College Dropout Rates
For decades, getting more students into college has been the top priority for
America’s higher education system; but it is estimated that 40% of college
students will leave higher education without getting a degree and 75% percent
of these students will leave within their first two years of college. (Gayla. 1)
The dropout rate for college students is overwhelmingly high, and there are
three major reasons behind it.
Many college students run into financial problems, the estimated cost for
tuition for a 4 year school is $35,000; (College Costs - Average College.1 )
and this doesn’t take into account of books, school supplies and other fees. The
typical American family doesn’t have $35,000 laying around to spend, …show more content…
Some students find that college is much different than they would have
expected; (Whitbourne.1)
work is much harder, more studying, more writing and greater
expectations. The first thing new college students experience is the workload is
much more demanding than in high school; students are expected to read the
material and comprehend it on their study time and take notes while in lectures.
Students also find that their time isn’t structured by others; but they are left with
the responsibility to manage their own time. Most of all the teachers are much
more different than in high school; while the college professors are helpful they
expect you to come to them and ask questions and seek tutoring unlike high
school teachers.
Some students have a hard time with the social aspect of college life.
Some students fit in too much and get side tracked with parties and other social
events. Twenty Five percent of students say they have faced academic consequences
(missing class, getting a bad grade, etc.) As a result of drinking and on average,
students who have more than 5 drinks per occasion have a GPA that is half …show more content…
("CCBC - Acdv." The
Community…”) new students take advantage of this and other programs catering
to their needs as new students since the program is required to graduate.
Sources Cited
"CCBC - Acdv." The Community College of Baltimore County. Web. 29 Nov. 2010.
"College Costs - Average College Tuition Cost." College Admissions - SAT - University & College Search Tool. 2010. Web. 06 Dec. 2010.
"College and Drinking." Degrees, Schools, Online Courses and Careers - Education-Portal.com. Aug. 2007. Web. 06 Dec. 2010.
Martindale, Gayla. "College Drop Out Rates - Who's to Blame? - StateUniversity.com Blog." Online University Degree Search - U.S. University Directory - State Universities and College Rankings. 27 Jan. 2010. Web. 06 Dec. 2010.
"U.S. College Drop-out Rate Sparks Concern." Higher Education News and Jobs. Associated Press, Sept. 2006. Web. 29 Nov. 2010.
Whitbourne, Jonathan. "The Dropout Dilemma: One in Four College Freshmen Drop Out. What Is Going on Here? What Does It Take to Stay In? - Page 1 | Careers and Colleges." Weblog post. Find Articles at BNET | News Articles, Magazine Back Issues & Reference Articles on All Topics. Mar. 2002. Web. 29 Nov.
America’s higher education system; but it is estimated that 40% of college
students will leave higher education without getting a degree and 75% percent
of these students will leave within their first two years of college. (Gayla. 1)
The dropout rate for college students is overwhelmingly high, and there are
three major reasons behind it.
Many college students run into financial problems, the estimated cost for
tuition for a 4 year school is $35,000; (College Costs - Average College.1 )
and this doesn’t take into account of books, school supplies and other fees. The
typical American family doesn’t have $35,000 laying around to spend, …show more content…
Some students find that college is much different than they would have
expected; (Whitbourne.1)
work is much harder, more studying, more writing and greater
expectations. The first thing new college students experience is the workload is
much more demanding than in high school; students are expected to read the
material and comprehend it on their study time and take notes while in lectures.
Students also find that their time isn’t structured by others; but they are left with
the responsibility to manage their own time. Most of all the teachers are much
more different than in high school; while the college professors are helpful they
expect you to come to them and ask questions and seek tutoring unlike high
school teachers.
Some students have a hard time with the social aspect of college life.
Some students fit in too much and get side tracked with parties and other social
events. Twenty Five percent of students say they have faced academic consequences
(missing class, getting a bad grade, etc.) As a result of drinking and on average,
students who have more than 5 drinks per occasion have a GPA that is half …show more content…
("CCBC - Acdv." The
Community…”) new students take advantage of this and other programs catering
to their needs as new students since the program is required to graduate.
Sources Cited
"CCBC - Acdv." The Community College of Baltimore County. Web. 29 Nov. 2010.
"College Costs - Average College Tuition Cost." College Admissions - SAT - University & College Search Tool. 2010. Web. 06 Dec. 2010.
"College and Drinking." Degrees, Schools, Online Courses and Careers - Education-Portal.com. Aug. 2007. Web. 06 Dec. 2010.
Martindale, Gayla. "College Drop Out Rates - Who's to Blame? - StateUniversity.com Blog." Online University Degree Search - U.S. University Directory - State Universities and College Rankings. 27 Jan. 2010. Web. 06 Dec. 2010.
"U.S. College Drop-out Rate Sparks Concern." Higher Education News and Jobs. Associated Press, Sept. 2006. Web. 29 Nov. 2010.
Whitbourne, Jonathan. "The Dropout Dilemma: One in Four College Freshmen Drop Out. What Is Going on Here? What Does It Take to Stay In? - Page 1 | Careers and Colleges." Weblog post. Find Articles at BNET | News Articles, Magazine Back Issues & Reference Articles on All Topics. Mar. 2002. Web. 29 Nov.