Abstract
In the present study an attempt is made to assess the comparison of adjustment and academic
achievement among students in Dire Dawa university, Ethiopia. A total of 100 students studying in Dire Dawa
university were randomly selected. They were administered in Students Adjustment Inventory (SAI) which
measured adjustment of an individual in 4 areas (Campus Life, health, time management and social life). Academic
achievement scores were collected from the respective university. One-way ANOVA was employed to find out the
significance of difference between students with different levels of adjustment in various areas and their academic
achievement scores. Results revealed that only campus life adjustment had significant influence over academic
achievement. Social life, time management and health adjustments did not have significant influence over academic
achievement of the sample studied.