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ABSTRACT African American students enroll in 2-year colleges at disproportionately high rates. Little exploration has been conducted on students within this population who could have attended 4-year institutions—a phenomenon known… Click to show full abstract
ABSTRACT African American students enroll in 2-year colleges at disproportionately high rates. Little exploration has been conducted on students within this population who could have attended 4-year institutions—a phenomenon known as undermatching (Bastedo & Flaster, 2014). This study explores their college choice process, the factors that influence their decision to attend a community college, and their experience in this type of institution. Findings reveal the role of familial influences in their decision, student perspectives about their choice, and the social and academic impacts of undermatching. Important implications for future research and practice are highlighted.
Journal Title: Community College Journal of Research and Practice
Year Published: 2017
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