A Dimensional Analysis of College Student Satisfaction.

Further research on the College Student Satisfaction Questionnaire (CSSQ) is reported herein (see TM 000 049). Item responses of two groups of university students were separately analyzed by three different factor analytic methods. Three factors consistently appeared across groups and methods: Compensation, Social Life, and Working Conditions. Two other dimensions, Recognition and Quality of Education, were relatively well supported. The Policies and Procedures factor was not consistently verified as a stable or appropriate dimension in the overall satisfaction of college students. Factor teachings for the two groups on the highest loading items are presented. (DG)