Excelencia's mission is to accelerate Latino student success in higher education— to enhance our workforce, leadership, economy, and Ensure America’s Future. Workforce Excelencia in Education's mission is to accelerate Latino student success in higher education— to enhance our workforce, leadership, economy, and Ensure America’s Future. Click on the tabs below to explore. FINDING YOUR WORKFORCE STEM HEALTH EDUCATION SUPPORTER Latinos have the highest labor force participation, with 66 percent of those 16 years and older in the labor force, and demonstrates they will account for 91 percent of new workers — the largest number of any group — and one in five workers overall by 2031. However, Latinos are the most likely to be employed in manual labor occupations and earn the lowest salary compared to other groups. This brief is Excelencia’s roadmap for both employers and institutions to take action to ensure America’s future by advancing Latino talent. The top institutions awarding credentials to Latinos at each level are: NUC University in Puerto Rico (Certificate) Miami Dade College in Florida (Associate) Florida International University in Florida (Baccalaureate and Master’s) Nova Southeastern University in Florida (First Professional and Doctorate) LEARN MORE Latinos are the nation’s fastest growing population and are shaping the nation’s workforce, accounting for 91 percent of new workers by 2031. Although more Latinos are entering the STEM workforce, they continue to be underrepresented in STEM occupations. In 2021, Latinos represented 18 percent of the nation’s workforce yet represented less than 10 percent of all STEM occupations. This brief is Excelencia’s roadmap presenting an opportunity for employers and institutions to take action to ensure America’s future by strengthening the Latino STEM talent pipeline. The top institutions awarding credentials to Latinos at each level in STEM are: Dallas College in Texas (Certificate) South Texas College in Texas (Associate) Florida International University in Florida (Baccalaureate and Master’s) University of Michigan-Ann Arbor in Michigan (Doctorate) LEARN MORE Healthcare occupations are projected to increase over the next decade. As the demand for healthcare professionals increases, Latinos are increasing their representation in healthcare positions. Despite their increased representation, Latinos are more likely to be in healthcare support occupations rather than in healthcare management or professional occupations that offer higher salaries. This brief is Excelencia’s roadmap for both employers and institutions to take action to ensure America’s future by advancing Latino talent in health. The top institutions awarding credentials to Latinos at each level in health are: NUC University in Puerto Rico (Certificate and Associate) Western Governors University in Utah (Baccalaureate) Miami Regional University in Florida (Master’s) Rutgers University-New Brunswick in New Jersey (Doctorate) Nova Southeastern University in Florida (First Professional) LEARN MORE Latinos are shaping the nation’s population–inside and outside of the classroom. Occupations in education disciplines are projected to increase in the next decade. While Latinos have increased their representation in education related occupations, they are more likely to be in education occupations with lower salaries. This brief is Excelencia’s roadmap for both employers and institutions to take action to ensure America’s future by advancing Latino talent in education. The top institutions awarding credentials to Latinos at each level in education are: Miami Regional University in Florida (Certificate) South Texas College in Texas (Associate) Florida International University in Florida (Baccalaureate) Grand Canyon University in Arizona (Master’s) Nova Southeastern University in Florida (Doctorate) LEARN MORE Made Possible With Support From Podcast Episode: Finding your Workforce – Latino Talent for a Global Economy highlights best practices to leverage the high labor force participation rate of Latinos, projected to be one in five workers by 2031. Deborah Santiago, Excelencia in Education's co-founder and CEO, in episode 53 of ACT's Ready for Work podcast discusses the importance of developing stackable credentials, providing transition services, and connecting Latino talent to employers. Get ready to uncover actionable insights, debunk common myths, and discover best practices to reduce skill shortages. Webinar: Finding Your Workforce: Latino Talent for a Global Economy Ensuring America’s future to meet our nation’s economic and civic engagement requires both institutions and employers have a tactical plan to link Latino, and all, college graduates to the workforce. Leaders from institutions, employers, and philanthropy shared their perspectives and efforts for educating, preparing, and connecting Latinos to the workforce. Expand Your Knowledge about Workforce with Excelencia How do data on Latino college completion inform U.S. workforce needs? Data help others understand the profile of Latino students and the institutions graduating them links the college completion goals of the U.S. with the educated workforce needs of the country. Nationally, Latino college enrollment and completion are projected to increase. How do we close the equity gap and why is this important to workforce? Closing the equity gap requires a tactical plan for accelerating, not just increasing, Latinos’ degree attainment. Excelencia’s analysis shows that for the U.S. to close equity gaps in educational attainment , Latinos must earn 6.2 million degrees by 2030. Latinos are a young and fast-growing population. Our investment in Latino college completion is critical for the U.S. to meet its current and future civic leadership and workforce needs. How are Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSIs) supporting Latino students beyond degree completion? HSIs are expanding their scope of Latino student success and taking active steps to create learning experiences that promote workforce preparation and foster Latino post-completion success . As institutions continue to make progress on Latino enrollment and completion, Latino representation within the workforce is expected to increase. All Workforce Resources This compilation of publications represents work Excelencia has released in relation to Latinos in the workforce in the following categories: Latinos in the Workforce HSIs and Workforce Finding Your Workforce Latino College Completion Scroll by using the arrows below to navigate through all research available.

