Author: Mixon Jr, F.G.; Treviño, L.J.
Description: This study examines the relationship between a university’s football heritage and its freshman retention and graduation rates. Our findings of a positive and significant relationship between a university’s football success and both of these educational measures supports the hypothesis that athletics serve the institution’s academic mission and provides students with a respite from the psychic costs associated with college life.
Subject headings: Economics of education; Economics of sports; Sportometrics
Publication year: 2005
Journal or book title: Economics of Education Review
Volume: 24
Issue: 1
Pages: 97-102
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Type: Journal Article
Serial number: 760