I’m trying to find colleges with a high Hispanic population. Does anyone have any information about this or know how I could find a list?
Sure, you should consider institutions that have earned the designation of Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSIs). The federal government designates HSIs as accredited and degree-granting public or private nonprofit colleges and universities with 25% or more total full-time equivalent undergraduate Hispanic enrollment. This population of schools varies on an annual basis, but institutions with the HSI designation typically have higher percentages of Hispanic students.
For example, as of recent data, University of Texas - Rio Grande Valley, California State University-Fullerton, and Florida International University have high Hispanic enrollments topping the list, each with more than 20,000 Hispanic undergraduate students.
In terms of percentage of the student body, some current non-profit, 4-year HSIs with high percentages of Hispanic students include the University of Texas-Rio Grande Valley (89.9% Hispanic), Texas A&M International University (96.7% Hispanic), and Universidad del Este in Puerto Rico (99.8% Hispanic).
You can find the full list of HSIs on the Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACU) website. Keep in mind that the presence of Hispanic students does not automatically equate to strong support for these students or to a rich cultural environment. Be sure to do your research on the services, support, and culture at each college. This can include researching student testimonials, exploring clubs and organizations, reaching out to current students or the admissions team, etc.
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