATINO STUDENTS

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

The Pathway to the Baccalaureate Program – Northern Virginia 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.