Document Type
Book Chapter
Publication Date
4-25-2025
Keywords
college students, education, traditional student, nontraditional students, stereotypes
Disciplines
Developmental Psychology
Abstract
Traditional-aged college undergraduate students are typically between the ages of 18 and 23 years and pursue their college education immediately after graduating from high school. Nontraditional undergraduate students tend to be older than 24 years in age or have taken time off from pursuing higher education. Many nontraditional students have reported having parental responsibilities, mortgages, or career responsibilities. Despite these perceived challenges, the nontraditional student population has tripled in size since the 1970’s and is projected to continue growing steadily in the coming years.
Recommended Citation
Johnson, Marcus Lee, "Student Motivation - Traditional vs. Nontraditional College Students" (2025). Essays in Developmental Psychology. 198.
https://nsuworks.nova.edu/edp/198