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Why Did They Leave? Learning From the Experiences of Former Community College Students

Aguilar Padilla, Estefanie; Baker, Rachel B.; Lahr, Hana Elizabeth; Minaya, Veronica

Based on survey findings from 480 former students who stopped out of community college before the start of their second year, this report sheds light on the experiences of this population and their reasons for leaving college.

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Academic Units
Community College Research Center
Publisher
Community College Research Center, Teachers College, Columbia University
Series
CCRC Reports
Published Here
December 16, 2025