2007 UCSC New Frosh Survey
SUMMARY OF RESULTS
SUMMARY DATA TABLES
The following summary data tables are provided:
• Means for individual survey items for campus-wide and individual colleges
• Frequencies (% selecting specific response option) for individual survey items
o Campus-wide
o Cowell College
o Crown College
o College Eight
o Kresge College
o Merrill College
o College Nine
o Oakes College
o Porter College
o Stevenson College
o College Ten
SUMMARY OF
FALL 2007 UCSC NEW FROSH SURVEY
Each year, UCSC frosh are surveyed at the beginning of the Fall quarter to assess student expectations,
perceptions, and experiences at the beginning of their college career. The Fall 2007 21-question,
multiple-choice survey was developed collaboratively by the Office of Vice Provost and Dean of
Undergraduate Education and the Office of Institutional Research and Policy Studies and administered to
frosh at each college during orientation or class meetings. Surveys took approximately 10 minutes to
complete. The survey covered various topics including self-perceptions of academic abilities, reasons for
attending college, academic goals and plans for major, coursework expectations, financial aid
information, employment, summer plans, and political views.
Characteristics of Survey Respondents
• 3,155 frosh who entered UCSC in Fall 2007 (70.2% overall response rate)
Response Rates by College
Response
Rate
72.9%
88.4%
74.2%
61.1%
70.8%
66.0%
48.6%
87.1%
49.9%
87.9%
Cowell College
Crown College
College Eight
Kresge College
Merrill College
College Nine
Oakes College
Porter College
Stevenson College
College Ten
% of Total
Respondents
10.7%
11.2%
10.5%
10.0%
10.0%
10.3%
6.3%
13.2%
6.7%
10.4%
Demographics
• 1,707 women, 1,381 men, 67 unknown gender
African
American
3%
White
46%
Other/Unknown Native
American
8%
1%
Asian American
25%
Latino/Chicano
17%
Academic Background
Exam
SAT Total
SAT Math
SAT Reading
SAT Writing
ACT Composite
ACT Math
ACT Reading
Act English
ACT Writing
Average Score (Standard Deviation)
1689.20 (226.40)
569.41 (86.73)
561.30 (92.01)
558.49 (85.71)
23.66 (4.25)
23.93 (4.28)
24.27 (5.62)
23.55 (5.26)
23.38 (4.27)
Approximately 11.4% of respondents (N = 350) came from low API index schools.
Summary Of Fall 2007 UCSC New Frosh Survey
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Reasons for Attending College
Respondents were provided with a list of reasons for attending college and asked to rate the personal
importance of each one. The top reasons for attending college were to:
• have general career opportunities resulting from having a degree
• get a general education
• meet personal goals
Confidence in Academic Abilities
Generally, respondents felt academically prepared to succeed in their first year of college (Mean= 3.18
out of 4.0). Confidence pertaining to specific academic skills was highest for skills related to:
• searching for resource information on the Internet
• using time management skills to meet coursework deadlines
• taking notes in class
Major Selection and Career Preparation
Most UCSC freshmen reported having well-defined academic interests.
• 69% reported knowing what major they will pursue at UCSC
• 65% were committed to receiving a degree in the major/cluster that they proposed on their application
for admission to UCSC
• 66% had researched the major(s) that they were interested in and understood the requirements
Graduation and Future Academic Plans
UCSC freshmen reported being well-versed in graduation requirements.
• 79% felt that they were knowledgeable about UCSC’s graduation requirements
• 68% had begun or planned to develop an academic plan to graduate within four years
• 97% expressed strong dedication to finishing colleges- no matter what obstacles get in the way.
• 80% reported intention to pursue a postgraduate degree
Financial Aid
Several students reported a need for financial aid.
• 67% reported applying for financial aid
• 43% did not feel that they received enough financial aid to cover basic college expenses for their first
year of college
• 44% were concerned about finding enough financial support each year to complete a degree at UCSC
Employment
• 50% reported that they would need to work during the academic year to meet basic expenses.
• 83% expected to work during Summer 2008 to help finance their second year of college.
This summary was prepared by Institutional Research staff in the Office of Planning and
Budget. Inquiries may be addressed to Institutional Research, Office of Planning and
Budget, Santa Cruz, CA 95060, (831) 459-4302.
