The Influence of University Entrance Examination Results, Gender and Field of Study on Semester Cumulative Grade-point Averages (CGPAs) of First Year Students: The Case of Raya University

Abstract

The purpose of this study was to assess the influence of university entrance examination results, gender and field of study on semester CGPA score of freshman students. A descriptive research design was employed for the present study. For the study 200 participants (119 males and 81 females) were selected through stratified random sampling technique. The data were gathered mainly from secondary sources found in the registrar office of Raya University. Descriptive statistics, Spearman correlation, multiple regression and Independent samples T-tests were applied to analyze the data. Sex of students (0=female and 1=male) had a statistically significant relationship with semester CGPA scores; university entrance exam results and field of study revealed very weak positive and statistically non-significant relationship with semester CGPA scores. Multiple regression model selected sex and university entrance examination results as statistically significant predictors of semester CGPA scores and field of study was not statistically significant predictor, but only sex was statistically significant contributor in their relative contribution to students’ CGPA scores. Independent samples t-test revealed a statistically sex differences on semester CGPA scores of students (favoring males). Further research with advanced approaches was recommended for other investigators on students CGPA scores and their influencing factors.

DOI: 10.7176/JEP/10-22-05

Publication date: August 31^st 2019