Latino Student College Choice: Public Versus Private Historically Black Colleges and Universities

• In Event: 75.060 - Roundtable Session 33
  In Roundtable Session: 75.060-3 - Roundtable 1: Social Justice in Access to Higher Education

Abstract

The purpose of this qualitative study was to understand the college choice process of Latino students enrolled in three HBCUs. This study provides a nuanced understanding of the influences leading Latino students to these institutions. The findings from this study can further influence HBCU recruitment and retention strategies.

Authors

• Taryn Ozuna Allen, The University of Texas - Arlington

• Dina C. Maramba, Claremont Graduate University

• Robert Terry Palmer, Binghamton University - SUNY