College Confidential is a 1960 novel by Irving Shulman, known for exploring controversial and sensitive themes of its time. The book is a tie-in to the 1960 film of the same name, which was directed by Albert Zugsmith and featured stars like Mamie Van Doren and Steve Allen.
College Confidential centers around sociology professor Steve McInter at Collins College, who conducts a survey on the private lives and sexual habits of students. This survey ignites a scandal on campus and in the local community.
Key plot points include:
A student’s father confronts Professor McInter after discovering the survey’s nature and also learns the professor is having an affair with a female student.
A reporter receives a tip that the professor is corrupting minors.
The professor hosts a party where a student film, altered to contain “pornographic” material, is shown.
McInter is arrested and put on trial for corrupting the morals of minors, which gains media attention.
After the trial, McInter challenges the “dirty-mindedness” of the town that sensationalized the event.
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