College Completion through a Latino Lens Deborah A. Santiago Matthew Cuozzo April 2018 Overview In this brief Excelencia analyzed Latino students’ persistence and completion in college, mapped pathways to completion, and identified evidence-based practices that will help institutions and policymakers increase Latino college completion. This analysis is based on a report by the National Student Clearinghouse Research Center (NSCRC) tracking college students over six years and examines their outcomes by race/ethnicity, institutional type, and enrollment intensity. These data do not tell the whole story. Excelencia in Education also shares examples of what works to increase Latino college completion, a framework for institutions and policymakers to catalyze progress, and future directions to accelerate completion. Did You Know ... Most Latinos persist through college with a mix of full-time and part-time enrollment status. Almost half of Latinos complete a degree in six years. Latinos are more likely than their peers to still be enrolled beyond six years on their path to a degree. Related: View the infographic Pathways to College Completion through a Latino Lens where Excelencia in Education mapped Latino students’ pathways through college and outcomes. Download Resources Brief - College Completion Through a Latino Lens Infographic - College Completion Through a Latino Lens (JPG) Infographic - College Completion Through a Latino Lens (PDF)
