BHCC Among the Institutions Shaping the Future for Hispanic Students

Monday, September 14, 2026

Bunker Hill Community College (BHCC) is well positioned in the national conversation about supporting Hispanic and Latino student success following the publication of Washington Monthly’s America’s Best Hispanic-Serving Colleges.

The article highlights the growing importance of Hispanic-serving institutions (HSIs), noting that Hispanic students accounted for 80 percent of the increase in U.S. degree attainment between 2017 and 2022 and are expected to remain a key driver of college enrollment growth in the years ahead. The ranking, produced in partnership with Excelencia in Education, evaluates colleges on measures such as Hispanic student graduation and transfer outcomes, affordability, and access for low-income students.

As a federally recognized Hispanic-Serving Institution, BHCC serves a diverse student population, with Hispanic/Latinx students representing approximately 30 percent of enrollment. The college enrolls nearly 11,500 credit students and is among the most diverse higher education institutions in Massachusetts, reflecting the mission and student-centered support highlighted in the Washington Monthly report. The article underscores that colleges that effectively serve Hispanic students are helping shape the future of higher education by expanding access, promoting student success, and strengthening economic opportunity in their communities.