2005-10-31-皮尤-Recent_Changes_in_the_Entry_of_Hispanic_and_White_Youth_into_College_44页_267kb

Executive Summary: Key Findings

Introduction to the Report

• This report examines changes in college entry patterns for Hispanic and White youth in seven states with large Latino populations between 1996 and 2001.
• The analysis focuses on disparities in enrollment at two-year and four-year colleges and how these changes affect educational outcomes.

Key Findings

• Enrollment Patterns: Hispanic youth increased in overall college enrollment but saw smaller gains in four-year colleges compared to Whites, who favored four-year institutions. This widened the gap in four-year college enrollment in states like California, New York, and Arizona.
• Two-Year Colleges: Hispanic enrollment in two-year colleges rose in many states while White enrollment declined, but completion rates for bachelor's degrees were lower for students starting in two-year institutions.
• Selective Institutions: While both groups saw increased enrollment in selective colleges, the proportion did not widen the gap. However, the overall trend disadvantaged Hispanics in accessing top-tier schools.
• Consequences for Attainment: The shift toward four-year colleges for Whites likely boosts their educational outcomes, while Hispanics' reliance on two-year colleges or slower advancement in four-year institutions limits their bachelor's degree completion rates.

Conclusions

• Hispanics are falling further behind Whites in college enrollment and attainment, particularly at four-year institutions, highlighting ongoing disparities in higher education access.