Winston-Salem State University
WSSU Freshman Survey
Fall 2012
N=447
To how many colleges did you apply to this year, including the one you are now attending?
Response
One
Two
Three
Four
Five or more
Frequency
Percent
26
45
90
85
201
5.8%
10.1%
20.1%
19.0%
45.0%
0
20
40
60
80
100
Are you receiving any type of financial aid? Include work study, grants, loans, and scholarships.
Response
Yes
No
Frequency
Percent
417
30
93.3%
6.7%
0
20
40
60
80
100
0
20
40
60
80
100
3a. Please indicate below each kind of aid you received. Mark all that apply.
Response
Academic
Financial need
Athletic-based
Other (dance, music, etc.)
Other than listed above
Frequency
Percent
116
368
13
17
87
27.8%
88.2%
3.1%
4.1%
20.9%
For the year 2009, what was the amount of your parents' or guardians' combined pre-tax income? Please try to answer
even if you are financially independent.
Response
$10,000 or less
$10,001-$15,000
$15,001-$20,000
$20,001-$25,000
$25,001-$30,000
$30,001-$35,000
$35,001-$40,000
$40,001-$50,000
$50,001-$60,000
$60,001-$75,000
$75,001-$100,000
$100,001-$150,000
$150,001-$200,000
More than $200,000
Frequency
Percent
62
32
34
40
48
41
29
44
32
28
37
13
6
1
13.9%
7.2%
7.6%
8.9%
10.7%
9.2%
6.5%
9.8%
7.2%
6.3%
8.3%
2.9%
1.3%
0.2%
0
20
40
60
80
100
How many people do your parents or guardians currently support in their household? Include yourself and parents or
guardians, if applicable.
Response
One
Two
Three
Four
Five or more
Frequency
Percent
40
102
123
108
74
8.9%
22.8%
27.5%
24.2%
16.6%
0
20
40
60
80
100
60
80
100
How many of your parents' or guardians' dependents including yourself are currently enrolled in college?
Response
Only me
Two dependents
Three or more dependents
Frequency
Percent
325
95
27
72.7%
21.3%
6.0%
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0
20
40
Winston-Salem State University
WSSU Freshman Survey
Fall 2012
N=447
Please indicate the educational attainment of each parent or guardian.
Scale 1 Father/Male Guardian
Response
Frequency
Percent
61
174
88
39
58
10
16
1
13.6%
38.9%
19.7%
8.7%
13.0%
2.2%
3.6%
0.2%
Frequency
Percent
20
76
112
91
88
10
46
4
4.5%
17.0%
25.1%
20.4%
19.7%
2.2%
10.3%
0.9%
Less than high school graduate
High school graduate
Some college/no degree
Two-year associate degree
Four-year baccalaureate degree
Some graduate or first professional course work, but no
Master's Degree
Doctorate or first professional degree (medicine,
Scale 2 -
0
20
40
60
80
100
0
20
40
60
80
100
0
20
40
60
80
100
0
20
40
60
80
100
0
20
40
60
80
100
0
20
40
60
80
100
0
20
40
60
80
100
Mother/Female Guardian
Response
Less than high school graduate
High school graduate
Some college/no degree
Two-year associate degree
Four-year baccalaureate degree
Some graduate or first professional course work, but no
Master's Degree
Doctorate or first professional degree (medicine,
Which best describes the area in which you lived during high school?
Response
Frequency
Percent
38
151
152
59
47
8.5%
33.8%
34.0%
13.2%
10.5%
Rural area
Small town (20,000 or fewer)
Moderate-size city (20,001 - 60,000)
Large city (60,001 - 100,000)
Urban area (more than 100,000)
Do your plans include employment during your first semester?
Response
I plan to work 20 hours or more each week.
I plan to work less than 20 hours each week.
I do not plan to work.
Frequency
Percent
64
117
266
14.3%
26.2%
59.5%
This fall, will you have a computer for your personal use at this institution?
Response
Yes, a laptop
Yes, a desktop
No
Don't know yet
Frequency
Percent
411
6
14
16
91.9%
1.3%
3.1%
3.6%
Frequency
Percent
7
409
0
1
1.7%
98.1%
0.0%
0.2%
10a. Will you have access to the Internet?
Response
Don't know yet
Yes
No
NA
a.
My primary academic advisor was available when I needed to meet with her/him.
Response
Strongly Disagree
Disagree
Neutral
Agree
Strongly Agree
Frequency
Percent
21
26
93
168
138
4.7%
5.8%
20.9%
37.7%
30.9%
Prepa red by Institutional Asse ssment an d Resear ch
b.
Winston-Salem State University
WSSU Freshman Survey
Fall 2012
N=447
My academic advisor provided me with information I needed about academic courses and programs.
Response
Strongly Disagree
Disagree
Neutral
Agree
Strongly Agree
c.
Strongly Disagree
Disagree
Neutral
Agree
Strongly Agree
Strongly Disagree
Disagree
Neutral
Agree
Strongly Agree
Strongly Disagree
Disagree
Neutral
Agree
Strongly Agree
Strongly Disagree
Disagree
Neutral
Agree
Strongly Agree
40
60
80
100
Frequency
Percent
26
40
82
164
134
5.8%
9.0%
18.4%
36.8%
30.0%
0
20
40
60
80
100
Frequency
Percent
23
33
107
159
124
5.2%
7.4%
24.0%
35.7%
27.8%
0
20
40
60
80
100
Frequency
Percent
24
43
110
140
128
5.4%
9.7%
24.7%
31.5%
28.8%
Frequency
Percent
51
65
127
144
59
11.4%
14.6%
28.5%
32.3%
13.2%
0
20
40
60
80
100
0
20
40
60
80
100
0
20
40
60
80
100
80
100
My Legacy Leader was knowledgeable about the curriculum.
Response
Strongly Disagree
Disagree
Neutral
Agree
Strongly Agree
h.
20
I was pleased with the registration process overall.
Response
g.
0
When my advisor did not know the answer to a question, she/he was able to quickly contact someone who did.
Response
f.
6.3%
9.9%
22.2%
34.3%
27.4%
My advisor was knowledgeable about the general education curriculum.
Response
e.
Percent
28
44
99
153
122
I was pleased with the amount of time I was given during my advising session.
Response
d.
Frequency
Frequency
Percent
14
9
45
141
234
3.2%
2.0%
10.2%
31.8%
52.8%
I had an opportunity to work with an advisor in the Advising Center and found that person to be helpful.
Response
Strongly Disagree
Disagree
Neutral
Agree
Strongly Agree
Frequency
Percent
27
45
158
127
89
6.1%
10.1%
35.4%
28.5%
20.0%
Prepa red by Institutional Asse ssment an d Resear ch
0
20
40
60
i.
Winston-Salem State University
WSSU Freshman Survey
Fall 2012
N=447
I was able to find out useful information about my courses during the General Education Fair.
Response
Strongly Disagree
Disagree
Neutral
Agree
Strongly Agree
Frequency
Percent
26
30
130
173
85
5.9%
6.8%
29.3%
39.0%
19.1%
Prepa red by Institutional Asse ssment an d Resear ch
0
20
40
60
80
100