Influence of Physical Facilities on Students’ Academic Performance in University for Development Studies, Tamale

Abstract

Students learn better in institutions where there exist stimulating physical facilities. This inquiry examined the perceived influence of physical amenities on undergraduates’ academic performance at the University for Development Studies Dungu Campus, Tamale. using a descriptive research design, the study sampled 213 undergraduates using a stratified proportional sampling technique. The data was gathered using a self-designed questionnaire. The findings revealed that a greater percentage of the physical facilities in the University were not useful in improving the academic performance of students in the University. However, it emerged that access and available roads on the university premises were slightly useful in improving students’ academic performance. Finally, the investigation also indicated that a greater percentage of the students agreed to the extent that physical facilities are useful in improving their academic performance at the university. It was recommended that the university authority should endeavour to improve the quality of the physical facilities in the university.

Keywords: Academic, Facility, Influence, Performance, physical, Students.

DOI: 10.7176/JEP/15-11-09

Publication date: October 30th 2024