Latinos in Higher Education: Compilation of Fast Facts

Posted by Excelencia in Education on June 10, 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.

https://www.edexcelencia.org/research/publications/latinos-higher-education-compilation-fast-facts

Table of Contents:

OVERVIEW

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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