• Md. Samrat Ali Abu Kawser
• Sanjoy Kumar Roy
• Md. Rakib Uddin

In the modern era, Computer science and engineering (CSE) is a demandable subject to study. Despite the rising demand for computer scientists, there is a concern about the high dropout rates in CSE. Several pieces of research have concentrated on understanding why students do not complete their studies in CSE. This study aims to experimentally investigate the crucial factors in higher education that affect students' study retention to complete their studies in CSE or which variables contribute to dropout in CSE studies. That’s why this research work applied purposive and convenience sampling techniques to gather quantitative data from 252 CSE undergraduate students. The researchers investigate the impact of students’ gender, age, permanent residence, financial problems, academic year, study effort, study pressure, class absence, current CGPA, and expected CGPA on students’ study retention. By employing structural equation modeling, the study results revealed that students’ gender, age, study effort, study pressure, class absence, and expected CGPA significantly affect students' intention to complete their CSE education. Surprisingly, students' tendency to complete their education is negatively influenced by their projected CGPA. Furthermore, permanent residence, financial problems, academic year, and current CGPA do not substantially impact study retention. The findings add to theory and practice by providing CSE educators and policymakers with insights that may increase student retention and decrease dropout rates.

Computer Science and engineering; student dropout; study retention; SEM; Bangladesh.

"Investigating the influencing factors of study retention for the CSE undergraduate students", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.10, Issue 5, page no.i648-i657, May-2023, Available :http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2305908.pdf

"Investigating the influencing factors of study retention for the CSE undergraduate students", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org | UGC and issn Approved), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.10, Issue 5, page no. ppi648-i657, May-2023, Available at : http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2305908.pdf