This infographic shows 5 trends in higher education in Puerto Rico influencing institutional resilience, including enrollment, retention, and graduation rates. < Back Higher Education in Puerto Rico: Conditions and Context Influencing Institutional Resilience Infographic Excelencia in Education June 2021 DOWNLOADS/LINKS Infographic SHARE RESEARCH LinkedIn Facebook X (Twitter) Copy link Overview This infographic shows 5 trends in the conditions and context of higher education in Puerto Rico influencing institutional resilience. The total population and K-12 educational pipeline has declined, potentially affecting the future college-going pool of applicants. Full-time retention rates have increased in the last 15 years, despite drops in enrollment, and are higher than the national retention rate. The cost of attendance across all sectors has been increasing over the last 20 years and there is a significant gap between students’ cost of attendance and the grant aid they receive. Graduation rates have been on the rise at private 4-year institutions but have remained relatively stagnant at public 4-year institutions. Despite an increasing share of the population attaining a postsecondary degree, Puerto Rico’s unemployment rate is high. Suggested Citation: Labandera, E., Santiago, D., and Laurel, J. (May 2021). Washington, D.C.: Excelencia in Education. Learn more in Higher Education in Puerto Rico: Conditions and Context Influencing Institutional Resilience . Webinar - Higher Education in Puerto Rico: Conditions and Context Influencing Institutional Resilience - A Conversation with Puerto Rican Leaders Click here to view Return to Research Library Related Research by Issue Area - Education Pathways Financial Aid Institutional Practices Student Success Workforce

Research suggests diversity on campus benefits all students. This brief provides a summary of Latino faculty and their representation in postsecondary education. < Back Latino Faculty in Postsecondary Education Morgan Taylor; Deborah A. Santiago June 2017 DOWNLOADS/LINKS Publication SHARE RESEARCH LinkedIn Facebook X (Twitter) Copy link Overview Research suggests that diversity on campus—both student diversity and faculty diversity—benefits all students by providing diverse perspectives and expanding cultural competencies for all students and contributing to the persistence and degree attainment of students of color. Latino faculty and all faculty of color also serve as role models and mentors students of color and can help those students improve in their academic progress. While Latinos represented about 16 percent of all undergraduates, they only represented four percent of full-time faculty. This brief provides a summary of Latino faculty and their representation in postsecondary education. Learn more about practices that advance student success visit our searchable Growing What Works database. Return to Research Library Related Research by Issue Area - Education Pathways Financial Aid Institutional Practices Student Success Workforce

While Latino enrollment decreased in 2020, we continue to see an increase in Latino college completion (LCC). This brief provides the most up-to-date overview of LCC. < Back Latino College Completion: 2019-2020 Excelencia in Education July 2022 DOWNLOADS/LINKS Publication SHARE RESEARCH LinkedIn Facebook X (Twitter) Copy link Overview While Latino enrollment decreased in 2020, we continue to see an increase in Latino college completion. This brief provides the most up-to-date overview of Latino college completion, including the top institutions where Latinos earn degrees, and progress towards the goal of Ensuring America’s Future through 6.2 million more Latino undergraduate degrees by 2030. Suggested Citation: Excelencia in Education. (2022). Latino College Completion: 2019-2020 . Washington, D.C.: Excelencia in Education. Latino College Enrollment: Past, Current, and Projections Latino student college enrollment had been growing at an accelerated pace for more than 20 years, but in 2020 dropped significantly despite previous projections of continued growth. In this fact sheet, we provide a summary of past, current, and projected Latino student enrollment. LEARN MORE Infographics to share Return to Research Library Related Research by Issue Area - Education Pathways Financial Aid Institutional Practices Student Success Workforce

Since 2004, Excelencia has been the national leader in developing strategic research guided by the experiences and realities of today's Latino and other post-traditional students to inform action by community and institutional leaders and policy makers that facilitates institutional change. Research and Policy Since 2004, Excelencia has been the national leader in developing strategic research guided by the experiences and realities of today's Latino and other post-traditional students to inform action by community and institutional leaders and policy makers that facilitates institutional change. Excelencia uses a Latino lens to bring to the forefront what we know about Latino student success, what works to improve it, and what decision makers can do. Excelencia in Education’s Policy Priorities: 2024 Good policy is informed by good practice. Excelencia in Education’s policy priorities are grounded in the strengths and opportunities of the Latino community and evidence-based practices accelerating Latino student success. Excelencia’s policy agenda advocates for accelerating Latino student success to close gaps in degree attainment based on the current profile of Latinos in higher education. Four policy issues were continually raised among leading institutions committed to supporting Latino student success: 1) affordability , 2) institutional