A survey involving 125 students who voluntarily withdrew from the State University College at Oswego, was conducted to determine student characteristics and their reasons for withdrawing, as well as to examine suggestions for reducing attrition. Examination of the data suggests that seniors withdrew less frequently than did members of other classes, males and females withdrew at approximately the same rates, and students in Arts and Science tend to withdraw more frequently than did students in Professional Studies. The relationship between the student's major or concentration and the decision to withdraw was weak when enrollment was taken into account. It was found that students most frequently withdrew because they were not satisfied with their academic program, had changed their career goal, or had insufficient financial resources. On the basis of a PATH analysis (a specialized regression procedure), it was concluded that there was a weak but significant relationship between student characteristics, the underlying reasons for withdrawal, and the student's plans for the future. Suggestions from students on ways to reduce attrition include: (1) increasing programs offered; (2) increasing financial aid; (3) shiftinq emphasis of colleqe; (4) offering educational counseling or assistance; and (5) changing housing accommodations. (SPG)