| Abstract: | The purpose of this study is to investigate the major causes of student attrition
(withdrawal, dismissal, and dropping out) in St. Mary's University College. Data was
gathered from students, the registrar office head, the student affairs office head as well as
the guidance and counseling worker through interviews and questionnaires. Relevant
documents were also consulted from the registrar’s office. The data collected was
analyzed using both quantitative and qualitative approaches. Analysis of the data revealed
that factors such as financial problems, academic failure, lack of study and note taking
skills, lack of guidance and counseling services, grading system, frequent absenteeism
from classes, large class size, unstable working conditions of employee students were
responsible for students discontinuation of college education. |
