Crossing the finish line : completing college at America's public universities / William G. Bowen, Matthew M. Chingos, and Michael S. McPherson.

Author/creator Bowen, William G.
Other author Chingos, Matthew M., 1983-
Other author McPherson, Michael S.
Other author Tobin, Eugene M.
Format Book
Publication InfoPrinceton, N.J. : Princeton University Press, ©2009.
Descriptionxxi, 389 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm
Subjects
College graduates--United States. --Social conditions.
Minority college graduates--United States.
Public universities and colleges--United States.
Educational attainment--United States.
Educational equalization--United States.

Contents Educational attainment : overall trends, disparities, and the public universities we study -- Bachelor's degree attainment on a national level -- Finishing college at public universities -- Fields of study, time-to-degree, and college grades -- High schools and "undermatching" -- Test scores and high school grades as predictors -- Transfer students and the path from two-year to four-year colleges -- Financial aid and pricing on a national level -- Financial aid at public universities -- Institutional selectivity and institutional effects -- Target populations -- Looking ahead -- Appendix A. The modern evolution of America's flagship universities / Eugene M. Tobin.
Abstract Probing graduation rates at 21 flagship public universities, the authors focus on the progress of students in the entering class of 1999. This groundbreaking book sheds light on such serious issues as dropout rates linked to race, gender, and socioeconomic status.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references (p. [357]-375) and index.
LCCN 2009007506
ISBN9780691137483 (hardcover : alk. paper)
ISBN069113748X (hardcover : alk. paper)

Availability

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Joyner General Stacks LC208.8 .B68 2009 ✔ Available Place Hold