Studying Attrition and Degree Completion Behavior among First-Generation College Students in the United States.

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  • Author(s): Ishitani, Terry T.
  • Source:
    Journal of Higher Education. Sep/Oct2006, Vol. 77 Issue 5, p861-885. 25p. 5 Charts, 2 Graphs.
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    • Subject Terms:
      ACADEMIC degrees; HIGHER education research; COLLEGE students; COLLEGE graduates; UNIVERSITIES & colleges; ETHNIC groups; FINANCIAL aid
    • Abstract:
      The article presents a research study concerning college degree completion among college students. The researchers looked first-generation students in particular. A number of factors, including rank in their high school classes; educational level of their parents; types of financial aid awarded; participation in work-study programs; and income levels affected the likelihood of graduation. The researchers also examined how ethnicity affected college completion rates. Students who attended private colleges and universities and those who had higher family income levels as well as those who received grants rather than loans had higher rates of graduation.