Latino College Students at Highly Selective Institutions A Comparison of Their College Experiences and Outcomes to Other Racial/Ethnic Groups

• Published in: Journal of Hispanic higher education Vol. 13; no. 4; pp. 245 - 268
• Main Authors: Kim, Young K., Rennick, Liz A., Franco, Marla A.
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Los Angeles, CA SAGE Publications 01-10-2014
• Subjects: Achievement Gains; Background; California; College Environment; Colleges; Comparative Analysis; Ethnicity; Hispanic American Students; Intellectual Disciplines; Learner Engagement; Measures (Individuals); Online Surveys; Outcomes of Education; Predictor Variables; Racial Differences; Regression (Statistics); Selective Admission; Statistical Analysis; Student Characteristics; Student Diversity; Student Experience; Student Surveys; Undergraduate Students; California; college outcomes; college experiences; Latino college students; highly selective institutions; race
• ISSN: 1538-1927; 1552-5716
• DOI: 10.1177/1538192714532815

This study examines unique patterns of college engagement and outcomes among Latino undergraduate students attending highly selective institutions in comparison with those from other racial/ethnic groups. The study also identifies predictors of select college outcomes—that is, cognitive, affective, and civic outcomes—for this population. Findings did reveal not only the unique patterns of college experiences and outcomes among Latino college students but also student background characteristics and college environments that contribute to their college outcomes.