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Education Issues Committee |
From Hispanic Magazine
http://live.hispaniconline.com/HispanicMag/2007_3/features-26Colleges.htm
The Top Colleges For Latinos
In this, our annual roster, we rank the top institutions for higher learning. But what has distinguished our list from the dozens of top colleges lists published annually is that we look for the distinction between a school that has a reputation for excellence overall, and those with the qualities that make it a superior university for Hispanic students. Selection is based on academic performance, graduation rates, selectivity, student-to-faculty ratio, as well as cultural programs and student organizations that are appealing to Latinos.
Deciding on an ultimate 25 was extremely difficult as many schools had similar qualities. In one case, we chose not to split hairs. For the first time ever, we present 26 top schools, with a tie for the 7th spot. As in previous years, Hispanic looked at some premier sources: U.S. News & World Report’s America’s Best Colleges 2007, Hispanic Outlook in Higher Education Magazine’s Publisher’s Pick List of some of the country’s best colleges for Hispanics and The College Board, among others.
In recognition of the importance that financial aid plays in college accessibility, we considered the percent of students at each school who receive financial assistance. Cost of attendance is also of concern. With pending legislation that could make financing college more affordable, the most expensive colleges, some among the best, are within sight. Wherever possible, listed tuition rates reflect tuition plus required fees. Schools tabulate costs of attendance differently, so check with each institution.
And this year we increased the base percent of Hispanic enrollment for list consideration from 5 percent from 2006 to 7 percent this year, partly in response to reader feedback.
We also recognize schools that have made strides in catering to the needs of Hispanic students, but whose statistics prevented them from being in the top. These schools also strive for academic distinction and are listed in our Honor Roll.
A stellar faculty including 17 Nobel Laureates and four Pulitzer Prize winners attract creative and serious students to the New York City-based school. Those hoping to explore more than the Big Apple can take advantage of the undergraduate school’s international programs.
1. Princeton University
Nobel laureates, MacArthur Fellows and Pulitzer Prize winners are among the faculty members who teach on the campus of just under 5,000 undergraduate students. The close-knit campus gives undergraduates opportunities for individual research and study in their later years. And in their spare time, students can choose from among some of the several Hispanic cultural clubs.
Admissions Office:
P.O. Box 430
Princeton, NJ 08542
609-258-3060
uaoffice@princeton.edu
Type of School: Private
Setting: Large Town
Tuition and Fees: $33,000/$9,200
Hispanic Enrollment: 7 percent
Student to Faculty Ratio: 5 to 1
Hispanic Outlook for Higher Education Publisher’s Pick listed: Yes
Undergraduate enrollment: 4,815
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2. Harvard College
Harvard College is the undergraduate institution of the world-class university, which for several years has been considered the No. 1 school in the country. Emphasis on global learning encourages students to branch out in their studies and perhaps take part in Iberian studies or ethnic studies. The institution made news this year when it ended its early admission program.
Admissions Office:
86 Brattle St.
Cambridge, MA 02138
617-495-1551
Tuition and fees/Room and board: $33,709/$9,946
Type of School: Private
Setting: Large City
Hispanic Enrollment: 7 percent
Student to Faculty Ratio: 7 to 1
Hispanic Outlook for Higher Education Publisher’s Pick listed: Yes
Undergraduate enrollment: More than 6,000
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3. Amherst College
Specializing in undergraduate study, this 1,000-acre New England college is relatively small in population compared to the others on the list. However, its 1600 students have a world to choose from among the school’s 800 courses in 33 fields of study. Amherst is also a member of the Five Colleges, and students may take class at its sister schools.
Admissions Office:
P.O. Box 5000
Amherst, MA 01002
413-542-2328
admissions@amherst.edu
Type of School: Private
Setting: Large Town
Comprehensive fee: $43,360 (Comprehensive fee includes tuition, room and board)
Hispanic Enrollment: 19 percent
Student to Faculty Ratio: 8 to 1Hispanic Outlook for Higher Education Publisher’s Pick listed: Yes
Undergraduate enrollment: 1,648
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4. Yale College
Some 12 million volumes fill the university’s library shelves, and its 11,000-plus undergraduate and graduate students take advantage of the opportunity. They can also take advantage of the International Summer Award program and undergraduate fellowship opportunities.