Summary Of Fall 2007 UCSC New Frosh Survey
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2007 UCSC Freshman Survey
Number of Survey Respondents
All UCSC Frosh Cowell College
N
Mean
N
Mean
3,155
337
Stevenson
College
Crown College
N
Mean
N
Mean
211
352
Merrill
College
N
Mean
317
I feel confident in my ability to… (1= strongly disagree,
4=strongly agree)
use time management skills when I study.
3,153
2.92
337
2.94
211
2.99
352
2.94
316
2.97
use time management skills to meet coursework deadlines.
take notes in class and use them effectively to study for an
exam.
3,151
3.14
337
3.15
209
3.15
352
3.17
317
3.16
3,117
3.10
337
3.10
207
3.17
347
3.14
315
3.13
3,126
3,139
3,128
2.94
2.68
2.94
334
337
333
2.96
2.72
3.01
210
211
211
3.00
2.67
3.06
348
349
351
2.96
2.68
3.01
315
316
315
2.97
2.63
2.90
3,140
3,144
3,140
3,134
3,147
25
2.83
3.39
3.06
2.81
2.88
337
336
337
334
337
2.85
3.32
3.07
2.73
2.86
209
210
209
209
211
2.96
3.43
3.12
2.87
2.92
351
351
351
352
352
3.02
3.55
3.09
2.64
3.15
317
316
313
315
316
2.86
3.47
2.96
2.79
2.79
3,151
3.23
336
3.27
211
3.27
351
3.23
317
3.23
3,134
3.18
331
3.24
209
3.27
349
3.20
316
3.18
effectively take and review notes from assigned readings.
study effectively despite ongoing distractions.
perform well on quizzes and exams.
search for information using library resources such as
databases and indices.
search for resource information on the Internet.
write clearly and effectively.
make an oral presentation.
solve math problems and do other math-related tasks.
Please rate how you feel about your general academic
abilities. (1=strongly disagree, 4=strongly agree)
In general, I feel that I have a good understanding of my
academic abilities.
I feel academically prepared to succeed in my first year of
college.
2007 UCSC Freshman Survey
Number of Survey Respondents
How important to you are each of the following reasons
for going to college? (1=extremely unimportant, 4=extremely
All UCSC Frosh Cowell College
N
Mean
N
Mean
3,155
337
Stevenson
College
Crown College
N
Mean
N
Mean
211
352
Merrill
College
N
Mean
317
important)
To get a general education (be well rounded and informed).
Career training (specific job skills and qualifications).
General career opportunities possible from having a degree.
3,152
3,147
3.57
3.50
337
337
3.64
3.51
211
211
3.66
3.36
352
352
3.47
3.58
317
316
3.62
3.47
3,137
3.61
337
3.64
209
3.48
352
3.66
314
3.61
3,145
3,152
3,147
3,144
3,148
3.23
2.92
2.79
3.10
3.54
337
337
337
336
337
3.31
2.91
2.62
3.06
3.59
211
211
211
211
211
3.31
2.79
2.48
3.07
3.45
352
352
352
352
351
3.03
2.93
2.87
3.02
3.51
317
316
317
316
316
3.34
2.91
2.78
3.25
3.59
3,143
3.32
336
3.26
210
3.19
352
3.41
315
3.20
3,148
3.23
336
3.27
211
3.24
352
3.12
317
3.40
3,140
3,132
3,141
3.18
3.43
3.17
337
336
337
3.18
3.49
3.16
211
211
211
3.20
3.42
3.16
352
352
352
3.22
3.39
3.27
315
315
316
3.05
3.47
3.13
3,146
2.90
335
2.87
211
2.70
352
3.07
316
2.90
3,136
2.83
333
2.69
210
2.69
351
3.01
316
2.77
3,133
3,106
2.82
2.62
334
332
2.76
2.57
209
210
2.65
2.42
350
349
3.01
2.75
315
312
2.77
2.62
3,119
3.03
332
2.99
208
2.99
351
3.21
312
3.01
3,136
2.98
333
2.94
209
2.82
351
3.10
316
2.85
3,135
2.85
333
2.83
210
2.84
350
2.96
315
2.74
3,136
3.67
331
3.64
209
3.67
351
3.72
316
3.66
To develop or refine a philosophy of life (ethics, values).
My parents want me to go to college.
To gain a better standard of living than my parents had.
To be able to give something back to my community.
To meet goals I have set for myself.
To make connections with people that will help my career.
To become an effective citizen, locally, nationally, or
globally.
