college proximity
type: Concept
broader: postsecondary education
definition: College proximity refers to the distance between a particular college or university and a prospective student's home. Research on the importance of college proximity to college enrollment decisions suggests that, all else being equal, most students would like to attend a college close to their home. [Source: Sociology of Education: An A-to-Z Guide; College Proximity]

concepts
type: Collection
type: ConceptGroup
member: college proximity

postsecondary education
type: Concept
narrower: college proximity