An Analysis of the Factors Affecting Academic Performance of Undergraduate Students

The aim of this study is to analyze the factors affecting the academic performance of undergraduate students. Work in this area has the potential to provide important suggestions to improve the standard and quality of education and performance of students studying at Varendra University as well as other similar institutions. Primary data was collected from 299 undergraduate students (4th to 12th semester) through a well-defined questionnaire using a simple random sample technique and followed a face to face interview method. The data was collected for the Fall-2019 semester when the total population was 2800. Then the raw data was organized using Microsoft Excel. Afterward, the data were analyzed in STATA 14.2. Pearson Correlation Coefficient test was done to observe the strength of the relationship among variables. Through a one-way ANOVA test factors such as class lecture understanding level of students, active participation in a university program, attentiveness, HSC grade, sharing the result with parents found significant. Though the result of this study is based on a particular private institution the findings can be useful when comparing the results of a similar entity. The findings of the study would help students to understand their strengths and weakness and act properly for better academic achievement. Also, the authority will be conscious when implementing policy toward ensuring better academic performance.