Esperanza College of Eastern University, formerly known as Nueva Esperanza Center for Higher Education, is a branch campus of Eastern University operated in partnership between Esperanza, Inc. It is the realization of a dream first articulated by the Rev. Luis Cortés, Esperanza, Inc.'s president, for a college that serves the Latino population. This dream took shape in 2000 when the first students were admitted and began their studies. The academic program, based on Eastern University's CORE curriculum, leads to an Associate of Arts degree with concentrations currently offered in Business, Communications and Early Childhood Education. Upon successful completion of the program, students can pursue a Bachelor's degree at Eastern University or transfer to a university of their choosing.
Esperanza College offers first year classes in Spanish or English, giving students who start classes in Spanish the opportunity to transition easily into English by the end of their studies.
