Nearly 10 Percent of HBCUs are Located in Education Deserts. Can They Take Advantage of the Monopoly?
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A new study from Third Way reveals that sizable sections of the country function as ‘education deserts,’ areas where prospective students live beyond commuting distance of at least one open-access public college or university. According to the data, the greater the distance between citizens and colleges, the less likely that citizens are to attend college. This is an important note for students of color and students from low-income communities.
Nearly 10 Percent of HBCUs are Located in Education Deserts. Can They Take Advantage of the Monopoly?
Nearly 10 Percent of HBCUs are Located in…
Nearly 10 Percent of HBCUs are Located in Education Deserts. Can They Take Advantage of the Monopoly?
A new study from Third Way reveals that sizable sections of the country function as ‘education deserts,’ areas where prospective students live beyond commuting distance of at least one open-access public college or university. According to the data, the greater the distance between citizens and colleges, the less likely that citizens are to attend college. This is an important note for students of color and students from low-income communities.