capacity , 3) retention and transfer , and 4) workforce preparation. LEARN MORE Learn More LEARN MORE Affordability Learn More LEARN MORE Retention and Transfer Learn More LEARN MORE Institutional Capacity Learn More LEARN MORE Workforce Preparation Applying a Latino lens to higher education policy and practice Excelencia’s community understands and addresses contemporary higher education issues uses a Latino lens. Read the latest perspectives on policies and practices impacting Latino student success from across the Excelencia network. READ MORE How does Excelencia in Education approach policy to accelerate Latino student success? Excelencia believes that good policy is informed by good practice. The ability to intentionally SERVE Latino students at scale requires knowing what works to accelerate Latino student success in a contemporary way with the most up-to-date Latino student profile. Research Library Excelencia in Education accelerates Latino student success in higher education by promoting Latino student achievement and informing educational policies with a Latino lens. Since the organization’s founding, Excelencia has been the leading information source on Latinos in higher education, making our research and policy priorities available for the public to inform and compel action on Latino enrollment, completion, and workforce nationally. Find information on Latinos and education pathways, financial aid, institutional practices, student success, workforce, HSI related research, and more. Refine your search of Excelencia’s research by using the filters on the right. How Latinos Pay for College: 2025 National Trends March 2025 Latinos make informed and pragmatic choices to pay for college, and the institutions intentionally serving them are making strides to ensure the price of a college degree is affordable. The findings from this brief help inform the opportunities institutions and policymakers at the state and federal levels have to ensure a quality and affordable education. Read More 2024 What Works for Latino Students in Higher Education September 2024 For 20 years, Excelencia in Education has identified and promoted evidence-based practices increasing Latino student success. Since 2005 Excelencia has received over 2,000 program submissions for Examples of Excelencia , recognized over 400 programs for their impact, and raised and awarded over $2 million in funds to programs making a positive difference for Latino students across the country. Programs at the associate, baccalaureate, graduate, and community-based organization levels are recognized for their intentional and culturally relevant asset-based efforts. Read More Excelencia’s Policy Agenda May 2024 Excelencia’s policy agenda advocates for accelerating Latino student success to close gaps in degree attainment based on Excelencia’s most recent research and analysis of Latinos in higher education. Four policy issues were continually raised among leading institutions committed to supporting Latino student success: 1) affordability, 2) institutional capacity, 3) retention and transfer, and 4) workforce preparation. Read More Excelencia’s Policy Agenda: Affordability May 2024 Excelencia’s analysis has made clear that college is not affordable for many Latino students. These students often adjust their attendance patterns to leverage financial aid insufficient to their needs. Additionally, recent economic challenges have disproportionately impacted Latinos’ incomes, making it harder to afford a postsecondary education. Read More Excelencia’s Policy Agenda: Institutional Capacity May 2024 Institutions enrolling Latino students are critical to Excelencia in Education’s mission of accelerating Latino student success, including Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSIs). HSIs disproportionately educate the majority of Latino students across the nation–while only 20 percent of higher education institutions are HSIs, they enroll 63 percent of all Latino undergraduates. 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Excelencia has tracked and developed lists of Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSIs), eHSIs, and gHSIs for 29 years—academic years 1994-95 through 2022-23. HSIs Database for Researchers < Return to HSIs Main Page Excelencia in Education has tracked and developed lists of Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSIs), Emerging Hispanic-Serving institutions (eHSIs), and Hispanic-Serving Institutions with Graduate programs (gHSIs) for 29 years—academic years 1994-95 through 2022-23. These three datasets (HSIs, eHSIs, and gHSIs) are unique—they do not exist elsewhere. Excelencia is making them publicly available for a nominal fee with the intent to benefit the field of higher education, as more research is needed about these institutions that enroll significant numbers of Latino students. COMPLETE FORM Suggested Citation and Agreement Excelencia in Education analysis using U.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), 1994-2022 Fall Enrollment and Institutional Characteristics Surveys. The Researcher agrees: That they will not release data provided by Excelencia in Education to any other individuals, institutions, or organizations, without Excelencia in Education’s written permission; That the views expressed are their own and do not reflect the opinions or views of Excelencia in Education; Excelencia in Education is not responsible for any views presented, errors or omissions by the Researcher in using the HSIs, Emerging HSIs, and, HSIs with Graduate programs lists; That data files will not be released to the Researcher until payment is made to Excelencia in Education; and, To use the suggested citation crediting Excelencia in Education.

