From kickoff to commencement: the positive role of intercollegiate athletics in higher education [An article from: Economics of Education Review]

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This study examines the relationship between a university's football heritage and its freshman retention and graduation rates. Our findings of a positive and significant relationship between a university's football success and both of these educational measures supports the hypothesis that athletics serve the institution's academic mission and provides students with a respite from the psychic costs associated with college life.