Objectives This study explore whether latent classes with similar characteristics are derived according to the learning experiences of college students and their changes, focusing on 2020 and 2021, when involuntary distance classes were conducted due to COVID-19.
 Methods For this purpose, the results of the K-NSSE survey conducted in 2020 and 2021 targeting the first to fourth graders of two universities located in Gyeonggi-do and Jeolla-namdo were used. Finally, latent profile analysis was conducted based on the results of self-directed learning strategies, meaningful learning, academic self-efficacy, and learning motivation for 327 people in 2020 and 461 people in 2021. Also, one-way ANOVA analysis was performed to test the differences in educational outcomes between groups.
 Results The result are as follows. First, self-directed learning strategies, meaningful learning, academic self-efficacy, learning motivation, and core competencies and major skills, which are learning outcomes, all showed significant correlations in the learning situation of college students. Second, three latent groups were derived in 2020 and 2021 years : an ‘high-level learning experience’, a ‘medium-level learning experience’, and a ‘low-level learning experience’. Third, It was found that cognitive difficulties were shown in 2020 in the low-level learning experience type, while motivation and academic self-efficacy were lowered in 2021. Finally, as a result of examining the differences in learning outcomes between groups derived in 2020 and 2021, it was confirmed that there were significant differences in both core competencies and major skills.
 Conclusions Based on the results, it was confirmed that self-directed learning strategies, learning techniques, and learning motivation are important variables in improving students' learning outcomes even in the remote learning environment that has continued due to COVID-19. Also, it was suggested that various educational supports are needed to improve the learning recovery and learning outcomes of college students.