Influence of Involvement and Cognitive Ability on College Retention

This study examined the relationship between student involvement and cognitive ability on college retention, given minority status. Interaction effects were investigated: High-Cognitive Ability/High University Involvement (HCHI); High-Cognitive Ability/Low University Involvement (HCLI); Low-Cognitive Ability/High University Involvement (LCHI); and Low-Cognitive Ability/Low University Involvement (LCLI). Findings suggest that group assignment is significantly related student retention over and above the effects of minority status.