This study identify and quantify the determinants of dropping out probability of the chilean univertsity system. The methodology considers a static econometric model of three equations to correct the possible endogeneity present in the sample selection and in the obtaining of student aid, differentiating the temporary and final desertion, and analyzing possible heterogeneous effects among career areas and university types. The results show that the college desertion is a multi-causal phenomenon, influenced by factors of individual student's ability, socioeconomic and demographic, but also factors related to the quality of the establishment of secondary education, career and university. The student’s characteristics previous the university admission to the university are more important than the ability measured by the PSU. The university desertion is a funding problem; higher-income students and those who receive a student aid presented a statistically significant lower probability of deserting of the system. On the other hand, the quality of the university and the type of career are also important factors, because there is evidence of heterogeneity within the system.
Keywords:
Econometric models, university desertion, education system
Larroucau, T. (2015). Study of the determinants of desertion in the chilean university system. Journal Studies of Public Policy, 1(1), 1–23. https://doi.org/10.5354/0719-6296.2015.38351
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