Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSIs): 2020-21

Excelencia in Education

March 2022

Overview

For the first time in 20 years, the number of HSIs has decreased from 569 in 2019-20 to 559 in 2020-21. This decrease is due, in part, to enrollment declines, institutional closings, and consolidation during the pandemic.

In 2020-21, HSIs are located in 29 states, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico. These institutions represent 18% of all institutions of higher education and enroll 66% of Latino undergraduates.

Suggested citation: Excelencia in Education. (2022). Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSIs): 2020-21. Washington, D.C.: Excelencia in Education.

See additional data related to 2020-21 HSIs:

Learn more about how 21 HSIs strategically used their CARES funding to intentionally support Latino students in Excelencia’s Medium post, Intentionally Serving Latino Students During the Pandemic: Institutional Investments.

Learn more about how Excelencia creates the list of HSIs.

WEBINAR:
Rebuilding Momentum: Addressing Drops in Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSIs) and Latino Student Enrollment

This webinar will facilitate a discussion on the latest analysis on Hispanic-Serving Institutions, Latino students, and what institutions are doing to more intentionally serve Latino students in this current environment.

Moderator: Deborah Santiago, CEO, Excelencia in Education
Panelists: Emily Labandera, Senior Research Analyst, Excelencia in Education
Elizabeth Bejar, Interim Provost, Florida International University
Robert Vela, President, San Antonio College, Excelencia in Education Board of Directors

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