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Access and Success for Diverse
Students
Independent colleges and universities educate students from diverse ethnic,
racial, income, and family backgrounds, in proportions similar to public
four-year universities—but with greater success.
- Students of Color
Students from racial and ethnic minority backgrounds enroll
at private institutions at rates comparable to public institutions.
- Students of All Income Levels
Contrary to popular perception, small and mid-sized private
colleges and universities enroll a greater proportion of low-income
students and a smaller proportion of high-income students than the larger
public research universities.
- First-Generation Students
Independent college alumni surveyed are just as likely to be
the first in their families to attend college as graduates of national
public universities, and first-generation students at private institutions
are much more likely to succeed than those at public universities.
- "At-Risk" Students
Private and public institutions enroll comparable numbers of
students with at-risk characteristics; private institutions, however,
do a better job of helping these students attain their degrees.
- Non-Traditional Students
A substantial proportion of independent college students are
25 or older or attend college part-time.
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