Best Colleges for Hispanic Americans
California State University
http://www.calstate.edu/
Without question, Cal State is the largest, most diverse university in the country. They currently offer 23 campuses that work with more than 400,000 students a year. They’re also very committed to serving the Hispanic community – from their award winning “How to Get to College” posters to their educational materials, they offer up Spanish versions of everything. If you’re still working toward getting into college, you might want to start with one of their guides:
Guide for Middle School Students – English version (http://www.calstate.edu/datastore/CSUMiddleSchoolGuide2.pdf) Spanish version (http://www.calstate.edu/datastore/CSUSpanMiddleSchoolGuide2.pdf)
Guide for High School Students – English version (http://www.calstate.edu/datastore/CSUHighSchoolGuide2.pdf) Spanish version (http://www.calstate.edu/datastore/CSUSpanHighSchoolGuide2.pdf)
Not only is Cal State one of the largest systems in the country, but they’re also one of the most affordable. They offer a baccalaureate education and professional training for teachers, nurses, social workers, and engineers. We’re talking more than 1800 bachelor’s and master’s programs in about 240 subject areas.
The cost of attending Cal State varies depending on which campus you attend. On average, California residents attending Cal State paid an average of $3,137 for the entire year. Out-of-state residents are charged a nonresident tuition fee of $339 for each semester unit they study. Costs of attending Cal State are kept low because their campuses are public universities that receive support from the state. You also need to budget in the expense of food, housing, transportation, and personal expenses while attending college.
All Cal State campuses offer installment payment plans, so that you can pay your tuition fees over time. Also, if you fall into low-income family guidelines, application fees can be dropped.
Cal State Links to Know:
CSU Mentor – http://www.csumentor.edu/ – This page contains tools to help you plan for college, including admission requirements and financial aid options, explore the CSU campuses, and apply to attend.
Campus Addresses – http://www.calstate.edu/explore/campus_addresses.shtml – Lists the address and phone numbers for each campus and important offices.
Map of Campus Locations – http://www.calstate.edu/datastore/campus_map.shtml – Locate the campus nearest to you using this easy to read map.
How to Get to College Guides – http://www.calstate.edu/datastore/guides.shtml – The full “How to Get to College” guides and posters, available free.
The National Hispanic University
http://www.nhu.edu/
Of all the colleges and universities in the US, there is no other as dedicated to the education and empowerment of Hispanics and other econimically marginalized students. Their entire mission is to enable Hispanics, women, and other minorities the chance to receive undergraduate degrees and begin professional careers in business, education, and technology.
NHU’s high expectations, academic support, mentoring and role modeling for all of their students has created a successful college that helps students overcome initial barriers. All students are encouraged to aspire to excellence, and are constantly active in giving a helping hand to their communities and after graduation, to provide a helping hands to those graduating behind them. In short, their entire philosophy creates a support system that is full of positive role models.
Middle and High School students should definitely be encouraged to check out NHU’s Pre-College Programs:
Esperanza Educational Talent Search – http://www.nhu.edu/eets/ – This pre-college program’s entire goal is to assist eligible students and adults seeking to re-enter school. They offer college admissions counseling, career counseling, assistance with financial aid forms and selectiong college preparation courses, and offer tutorial assistance and workshops for students and parents.
Latino College Preparatory Academy – http://www.nhu.edu/lcpa/ – This is a charter High School for students who are struggling in traditional high schools because of language differences. Students who primarily use Spanish but are learning English are offered a place to learn and succeed at graduating from high school. They offer courses that help students become college proficient in English, Spanish, and computers.
NHU Links to Know:
Office of Outreach and Recruitment – http://www.nhu.edu/outreach/index.htm – This is the page to start Pre-College Programs, locating the campus and setting up a visit – or take an online virtual tour.
Future Students – http://www.nhu.edu/admissions/index.htm – From this page you can request an application, learn about transferring credits, and read their policies and procedures.
Additional Hispanic Colleges and Universities
AIMS Community College
Vickie Greening
5401 W. 20th Street Building
West TV-660B
Greeley, CO 80632
Phone: 970-339-6280
Email: vgreening@aims.edu
Bronx Community College
Michael Seliger
University Avenue and West 181st Street
Bronx, NY 10453
Phone: 718-289-5192
Fax: 718-289-6019
Email: michael.seliger@bcc.cuny.edu
Central Community College
Vicki Harvey
3134 West Highway 34
P.O. Box 4903
Grand Island, NE 68802-4903
Phone: 308-398-7428
Fax: 308-398-7398
Email: vharvey@cccneb.edu
Fort Lewis College
Cheryl D. Clay
1000 Rim Drive
Durango, CO 81301
Phone: 970-247-7633
Fax: 970-247-0743
Email: clay_c@fortlewis.edu
Fresno City College
Margaret E. Mericle
1101 E. University Ave.
Fresno, CA 93741
Phone: 559-442-8210
Fax: 559-265-5776
Email: margaret.mericle@scccd.com
Ft. Hayes State University
Placido A. Hoernicke
Dept. of Special Education/ESOL
600 Park Street
Hays, KS 67601
Phone: 785-628-4212
Fax: 785-628-4077
Email: phoernic@fhsu.edu
Michigan State University
Rene Rosenbaum
301 Administration Building
East Lansing, MI 48824
Phone: 517-432-3383
Fax: 517-432-2022
Email: rosenba5@msu.edu
Portland Community College
Amy J. Potter
P.O. Box 19000
Portland, OR 97280-0990
Phone: 503-977-4853
Fax: 503-977-4969
Email: apotter@pcc.edu
St. Augustine College
Iris Cedeno
1345 W. Argyle
Chicago, IL 60640
Phone: 773-878-8756
Fax: 773-878-0937
Email: jkirisc@sbcglobal.net
The University of Texas – Pan American
Letty Rodriguez
1201 W. University Dr.
College of Education, Room 237
Edinburg, TX 78539
Phone: 956-381-2901
Fax: 956-381-2434
Email: rodriletty@panam.edu
The University of Texas at San Antonio
Harriett Romo
6900 North Loop 1604 West
San Antonio, TX 78249
Phone: 210-738-0021
Fax: 210-738-0012
Email: hromo@utsa.edu
University of Washington
Joseph J. Stowitschek
4725 30th Avenue N.E.
Seattle, WA 98105
Phone: 206-543-4011
Fax: 206-543-8480
Email: stowi@u.washington.edu
