Hispanic-Serving Institutions across the nation total 645

The Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities has released an analysis of the 2024-25 Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) enrollment data, which shows an increase in the number of Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSIs).

In 2024-25, there were 645 institutions that met the definition of an HSI, compared to 615 in 2023-24. The data shows an increase of 30 institutions or 4.9% from the previous year.

HSIs are defined as having 25% or more undergraduate Hispanic student full-time equivalent (FTE) enrollment. In 2024-25, HSIs enrolled 68.2% of all Hispanic undergraduates and 34.9% of all undergraduate students in nonprofit postsecondary education.

"The growth of Hispanic-Serving Institutions reflected in the IPEDS data underscores the vital role these institutions play in their communities," said HACU President and CEO Antonio R. Flores. "Support for HSIs is imperative to meeting the needs of these colleges and universities that enroll and graduate a wide array of students that extend far beyond the Latino demographic. We must fully support funding for HSIs so that they can continue to educate and prepare the future leaders of our country."

The number of Emerging HSIs, colleges that have between 15% and 24.99% Hispanic student enrollment threshold, grew to 439 in 2024-25, compared to 425 in 2023-24. The data shows an increase of 14 institutions or 3.5% from the previous year.

Important facts about HSIs to note:

• HSIs enroll 6 million undergraduate and graduate students and two-thirds of all Hispanic undergraduates.
• HSIs enroll 38% of Pell recipients.
• Of the top 10 colleges and universities ranked by the Social Mobility Index (SMI) in 2025, 7 were HSIs.
• HSIs are in 31 states and locations, including the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico with a majority located in urban areas and are concentrated geographically.
• 513 or 80% of HSIs are located in seven states and one territory: California (179), Florida (34), Illinois (42), New Jersey (26), New Mexico (24), New York (39), Texas (113) and Puerto Rico (56).
• California and Texas account for 45% of all HSIs.
• HSIs and Emerging HSIs are present in all but 7 states.

Download HSIs Quick Facts here.

View the list of HSIs here | View Emerging HSIs here.