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Title: Effect of International Roommates on College Outcomes: Evidence from Students of Disadvantaged Backgrounds
Language: English
Authors: Hsin-Ta Andre Tsai (ORCID 0009-0006-1834-4428), Jose Eos Trinidad
Source: Educational Policy. 2026 40(1):41-70.
Availability: SAGE Publications. 2455 Teller Road, Thousand Oaks, CA 91320. Tel: 800-818-7243; Tel: 805-499-9774; Fax: 800-583-2665; e-mail: journals@sagepub.com; Web site: https://sagepub.com
Peer Reviewed: Y
Page Count: 30
Publication Date: 2026
Document Type: Journal Articles
Reports - Research
Education Level: Higher Education
Postsecondary Education
Descriptors: Higher Education, Foreign Students, Peer Relationship, Low Income Students, Disadvantaged, Grade Point Average, School Holding Power, School Policy, College Housing, College Freshmen, Academic Persistence, Graduation Rate, Student Diversity, Outcomes of Education
Geographic Terms: Kentucky
DOI: 10.1177/08959048251315481
ISSN: 0895-9048
1552-3896
Abstract: College policies may support intentional cross-cultural interactions among peers. This study examines the impact of having an international roommate on the college outcomes of domestic U.S. students. Using institutional data on more than 6,600 U.S. students from a selective liberal arts college that serves low-income individuals, our analysis demonstrates the positive effects of being paired with an international roommate on U.S. students' first-year GPA, subsequent GPAs, and second-year retention. However, our findings show no significant effects on graduation rates or retention rates beyond the second year. These findings point to the potential benefits of deliberate organizational and institutional policies to facilitate interactions among individuals from diverse backgrounds and cultures.
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Entry Date: 2025
Accession Number: EJ1490830
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