Share of entering classes at top universities and community colleges coming from families in various socioeconomic fourths

Note: Socioeconomic status is measured by a composite score that includes family income, parental education, and parental occupation.

Source: Authors' analysis of Carnevale and Rose (2003, Table 1.1)

Documentation and methodology

Data are from Carnevale and Rose (2003), Table 1.1, “Socioeconomic Status of Entering Classes.” Socioeconomic status is measured by a composite score that includes family income, parental education, and parental occupation.