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The Graphic Truth: Hispanic college enrollment has surged

September 15, 2023
Matthew Kendrick
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Luisa Vieira
Racial makeup of undergraduate students in the U.S. (2010-2021)
Racial makeup of undergraduate students in the U.S. (2010-2021)
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September 15 marked the beginning of Hispanic Heritage Month, and as the United States enters a new era in college admissions following the Supreme Court’s decision to strike down race-based affirmative action protections this summer, many worry that the new rules could hurt the chances of aspiring students from traditionally marginalized communities.

New data from the Department of Education indicates the number of Hispanic students grew nearly 30% between 2010 and 2021, and made up over a fifth of the enrolled student body in 2021. Hispanic people as a whole were one of the fastest growing demographic groups in the U.S. at the time, accounting for more than half of the total population increase between 2010 and 2020. Here’s a look at racial makeup of undergraduate students in the U.S. over the last several years.

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