Minority-Serving Institution

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A Minority-Serving Institution is a U.S. college or university that enrolls and supports high concentrations of students from historically underrepresented racial or ethnic minority groups, often receiving federal recognition and funding to advance their educational success.

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Predicate Object
instanceOf higher education designation
postsecondary institution category
appliesTo college
university
beneficiary ethnic minority students
first-generation college students
low-income students
racial minority students
country United States
educationLevel graduate
undergraduate
focusArea access to higher education
community engagement
degree completion
student retention
workforce development
fundingProgram Title III of the Higher Education Act
Title V of the Higher Education Act
fundingSource U.S. federal government
hasCharacteristic enrolls high concentrations of racial or ethnic minority students
focuses on educational equity
often receives federal recognition
often receives targeted federal funding
serves historically underrepresented groups
includesSubtype Alaska Native-Serving Institution
Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution
Hispanic-Serving Institution
Historically Black College or University
linked to: HBCUs

Native American-Serving Nontribal Institution
Native Hawaiian-Serving Institution
Predominantly Black Institution
Tribal College or University
legalBasis Higher Education Act of 1965 as amended
policyGoal promote diversity in higher education
reduce racial and ethnic gaps in higher education
strengthen capacity of under-resourced institutions
purpose advance educational success of minority students
increase college access for underrepresented groups
support degree completion for minority students
recognizedBy U.S. Congress
U.S. Department of Education
regulatoryContext U.S. federal education policy
sector higher education
targetPopulation historically marginalized communities
students of color
typicalSupport academic support services
culturally relevant curricula
financial aid programs
mentoring programs
student success initiatives

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Hispanic-Serving Institution relatedConcept Minority-Serving Institution
Minority-Serving Institution includesSubtype Native American-Serving Nontribal Institution
linked to: Minority-Serving Institution