PUB TYPE Numerical/Quantitative Data (110) Reports- Research

This report presents results of the fall 1998 Non-Matriculant Survey, conducted every two to three years, to analyze the matriculation process and determine the factors associated with non-matriculation at the Pennsylvania College of Technology. Major findings include: (1) the College matriculation rate has leveled off at 57 % since the mid-1990s; (2) matriculation rates are significantly lower for minorities, low-income parents, those awarded relatively less financial aid, and those testing triple deficient or reading deficient; (3) matriculation rates are significantly higher for traditional-aged students and local applicants; (4) matriculation rates are significantly lower for students who apply to other colleges, and those placed into pre-program status, as opposed to those accepted directly into their desired program; (5) reasons for not matriculating fall into three categories: choosing another college, postponing college plans, and having financial problems; (6) factors highl