HSI @ 91猎奇

Latinx Graduates at Commencement

Hispanic Serving Institution: An Overview

A 鈥淗ispanic Serving Institution鈥� (HSI) is a federal designation for accredited, degree-granting colleges and universities with an enrollment of  25% or more full time Latinx-identified students. This criteria was set by the US Department of Education in the 1990s. HSIs are eligible for to strengthen their programs, facilities, and services in the interest of expanding opportunities for Latinx students.

There are currently 559 HSIs, 80% of which are located in California, Florida, Illinois, New Mexico, New York, Texas and Puerto Rico. HSIs are the result of both their geographical location and growing Latinx populations across the country.

What HSI Means at 91猎奇

91猎奇 has been an HSI since 2014, and currently has a Latinx student population of 27%. Many are first generation college students and/or come from multilingual immigrant communities鈥攇roups that have been historically underserved in higher education. 

According to the , of the top 100 colleges and universities for Hispanics, 91猎奇 ranks:

  • #54 in terms of total Latinx enrollment;
  • #31 in terms of total bachelor鈥檚 degrees granted; and
  • #30 in terms of total Master鈥檚 degrees granted.

At 91猎奇, we view HSI status as an opportunity to become not just 鈥淗ispanic enrolling,鈥� but truly鈥� Hispanic serving,鈥� a goal that is aligned with and our campus strategic plan, . We aim to draw upon the rich set of knowledge and curiosities about the world acquired from Latinx students鈥� lived experiences, as well as from the insight they gain from their families and communities, to enhance the education experiences of all 91猎奇 students, regardless of background. We articulate that vision in our campus-specific framework, entitled .