Ethnicity, Academic Ability, and Matriculation: Examining Postsecondary Pathways for Hispanic Students

• In Event: 58.084 - Poster Session 13
  In Poster Session: 58.084-5 - Division J Section 2a Poster Session: College Student Access

Abstract

Hispanics are one of the most rapidly growing ethnic populations in the United States (U.S. Census Bureau, 2014). However, the college attainment rates for Hispanics remain among the lowest across all racial and ethnic groups. Prior research has shown that even among Hispanic high school students with a higher achievement, a much larger share attend two-year institutions. This study contributes to research on college-going and access by exploring how high school students (especially Hispanic students) are matriculating by ethnicity and academic achievement in the Arizona context. Findings are discussed as to how ethnicity and achievement relate to college-going and access. Additionally, we explore the relationship between ethnicity, academic background and the selectivity rankings of colleges.

Authors

• Paul G. Perrault, Helios Education Foundation

• Eric Hedberg, University of Chicago

• Michelle Boehm, Helios Education Foundation