Profile of active adult students in higher education in a federal institution

The admission to Higher Education represents an important stage for the personal, social and professional evolution of the human being. The objective was to evaluate the specificities of the sociodemographic profile of adult students enrolled at the institution. It is about a quantitative, cross-sectional study and questions that include qualitative aspects. The study was carried out with 103 active adults in higher education, belonging to undergraduate courses. The collections of the data occurred through a sociodemographic form. The profile of the interviewees is made up of the majority of males, white, married, aged between 25 and 34 years old, living with their relatives, get 2 to 3 minimum wages and are responsible for all the family income, most do not have children, but live with 2 to 3 people. As far as work is concerned, most participants are employed and study in the night shift. In view of the results found, it is necessary to look at this student group, and to propose the continuity of their studies based on this, seeking strategies to improve permanence and success. With this, it has been suggested more researches with non-traditional students, in order to promote a greater appreciation of this class.