Academic Achievement and Retention at a Non-Traditional University

Abstract

This study was conducted to examine if academic commitment and achievement were significant in the retention of first-time freshmen at non-traditional institutions. Findings indicated that while taking about the same course load, students who continued to their sophomore year had significantly better academic performance than those who dropped out within the first year of enrollment, thus confirming that as in traditional institutions, academic commitment and achievement are key factors contributing to student retention.

Keywords

• retention
• institutional effectiveness
• non-traditional
• academic
• commitment
• issues
• persistence