A survey of 235 current and prospective British university students investigated the role of housing options (dormitory type, room type, density, facilities and features, services, costs) in student choice of university. Specific factors were ranked by preference. Results indicate significant differences between perceived ideals and choices made…

Contends that college and university admissions professionals must find and supply tangible evidence that successfully distinguishes their institution from others the college-bound student is considering. Considers personal marketing, the campus visit, and important points to make in interviews with potential students and their parents. (NB)

Colleges are using current students' and their parents' enthusiasm for the institution as an effective recruitment tool. Student contact with prospective students on campus visits, hometown contacts, and parent phone calls to prospective students' parents are useful strategies. Most are volunteers though some students are paid for their time as…

Compares responses on self-report inventories of coping resources and self-esteem between samples of students attending a small private college and a large state university. Differences were found in physical and spiritual/philosophical types of coping resources as well as social self-esteem. Includes suggestions for further research in this area…

Over the past thirty years, considerable research has been conducted to understand the issues that affect a student's choice of a higher education institution. Past research has focused on understanding the phases of the decision process and the personal, financial, and environmental factors that influence institutional choice. Many of these…

An investigation of equity theory's power to predict students' commitment to college obtained different results in three desciplines. In political science, the major predictor was the comparison of one's group with another; in economics, the comparison within the membership group; and in physics, the internal standard. (MSE)

Examines factors used by college-bound high school seniors and lower division college students to determine college choice. Results showed students emphasize both good academic value and social considerations in selecting a college. Suggests institutions develop a marketing plan stressing how their school can provide the desired programs and…

The choice of U.S. colleges by foreign students studying for degrees full-time was examined. Responses were received from 1,065 students from 31 colleges. About 7 out of 10 of the students were male, 53.8% were undergraduates, and about 60% were self-supported. Almost half came from South or East Asia (49.2%), followed by Latin America (14%),…

Assessed is the impact of various characteristics of life on the Bloomington campus of Indiana University on the enrollment decision. Random samples were drawn from the Fall 1975 matriculated and nonmatriculated freshmen. For each of the groups, separate surveys were mailed to the students and their corresponding parents. The data were analyzed to…

An on-going survey of incoming freshmen shows that Hispanics are taking on the characteristics of college students in general. College selection, academic goals, nonacademic goals, and attitudes on social and political issues are discussed. (MLW)

Defines learning disabled (LD) and discusses problems related to the identification and accommodation of LD students on college campuses. Reviews approaches that have been taken to modify instructional practices and possible solutions to meeting the needs of LD students. Addresses considerations in college selection. (DMM)

Students are eager to attend a college with the reputation or programs they believe will lead to high-paying jobs and top professional schools. Student attitudes as they affect choice of college, patterns of study, and attention to learning are discussed. (MLW)