Informed by a wealth of fresh research, the book is rich in both historical and sociological insights. It begins with two overview chapters and then offers case studies that consider the ways in which the problems and promise of coeducation have played out in a wide range of institutions.

More than a quarter-century ago, the last great wave of coeducation in the United States resulted in the admission of women to almost all of the remaining menas colleges and universities. In thirteen original essays, Going Coed investigates the reasons behind this important phenomenon, describes how institutions have dealt with the changes, and captures the experiences of women who attended these schools.