Admissions Office:
P.O. Box 208234
New Haven, CT 06520
203-432-9300
student.questions@yale.edu
Type of School: Private
Setting: Small City
Tuition and Fees/Room and board: $33,030/$10,020
Hispanic Enrollment: 8 percent
Student to Faculty Ratio: 7 to 1Hispanic Outlook for Higher Education Publisher’s Pick listed: Yes
Undergraduate enrollment: 5,316
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5. Swarthmore College
Founded by the Quakers, Swarthmore boasts that no classes are taught by teaching assistants, only professors. And the school has made sure to offer the small institution’s students as many study choices as possible: they may enroll in nearby Bryn Mawr, Haverford College and the University of Pennsylvania.
Admissions Office:
500 College Ave.
Swarthmore, PA 19081
610-328-8300
admissions@swarthmore.edu
Type of School: Private
Setting: Small Town
Tuition and fees/Room and board:
$33,232/$10,300
Hispanic Enrollment: 11 percent
Student to Faculty Ratio: 8 to 1Hispanic Outlook for Higher Education Publisher’s Pick listed: Yes
Undergraduate enrollment: 1,484
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6. Massachusetts Institute of Technology
One of the world’s premiere research institutions is also a learning haven for the bright young students who can count themselves among the very few who are accepted. Those select students have the opportunity to learn from some of the planet’s most brilliant scientists and educators including seven Nobel Prize winners.
Admissions Office:
77 Massachusetts Ave., Rm 3-108
Cambridge, MA 02139
617-253-4791
admissions@mit.edu
Type of School: Private
Setting: Large City
Tuition and fees/Room and Board: $33,600/$9,950
Hispanic Enrollment: 12 percent
Student to Faculty Ratio: 7 to 1
Hispanic Outlook for Higher Education Publisher’s Pick listed: Yes
Undergraduate enrollment: 6,130
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7. Stanford University
With a broad academic catalog that includes such programs as Chicano studies, Spanish and Portuguese, Stanford is one of the most popular universities for selective Hispanic students. The 8,200-acre, palm-tree dotted campus also boasts a mariachi and folkloric group among its 640 student groups.
Admissions Office:
Bakewell Building
355 Galvez St.
Stanford, CA 94305
650-723-2091
admission@stanford.edu
Type of School: Private
Setting: Small City
Tuition and fees/Room and board:
$32,994/$10,367
Hispanic Enrollment: 11 percent
Student to Faculty Ratio: 7 to 1
Hispanic Outlook for Higher Education Publisher’s Pick listed: Yes
Undergraduate enrollment: 7,407
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8. Pomona College
A tie for the No. 7 spot, this elite institution also draws a particularly large Hispanic population. It caters to small-group learning, and the school’s average class size is 14 pupils. Although the school offers 44 majors and 600 classes on-site, students have access to the more than 2,500 classes at the Claremont Colleges.
Admissions Office:
333 North College Way
Claremont, CA 91711-6312
909-621-8134
admissions@pomona.edu
Type of School: Private
Setting: Large Town
Tuition and fees/Room and board:
$31,865/$11,291
Hispanic Enrollment: 11 percent
Student to Faculty Ratio: 8 to 1
Hispanic Outlook for Higher Education Publisher’s Pick listed: No
Undergraduate enrollment: 1,500
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9. Columbia College
Admissions Office:
1130 Amsterdam Ave., MC 2807
New York, NY 10027
212-854-2522
ugrad-ask@columbia.edu
Type of School: Private
Setting: Large City
Tuition and fees/Room and board: $35,166/$9,648
Hispanic Enrollment: 11 percent
Student to Faculty Ratio: 7 to 1Hispanic Outlook for Higher Education Publisher’s Pick listed: Yes
Undergraduate enrollment: 4,100, 1,300 in engineering program
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10. Brown University
Although Brown has an excellent student to faculty ratio, the Ivy League institution is attempting to better it with the hiring of 100 new professors as part of their Plan for Academic enrichment. Sport and social activities are also of importance as the school offers 300 organizations and 37 athletic teams.
