Latino Education Attainment in Texas
Only 25% of Hispanic adults (ages 25 and older) in Texas have earned an associate degree or higher, compared to 51% of White non-Hispanic adults.
More than half of Latino’s in college are first gen
Approximately 51% of Latino college students in the United States are first-generation college students, meaning they are the first in their families to attend college.
Leading Institutions for Latino Enrollment
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley enrolls 94% Hispanic/Latino undergraduates, making it one of the top institutions serving Hispanic/Latino students in Texas.
Graduation Rate Disparity
At four-year institutions in Texas, the graduation rate for Hispanic/Latino students is 12 percentage points lower than for White non-Hispanic students.