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The Effects Of Cultural And Social Capital On College Choice: An Examination Of The Differences Between Latino Students And Their Racial/Ethnic Peers, Evelyn Garcia

Seton Hall University Dissertations and Theses (ETDs)

Latino college students are the fastest growing minority segment in the United States. College choice has been the focus of many research studies; however the Latino student is different. They are different with respect to their college going behaviors and ultimately baccalaureate degree attainment. They enroll at two year institutions at higher rates and they also have lower rates of baccalaureate degree attainment as compared to their Asians, African American and White counterparts. In order to inform policy in a changing environment, the research community must examine the Latino student and determine which behaviors are associated with attendance at a …