Based on the detrimental effects of stereotypes such as the model minority myth, the purpose of this study was to examine the engagement rates of first-generation and non-first-generation Asian American students at various types of institutions compared to their peers and to explore whether the engagement rate differs depending upon institution type. The presumption of the model minority myth dismisses the fact that Asian Americans are not only extremely heterogenous in terms of race and ethnicity, but also that there is significant variation when it comes to academic achievement (Lee & Kumashiro, 2005). While much research has been conducted to explore how racism impacts higher education attainment of Black/African American and Hispanic/Latinx students (Flores & Park, 2013; Naylor et al., 2015; Owens & Lynch, 2012; Wodtke, 2012), there has been limited research on noninternational, Asian American students on college campuses. The lack of research on Asian American college students contributes to the perpetual misconceptions of Asian Americans. This study identified areas where these students need support and served to validate those needs. Using descriptive and inferential statistics, this study analyzed data from the Spring 2015 administration of the National Survey of Student Engagement (NSSE). Findings suggest Asian American students who participated in this study are not as engaged as their peers, there is a difference in the rates of engagement between first-generation Asian American students and non-first-generation Asian American students, and that Asian American students who attend baccalaureate colleges report higher engagement levels than other types of institutions.