Factors Affecting University Choice: A Study on Students of Economics and Administrative Science

Abstract

In this study, the factors that students of economics and administrative science takes into consideration while making their university choice were investigated. The data obtained as a result of questionnaire applied to sample of 450-participants comprising students of Economics and Administrative sciences of Uludag University, Balikesir University and Canakkale Onsekiz Mart University located in Southern Marmara region was analyzed through factor analysis, t-test and variance analysis. As a result of the study, it was determined that the factors mostly considered for university choice by students of economic and administrative sciences are academic reputation, geographical location of university and the sources that information is taken about university. The differences of factors which are attributed importance were also revealed demographically.