Latinos in Higher Education: Compilation of Fast Facts

Excelencia in Education accelerates Latino student success in higher education to address the U.S. economy’s need for a highly educated workforce for civic leadership. Policy must keep up with our country’s changing demographics to serve students.

This compilation includes fact sheets covering Excelencia's four policy priorities: affordability, institutional capacity, retention and transfer, and workforce preparation. In addition, the compilation covers the following topics: adult learners, enrollment and completion of Latinos in Puerto Rico, Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSIs), and the top 25 institutions awarding degrees to Latinos at every degree level.

Table of Contents:

OVERVIEW

• Profile of Latino College Students
• Latino Males in Higher Education
• Latino Adult Learners in Higher Education
• Higher Education in Puerto Rico

AFFORDABILITY

• How Latinos Pay for College
• Latinos and Student Loans
• Latinos and Pell Grants

INSTITUTIONAL CAPACITY

• Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSIs): 2017-2018
• Developing Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSI) 101: Building Capacity

RETENTION, TRANSFER, and COMPLETION

• Latino Pathways to College Completion
• Latino College Enrollment and Completion: Top States
• Top 25 Institutions Awarding Credentials/Degrees to Latinos:
  • Certificates
  • Associate
  • Baccalaureate
  • Master's
  • Doctorate
  • First Professional
• Latinos and College Completion: Degrees Awarded 2016-2017
• Latino Degree Attainment: 5 Year Overview

WORKFORCE

• Latino Student Success and the Workforce
• Life Outcomes After Graduation: A Focus on Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSIs)

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