The College Choice Process of African American and Hispanic Women

Abstract

Studies examining access and college participation have generally focused on racial and ethnic minorities as a group. This study qualitatively examined the college choice process for African American and Hispanic females. Through the voices of these women, three major themes that support their decision to attend college were identified. All study participants were from a single, case study large Southwestern university.

Keywords

• african american
• hispanic
• minority
• higher education
• double jeopardy
• gender
• women