Latinos in Higher Education: Compilation of Fast Facts
Excelencia in Education
April 2019
Overview
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
AFFORDABILITY
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)
