College Student Guide to Minority Serving Institutions What Are They & Why Are They Beneficial?
Nearly 700 institutions across the U.S. have something in common that you might not be aware of – they’re minority serving institutions (MSIs), and they produced about 28 percent of graduates in 2017. MSIs admit a larger proportion of low-income and minority students, have more diverse faculties and are better able to address the unique challenges and needs of minority students than non-MSIs. Read on to learn about the seven types of MSIs and the benefits of attending one, even if you’re not a student of color.