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Predictors of First-Year Student Retention in the Community College

Year: 2008

Type: article

Abstract: This study analyzed predictors of fall-to-spring and fall-to-fall retention for 9,200 first-time-in-college students who enrolled in a community college over a four-year period. Findings highlight the impact of developmental education programs and internet-based courses on student persistence. Additional predictors include financial aid, parents' education, the number of semester hours enrolled in and dropped during the first fall semester, and participation in the Student Support Services program.

Source: Community College Review

DOI: 10.1177/0091552108320222

Authors: David S. Fike, Renea Fike

Institutions: Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, University of the Incarnate Word

Language: English

Topic: Higher Education Research Studies

Subfield: Education

Field: Social Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

SDG: Quality education

Open Access status: bronze

OpenAlex ID: W2113928737

FWCI: 49.35

Cites: 40

Cited by: 415

Related to: 10