This brief examines the pragmatic choices Latinos make to pay for college and the role institutions play in ensuring a college degree is affordable for Latino, and all, students. < Back How Latinos Pay for College: 2025 National Trends Cassandra Arroyo, Emily Labandera, and Deborah Santiago March 2025 DOWNLOADS/LINKS Publication SHARE RESEARCH LinkedIn Facebook X (Twitter) Copy link Overview Latinos make informed and pragmatic choices to pay for college, and the institutions intentionally serving them are making strides to ensure the price of a college degree is affordable. This brief builds on 20 years of Excelencia in Education’s research on Latino students and college affordability and lessons learned from institutional leadership and students’ experiences. Findings Many Latino students make choices with what they can control as cost-saving measures and rely on various forms of financial aid to make college more affordable. Consider the following choices Latino students make: Work 30 hours or more while enrolled in college. Enroll part-time or “swirl” between colleges to take courses needed. Decide to enroll at more affordable public colleges near where they live. Choose to live with their parents or off-campus. Rely on federal financial aid over other sources of aid. Leverage grant aid more often than loans. Leading institutions make choices with what they can control to make college more affordable. Seal of Excelencia certified institutions implement strategies and practices to help make the cost of a college education more affordable. These efforts help inform what institutions can do to increase access to a college education and financially support Latino, and all, students. Consider the following strategies and practices: Align institutional aid to provide funds to mitigate students’ unexpected financial challenges. Offer paid internships or on-campus employment opportunities so that Latino students can offset the cost of their degree while simultaneously gaining transferable skills. Provide support services to help their students make informed decisions about their college costs. Contain student costs by offering OER (Open Educational Resources) for courses. Advance full tuition scholarships to students with family incomes at or below a specific financial level. Facilitate and simplify access to aid by managing joint admissions and financial aid applications between two-year and four-year college partners. Intentionally serving Latino, and all, students at scale benefits from knowing and implementing what works to accelerate Latino student success at the state and federal levels based on efforts by policymakers. Learn more about ways states can lead the way and the federal role to support access to high education in this brief. Suggested Citation: Arroyo, C., Labandera, E., & Santiago, D. (March 2025). How Latinos Pay for College: 2025 National Trends. Washington, D.C.: Excelencia in Education. Made possible with generous support from Lumina Foundation Featured Publications Return to Research Library Related Research by Issue Area - Education Pathways Financial Aid Institutional Practices Student Success Workforce

The purpose of this brief is to describe federal legislation and programs that support higher education, and to assess Latino participation in these programs. < Back Federal Policy and Latinos in Higher Education: A Guide for Policymakers and Grantmakers Deborah A. Santiago ; Sarita E. Brown February 2004 DOWNLOADS/LINKS Publication SHARE RESEARCH LinkedIn Facebook X (Twitter) Copy link Overview Brief describes federal legislation and programs that support higher education and to assess Latino participation in these programs. Return to Research Library Related Research by Issue Area - Education Pathways Financial Aid Institutional Practices Student Success Workforce

This brief highlights resilience efforts at 5 Puerto Rican Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSIs) amid economic disruptions, demographic shifts, and natural disasters. < Back Institutional Resilience in Puerto Rico: A First Look at Efforts by Puerto Rican HSIs Excelencia in Education February 2023 DOWNLOADS/LINKS Publication SHARE RESEARCH LinkedIn Facebook X (Twitter) Copy link Overview Over the last five years, Puerto Rico has faced fiscal and economic disruptions, demographic shifts, hurricanes and earthquakes, governance challenges, and the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. While most of these conditions are not new to Puerto Rico, the intersection of all these challenges created a nexus for institutional resilience and efforts. This brief is the second phase of a multi-tiered project–the first of which was an environmental scan of conditions and context of the population, K-12 educational pipeline, higher education, and workforce in Puerto Rico that Excelencia published in 2021. While this brief is not meant to be exhaustive of the experiences of institutions and students in Puerto Rico, it is indicative in a broader sense of institutional resilience and transformation to meet their mission and goals to serve their communities with a quality education. Excelencia in Education engaged five Puerto Rican HSIs in a series of interviews to learn more about their efforts in resilience in the last five