Latino College Completion: Wisconsin

STATE RANKING

Wisconsin had the 24th largest Latino population in the U.S.

K-12 POPULATION

In Wisconsin,8% of the K-12 population was Latino.

MEDIAN AGE

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

DEGREE ATTAINMENT

In Wisconsin, 16% of Latino adults (25 to 64 years old) had earned an associate degree or higher, compared to 39% 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.

College Academy for Parents (CAP) – University of Arizona

Engaging Latino Students in the Learning Process for Successful College Completion – University of Arizona

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 WISCONSIN

Midwestern Higher Education Compact (MHEC)  Learn More

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