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Factors affecting student retention probabilities: A case study

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  • James Wetzel
  • Dennis O’Toole
  • Steven Peterson

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A comprehensive model of retention based on Tinto’s goal commitment and institutional commitment combined with financial considerations is evaluated for the case of an urban public university enrolling large numbers of non-traditional students. The model was evaluated using data from all freshman and sophomore students over the years 1989–1992. White and minority students were also analyzed separately to determine if there were different sensitivities to various enrollment factors. Academic and social integration factors were found to be the most significant factors in persistence in these years. Financial considerations were of less importance in the persistence decision. Copyright Springer 1999

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  • James Wetzel & Dennis O’Toole & Steven Peterson, 1999. "Factors affecting student retention probabilities: A case study," Journal of Economics and Finance, Springer;Academy of Economics and Finance, vol. 23(1), pages 45-55, March.
    • Handle: RePEc:spr:jecfin:v:23:y:1999:i:1:p:45-55
    DOI: 10.1007/BF02752686
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