Overview

Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSIs)

A Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) is a college or university with a full-time student enrollment of at least 25% Hispanic. 

Purpose of Developing Hispanic-Serving Institutions

• Expand educational opportunities for Hispanic students.
• Improve Hispanic students’ academic achievements.
• Strengthen academic programs and the stability of colleges and universities serving Hispanic communities.

More details can be found on the Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities website.

College of San Mateo as an HSI 

CSM enrolls over 15,000 undergraduate students, with 33% identifying as Hispanic. 

More details can be found in the 2023-24 College of San Mateo Impact Report .

As an HSI, CSM is committed to: 

• Providing a diverse and inclusive educational environment.
• Supporting students’ capacity for self-advocacy and recognizing their intersectional identities. 
• Employing diverse faculty and staff to enhance student support.