H.O. Top 100 Colleges and Universities for Hispanics

It is a well-established fact that the Hispanic/Latino population in the U.S., which currently represents nearly 20% of the total, continues to grow. As a result, Hispanic/Latino students will continue to have an important presence in higher education, and colleges and universities across the country will be the vehicles of social mobility and stalwarts of support for students from diverse backgrounds that they have always been, regardless of ever-shifting political developments. As part of its commitment to providing readers with concrete data on the Hispanic/Latino community, Hispanic Outlook presents its annual lists of Hispanic/Latino students’ presence in higher education, recognizing the specific institutions with the highest Hispanic/Latino enrolments and degrees and providing an overview of general trends across these top 100 institutions. 

Funding Your Latin American Study Abroad Journey

Exploring study abroad opportunities in Latin America offers U.S. students cultural connection, academic growth, and affordable education. Numerous scholarships—from government, private, and university programs—make these transformative experiences accessible, bridging understanding between nations and deepening awareness of shared Hispanic and Latino heritage.

School Library November 2025

This month featuring books on Hidden South America from Amazon and Geograpies of the Past from University Press of Florida.  

New Leaders in Education November 2025

Verifying Facts in the Age of AI – Librarians Offer 5 Strategies

AI tools make it easy to create believable misinformation, complicating readers’ ability to trust news. Librarians recommend verification methods—lateral reading, SIFT, P.R.O.V.E.N., fact-checking, author/source research, careful searching, and pausing to reflect—to identify and reduce spread of fake news online misinformation. 

Las recompesas financieras de un título universitario

La población hispana en Estados Unidos, a pesar de enfrentar desafíos y dificultades, ha experimentado un crecimiento significativo, con la educación como un factor clave de su éxito económico.

Afro-Latin Culture and Community at Hyde Square Task Force

Hyde Square Task Force empowers Boston youth through Afro-Latin arts, civic engagement, and academic support. Its Jóvenes en Acción and Caminos programs build cultural pride, leadership, and career readiness, helping low-income youth thrive, pursue education, and give back to their communities.

Talent Knows No Status - How TheDream.US Supports Dreamers’ Success in College and Beyond

TheDream.US, the nation’s largest scholarship program for Dreamers, has opened new applications to support undocumented students’ higher education and career goals. Despite growing challenges, it continues expanding opportunities, partnerships, and resources to help Dreamers overcome barriers and achieve lasting success. 

Bridging Opportunity Gaps: VIDA's Innovative Approach to Latino Workforce Development in South Texas

VIDA addresses South Texas’s workforce paradox—high healthcare vacancies amid poverty—through a holistic support model combining education, financial aid, counseling, and partnerships. Its programs, including nursing and youth initiatives, boost earnings, employment, and community development, earning national recognition for Latino student success. 

Disaggregating Hispanic Data for Sharper Insights into College Admission Patterns

Aggregating Hispanic data masks important subgroup differences in college admissions. Disaggregating reveals that many “Hispanic, Other” applicants identify European heritage, skewing socioeconomic and enrollment patterns, affecting HSI designations, and raising concerns about fairness and AI-driven homogenization in admissions processes. 

Fairleigh Dickinson University: Gateway to Success for Hispanic College Students

Fairleigh Dickinson University empowers Hispanic and bilingual students through inclusive programs like Puerta Al Futuro, Latino Promise, HACER, and Avanza. These initiatives provide bilingual education, financial aid, mentorship, and career networks, fostering academic success, community growth, and equitable access to higher education