Admissions Office:
45 Prospect St.
P.O. Box 1876
Providence, RI 02912
401-863-2378
admission_undergraduate@brown.edu
Type of School: Private
Setting: Small City
Tuition and fees/Room and board:
$33,888/$9,866
Hispanic Enrollment: 8 percent
Student to Faculty Ratio: 9 to 1
Hispanic Outlook for Higher Education Publisher’s Pick listed: Yes
Undergraduate enrollment: 5,754
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11. Rice University
One of Texas’ most selective and well-regarded universities, Rice is also home of the Americas Project, that selects future policymakers for study and discussion about the future of the Western Hemisphere, at the school’s James A. Baker III Institute for Public Policy. Undergraduates can also select to study at any of the university’s six schools.
Admissions Office: 6100 Main St., MS17
P.O. Box 1892
Houston, TX 77251-1892
713-348-7423
800-527-6957
Type of School: Private
Setting: Large City
Tuition and fees/Room and board:
$26,974/$9,590
Hispanic Enrollment: 11 percent
Student to Faculty Ratio: 5 to 1
Hispanic Outlook for Higher Education Publisher’s Pick listed: Yes
Undergraduate enrollment: 2,988
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12. University of Notre Dame
Parents dream of sending children to Notre Dame, where they spend their freshman year enrolled in the First Year of Studied Program, which fosters interest in several fields of study while encouraging students to settle on a path. From there, students can select from the College of Arts and Letters, Mendoza College of Business, College of Engineering, College of Science or School of Architecture
Admissions Office:
220 Main Building
Notre Dame, IN 46556
574-631-7505
admissions@nd.edu
Type of School: Private
Setting: Small City
Tuition and fees/Room and board: $33,410/$8,730
Hispanic Enrollment: 9 percent
Student to Faculty Ratio: 11 to 1
Hispanic Outlook for Higher Education Publisher’s Pick listed: Yes
Undergraduate enrollment: 8,275
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13. University of California, Berkeley
University of California’s flagship public institution, Berkeley has a reputation for being as selective as some of the country’s best private schools. After getting a well-rounded undergraduate education from where they can study one of 300 degree programs and enjoy a multitude of organizations, they can take part in the school’s stellar graduate programs.
Admissions Office: 110 Sproul Hall, #5800
Berkeley, CA 94720-5800
510-642-3175
ouars@uclink.berkeley.edu
Type of School: Public
Setting: Small City
Tuition and fees/Room and board:
Resident: $6,654, Nonresident: $25,338/$13,074
Hispanic Enrollment: 10 percent
Student to Faculty Ratio: 16 to 1
Hispanic Outlook for Higher Education Publisher’s Pick listed: Yes, Top 100
Undergraduate enrollment: 22,643
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14. Georgetown University
With four undergraduate schools, and a school of foreign service, the Jesuit university instills the importance of diversity, justice and international awareness. And the picturesque campus located in the political realm of the nation’s capital is a prime place for putting those virtues into practice
Admissions Office:
103 White-Gravenor Box 571002
Washington, D.C. 20057
202-687-3600
Type of School: Private
Setting: Large city
Tuition and fees/Room and board: $33,552/$10,930
Hispanic Enrollment: 8 percent
Student to Faculty Ratio: 7 to 1
Hispanic Outlook for Higher Education
Publisher’s Pick listed: Yes
Undergraduate enrollment: 6,853
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15. University of California, Los Angeles
UCLA offers more than 3,000 undergraduate courses and an array of programs. It’s dedication to diversity through its Chicano Research Center and Hispanic faculty draws culturally inclined students every year.
Admissions Office:
1147 Murphy Hall, Box 951436
Los Angeles, CA 90095
310-825-3101, ugadm@saonet.ucla.edu
Type of School: Public
Setting: Large City
Tuition and fees/Room and board: Resident: $6,522, Nonresident: $18,168/$12,415
Hispanic Enrollment: 14 percent
Student to Faculty Ratio: 18 to 1
Hispanic Outlook for Higher Education Publisher’s Pick listed: Yes, Top 100
Undergraduate enrollment: 24,800
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16. University of Southern California
USC’s 33,000-student body has a wealth of opportunities before them. Located in Los Angeles, the fast-paced city must compete with the school’s vibrant sports culture, 17 professional schools, 101 minors and many organizations for the student’s attention.
