SAN ANTONIO – The Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities has released an analysis of the 2023-24 Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) enrollment data, which shows an increase in the number of Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSIs).
In 2023-24, there were 615 institutions that met the definition of an HSI compared to 600 in 2022-23. This increase of 15 institutions or 2.5% from the previous year, highlights the continued growth in Hispanic student enrollment at colleges and universities across the country.
“Hispanic-Serving Institutions educate a diverse cross-section of the American population, encompassing a wide range of ethnicities, income levels, and including a significant number of white American students,” said HACU President and CEO Antonio R. Flores. “To empower all students to reach their full potential and contribute meaningfully to the nation’s prosperity, it is essential that these institutions receive robust and sustained support from our nation’s leaders.”
HSIs are defined as having 25% or more undergraduate Hispanic student full-time equivalent (FTE) enrollment. In 2023-24, HSIs enrolled 67.3% of all Hispanic undergraduates and 33% of all undergraduate students in nonprofit postsecondary education.
The number of Emerging HSIs—colleges between 15% and 24.99% Hispanic student enrollment threshold, grew to 425 in 2023-24, compared to 412 in 2022-23 or an increase of 3%.
Important facts about HSIs to note:
- HSIs enroll 5.6 million students and two-thirds of all Hispanic undergraduates.
- HSIs enroll 37% of Pell recipients.
- Of the top 10 colleges and universities ranked by the Social Mobility Index (SMI) in 2023, 8 were HSIs.
- The highest concentration of HSIs are found in: California (171), Illinois (39), New York (39), Texas (112) and Puerto Rico (56).
- California and Texas account for 46% of all HSIs.
Download HSIs Quick Fact Sheet here.