Statistical Model for College Enrollment: Exaninatino of a Selective Liberal Arts College

Author

• Tamara Howard

Date of Award

2011

Document Type

Dissertation/Thesis

Submission Date

October 2026

Thesis/Dissertation Advisor [Chair]

Jakee, Keith

Abstract

In this study, I use a logistic regression to model the probability of an admitted applicant either enrolling into the Harriet L. Wilkes Honors College of Florida Atlantic University or declining admission. This institution is a small, selective liberal arts college and the case study spans an eleven year period (from 1999 to 2009). To construct my model, I examine variables such as level of academic performance, personal characteristics, geographic proximity to the institution, amount of financial aid offered, timing of admission decision, and contact with the college. I expect that students with the highest levels of academic performance, furthest distance from the college, and least amount of financial aid offered have a higher probability of declining admissions.

Comments

Includes bibliography.

Recommended Citation

Howard, Tamara, "Statistical Model for College Enrollment: Exaninatino of a Selective Liberal Arts College" (2011). Harriet L Wilkes Honors College Theses 2010 - 2019. 64.
https://digitalcommons.fau.edu/etd_honors_2/64

Extent

45 p.

Identifier

FA00003585