National Trends and Experiences of Transfer‐Intending Latine Engineering Students in Hispanic‐Serving Community Colleges

We explore the trends, characteristics, and experiences of transfer‐intending Latine engineering students at Hispanic‐serving community colleges (HSCCs). Using Community College Survey of Student Engagement (CCSSE) data, a nation‐wide survey of educational practices and student behaviors, we found the proportion of transfer‐intending Latine engineering students at HSCCs has declined and remained mostly made up of men. Students often worked, relied on scholarships, and were the first in their family to go to college. Latino students devoted more time to working while Latina students devoted more time to care‐giving and utilizing educational supports. Findings suggest that practitioners consider gender‐specific needs and initiatives that support students who work, rely on scholarships and services, and are the first in their family to go to college.