years: Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo Universidad Ana G. Méndez-Gurabo University of Puerto Rico-Mayagüez University of Puerto Rico-Río Piedras University of Puerto Rico-Utuado Findings These five HSIs are adapting to compounding challenges in their current context. From the interviews with these institutions, Excelencia identified key efforts that demonstrate these institutions’ resilience: Sustaining institutional management. Leadership at these five institutions described the restructuring strategies they implemented to sustain their institution. Some of these strategies included making staffing changes, consolidating their student services and academic programs, streamlining degree requirements, and seeking external funding. Managing enrollment plans and expectations. To address enrollment challenges, these HSIs have enhanced and adapted their recruitment strategies to more intentionally recruit students to their institution. These strategies included expanding program offerings to students in the mainland, holding Open Houses, placing emphasis on robust academic programs, and utilizing new outreach mediums such as social media to reach more students. Supporting students by meeting their basic needs and providing wraparound services. To retain their students, these institutions aimed at holistically serving their students by meeting students' basic needs. Institutions provided access to meals, additional financial support, mental health services and counseling, and intentional outreach throughout their students’ trajectory. Preparing students for graduation and post-completion. Institutional leadership at these institutions emphasized the importance of connecting their graduating students to Puerto Rico’s workforce through dedicated career development opportunities for students, internship experiences, job fairs, and opportunities for research experience and continuing on their education at the graduate level. This publication was developed with the generous support of the Ascendium Education Group. Special thanks to Margarita Benítez, Senior Associate, and Hilda Colón Plumey, Professional Educational Consultant who were integral parts of this analysis and led the interviews with institutional leaders and administrators. Suggested Citation: Santiago, D., Labandera, E., Arroyo, C. (February 2023). Institutional Resilience in Puerto Rico: A First Look at Efforts by Puerto Rican HSIs. Washington, D.C.: Excelencia in Education. Learn more about Latino College Completion in Puerto Rico Read our an environmental scan of colleges and universities in Puerto Rico in Higher Education in Puerto Rico: Conditions and Context Influencing Institutional Resilience WEBINAR: Institutional Resilience in Puerto Rico: A First Look at Efforts by Puerto Rican HSIs Given the changing conditions and context of higher education in the U.S. in recent years, HSIs have had to adapt and sustain to continue to enroll, retain, and graduate their Latino, and all, students. In particular, Puerto Rico has faced fiscal and economic disruptions, demographic shifts, natural phenomena, governance challenges, and the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Hear from Institutional leaders from HSIs in Puerto Rico and the mainland as they share their perspectives and leadership efforts of how they intentionally serve their Latino students even during challenging times. Infographics to share Return to Research Library Related Research by Issue Area - Education Pathways Financial Aid Institutional Practices Student Success Workforce

This brief examines the impact of 20 years' investment in Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSIs) and the link of support to Latino student success in higher education. < Back From Capacity to Success: HSIs, Title V, and Latino Students Deborah A. Santiago; Emily Calderón Galdeano; Morgan Taylor May 2016 DOWNLOADS/LINKS Publication Infographic - PDF SHARE RESEARCH LinkedIn Facebook X (Twitter) Copy link Overview Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSIs) enroll over 60 percent of Latino undergraduates and generally enroll a high enrollment of needy students with relatively limited resources. The federal government has funded the development of HSIs since 1995 to expand and enhance their capacity, quality, and the educational achievement of their Latinos and other low-income students. Is there evidence after 20 years of funding that this purpose is being met? From Capacity to Success: HSIs, Title V, and Latino Students examines the impact of 20 years of investment in HSIs and the link of this support on Latino student success. This issue brief provides a snapshot of Latinos in postsecondary education today, as well as a summary of the growth and current profile of HSIs. It also examines linkages between Latino students’ educational progress, the institutions where they are concentrated, and the impact of 20 years of federal funding on both student success and the development of HSIs, and offers recommendations for further research to refine the findings from this examination. The research and analysis for this brief were supported by TG. Please allow a few seconds for loading of interactive infographic. Return to Research Library Related Research by Issue Area - Education Pathways Financial Aid Institutional Practices Student Success Workforce

