Latino College Completion: Washington

STATE RANKING

Washington had the 12th largest Latino population in the U.S.

K-12 POPULATION

In Washington, 16% of the K-12 population was Latino.

MEDIAN AGE

The median age of Latinos in Washington is 24, compared to 40 for White, non-Hispanics.

DEGREE ATTAINMENT

In Washington, 18% of Latino adults (25 to 64 years old) had earned an associate degree or higher, compared to 43% of all adults.

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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.

The Ortiz Programs – Whittier College

Programa en Carpintería Fina, Wood Technology – Laney College

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ENSURING AMERICA'S FUTURE PARTNERS IN WASHINGTON

Western Interstate Commission for Higher Education (WICHE)  Learn More

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