The Effects of Background Characteristis and School Factors on College Students' Performance and Satisfaction: the Case of the Federal Polytechnic, Ilaro

The Effects of Background Characteristics and School Factors on College
Students’ Performance and Satisfaction
Akinleke W. Olaitan
Federal Polytechnic, Ilaro

Abstract
Although, the effects of socioeconomic status on college students’ academic performance are often cited, few research studies have examined the effect of school quality on the academic performance of students. This study examines the factors that determine students’ academic behavior and performance. Specifically, the study aims to determine the impact of socioeconomic background and academic environment on student performance and satisfaction. A five-point scale was employed to assess student preferences and satisfaction with academic programs and various services. The Chi-square and Likelihood ratio test statistics show that satisfaction with academic environment and services as well as high school performances are pointedly correlated with college performance. Similarly, adequacy of library services, out-of-class experiences as well as the distribution of college majors are dependably related to college achievements.
Key words: background characteristics, school factors, academic performance and satisfaction.

The Effects of Background Characteristics and School Factors on College
Students’ Performance and Satisfaction
The fact that education plays a major role in the socioeconomic and technological development of any nation cannot be understated. This is because the development of any nation or community depends principally on the quality of education of such nation. It then becomes imperative that a society takes seriously the development of its human resources.
Then again, the academic performance of students impacts their future educational attainment as increase in income and social status is generally associated with increase in levels of education (Ross & Wu, 1995). This associated increase in socioeconomic status affects the students’ access to health care, lifestyle

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