Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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9647763 | Economics of Education Review | 2005 | 6 Pages |
Abstract
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.
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Authors
Franklin G. Jr, Len J. TreviƱo,