Federal HSI funding changes
Director of HSI Initiatives shares an update about the university’s response
¡Somos UCSC, orgullosamente una HSI!
16,416
Students served
6,175
Latiné students served
7,132
EOP students served
758
Students employed
45
Departments collaborated with
9
HSI Department of Education grants
Data last updated March 2025
HSI at a glance
As one of the nation’s leading Hispanic-Serving Research Institutions, UC Santa Cruz is dedicated to advancing educational equity, student success, and institutional transformation. Our HSI initiatives focus on restructuring institutional systems, enhancing student-centered practices, and expanding opportunities that empower Latiné, and all UCSC students to thrive academically and professionally.
Como una de las principales Instituciones de Investigación al Servicio Hispano (HSRI por sus siglas en inglés) del país, UC Santa Cruz se dedica a promover la equidad educativa, el éxito estudiantil y la transformación institucional. Nuestras iniciativas de HSI se centran en la reestructuración de los sistemas institucionales, la mejora de las prácticas centradas en el estudiante y la ampliación de las oportunidades que empoderan a los estudiantes latinos y demás para prosperar académica y profesionalmente.
Understanding the federal designation of HSI
By federal designation, a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) is an accredited, degree-granting, public or private nonprofit institution of higher education with 25% or more total undergraduate Hispanic full-time equivalent (FTE) student enrollment. Because UCSC meets these criteria, our campus can apply for special federal funding to revamp undergraduate and graduate student services and programs. Our eligibility letter demonstrates the official designation of UCSC as an HSI.
Check out our animated video to learn more! Favor de dar click aquí para ver el video en español.
Read a letter from the Director about recent changes to federal HSI funding
Seal of Excelencia recertified
The Seal of Excelencia is awarded by Excelencia in Education to institutions that demonstrate evidence of effectiveness, intentionality, and leadership with a commitment to transforming the university into a place where all students, including Latiné students, thrive. Nationally, there are only 48 Seal-Certified institutions.
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