Race, secondary school course of study, and college type

► We examine the effects of high school course of study on type of college attended. ► We investigate whether there are racially different effects for course of study. ► Courses of study predict type of college attended least for Whites. ► Minorities at mid-course levels are more likely to attend 4 yr colleges than Whites. ► Educational expectations mediate link between courses and institutions for Whites.