Admissions Office:
File 51158
Los Angeles, CA 90089
213-740-1111, admitusc@usc.edu
Type of School: Private
Setting: Large City
Tuition and fees/Room and board: $33,888/$10,144
Hispanic Enrollment: 14 percent
Student to Faculty Ratio: 19 to 1
Hispanic Outlook for Higher Education Publisher’s Pick listed: Yes, Top 100
Undergraduate enrollment: 16,500
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17. New York University
Located in Lower Manhattan, NYU is one of the nation’s largest and most extensive private universities. Undergraduates can study in one of the eight colleges and choose from among 2500 classes. The Hemispheric Institute Hemisferico, a performance and cultural center, also resides at the college
.Admissions Office:
22 Washington Square North
New York, NY 10011-9108
212-998-4500, admissions@nyu.edu
Type of School: Private
Setting: Large City
Tuition and fees/Room and board:
$33 740/$11,730
Hispanic Enrollment: 8 percent
Student to Faculty Ratio: 11 to 1
Hispanic Outlook for Higher Education
Publisher’s Pick listed: Yes, Top 100
Undergraduate enrollment: 20,566
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18. University of California, San Diego
In addition its six undergraduate colleges, UC San Diego is also home to the Center for Iberian and Latin American Studies, Center for U.S.-Mexican Studies, Institute on Global Conflict and Cooperation and the San Diego Supercomputer Center.
Admissions Office:
9500 Gilman Dr., 0021
La Jolla, CA 92093
858-534-4831, admissionsinfo@ucsd.edu
Type of School: Public
Setting: Large Town
Tuition and fees/Room and board:
Resident: $6,888, Nonresident: $25,372/$9,657
Hispanic Enrollment: 12 percent
Student to Faculty Ratio: 19 to 1
Hispanic Outlook for Higher Education
Publisher’s Pick listed: Yes, Top 100
Undergraduate enrollment: 21,369
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19. University of California, Santa Barbara
UC Santa Barbara applauds Hispanic work though many veins, one of which is their partnership to present the Luis Leal Award for Distinction in Chicano/Latino Literature, and another is their Chicano Studies Program. The National Science foundation sponsors seven centers and the school boasts 200-plus majors.
Admissions Office:
1234 Cheadle Hall
Santa Barbara, CA 93106-2014
805-893-2881, appinfo@sa.ucsb.edu
Type of School: Public
Setting: Small City
Tuition and fees/Room and board:
Resident: $7,010, Nonresident: $25,694/$11,493
Hispanic Enrollment: 23 percent
Student to Faculty Ratio: 20 to 1
Hispanic Outlook for Higher Education
Publisher’s Pick listed: Yes, Top 100
Undergraduate enrollment: 18,058
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20. University of California, Davis
The largest of the University of California campuses, the sheer size of Davis 5,300-acre lot mirrors its huge capacity for research. In the last academic year, the school received $544 million in funding. Plus, the school’s devotion to energy research can only secure its place in future scientific endeavors. More than 100 Hispanic faculty and 103 majors, also make the school largely impressive.
Admissions Office:
178 Mrak Hall
Davis, CA 95616
530-752-2971
undergraduateadmissions@ucdavis.edu
Type of School: Public
Setting: Small City
Tuition and fees/Room and board: Resident: $7,593, Nonresident: $26,277/$11,239
Hispanic Enrollment: 11 percent
Student to Faculty Ratio: 19 to 1Hispanic Outlook for Higher Education
Publisher’s Pick listed: Yes, Top 100
Undergraduate enrollment: 23,458
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21. UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA
Another school with 100-plus Hispanic faculty, Florida has a big minority and Latino presence. Not a surprise for one of the five largest universities in the country. Its size and large population make its low tuition rate a surprise and its education, which offers 16 colleges and more then 100 majors, an enormous value
Admissions Office:
201 Criser Hall
Gainesville, FL 32611
352-392-1365
Type of School: Public
Setting: Small City
Tuition and fees/Room and board: Resident: $3,206, Nonresident: $17,791/$6,590
Hispanic Enrollment: 14 percent
Student to Faculty Ratio: 23 to 1
Hispanic Outlook for Higher Education
Publisher’s Pick listed: Yes, Top 100
Undergraduate enrollment: 34,618
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22. University of Texas at Austin
UT, as it is known to its friends and students, has one of the most diverse student populations in the country and boasts an interesting juxtaposition of rigorous academics against the backdrop of a laid-back campus that mirrors the attitude of surrounding Austin. The enormous campus has seven museums, 17 libraries with a total of 8 million volumes, and 900 student groups.
