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Summary of Hispanic High School Graduates College Enrollment Trends

• College Enrollment Rates: In 2012, 69% of Hispanic high school graduates enrolled in college, exceeding the 67% rate for white graduates.

• Historical Context: This milestone reflects a long-term increase in Hispanic college-going, accelerated during the Great Recession, which began in 2008.

• High School Dropouts: Hispanic dropout rates declined significantly, from 28% in 2000 to 14% in 2012, while white dropout rates also decreased modestly.

• Higher Education Disparities: Hispanics are less likely than whites to attend selective institutions, enroll full-time, or complete bachelor's degrees.

• Underlying Factors: Economic pressures, including higher youth unemployment rates among Hispanics since 2007, and cultural emphasis on education contributed to increased college enrollment.