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This brief draws on new data from the U.S. Department of Education to illustrate which of the state???s 46 public and private nonprofit colleges and universities best serve minority students.

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This brief examines overall college enrollment in Colorado and the United States, and shows the disadvantages low-income and minority students face in going to college.

HB 06-1024 represents a net opportunity gain for Colorado. It establishes an accountability mechanism within the state's higher education performance contracts that specifically addresses institutional commitment to, and support for, retention and success of low income and minority students.

HB 06-1024 represents a net opportunity gain for Colorado. It establishes an accountability mechanism within the state???s higher education performance contracts that specifically addresses institutional commitment to, and support for, retention and success of low income and minority students.