Research

May 2013

In 2011-12, there were 356 HSIs located in 16 states and Puerto Rico, representing 11% of all institutions of higher education. Over half (54%) of the Latino undergraduates were enrolled at HSIs during this time.

Sep 2012

In 2010-11, there were 311 HSIs located in 15 states and Puerto Rico, representing 10% of all institutions of higher education. Over half (53%) of the Latino undergraduates were enrolled at HSIs during this time.

Aug 2011

Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSIs) are defined in federal law as accredited and degree-granting public or private nonprofit institutions of higher education with 25 percent or more total undergraduate Hispanic full-time equivalent student enrollment.

Feb 2010

Emerging Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSIs) are institutions that currently do not meet the federal threshold of 25 percent Latino enrollment to be classified as HSIs, but have Latino enrollments ranging between 15-24 percent. These institutions have the potential to be eligible for the designation as a HSI in the coming years.

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Dec 2008
Mar 2005

The concept of Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSIs) surfaced in the 1980s. A small set of institutions enroll a large percentage of Latino students and the federal Title V HSI program formally recognizes institutions for capacity-building and other support.

 

Jan 2005

The concept of Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSIs) surfaced in the 1980s. Leaders at the federal, state, and institutional levels recognized that a small set of institutions enrolled a large percentage of Latino students but had low levels of resources. The classification of HSIs formally recognized these institutions for capacity-building and other support.

HSI Series