Women's enrollment in colleges in developing countries is staggeringly low. Due to cultural
norms and safety concerns, women may not be allowed to enroll. Alternatively, local
colleges might be in short supply. Using the variation in college construction in India under a
college construction grant policy, we assess whether increased access to colleges in home
districts improves human capital outcomes for women. We find an improvement in
educational and other development outcomes. The educational gains accruing to women …