Document Type
Thesis - Open Access
Award Date
2018
Degree Name
Master of Science (MS)
Department / School
Geography
First Advisor
Robert Watrel
Keywords
college enrollment, spatial interaction, retail model, location quotient, South Dakota
Abstract
The spatial nature of how high school students choose a college has become an integral part of the recruitment process at universities across the country. In South Dakota, the impact of distance on enrollment at state operated institutions influences the geographic footprint of each university. Between 2006 and 2015, the nature of those enrollment numbers and geographic footprints changed within the state, creating enrollment stagnation or decline at state run institutions. This research paper addresses the geographic nature of those enrollment declines, models the college enrollment decision of students in the state, and applies those findings towards potential enrollment projections. Results indicate that underperforming markets in eastern South Dakota may be responsible for enrollment stagnation and the target of future enrollment planning focuses.
Library of Congress Subject Headings
State universities and colleges -- South Dakota.
Education -- Demographic aspects -- South Dakota.
School enrollment.
College attendance.
College choice.
Description
Includes bibliographical references (pages 63-66)
Format
application/pdf
Number of Pages
76
Publisher
South Dakota State University
Recommended Citation
Green, John, "Modeling the In-state Geographic Market Changes of South Dakota Public University Enrollments, 2006 to 2015" (2018). Electronic Theses and Dissertations. 2431.
https://openprairie.sdstate.edu/etd/2431
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Geographic Information Sciences Commons, Human Geography Commons, Spatial Science Commons
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