Excelencia's analysis provides a detailed profile of Latino students and the institutions where they choose to enroll to inform policy and mobilize action. < Back Latinos in Higher Education: 2024 Compilation of Fast Facts Excelencia in Education April 2024 DOWNLOADS/LINKS Publication SHARE RESEARCH LinkedIn Facebook X (Twitter) Copy link Overview Excelencia in Education's latest analysis builds on previous compilations of fact sheets to provide a detailed profile on Latino students and the institutions where they choose to enroll to inform policy and mobilize action. For 20 years, Excelencia has led the way through innovative, collaborative, and actionable efforts to accelerate Latino student success in higher education throughout the United States. The fact sheets included in this compilation illustrate these efforts and inform Excelencia’s four policy priorities: affordability, institutional capacity, retention and transfer, and workforce preparation. Across this compilation, it is apparent that Latinos and the institutions where they choose to enroll face clear opportunities for action. Stay tuned for updated analysis on how Latino students pay for college in February 2025. Consider the following: Latinos … … are more likely to be the first in their family to attend college than any other racial group. … are more likely to receive the federal Pell Grant and are less likely to take out student loans to pay for college. … have the highest labor force participation rate compared to all other racial groups but are more likely to be represented in occupations with lower salaries. Institutions serving Latinos… … are predominantly Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSIs), educating 63% of all Latinos in the nation while representing 20% of all postsecondary institutions. … are Seal of Excelencia certified institutions, graduating Latinos at a higher rate than institutions nationally. Table of Contents OVERVIEW OF LATINO STUDENTS This section provides an overview of the evolving profile of Latino students in higher education, including Latino males, Latinas, adult learners, and students in Puerto Rico. OVERVIEW OF INSTITUTIONS ENROLLING LATINO STUDENTS This section provides an overview of the institutions enrolling and SERVING Latino students, including institutions within Excelencia’s Presidents for Latino Student Success (P4LSS) network, Seal of Excelencia certified institutions, the top 25 institutions awarding credentials/degrees to Latino students (by award level) and primarily associate degree-granting baccalaureate (PAB) institutions. AFFORDABILITY This section outlines the pragmatic choices Latino students make to pay for their college education: by using grant aid like the Pell Grant or working while enrolled. INSTITUTIONAL CAPACITY This section describes the current landscape of HSIs and federal funding available with the purpose of building the capacity of HSIs to expand the educational opportunities for, and improve the attainment of, their Latino students. WORKFORCE This section provides an overview of Latinos in the workforce, including their representation across occupations and earnings. This section also provides an overview of Latinos’ representation in STEM, health, and education occupations. *Data on page 9 of this compilation were updated on May 30, 2024 *Data on page 22 of this compilation were updated on September 25, 2024 Suggested Citation: Santiago, D., Arroyo, C., & Cuellarsola, L. (April 2024). Latinos in Higher Education: 2024 Compilation of Fast Facts. Washington, D.C.: Excelencia in Education. Made possible with the support and public leadership of 24 Seal of Excelencia certified institutions: Return to Research Library Related Research by Issue Area - Education Pathways Financial Aid Institutional Practices Student Success Workforce

The purpose of this issue brief is to provide a common definition and methodology for identifying HSIs that will result in better analysis and more accuracy. < Back Essay: Creating a List of Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSIs) Excelencia in Education March 2024 DOWNLOADS/LINKS Publication SHARE RESEARCH LinkedIn Facebook X (Twitter) Copy link Overview Excelencia in Education has been tracking the growth of Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSIs), Emerging Hispanic-Serving Institutions (eHSIs), and Hispanic-Serving Institutions with Graduate Programs (gHSIs) for 20 years since the organization’s founding in 2004, and has released its analyses on these institutions annually. The purpose of this essay is to provide a common definition and methodology for identifying HSIs that will result in better analysis and more accuracy. Using a common definition based on an established methodology will more accurately represent this group of institutions. As the Latino population continues to grow, so will the number of Latino college-bound students. The number and size of HSIs will also continue to grow and can play a critical role in enhancing Latino students' access to higher education throughout the United States. Return to Research Library Related Research by Issue Area - Education Pathways Financial Aid Institutional Practices Student Success Workforce