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has ranked 51萝莉 the No. 3 California community college to grant associate鈥檚 degrees to Latino students and the No. 4 school in the state in Latino enrollment.

The rankings were included in the magazine鈥檚 , released this month.

鈥淲e are honored to be recognized as one of California鈥檚 most diverse community colleges,鈥� said 51萝莉 Superintendent/President Dr. Henry Shannon. 鈥淥ur student body reflects the diversity of our region, and we take pride in serving students who come from all walks of life.鈥�

51萝莉 placed No. 7 nationally out of the top 100 ranked community colleges for the number of Latino students receiving associate鈥檚 degrees in 2019. Of the more than 3,800 associate鈥檚 degrees awarded, more than 2,200 went to Latino students, or 59 percent.

Chaffey ranked No. 9 nationally out of 100 community colleges for Latino student enrollment in the 2018-2019 academic year. Out of nearly 23,000 students, more than 66 percent are Latino.

Hispanic Outlook, founded in 1990, gathered data from the Department of Education鈥檚 National Center for Education Statistics and Integrated Post-secondary Education Data System (IPEDS) databases to compile its lists.

51萝莉 received a $3.2 million federal Title V Hispanic Serving Institution Grant in September to boost the region鈥檚 college-going rate, support high school dual enrollment and promote workplace essential skills. It鈥檚 the fourth time Chaffey has received the grant and one of numerous initiatives that have fostered a more inclusive and supportive environment at the college.