Table 1 Characteristics of the study sample
Students (N = 2394) | Schools (N = 49) | |
|---|---|---|
Gender | ||
Female | 1151 (48.1) | |
Male | 1243 (51.9) | |
Region | ||
Northeast | 12 (24.5 %) | |
Southeast | 12 (24.5 %) | |
Central South | 8 (16.3 %) | |
Midwest | 11 (22.4 %) | |
Southwest | 4 (8.2 %) | |
Northwest | 2 (4.1 %) | |
Public Medical School | ||
Yes | 31 (63.3) | |
No | 18 (36.7) | |
Highest education of parents | ||
Less than Bachelor’s Degree | 305 (12.7) | |
Bachelor’s Degree | 575 (24.0) | |
Graduate Degree | 1511 (63.1) | |
Agea | 24.0 (2.63) | |
Percentage white students in schoola | 66.5 % (9.4) | |