What do we know about Hispanic Serving Institutions?

Hispanic Serving Institutions (HSIs) are the fastest growing higher education sector in the United States. Since 2013, HSIs have grown on average by 29 institutions each year. According to the latest federal data, there are 569 HSIs, and these institutions enroll two-thirds of all Latinx undergraduates. For those unfamiliar with HSIs, they are defined by the Higher Education Act as colleges and universities with at least 25% Hispanic students. The majority of HSIs are located in California, Florida, Illinois, New Mexico, New York, Texas, and Puerto Rico. Given the rapid growth of the Latinx population overall, we will see more and more HSIs in the future.