Abstract
This article provides insights into the experiences of working-class students in a large, public research university. Using the Student Experience in the Research University national survey, results indicate that workingclass students have less social capital, a lower sense of belonging, and less academic engagement as compared to their middle/upper-class peers. Additionally, this article suggests that social capital is positively associated with working-class students' sense of belonging and academic engagement. Implications and strategies for student affairs practitioners are discussed.