ACC Among Top in Nation for Hispanic Enrollment

A recent issue of “The Hispanic Outlook in Higher Education Magazine” ranked Austin Community College (ACC) at No. 11 on its annual list of the Top 50 Community Colleges by Hispanic Enrollment.

The rankings were compiled by the National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education.

California leads the nation in Hispanic community college enrollment with 22 campuses in the district. Texas community colleges account for the second largest number with eight of the top 50, and Illinois ranks third with seven.

“Hispanic Outlook” also includes ACC in its list of Top 50 Colleges Awarding the Most Associate’s Degrees to Hispanics. ACC is 42nd in the nation among community colleges granting associate degrees to Hispanic students.

According the American Association of Community Colleges, there are 11.6 million students currently enrolled in community and junior colleges in the U.S., 6.6 million students in college credit classes and another 5 million in noncredit classes. In Texas, more than 50 percent of all entering college students begin their higher education at a community college.

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