The top five reasons that contribute to college dropouts are as follows: students aren't mature enough to handle college life because of financial constraints, family issues, having to balance grades and maintain steady employment and not academically prepared for college.
by Roshonda Parker
1. Maturity 1. Parties vs. Class 2. Alcohol and Drugs 3. Hanging with the wrong crowd 4. Being homesick
2. Financial Constraints 1. Struggle to pay tuition 2. Credit Card debt 3. Wasting money on leisure activities
3. Having a job 1. Working long hours 2. To tired for class 3. Work Schedule conflicts with class Schedule
4. Academically not prepared 1. Attending Poor High Schools. 2. Athlete that Teachers forged grades 3. Homework expectations
5. Family Issues 1. Family member becomes ill. 2. Family dependent on them to function 3. Unresolved family turmoil