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n 1992, the Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities led the effort to convince Congress to formally recognize campuses with high Hispanic enrollment as feder- ally designated Hispanic Serving Institutions and to begin targeting federal funding to those campuses. These schools are now considered some of the best institutions for higher education for Hispanic stu- dents - from the classroom to extra- curricular activities and beyond. While different HACUs have their own pros and cons, depending on the area of study or the kind of learning environment you most prefer, here is some information on some of the best HACUs in the nation:
University of Central Florida
Location: Orlando, Florida Areas of Expertise: Varying STEM majors Graduation Rate: 73% Other: The National Hispanic Schol- arship is available to students inter- ested in attending the University of Central Florida, covering eight se- mesters of tuition fees. There is also an abundance of Latinx fraternities, sororities and societies to join.
San Diego State University
Location: San Diego, California Areas of Expertise: Latin American Studies Graduation Rate: 74% Other: An array of specialized stud- ies surrounding Latin American Studies and organizations designated for Hispanic Business majors.
College of the Mainland
Location: Texas City, Texas Areas of Expertise: Associate and Technical Degrees Graduation Rate: 92% Other: Organizations and programs that offer specialized help in finan- cial literacy, GED and ESL classes and Latinx diversity.
University of California, Ir- vine
Location: Irvine, California Areas of Expertise: Cultural Studies, Business, and Law Graduation Rate: 83% Other: A large Hispanic student body (25%), an abundance of mentor- ships, scholarships, and internships, specialized programs for Latinx business, law, STEM and cultural interests.
University of Arizona
Location: Tucson, AZ Areas of Expertise: Psychology, Lib- eral Arts, Public Health Graduation Rate: 65% Other: Strong athletics departments, an abundance of online programs, high regard for higher learning, safety and campus life.
New Mexico Tech
Location: Socorro, New Mexico Areas of Expertise: Engineering Graduation Rate: 50% Other: Small classroom sizes, highly dedicated professors, high employ- ment rates after graduation, chal- lenging.
Florida International Univer- sity
Location: Miami, Florida Areas of Expertise: Online Programs Graduation Rate: 63% Other: Voted the #2 best online col- lege in America, very diverse espe- cially for Hispanic students, excel- lent food.
Keiser University
Location: Fort Lauderdale, FL Areas of Expertise: Psychology and Business Graduation Rate: 65% Other: Affordable tuition, very diverse especially for Hispanic stu- dents, a variety of Hispanic centered clubs and organizations. No matter which kind of degree you want to obtain or what sort of col- lege experience youre looking for, HACUs offer a variety of diverse specialties and perks that can fit your needs.
Want to Enhance Your College Experience?
Consider These HACUs
By Natalie Rodgers
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