Effect of International Roommates on College Outcomes: Evidence from Students of Disadvantaged Backgrounds
| Title: | Effect of International Roommates on College Outcomes: Evidence from Students of Disadvantaged Backgrounds |
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| Format: | Journal Article |
| Publication Date: | January 2025 |
| Published In: | Educational Policy |
| Publisher | Sage Journals |
| Description: | College policies may support intentional cross-cultural interactions among peers. This study examines the impact of having an international roommate on the college outcomes of domestic U.S. students. Using institutional data on more than 6,600 U.S. students from a selective liberal arts college that serves low-income individuals, our analysis demonstrates the positive effects of being paired with an international roommate on U.S. students’ first-year GPA, subsequent GPAs, and second-year retention. However, our findings show no significant effects on graduation rates or retention rates beyond the second year. These findings point to the potential benefits of deliberate organizational and institutional policies to facilitate interactions among individuals from diverse backgrounds and cultures. |
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| External Contributors: | Jose Eos Trinidad (of UC-Berkeley) |
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