Retention Analysis and Graduation Rates in Higher Education: 2018-2020 Cohorts, Coto Campus, Universidad Nacional de Costa Rica

 

Wedi'i Gadw mewn:
Manylion Llyfryddiaeth
Awduron: Ureña-Hernández, Mariam, Solís Chaverri, Brandon, Corrales Escalante, Xinia María
Fformat: artículo original
Statws:Versión publicada
Dyddiad Cyhoeddi:2026
Disgrifiad:Retention and completion of university studies are issues of both academic and social significance due to their impact on professional development, equity in access to higher education, and opportunities for social mobility. This article examines the factors affecting retention and completion of university education among students in degree programs at the Coto campus of the National University of Costa Rica, cohorts 2018-2020. A qualitative methodology was employed, involving structured interviews with fourth-year students across all degree programs at the campus. The results indicate that personal motivation is key to retention and completion. This is reinforced by the desire to obtain professional qualifications and improve the family’s economic situation, which drives students to overcome difficulties in order to achieve their academic goals. 
Gwlad:Portal de Revistas UCR
Sefydliad:Universidad de Costa Rica
Repositorio:Portal de Revistas UCR
Iaith:Español
OAI Identifier:oai:portal.revistas.ucr.ac.cr:article/2854
Mynediad Ar-lein:https://revistas.ucr.ac.cr/index.php/rsociales/article/view/2854
Allweddair:higher education
university student
academic achievement
retention
academic success
educación superior
Estudiante universitario
rendimiento académico
retención
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