Fulfilling private dreams, serving public priorities: An analysis of TRIO students' success at independent colleges and universities

As the nation prepares to welcome and introduce an increasingly more diverse student population to higher education, many challenges must be addressed to ensure these young people's success - and consequently the future of our nation. A good number of these prospective college-bound students will be counted among TRIO's traditional target group. This article examines the role of private colleges and universities in contributing to the success oft he TRIO target student population. The analysis focuses on how TRIO participation at private institutions affects student success in enrollment and persistence to baccalaureate degree attainment.