Looking for Colleges with a Large Hispanic Population

Hola! I'm currently a junior investigating on colleges and I'm looking for institutions with a significant Hispanic representation. My culture is really important to me, and I'd love to find a campus community where I can share in that with a lot of peers. Can anyone suggest schools with a large number of Hispanic students?

Hello! There are quite a few schools known for having substantial Hispanic student populations.

First, we have the Hispanic Serving Institutions (HSIs), a federal designation for colleges and universities where at least 25% of full-time students identify as Hispanic. Some of the largest HSIs by enrollment include Florida International University, University of Puerto Rico in Río Piedras, University of Texas Rio Grande Valley, California State University in Northridge, University of Texas at El Paso.

That being said, not all schools with significant Hispanic populations are HSIs. For example, University of Florida, University of California Davis, University of California Santa Barbara, and University of Arizona also noted significant Hispanic representation.

Additionally, the University of Southern California and The University of Texas at Austin (both not HSIs), are known to have active Hispanic/Latinx communities and support services geared towards these communities.

Before making your final decision, you may want to explore the specific programs and support services these colleges offer to Hispanic students, such as Hispanic-focused student organizations, events, and academic programs. This will help ensure you're not just part of a substantial Hispanic community, but a community that actively celebrates your shared culture.