Abstract：Objective To explore the influencing factors and mechanism of college students’ learning quality, and provide theoretical basis and strategic support for improving college students’ learning quality. Methods Using text analysis and comparative research methods, we analyzed and summarized the major factors and their mechanism affecting the learning quality of college students, in four Chinese and foreign universities’ situation survey index systems. Results Students’ background information and learning concepts affected learning motivation and learning methods, which in turn affected learning behaviors and led to high-quality learning gains. Learning participation, learning initiative, academic challenges, teacher-student relationships, and campus environments affected students’ investment in learning time, choice of learning methods, and academic exchanges between teachers and students. In all, these affected students’ learning efficiency and learning behavior, and then affected learning gains and satisfaction evaluation. Learning gains and satisfaction evaluation were the representation and feedback of college students’ learning quality. Conclusion The improvement of college students’ learning quality requires students to set up constructive learning concepts, adopt in-depth learning methods, optimize learning strategies, and cultivate learning interest. Teachers should pay attention to effective teaching practices in the classroom and build a learning community between teachers and students. Colleges and universities should be learner-centered and motivate students in learning initiative, optimizing the campus learning environment, and creating a good atmosphere.
