How many UC campuses are an HSI?

How many UC campuses are an HSI?

• A. Three UC campuses
• B. Two UC campuses
• C. Four UC campuses
• D. Five UC campuses

Answer: (A)

HSI stands for Hispanic-Serving Institution. It’s a federal designation given to colleges and universities where at least 25% of full-time undergraduates are Hispanic. This status is based on enrollment data, not campus location or program type. Within the UC system, exactly three campuses meet that threshold, earning HSI status. Those campuses are Riverside, Merced, and Santa Cruz. The designation matters because it can influence eligibility for federal grants and programs aimed at supporting Hispanic students. Other UC campuses have undergrad Hispanic shares below 25%, so they aren’t HSIs under the current data, though enrollment figures can change over time.

HSI stands for Hispanic-Serving Institution. It’s a federal designation given to colleges and universities where at least 25% of full-time undergraduates are Hispanic. This status is based on enrollment data, not campus location or program type.

Within the UC system, exactly three campuses meet that threshold, earning HSI status. Those campuses are Riverside, Merced, and Santa Cruz. The designation matters because it can influence eligibility for federal grants and programs aimed at supporting Hispanic students. Other UC campuses have undergrad Hispanic shares below 25%, so they aren’t HSIs under the current data, though enrollment figures can change over time.