African American Students

As I do readings and research, I will periodically post information I come across on students of African descent (African American and African Caribbean). I incorrectly interpreted an early assignment, but decided, I will do my own self-study on this student population. Hope you find this interesting:

Facts & Figures

2003, 80% of African Amercan Students over the age of 25 attained a high school degree.

44.7% attend college (compared to 52.9% of white Americans).

Only 40% of African American students who attend college, graduate.

61% of white Americans graduate from college.

Source:
Guiffrada, D. (n.d.). Preparing and Supporting African American Students in College. Retrieved February 21, 2011, from www.counseling.org: http://www.counseling.org/