Matt Stimpson, Ph.D., Director of Enrollment Research and Modeling at Credo, and colleagues examine the influence of measures of social capital on a low socioeconomic status (SES) student’s likelihood of enrolling in a four-year college or university. Using multilevel analysis, the study's results indicated that when controlling for school-level variables, academic achievement and preparation, and selected background characteristics, low-SES students with higher levels of social capital are more likely to enroll in a four-year college or university. For more information on this article, please email Matt Stimpson directly, or by calling 336-585-1044. Read the full article below.