International Journal of Education and Social Science (IJESS)

This study focuses on the academic success of African males although it has increased, many African-American males continue to fall behind the academic achievements of their Caucasian male counterparts. Academically successful African American males have been marginalized in research studies that primarily focus on reporting deficit that hinder and not promote academic growth. The purpose of this study is to identify the environmental, social, and socioeconomic predictors of academic success among African-American male college students. The expectations of low academic performance and historical references of low-grade Point Average (GPA) and drop out among African-American males are prevalent still in American society. Unfortunately, too many African-American students lack the support structure needed to provide a high-quality curriculum that would prepare them for academic success in post-secondary education.