This book investigates the multifaceted causes and institutional consequences of undergraduate student non-completion in higher education. Mantz Yorke, a prominent researcher in the field of higher education, utilizes a combination of empirical data and qualitative student experiences to examine why students withdraw from their courses prematurely. The work provides a structured framework for understanding the definitions of non-completion while assessing the broader economic and performance implications for academic institutions and the public sector.

Experts in higher education policy frequently cite this work as a foundational text for understanding the complexities of student retention. Readers often note the clarity of the research methodology and the practical utility of the proposed institutional interventions for administrators and policymakers.