The retention of ethnic minorities is a major problem in American colleges and universities. This study deals with the factors that affect adjustment to college and, in particular, to achievement of "bicultural efficacy" for this group. Bicultural efficacy is defined as an individual's expectations that he or she can (or cannot) manage the stress…

A study was done to determine whether there were notable differences in the characteristics of Hispanic American students who completed the baccalaureate degree at the University of Oklahoma and Oklahoma State University as compared to Hispanic American students who enrolled but did not complete the baccalaureate degree. The study examined…