Black and Hispanic students take longer to graduate

Laura Van Wert:

In a recent survey conducted by the Department of Education, a gap has been found in the college graduation rate of Latino and black students compared to white students.

Syracuse University students said there are many factors that contribute to the department's statistics.

The Department of Education found that 39 percent of black students and 42 percent of Latinos graduate from degree-granting institutions within six years. This is lower compared to the 58 percent of white students who graduate and the 55 percent of overall college students.

Additionally, only 19 percent of blacks and Latinos graduate in four years. This is 17 percent lower then that of white students.

And as the Hispanic population increases through immigration and higher birth rates, the situation will only become worse.