Commuter school
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A commuter school or commuter college is a brick-and-mortar place of higher education whose student body is largely comprised of commuters. They are typically devoid of things considered common in most colleges, such as student union buildings, sports complexes, and recreation areas. The goal of these schools is to provide an institution that is purely academic for the use of students who would prefer that setting. Such students may wish to save money by living in an off-campus area, may be entering school part-time or may be older students who would not use the social and more youth-oriented fixtures of a typical college campus. Since these campuses do not have such features, they are typically more financially reasonable to students. Many community colleges or schools with very specific programs, such as technical or media arts schools, may not necessarily advertise themselves as commuter schools. However, a lack of on-campus housing, and the types of classes and degrees offered at such schools attract students who wish to commute to their school of choice.
In short, a commuter school offers degrees that could be found at a standard four-year college, but trades the experience of an active college campus for a more business-like approach.[1][2]
External links
- University of Houston tries to break image as commuter school
- USNews.com lists popular commuter schools
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