To enjoy a period of independence without full
responsibilities.
To become a better person.
To become an authority in my field.
Please tell us about your academic goals and your plans
for your major. (1=strongly disagree, 4=strongly agree)
I know what major(s) I will pursue at UCSC.
I am committed to receiving a degree in the major/cluster
that I proposed on my application for admission to UCSC.
I have researched the major(s) I am interested in, and I
understand the requirements.
I know what career I want to have.
I can select a major or courses that will prepare me to get a
good job after I graduate.
I am knowledgeable about UCSC's graduation requirements
(e.g., general education courses, college and university
requirements).
I have begun or plan to develop an academic plan to
graduate within four years.
I am strongly dedicated to finishing college-no matter what
obstacles get in my way.
2007 UCSC Freshman Survey
Number of Survey Respondents
At this point, how likely do you think it is that you…
All UCSC Frosh Cowell College
N
Mean
N
Mean
3,155
337
Stevenson
College
Crown College
N
Mean
N
Mean
211
352
Merrill
College
N
Mean
317
(1=very unlikely, 4=highly likely)
will be attending UCSC in fall 2008?
3,131
3.64
333
3.66
209
3.64
343
3.65
315
3.65
will be attending another college or university in fall 2008?
will not be attending any higher education institution in fall
2008?
will transfer to another college or university some time
before completing a degree at UCSC?
would choose to enroll at UCSC if you were choosing a
college today?
3,126
1.60
332
1.64
209
1.65
342
1.54
316
1.55
3,108
1.42
328
1.45
205
1.46
340
1.44
314
1.29
3,107
1.92
332
1.94
207
1.82
341
1.87
313
1.90
3,105
3.28
331
3.34
209
3.35
339
3.27
311
3.35
3,040
3,045
2.43
2.67
325
327
2.33
2.58
204
203
2.39
2.49
317
313
2.53
2.75
310
311
2.38
2.65
3,047
3.50
327
3.48
204
3.45
313
3.44
309
3.56
3,030
2.89
325
2.92
204
2.98
302
2.95
310
2.93
How likely are you to do the following in Summer 2008?
(1=not likely at all, 4=very likely)
Enroll in Summer Session course(s) at UCSC
Enroll in summer course(s) at another college/university
Work during the summer to help finance your second year
of college
I find it easy to be friends with people whose political
opinions are very different from mine. (1=strongly
disagree, 4=strongly agree)
2007 UCSC Freshman Survey
Number of Survey Respondents
All UCSC Frosh
N
Mean
3,155
Porter
College
N
Mean
418
Kresge
College
Oakes College
N
Mean
N
Mean
317
219
College Eight
N
Mean
330
College Nine
N
Mean
326
College Ten
N
Mean
328
I feel confident in my ability to… (1= strongly disagree,
4=strongly agree)
use time management skills when I study.
3,153
2.92
418
2.89
316
2.95
219
2.98
330
2.94
326
2.86
328
2.84
use time management skills to meet coursework deadlines.
take notes in class and use them effectively to study for an
exam.
3,151
3.14
416
3.11
317
3.17
219
3.15
330
3.09
326
3.17
328
3.10
3,117
3.10
408
3.05
314
3.12
217
3.12
328
3.12
322
3.02
322
3.06
3,126
3,139
3,128
2.94
2.68
2.94
415
416
413
2.89
2.73
2.98
316
314
312
2.96
2.66
3.00
216
217
217
3.01
2.80
2.87
327
327
327
2.95
2.74
2.95
318
326
322
2.89
2.54
2.87
327
326
327
2.86
2.61
2.77
3,140
3,144
3,140
3,134
3,147
25
2.83
3.39
3.06
2.81
2.88
415
416
416
416
417
2.88
3.42
3.14
2.83
2.73
316
317
316
314
315
2.81
3.43
3.09
2.88
2.93
217
218
218
219
219
3.03
3.36
3.02
2.84
2.85
329
329
330
324
329
2.91
3.24
3.05
2.80
2.89
322
325
325
324
324
2.55
3.37
3.09
2.87
2.84
327
326
325
327
326
2.46
3.30
2.99
2.87
2.89
3,151
3.23
418
3.23
317
3.25
219
3.18
329
3.22
326
3.21
327
3.17
3,134
3.18
416
3.21
316
3.22
219
3.11
329
3.12
324
3.17
326
3.03
effectively take and review notes from assigned readings.
study effectively despite ongoing distractions.
perform well on quizzes and exams.
search for information using library resources such as
databases and indices.
search for resource information on the Internet.
write clearly and effectively.
make an oral presentation.
solve math problems and do other math-related tasks.
