A visualization tool for data analysis on higher education dropout: a case study at UFES

Abstract: Through the analysis of cultural, socioeconomic and academic performance aspects it is possible to map the profile of the students and their motivations to drop out. This article aims to create a computational tool for data visualization that allows drawing the profile of students to support educational institutions managers in the definition of dropout avoidance policies. We present a method to treat data collected by higher education institutions over the years, analyze them to understand the dropout and provide that information to the university and the general public. Eight questions were proposed to clarify the dropout from the Federal University of Esp\'irito Santo, Brazil. The questions were answered through the dashboard that helps to understand the causes of dropout. It is expected that this tool can be used by others educational institutions to draw student profiles contributing to possible resolution of the problem.