College Students in the United States: Characteristics, Experiences, and Outcomes

In this book, the authors bring together in one place essential information about college students in the US in the 21st century. Synthesizing existing research and theory, they present an introduction to studying student characteristics, college choice and enrollment patterns, institutional types and environments, student learning, persistence, and outcomes of college.

Substantially revised and updated, this new edition addresses contemporary and anticipated student demographics and enroll...