65 Davidson Road,
Piscataway, NJ 08854-8097
(732) 932-INFO
www.rutgers.edu

Undergraduate population: 36,000
Hispanic students: 9%
Type of school: public
Setting: small city
Tuition & fees: $6,052 (in-state), $11,000 (out-of-state)

Most popular majors: psychology, biological sciences, accounting.

While Rutgers University consists of several campuses, the main ones are in Newark and New Brunswick. Both have strong academic programs and are ranked in the second and third tiers, respectively, of America’s Best Colleges. The school offers various pre-professional programs, including engineering and nursing, and a Latin American studies program is also available. Student groups include the Latino Student Council and Latinos Unidos en Poder. Rutgers students have access to both New York City and Philadelphia, which are only about an hour away by train.

P.O. Box 210040
Tucson, AZ 85721-0040
(520) 621-3237
www.arizona.edu

Undergraduate population: 26,400
Hispanic students: 13%
Type of school: public
Setting: city
Tuition: $5,000 (in-state); $11,000 (out-of-state)
Most popular majors: business and public administration, social and behavioral sciences, engineering.

Ranked in the second tier of America’s Best Colleges, the University of Arizona offers hundreds of academic programs, some of them considered outstanding, such as, astronomy, journalism, English and history. A Latin American studies program is also available. The Office of Minority Student Affairs provides assistance, coordinating peer and group tutoring sessions, and Latinos can also join groups such as Ritmos Latinos and the Society for the Advancement of Chicanos and Native Americans in Science.

Mail Stop 1265
College Station, TX 77843-1265
(409) 845-3741
www.tamu.edu

Undergraduate population: 36,000
Hispanic students: 9%
Type of school: public
Setting: small city
Tuition & fees: $3,700 (in-state), $10,000 (out-of-state)
Most popular majors:
business administration, psychology, biomedical
sciences, mechanical
engineering.

It’s ranked in the second tier of America’s Best Colleges, but Texas A&M has no rival in physical size: It boasts the largest campus in the nation. Recognized for its agricultural sciences and engineering programs, and popular sporting events, Texas A&M has been called one of the best values in higher education. The Hispanic Presidents’ Council, composed of the heads of 13 Hispanic groups, serves as a voice for Latino students; and the Office for Latin-American Programs and the Department of Multicultural Services are also of interest.

Student Services Center 140
Albuquerque, NM 87131-2046
(505) 277-2446
www.unm.edu

Undergraduate population: 16,874
Hispanic students: 30%
Type of school: public
Setting: urban
Tuition: $2,400 (in-state); $9,200 (out-of-state)
Most popular majors: education, biology, and nursing.

The architecture of the University of New Mexico’s campus illustrates its Spanish and Pueblo Indian influences. Two of the school’s strongest academic programs are Latin American affairs and Southwest Hispanic studies. Its position in the second tier of America’s Best Colleges indicates the school’s overall academic excellence. Located in Albuquerque, New Mexico’s largest city, UNM offers access to cultural attractions, as well as skiing,
hiking and camping. For the historically curious, Spanish and Indian ruins are nearby.

1 East Jackson Boulevard
Chicago, IL 60604-2287
(312) 362-8300, (800) 4-DEPAUL
www.depaul.edu

Undergraduate population: 7,600
Hispanic students: 18%
Type of school: private, Catholic
Setting: urban
Tuition & fees: $14,700
Most popular majors: accounting, computer
science, education, psychology, communications.

DePaul University, a Catholic institution ranked in the third tier of America’s Best Colleges, is situated on two campuses, the Loop and Lincoln Park, connected by an elevated train. The College of Commerce offers degrees in marketing, accounting, finance, and economics. While Chicago offers a variety of social and cultural activities, students can also join organizations such as DALE, the DePaul Alliance for Latino Empowerment. H