Please rate how you feel about your general academic
abilities. (1=strongly disagree, 4=strongly agree)
In general, I feel that I have a good understanding of my
academic abilities.
I feel academically prepared to succeed in my first year of
college.
2007 UCSC Freshman Survey
Number of Survey Respondents
How important to you are each of the following reasons
for going to college? (1=extremely unimportant, 4=extremely
All UCSC Frosh
N
Mean
3,155
Porter
College
N
Mean
418
Kresge
College
Oakes College
N
Mean
N
Mean
317
219
College Eight
N
Mean
330
College Nine
N
Mean
326
College Ten
N
Mean
328
important)
To get a general education (be well rounded and informed).
Career training (specific job skills and qualifications).
General career opportunities possible from having a degree.
3,152
3,147
3.57
3.50
417
415
3.54
3.47
317
316
3.50
3.30
219
219
3.58
3.63
330
330
3.58
3.53
325
324
3.53
3.56
327
327
3.61
3.61
3,137
3.61
416
3.54
316
3.51
217
3.65
326
3.58
326
3.72
324
3.73
3,145
3,152
3,147
3,144
3,148
3.23
2.92
2.79
3.10
3.54
413
417
414
415
417
3.22
2.70
2.56
2.88
3.42
316
317
317
315
317
3.26
2.79
2.61
3.16
3.53
219
219
218
219
219
3.34
3.18
3.28
3.41
3.65
330
330
330
329
328
3.24
2.99
2.95
3.16
3.51
324
326
325
325
325
3.15
2.99
2.82
3.03
3.57
326
327
326
326
327
3.17
3.15
3.04
3.12
3.61
3,143
3.32
415
3.29
317
3.23
219
3.58
330
3.45
324
3.33
325
3.33
3,148
3.23
416
3.11
317
3.20
219
3.43
329
3.30
325
3.19
326
3.19
3,140
3,132
3,141
3.18
3.43
3.17
414
414
416
3.24
3.32
3.04
317
317
317
3.20
3.43
3.09
219
219
219
3.22
3.63
3.35
327
327
329
3.19
3.50
3.21
324
319
319
3.14
3.34
3.12
324
322
325
3.13
3.39
3.19
3,146
2.90
414
3.00
317
2.85
218
3.03
330
2.92
325
2.75
328
2.88
3,136
2.83
412
2.96
316
2.78
217
3.06
330
2.89
325
2.68
326
2.80
3,133
3,106
2.82
2.62
414
409
2.86
2.68
316
312
2.86
2.49
217
212
2.88
2.82
326
325
2.82
2.63
324
321
2.77
2.53
328
324
2.74
2.63
3,119
3.03
407
3.01
316
3.04
216
3.02
328
3.09
323
2.95
326
3.01
3,136
2.98
413
2.98
317
3.03
218
2.94
329
3.02
323
3.14
327
2.87
3,135
2.85
413
2.88
317
2.94
216
2.87
329
2.79
325
2.89
327
2.71
3,136
3.67
412
3.60
317
3.64
218
3.73
330
3.64
325
3.71
327
3.76
To develop or refine a philosophy of life (ethics, values).
My parents want me to go to college.
To gain a better standard of living than my parents had.
To be able to give something back to my community.
To meet goals I have set for myself.
To make connections with people that will help my career.
To become an effective citizen, locally, nationally, or
globally.
To enjoy a period of independence without full
responsibilities.
To become a better person.
To become an authority in my field.
Please tell us about your academic goals and your plans
for your major. (1=strongly disagree, 4=strongly agree)
I know what major(s) I will pursue at UCSC.
I am committed to receiving a degree in the major/cluster
that I proposed on my application for admission to UCSC.
I have researched the major(s) I am interested in, and I
understand the requirements.
I know what career I want to have.
I can select a major or courses that will prepare me to get a
good job after I graduate.
I am knowledgeable about UCSC's graduation requirements
(e.g., general education courses, college and university
requirements).
I have begun or plan to develop an academic plan to
graduate within four years.
I am strongly dedicated to finishing college-no matter what
obstacles get in my way.
