Análise da evasão e retenção de alunos do curso de Tecnologia em Análise e Desenvolvimento de Sistemas no IFPE – Campus Recife

Abstract

This study aimed to identify the socioeconomic characteristics of students, their means of admission to the course, as well as factors associated with dropout and retention. The results indicated that most students had attended public high schools. Nearly half had a family income below three minimum wages and did not engage in paid work du ring the course. Approximately one-third of students dropped out by the third semester, a finding also reported by the institution’s Internal Evaluation Committee. Among ex ternal factors, urban mobility stood out: most students relied on public transportation and reported that commuting time to campus significantly contributed to dropout. Re garding campus infrastructure, limited access to computers outside class hours and the absence of a university cafeteria were highlighted as elements that negatively af fect student retention. The findings underscore the importance of institutional policies aimed at promoting student retention and inclusion.