Attendance at American colleges and universities between 1899 and 1929 was

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A) Traditionally an option for the elite: Until the mid-19th century, attendance at American colleges and universities was indeed limited to the wealthy elite. However, by the period between 1899 and 1929, access had broadened considerably.

B) Predominantly male: Throughout most of the covered period, college and university attendance remained predominantly male, with only a small number of institutions admitting women. However, by the late 1920s, women's enrollment had risen significantly in both secular and religious institutions.

C) More available to the middle class by the 1920s: The expansion of secondary education in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, combined with the establishment of state-run institutions, opened up greater access to higher education for the middle class. By the 1920s, many colleges and universities had instituted new admissions policies to attract middle-class students who could not afford a traditional liberal arts education.

Therefore, all the given options are correct, and the best choice is D.

Attendance at American Colleges and Universities Between 1899 and 1929