A Citrus College newsroom press release recently reported that Citrus is ranked among the top colleges and universities in the nation for Hispanic students.
Information was provided by Melissa Utsuki, executive director of communications and external relations for Citrus College.
Utsuki said the publication “Hispanic Outlook Magazine” has been an advocate to the Hispanic community for 30 years. It uses data from the integrated postsecondary education data system to determine which colleges and universities from across the nation enrolled and awarded degrees to the most Hispanic students.
In its August issue, the magazine ranked Citrus College among the top colleges for social sciences with 69% of Hispanics receiving degrees and 58% of them receiving degrees and/or letters in English language and literature.
The press release states, “The publication ranked Citrus College 17th in the country for total associate degrees awarded to Hispanic students in 2019, and 31st in the country among two-year schools for total Hispanic student enrollment in the 2018-2019 academic year.”
For more than 10 years, Citrus College has been recognized by the magazine as one of the nation’s top community colleges.
“Being recognized as one of the top degree producers in the nation for Hispanic students reflects our commitment to serving our diverse student body,” said Superintendent/President Geraldine M. Perri said. “The faculty and staff at Citrus College are dedicated to providing all students with the programs and tools they need to succeed
