The Impact of Intercollegiate Athletics on Graduation Rates among Major NCAA Division I Universities: Implications for College Persistence Theory and Practice

We explore the relationship between intercollegiate athletic program success and the institutional graduation rates of 97 of the 112 universities that compete in both NCAA Division IA basketball and football. Our results suggest that successful intercollegiate sports programs often negatively impact...

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Veröffentlicht in:	The Journal of higher education (Columbus) 2003-09, Vol.74 (5), p.540-562
Hauptverfasser:	Mangold, William D., Bean, Luann, Adams, Douglas
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Academic Achievement Academic Persistence Basketball College administration College athletes College Athletics College basketball College football College graduates College sports College students Colleges Colleges & universities Company business management Company financing Composite indices Economic aspects Education Educational Environment Educational Objectives Finance Football Graduation Rate Graduation rates Graduations & commencements Higher Education Impact analysis Management National Collegiate Athletic Association School campuses School enrollment School Holding Power Social aspects Social integration Sports Statistics Student Rights Success United States Universities Universities and colleges
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Zusammenfassung:	We explore the relationship between intercollegiate athletic program success and the institutional graduation rates of 97 of the 112 universities that compete in both NCAA Division IA basketball and football. Our results suggest that successful intercollegiate sports programs often negatively impact institutional graduation rates.
ISSN:	0022-1546 1538-4640
DOI:	10.1080/00221546.2003.11778889