Admissions Office:
P.O. Box 8058
Austin, TX 78713
512-475-7399
Type of School: Public
Setting: Large Town
Tuition and fees/Room and board:
Resident: $7,630, Nonresident: $20,364/$8,176
Hispanic Enrollment: 18 percent
Student to Faculty Ratio: 18 to 1
Hispanic Outlook for Higher Education
Publisher’s Pick listed: Yes, Top 100
Undergraduate enrollment: 39,000
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23. University of Miami
The lovely campus set in a picturesque part of
Miami, the school encourages travel and study abroad through its 77 International Education and Exchange Programs in 33 countries. If students prefer to stay on campus they can choose from among their stellar programs, among them the Rosenstiel School of Marine and Atmospheric Science.
Admissions Office:
132 Ashe Building
Box 248025
Coral Gables, FL 33124
305-284-4323
admission@miami.edu
Type of School: Private
Setting: Large City
Tuition and fees/Room and board: $31,288/$9,334
Hispanic Enrollment: 22 percent
Student to Faculty Ratio: 13 to 1
Hispanic Outlook for Higher Education
Publisher’s Pick listed: Yes, Top 100
Undergraduate enrollment: 15,600
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24. Texas A&M University
The school’s large population is a reflection of the wealth of knowledge and breadth of student organizations. More than 150 courses of study, 700 clubs, and a new higher Hispanic enrollment this fall only solidify this institution’s well rounded diversity.
Admissions Office:
P.O. Box 30014
College Station, TX 77842
979-845-3741
admissions@tamu.edu
Type of School: Public
Setting: Small City
Tuition and fees/Room and board:
Resident: $6,966, Nonresident: $15,216/$7,052
Hispanic Enrollment: 14 percent
Student to Faculty Ratio: 20 to 1Hispanic Outlook for Higher Education
Publisher’s Pick listed: Yes, Top 100
Undergraduate enrollment: 36,580
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25. Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey: New Brunswick/Piscataway Campus
One of three sister campuses in New Jersey, this branch of Rutgers has a larger Hispanic population than the Camden and Newark locations. In addition, the university has a en excellent reputation for rigorous academic study offering 4,000 courses and 100 majors.
Admissions Office:
65 Davidson Rd., Room 202
Piscataway, NJ 08854-8097
732-932-4636
Type of School: Public
Setting: Large Town
Tuition and fees/Room and board:
Resident: $7,923, Nonresident: $16,428/$9,042
Hispanic Enrollment: 10 percent
Student to Faculty Ratio: 14 to 1Hispanic Outlook for Higher Education
Publisher’s Pick listed: Yes, Top 100
Undergraduate enrollment: 26,713
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26. Baylor University
Baylor, the historically Christian university, the school instills a balance between faith and higher academia. The world’s largest Baptist institution has developed 146 bachelor programs including pre-healthcare and pre-law, and more than half of undergraduate students continue with their education past graduation.
Admissions Office:
One Bear Place #97056
Waco, TX 76798
254-710-3435
admissions@baylor.edu
Type of School: Private
Setting: Small City
Tuition and fees/Room and board: $22,814/$6,934
Hispanic Enrollment: 11 percent
Student to Faculty Ratio: 16 to 1Hispanic Outlook for Higher Education
Publisher’s Pick listed: Yes
Undergraduate enrollment: 11,831
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THE HONOR ROLL
The following is a list of additional schools with the right stuff: high Hispanic populations, excellent academics, varied cultural organizations and more.
Florida International University
11200 S.W. 8th St., Miami, FL 33199
www.fiu.edu
Florida State University
P.O. Box 3062400, Tallahassee, FL 32306
www.fsu.edu
Fordham University
441 East Fordham Rd., Bronx, NY 10458
www.fordham.edu
National Hispanic University
14271 Story Rd., San Jose, CA 95127
www.nhu.edu
San Diego State
5500 Campanile Dr., San Diego, CA 92182
www.sdsu.edu
St. Mary’s University
One Camino Santa Maria, San Antonio, TX 78228
www.stmarytx.edu
Texas State University
601 University Dr., San Marcos, TX 78666
www.txstate.edu
University of Illinois at Chicago
Box 5220, Chicago, IL 60680
www.uic.edu
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