图示 University Daily Kansan / Friday, April 29, 1988 3B Study examines attrition rate Statistics are comparable to other universities, Ambler says By James Buckman Kansan staff writer Only one of every two freshmen entering the University of Kansas can expect to graduate from KU, according to a study on undergraduate attrition rates by the office of institutional research and planning. And of those freshmen who will either drop out, transfer or go to work before they graduate, slightly more than one of five will have left during or after the first year. But David Ambler, vice chancellor for student affairs, said that the attrition rate at KU was comparable to other universities of the same size. "I think that is a plus in that we are one of the few open admission universities remaining," he said. "And KU tends to have a stronger academic润质 than other state universities of our size. 12 "Because our attrition rate is comparable to other universities considering we have open admissions and stronger academics, it seems to me that we are doing a better job with our undergraduate." I think that is a plus in that we are one of the few open admission universities remaining. And KU tends to have a stronger academic reputation than other state universities of our size.' David Ambler vice chancellor for student affairs David Amieler ates." Ambler said that the University was more concerned with the individual student than with the statistics. "I'm concerned about the one attrition that is unnecessary," he said. "If a student has the desire and the ability to do college level work, then their leaving is a real tragedy." He said that some attitures were good, such as when students decided other schools would better fill their needs or if a person found a way other than college to be productive. 10 help prevent attrition, KU directs students who are thinking of leaving to the student assistance center, where the University searches for solutions to their problems. Amber said. In addition, the study draws comparisons between AC scores and graduation rates among After one year, one of 10 freshmen who scored 26 or higher on his ACT dropped out or left KU. But for freshmen who scored nine or below on the test, the attrition rate was more than 50 percent. Those numbers hold reasonably true for graduation rates also. Three of four freshmen from the class of 1978 with an ACT score of 26 or higher had graduated after 16 semesters, and little more than one of 10 students with a score of nine or less graduated in the same period of time. The study also indicates that there is slight differentiation between men and women and in-state residents. In state-of-the-art The study showed that almost three of 10 females graduated in four years and slightly more than two Limited Time Only Introducing the Super Taco from Taco Bell. A bigger taco stuffed with crisp lettuce, cheddar cheese, juicy beef and hearty beans. It's a mouthful alright. But for a limited time. So hurry. 1408 W. 23rd St. 1220 W. 6th St. Come in for a studybreak during finals. 9th & Iowa "The Business World Standard" IBM Compatibility The "Best Buy" in microcomputers offers IBM-compatibility of the business world. And the Leading Edge® Model "D*" actually costs LESS. It comes complete with software and monitor - all for under $1000! LEADING EDGE This "Best Buy" system includes full PC compatibility, 2 disk drives, 512K memory, high resolution mono monitor, word processor, speller, merger, DOS, an amazing 20 month warranty and local training, support and service. ConnectingPoint 804 New Hamshire St. Downtown Lawrence 843.7584 Leading Edge® and Model® D+ are trademarks of Leading Edge Products, Inc. ADVERTISE IN THE KANSAN CARD MID SAVE Wednesday, May 4 7:00 p.m. Thursday, May 5 7:00 p.m. R REAL TIME CENTER HILLS - NEW YORK CITY TOWN OF LAKE ERIKSON Saturday, May 7 3:30-7:00-9:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 10 7:00 p.m. Monday, May 9 7:00 p.m. Wednesday, May 11 7:00 p.m. Sponsored by All shows in W o o d r u f Auditorium Kansas Union are Free CLIP AND SAVE and Student Senate All movies OUR AND SAVE --- BOB ALLEN FORD WAS 16,104.00 Stk #80513 Congratulations KU Graduates Ford Discount 926.00 Bob Allen Discount 1,440.00 Ford Rebate 750.00 College Grad $ 400.00 Delivered $12,588.00 1988 FORD MUSTANG 2,3 L 4 Cylinder Engine Air-conditioning Power Windows Power Locks Tilt Wheel Power Control AM, FM Cassette Styled Road Wheels Radial Tires Premium Sound NOW $12,588.00 1988 FORD ESCORT WAS 6,895.00 WAS 6,895.00 Bob Allen Discount 297.00 Ford Rebate 500.00 College Grad $ 400.00 Delivered $5,698.00 Stk #81593 The BEST selling car in America! NOW 5,698.00 1.9 L 4 Cylinder Engine Front Wheel Drive Air Conditioning All Season Radial Tires Graduating seniors qualify for a $400.00 cash assistance from Ford Motor Credit to be used as a down payment or as cash back!!! BOB ALLEN FORD 92nd & Metcalf Overland Park, Ks 1-381-3000 ---