Racial and Ethnic Group Differences in College Enrollment Decisions.

Perna, Laura W.

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ERIC Number: EJ621639

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 2000

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Racial and Ethnic Group Differences in College Enrollment Decisions.

Perna, Laura W.

New Directions for Institutional Research, v27 n3 p65-83 Fall 2000

Reviews and synthesizes what is known from prior research about racial and ethnic group differences in college enrollment and identifies areas for intervention. Presents a theoretical framework for understanding such differences and discusses the appropriateness of an expanded econometric model for understanding the differences. Considers implications for research and practice. (EV)

Descriptors: College Attendance, Cultural Differences, Enrollment, Ethnic Groups, Higher Education, Intervention, Models, Racial Differences

Publication Type: Information Analyses; Journal Articles

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Language: English

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Note: Theme: "Understanding the College Choice of Disadvantaged Students, No. 107."