2007 UCSC Freshman Survey
Number of Survey Respondents
At this point, how likely do you think it is that you…
All UCSC Frosh
N
Mean
3,155
Porter
College
N
Mean
418
Kresge
College
Oakes College
N
Mean
N
Mean
317
219
College Eight
N
Mean
330
College Nine
N
Mean
326
College Ten
N
Mean
328
(1=very unlikely, 4=highly likely)
will be attending UCSC in fall 2008?
3,131
3.64
415
3.67
317
3.69
218
3.56
330
3.55
326
3.67
325
3.63
will be attending another college or university in fall 2008?
will not be attending any higher education institution in fall
2008?
will transfer to another college or university some time
before completing a degree at UCSC?
would choose to enroll at UCSC if you were choosing a
college today?
3,126
1.60
411
1.56
317
1.53
218
1.72
329
1.76
325
1.58
327
1.58
3,108
1.42
411
1.46
317
1.38
215
1.54
328
1.55
324
1.37
326
1.32
3,107
1.92
409
1.85
316
1.83
215
1.94
327
2.06
321
1.99
326
1.97
3,105
3.28
409
3.41
315
3.40
216
3.18
328
3.18
324
3.14
323
3.13
3,040
3,045
2.43
2.67
405
404
2.37
2.34
298
303
2.40
2.60
212
213
2.80
3.13
326
327
2.49
2.64
321
323
2.26
2.74
322
321
2.47
2.90
3,047
3.50
407
3.48
305
3.52
213
3.61
327
3.46
320
3.62
322
3.43
3,030
2.89
403
2.93
302
2.91
212
2.88
325
2.78
321
2.85
323
2.82
How likely are you to do the following in Summer 2008?
(1=not likely at all, 4=very likely)
Enroll in Summer Session course(s) at UCSC
Enroll in summer course(s) at another college/university
Work during the summer to help finance your second year
of college
I find it easy to be friends with people whose political
opinions are very different from mine. (1=strongly
disagree, 4=strongly agree)
2007 UCSC Freshman Survey
CAMPUS-WIDE FROSH
Academic Skills Self-Assessment
I feel confident in my ability to…
use time management skills when I study.
use time management skills to meet coursework deadlines.
take notes in class and use them effectively to study for an exam.
effectively take and review notes from assigned readings.
study effectively despite ongoing distractions
perform well on quizzes and exams.
search for information using library resources such as databases and indices.
search for resource information on the Internet.
write clearly and effectively.
make an oral presentation.
solve math problems and do other math-related tasks.
Strongly Disagree
1.8%
0.9%
0.9%
1.2%
4.7%
2.2%
3.7%
0.4%
1.9%
7.1%
6.5%
Disagree
17.6%
9.9%
11.5%
19.4%
32.9%
17.3%
26.8%
4.5%
15.0%
24.9%
21.4%
Agree
67.0%
63.5%
64.4%
63.6%
52.6%
64.7%
52.7%
50.7%
57.7%
48.1%
49.6%
Strongly Agree
13.6%
25.7%
23.1%
15.7%
9.8%
15.8%
16.8%
44.4%
25.4%
19.9%
22.6%
Please rate how you feel about your general academic abilities.
In general, I feel that I have a good understanding of my academic abilities.
I feel academically prepared to succeed in my first year of college.
Strongly disagree
0.3%
0.6%
Disagree
4.5%
7.6%
Agree
67.6%
65.4%
Strongly Agree
27.6%
26.4%
Extremely
Unimportant
Fairly Unimportant
0.7%
2.4%
0.5%
5.7%
0.4%
3.0%
2.0%
13.7%
8.2%
23.3%
11.5%
28.0%
4.2%
16.9%
1.0%
5.8%
1.2%
10.3%
2.6%
13.0%
3.2%
15.7%
2.0%
6.9%
2.4%
17.4%
Fairly Important
36.3%
36.8%
31.5%
43.6%
36.4%
30.4%
43.7%
31.4%
43.6%
42.9%
41.2%
37.6%
41.6%
Extremely
Important
60.5%
57.0%
65.1%
40.7%
32.1%
30.1%
35.2%
61.8%
44.9%
41.5%
39.9%
53.5%
38.7%
Reasons for Attending College
How important to you are each of the following reasons for going to college?
To get a general education (be well rounded and informed).
Career training (specific job skills and qualifications).
General career opportunities possible from having a degree.
