The best colleges for minority students

Choosing the right college can be tough. With over 3500 colleges in the United States, finding that perfect match–let alone paying for it–is no easy task.

The folks at PayScale have put together an interesting interactive map that shows the top colleges for different ethnic groups, along with their graduation rates, locations and returns on investment after 20 years.

Top colleges by race and graduation rates

While this certainly doesn’t imply that non-White students should feel like they have to choose from one of these colleges, it’s useful for prospective students who are interested in attending a school that graduates many students from their own race or ethnic group.

Check out these maps of the 50 schools with the highest percentages of Hispanic, Black, Asian, American Indian and Hawaiian students and their graduation rates and 20-year net ROIs.

Top colleges for Black students

Top colleges for Hispanic/Latino students

Top colleges for Asian students

Top colleges for American Indian students

Top colleges for Hawaiian students

Take your college decision seriously

College student body demographics are just one aspect to consider when choosing a college. A college’s programs, graduation rates, job placement rates, and alumni network are also important.

And of course, if cost is a concern (as it is for most families), then it’s important to shop around and apply to many schools in order to have colleges to be able to compare (and possibly even leverage) financial aid awards.

If you need help finding the right college–based on demographics, majors, or any other factor–we can help. Give us a call at 1-888-234-3907 or contact us using this form.