From Kickoff to Commencement: The Positive Role of Intercollegiate Athletics In Higher Education

Authors

Franklin G. Mixon Jr., University of Southern MississippiFollow
Len J. TreviñoFollow

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

2-1-2005

Department

Political Science, International Development, and International Affairs

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. (C) 2004 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.

Publication Title

Economics of Education Review

Volume

24

Issue

1

First Page

97

Last Page

102

Recommended Citation

Mixon, F. G., Treviño, L. J. (2005). From Kickoff to Commencement: The Positive Role of Intercollegiate Athletics In Higher Education. Economics of Education Review, 24(1), 97-102.
Available at: https://aquila.usm.edu/fac_pubs/2876