To develop or refine a philosophy of life (ethics, values).
My parents want me to go to college.
To gain a better standard of living than my parents had.
To be able to give something back to my community.
To meet goals I have set for myself.
To make connections with people that will help my career.
To become an effective citizen, locally, nationally, or globally.
To enjoy a period of independence without full responsibilities.
To become a better person.
To become an authority in my field.
2007 UCSC Freshman Survey
CAMPUS-WIDE FROSH
Academic Goals & Plans
Please tell us about your academic goals and your plans for your major.
I know what major(s) I will pursue at UCSC.
I am committed to receiving a degree in the major/cluster that I proposed on my
application for admission to UCSC.
Strongly Disagree
6.8%
Disagree
24.3%
8.3%
I have researched the major(s) I am interested in, and I understand the requirements.
I know what career I want to have.
40.6%
Strongly Agree
28.3%
26.7%
38.2%
26.8%
4.8%
12.6%
29.3%
35.2%
45.3%
30.0%
20.7%
22.2%
I can select a major or courses that will prepare me to get a good job after I graduate.
I am knowledgeable about UCSC's graduation requirements (e.g., general education
courses, college and university requirements).
2.2%
16.3%
57.2%
24.2%
2.0%
19.0%
58.2%
20.8%
I have begun or plan to develop an academic plan to graduate within four years.
3.4%
28.8%
47.4%
20.4%
I am strongly dedicated to finishing college-no matter what obstacles get in my way.
0.2%
2.5%
27.3%
70.1%
Bachelors Degree
(BA, BS)
What is the highest academic degree you intend to complete at any college or
university?
17.7%
1-2 hours
During your first year at UCSC, about how many hours per week do you expect to
spend on class reading, writing short papers, or other weekly
homework/assignments?
At UCSC, how many hours do you expect to spend on each term paper (research,
writing, and revising drafts)?
At UCSC, how many hours do you expect to spend studying for each exam?
At this point, how likely do you think it is that you…
will be attending UCSC in fall 2008?
will be attending another college or university in fall 2008?
will not be attending any higher education institution in fall 2008?
will transfer to another college or university some time before completing a degree
at UCSC?
would choose to enroll at UCSC if you were choosing a college today?
Masters Degree
(MA, MS)
Agree
Ph.D. or Ed.D
43.0%
3-5
23.1%
6-10
JD (Law)
4.9%
16 or more
0.7%
9.9%
38.5%
32.8%
18.1%
2.2%
16.1%
36.1%
43.8%
39.8%
25.0%
15.4%
9.6%
6.5%
5.5%
Very Unlikely
0.5%
51.8%
72.2%
Unlikely
38.4%
2.5%
1-3
Of the colleges/universities that you were accepted to, was UCSC your.
9.4%
11-15
2.6%
38.2%
17.9%
Likely
29.3%
7.7%
5.3%
Very Likely
67.6%
2.3%
4.6%
37.1%
8.2%
19.0%
48.3%
5.5%
40.9%
College/University Choice
How many colleges/universities did you apply to (including UCSC)?
How many colleges/universities were you accepted to (including UCSC)?
MD, DO, DDS, or DVM
4-7
8 or more
11.7%
42.9%
59.40
49.80
28.90
7.30
1st Choice
49.9%
2nd Choice
27.50
3rd Choice
11.40
Other
11.2
Other
1.9%
2007 UCSC Freshman Survey
CAMPUS-WIDE FROSH
Financing Your Education
Please tell us about how you plan to pay for your college expenses.
Did you apply for financial aid (i.e., grants, campus scholarships, loans, work
study)?
Did/will you receive enough finanical aid to cover basic college expenses (i.e.,
required fees, nonresident tuition, room and board, books and supplies,
miscellaneous) for your first year of college?
Do you know how to seek University financial aid to fund your basic college
expenses?
Do you know how to seek finanical aid outside of the University (e.g., nonUniversity scholarhsips or loands) to fund your basic college expenses?
Are you concerned about finding enough financial support each year to complete a
degree at UCSC?
Yes
No
67.2%
29.2%
3.6%
39.0%
42.9%
18.1%
48.7%
30.3%
21.0%
48.9%
31.5%
19.6%
44.0%
41.6%
14.5%
Yes
Will you need to work during the academic year to meet your basic expenses?
How many hours per week do you plan to work
On campus (including work-study)
Off campus
Total
How likely are you to do the following in Summer 2008?
