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Riley Acton study finds distance to college contributes to educational disparities

Excellence and Expertise

Riley Acton study finds distance to college contributes to educational disparities

A paper co-authored by Riley Acton found that proximity to a community college impacts college enrollment and degree completion, particularly for minority and low-income students. Consequently, disparities in geographic access to higher education contribute to educational attainment gaps across demographic groups.