중도탈락에 영향을 미치는 입학전형과 재학생 특성 요인에 관한 연구

Abstract

[Purpose] The purpose of this study is to examine the factors influencing university dropouts. Specifically, it investigates the relationship between various admission factors, including application timing, application type, and entrance scores, with dropout rates. It also examines the relationship between student characteristics, such as GPA, gender, and age, and their likelihood of dropping out. [Methodology] Logistic and probit analyses were conducted, with dropout status as the dependent variable. The research sample consisted of data from 14,564 students admitted to ‘A’ University over 10 academic years, from 2014 to 2023. Additional analyses were conducted to assess the compound effects of specific years, and gender differences were examined to explore variations between male and female students. [Findings] First, students admitted via early admissions programs were less likely to drop out. Second, female students admitted through regional talent admission programs were less likely to drop out. Third, entrance exam scores did not significantly influence dropout rates. Fourth, students with higher GPAs were less likely to drop out. Fifth, in recent years, female students were more likely to drop out than male students. Sixth, male students with delayed university entry were more likely to drop out. [Implications] The findings of this study can assist universities in designing better admission processes and student support strategies to reduce dropout rates. By increasing the number of students admitted through programs associated with lower dropout rates, universities may reduce the likelihood of future dropouts. Furthermore, providing targeted support to student groups at higher risk of dropping out could help mitigate future dropouts.