The researchers
examined student gender and ethnicity within public two-year, degree-granting
community colleges by the degree of urbanization classifications of city,
suburban, town, and rural. Findings
indicate statistical differences in student gender and ethnicity between and
among the various classifications.
Higher percentages of Hispanic and black student enrollments in
urbanized institutions as compared to rural institutions are identified. Implications of these findings are
discussed. Suggestions for future
research are suggested.
The study examined
financial aid awards for first-time, full-time students attending baccalaureate
colleges of arts and sciences by the degree of urbanization classifications of
city, suburban, town, and rural.
Findings indicate no statistical differences in percentages of students
receiving financial aid. No differences
were identified in the average amount of federal financial, state/local grant
aid, or institutional grant aid received.
Statistical difference was found in the average amount of student loan
aid received. Students attending city
colleges received higher loan aid than counterparts attending colleges located
in suburban and town settings.
Implications of the findings are discussed. Suggestions for future research are
identified.
