More Hispanics entering state’s public universities

The rate of Hispanic students enrolling in Florida’s public universities continues to surge, say state officials.

About 45,500 Hispanic students registered for college classes in the state, a 7.5 percent increase when compared with the first day of classes in 2004, says Florida Board of Governors Chairwoman Carolyn Roberts. Since 1998, Hispanic enrollment has grown by 47.7 percent.

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