Social Connections Impacts Retention Rates

An article posted on Texas Christian University's web site, The Daily Skiff talks about how higher tuition rates has impacted retention rates. There is one important statement in that article, "While university sources admit higher retention is usually accompanied by higher tuition costs, they claim social connections among students are the final determining factor in retention rates."

While there are often multiple factors in a student staying or dropping out of school, connections with others is key. Access to information and resources is critical and students communicate in an online environment for hours everyday. So - join them!