The purpose of this mixed methods study was to examine the lived experiences of recent racially and ethnically diverse athletic training graduates and factors that contributed to their successful completion of a professional athletic training program. To do this, a survey including the Seven Principles for Good Practice in Undergraduate Education Student Inventory and random sampling interviews were utilized. Participants completed a survey, provided inventory scores and open-ended responses, and reflected on their academic experiences as athletic training students. A few participants were selected to complete an interview to further analyze their experiences. Participants included 43 recent racially and ethnically diverse athletic training graduates. Findings from the inventory results include statistical significance for average scores among racially and ethnically diverse athletic training graduates and BSAT or MSAT program types. Participants' open-ended survey responses and random sampling interviews identified themes for barriers faced, strategies used to overcome the barriers, and factors that attracted and retained the participants in their professional athletic training program. Examples of themes included a cultural disconnect, isolation, self-determination, and supportive peers and faculty. [The dissertation citations contained here are published with the permission of ProQuest LLC. Further reproduction is prohibited without permission. Copies of dissertations may be obtained by Telephone (800) 1-800-521-0600. Web page: http://www.proquest.com/en-US/products/dissertations/individuals.shtml.]