Traditional Hispanic Universities & Colleges
If you would like to get an education at a traditional Hispanic university or college, there are a few options available. These institutions provide a learning experience that focuses on the specific needs of Hispanic students in order to assist in them their goal of getting a college degree.
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The National Hispanic University
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The National Hispanic University's mission statement states that it seeks to "enable Hispanics, other minorities and women, and others to acquire an undergraduate degree or certificate using a multicultural education experience to obtain a professional career in business, education, or technology." Located in San Jose, California, the university provides a multicultural atmosphere in which most faculty, staff and administrators are Latino. Students can pursue a degree in liberal studies, business administration and computer information systems, among others.
Hostos Community College
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Located in Bronx, New York, Hostos Community College was established to meet the higher educational needs of students from diverse backgrounds, particularly Hispanics. Named after a Puerto Rican educator, writer and patriot, approximately 80 percent of school's population is Hispanic. As the first bilingual higher educational institution in the United States, the college offers Spanish/English bilingual instruction for students who speak English as a second language. The college offers a number of associate's degree and certificate programs for students, such as accounting, mathematics, nursing and mechanical engineering.
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Boricua College
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Boricua College is a private liberal arts and science college. With two of its four campuses located in Brooklyn, New York, the college seeks to serve the educational needs of Puerto Ricans and other Hispanics in its community. In addition to providing instruction and research, Boricua College makes community service contributions, such as its Annual Puerto Rican Craft Fair. This fair is celebrated during Puerto Rican Heritage month to allow Puerto Ricans and other Hispanics to present their craft. The college offers bachelor's and master's degrees in a number of areas, such as business administration, childhood education, and Latin American and Caribbean studies.
Hispanic-Serving Institutions
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The Hispanic Association of Colleges and University recognizes 450 Hispanic-Serving Institutions, where total Hispanic enrollment constitutes a minimum of 25 percent of the total enrollment. HACU members are committed to "improving access to and the quality of postsecondary educational opportunities for Hispanic students." A list of these institutions can be found on the HACU website.
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