The Most Popular Colleges for Latino Students (and How They Handle Math Requirements)
Latino students are the fastest-growing group in U.S. higher ed, concentrated at Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSIs) in Florida, Texas, and California.
Those schools also share a hidden barrier: math and science requirements delivered on platforms like ALEKS and MyMathLab. This guide
highlights the top colleges for Latino students, the exact courses that trip people up, and how Finish My Math Class can help.
1. Why Latino Enrollment Matters in U.S. Colleges
Latino students now account for over a quarter of U.S. undergrads. HSIs educate a huge share of first-gen and working students, many of whom are bilingual.
Knowing where these students enroll—and which courses become roadblocks—helps you plan smart support, time management, and outside help.
2. Top 10 Colleges for Latino Students
Below are 10 high-enrollment colleges for Latino students. For each, we note typical platforms (ALEKS, MyMathLab/MyStatLab, MyOpenMath), the
gateway courses that cause pain, and precise pages on Finish My Math Class that can help. For Texas schools, we also point to the hub:
Texas College Math Courses.
Florida International University (FIU)
Latino Enrollment: ~65% • Common Platform: ALEKS
Students routinely hit a wall in MAC1105 (College Algebra) due to ALEKS Knowledge Checks and rigid topic mastery. Working students
and bilingual learners report progress resets and time pressure.
👉 Support: ALEKS Answers •
MAC1105 Help & Answers
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV)
Latino Enrollment: 90%+ • Common Platform: MyStatLab (Pearson)
Statistics is a frequent bottleneck. Interfaces are confusing, problem sets are long, and timers are strict—brutal for full-time workers.
👉 Support: MyStatLab Answers •
MATH 1342 Help & Answers •
Texas College Math Courses
Miami Dade College (MDC)
Latino Enrollment: ~70% • Common Platforms: ALEKS, MyMathLab
Working and transfer students struggle to keep up with College Algebra and Chemistry on adaptive platforms.
👉 Support: ALEKS Answers •
MyMathLab Answers •
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South Texas College
Latino Enrollment: ~95% • Common Platforms: ALEKS, MyMathLab
Gateway math for business and general education creates the most pain. Students balancing jobs often seek help for:
MATH 1324 (Business & Social Sciences),
MATH 1342 (Elementary Statistics), and
MATH 1316 (Trigonometry).
👉 Texas hub:
Texas College Math Courses
California State University, Northridge (CSUN)
Latino Enrollment: 50%+ • Common Platforms: MyMathLab, ALEKS, MyOpenMath
Large intro-math courses funnel students through auto-graded systems. Many fail the first time, then retake online.
👉 Support: MyMathLab Answers •
ALEKS Answers
El Paso Community College (EPCC)
Latino Enrollment: ~85%+ • Common Platforms: ALEKS, MyMathLab
Popular stumbling blocks include
MATH 1342 (Elementary Statistics) and
MATH 1316 (Trigonometry), especially for students
returning to school. 👉 Texas hub:
Texas College Math Courses
California State University, Fullerton (CSUF)
Latino Enrollment: ~46% • Common Platforms: MyMathLab, ALEKS
Business majors and pre-health students report heavy workloads in College Algebra and Statistics.
👉 Support: MyMathLab Answers •
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Texas State University
Latino Enrollment: ~40%+ • Common Platforms: MyMathLab, ALEKS
Business calculus and business math are frequent pain points:
MATH 1325 (Calculus for Business & Social Sciences) and
MATH 1324 (Business & Social Sciences).
👉 Texas hub:
Texas College Math Courses
San Antonio College
Latino Enrollment: ~75%+ • Common Platforms: ALEKS, MyMathLab
The most requested help centers on
MATH 1324 and
MATH 1342—especially for working adults catching up
at night or online. 👉 Texas hub:
Texas College Math Courses
Arizona State University (ASU)
Latino Enrollment: ~25%+ (large absolute #) • Common Platforms: ALEKS, MyMathLab, Canvas
Massive online sections, rigid auto-grading, and frequent checks make Algebra/Stats tough, particularly for first-gen students balancing jobs.
👉 Support: ALEKS Answers •
MyMathLab Answers
3. The Hidden Challenge: Math & Science Requirements
The colleges above give Latino students access to affordable education close to home. But most share the same stumbling blocks:
College Algebra, Business Calculus, Trigonometry, and Statistics. These courses act as “gatekeepers” for majors in business, nursing,
STEM, and even social sciences.
Why so hard? Because most schools outsource instruction to online platforms like
ALEKS or
MyMathLab. These programs don’t care if you’re
bilingual, first-gen, or working 40 hours a week—they demand rigid progress, punish mistakes, and randomly reset your work through “knowledge checks.”
Latino students at Texas colleges face additional
pressure because courses like MATH 1324,
MATH 1325,
MATH 1342, and
MATH 1316 are mandatory prerequisites. Many students
retake them multiple times, wasting money and delaying graduation.
4. What Latino Students Say
“I’m bilingual but I lose time trying to translate ALEKS instructions. It’s exhausting.”
“I’ve taken MATH 1342 twice at South Texas College. Same result: MyStatLab timed quizzes destroy me.”
“Balancing work, kids, and MAC1105 at FIU? Forget it. ALEKS makes it impossible.”
These stories aren’t rare—they’re normal. The system wasn’t built with first-gen, working, bilingual students in mind.
5. How Finish My Math Class Supports Latino Students
Finish My Math Class (FMMC) has helped thousands of students at HSIs across the U.S.—especially in Florida, Texas, and California.
Here’s what makes us different:
- Bilingual experts: We explain concepts in English or Spanish, whichever helps you most.
- Platform fluency: ALEKS, MyMathLab, MyStatLab, MyOpenMath, WebAssign—we know them all.
- Course-specific coverage: Dedicated pages for
MATH 1324,
MATH 1325,
MATH 1342, and
MATH 1316 in Texas. - Guaranteed results: With our A/B Guarantee, you either pass with a top grade or get your money back.
- Confidential help: No judgment, no risk, no unnecessary questions.
6. FAQ
What is an HSI?
An HSI (Hispanic-Serving Institution) is a college where 25% or more of undergraduates are Latino. Many of the schools listed here qualify.
Why do Latino students struggle with math more?
The issue isn’t ability. It’s access, time, language, and platform bias. Adaptive software like ALEKS and MyMathLab are unforgiving to students who are
bilingual, working full-time, or first-gen.
Can I get Spanish-speaking help on FMMC?
Yes. Our bilingual experts can explain concepts and handle coursework in Spanish or English depending on your preference.
Do you support Texas-specific courses?
Absolutely. We cover
MATH 1324,
MATH 1325,
MATH 1342, and
MATH 1316 directly, plus more at our
Texas hub.
Do you help with proctored exams?
Yes. We provide confidential support for ALEKS, MyMathLab, and other proctored tests. See:
Pay Someone to Take My Proctored Exam.