Ranked among nation's top colleges for Hispanic students
The Hispanic Outlook on Education has recognized Citrus College for enrolling and granting degrees to a high number of Hispanic students.
Using data provided by the National Center for Education Statistics and the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System, the monthly magazine ranked Citrus College among the top 10 in two categories: 6th in the nation for awarding English language and literature degrees to Hispanic students and 7th in the nation for awarding social science degrees to Hispanic students.
"Citrus College is strategically focused on student success, and we are committed to serving the evolving needs of our diverse student body," stated the college's superintendent/president. "Being recognized as a top degree producer validates our efforts to provide all students with academic programs and support services designed to help them achieve their goals."
In addition to recognizing the nation's top 10 colleges and universities for each major, the magazine also ranked community colleges according to their total enrollment of Hispanic students. Using data from 2017, the publication ranked Citrus College 32nd out of more than 1,100 community colleges in the United States in terms of enrollment.
"Being included on the Hispanic Outlook on Education's top colleges and universities lists is an accomplishment that always brings the Citrus College community pride," said Board President Sue Keith. "I am incredibly grateful to the college's dedicated faculty and staff who invest their time and energy into creating an academic environment where student achievement is fostered and diversity is celebrated."
This article originally appeared in the December 2019 edition of the Citrus View.