People from all backgrounds attend college. Men and women of all income levels, race and ethnicities, age groups, family types, educational backgrounds, political parties, and religious affiliations enroll and graduate from college every year. In fact, most American colleges and universities strive to create opportunities and programs to attract and retain a diverse student body. These days, a higher education is accessible to just about anyone.
There are many different reasons why people choose to go to college:
• To pursue academic studies in an intellectual environment beyond the high school level
• To pursue a career or employment opportunity that requires college-level training and skill development
• To increase earning potential
• To achieve a higher quality of life for themselves and their families
• To meet new people, have new experiences, and explore new interests
• To achieve self-discovery and figure out what their calling is
• To acquire the social and/or career status and mobility often associated with a college education