Enroll in Summer Session course(s) at UCSC
Enroll in summer course(s) at another college/university
Work during the sumer to help finance your second year of college
Where will you live during fall term?
No
49.7%
1-5
I find it easy to be friends with people whose political opinons are very different
50.3%
6-10
11-15
16-20
21 or more
17.8%
9.3%
45.7%
42.0%
32.8%
26.9%
27.8%
31.4%
16.0%
10.7%
18.3%
8.5%
Not likely at all
19.4%
17.9%
3.9%
Not likely
43.6%
33.2%
8.3%
Fairly likely
21.5%
22.8%
26.6%
Very likely
5.4%
16.7%
55.9%
On-campus housing
87.0%
Far Left
I would characterize my own political views as
Unsure
1.7%
8.2%
3.0%
Unsure
10.1%
9.5%
5.2%
University Inn or
University Town
With my family or Other private home I haven't found a place
Center
other relatives
or apartment
to live
0.2%
1.4%
4.6%
6.0%
Liberal
7.5%
53.1%
Strongly Disagree
3.2%
Disagree
21.5%
Middle-of-the-road
33.7%
Conservative
5.0%
Agree
Strongly Agree
17.2%
58.1%
Far Right
0.7%
Other
0.8%
2007 UCSC Freshman Survey
COWELL COLLEGE
Academic Skills Self-Assessment
I feel confident in my ability to…
use time management skills when I study.
use time management skills to meet coursework deadlines.
take notes in class and use them effectively to study for an exam.
effectively take and review notes from assigned readings.
study effectively despite ongoing distractions
perform well on quizzes and exams.
search for information using library resources such as databases and indices.
search for resource information on the Internet.
write clearly and effectively.
make an oral presentation.
solve math problems and do other math-related tasks.
Strongly Disagree
1.2%
0.3%
0.9%
1.2%
4.7%
1.8%
1.8%
0.3%
1.2%
7.8%
6.5%
Disagree
14.8%
8.6%
11.0%
17.1%
28.5%
13.5%
26.1%
4.5%
14.5%
29.0%
22.3%
Agree
72.7%
67.4%
65.0%
66.2%
57.0%
66.7%
57.0%
57.7%
59.9%
45.2%
49.9%
Strongly Agree
11.3%
23.7%
23.1%
15.6%
9.8%
18.0%
15.1%
37.5%
24.3%
18.0%
21.4%
Please rate how you feel about your general academic abilities.
In general, I feel that I have a good understanding of my academic abilities.
I feel academically prepared to succeed in my first year of college.
Strongly Disagree
3.0%
3.6%
Disagree
0.0%
0.0%
Agree
67.0%
68.6%
Strongly Agree
30.1%
27.8%
Extremely
Unimportant
0.3%
0.0%
0.0%
0.6%
6.5%
13.1%
1.8%
0.6%
0.9%
0.9%
2.4%
1.2%
0.9%
Fairly
Unimportant
2.4%
5.0%
2.4%
10.4%
26.1%
34.1%
20.5%
4.7%
12.5%
13.7%
16.6%
5.7%
19.6%
Fairly Important
30.9%
38.9%
31.5%
46.6%
37.1%
30.3%
47.3%
30.0%
46.7%
43.2%
41.8%
36.6%
42.4%
Extremely
Important
66.5%
56.1%
66.2%
42.4%
30.3%
22.6%
30.4%
64.7%
39.9%
42.3%
39.2%
56.5%
37.1%
Reasons for Attending College
How important to you are each of the following reasons for going to college?
To get a general education (be well rounded and informed).
Career training (specific job skills and qualifications).
General career opportunities possible from having a degree.
To develop or refine a philosophy of life (ethics, values).
My parents want me to go to college.
To gain a better standard of living than my parents had.
To be able to give something back to my community.
To meet goals I have set for myself.
To make connections with people that will help my career.
To become an effective citizen, locally, nationally, or globally.
To enjoy a period of independence without full responsibilities.
To become a better person.
To become an authority in my field.
2007 UCSC Freshman Survey
COWELL COLLEGE
Academic Goals & Plans
Please tell us about your academic goals and your plans for your major.
Strongly Disagree
I know what major(s) I will pursue at UCSC.
8.4%
I am committed to receiving a degree in the major/cluster that I proposed on my application for
admission to UCSC.
10.5%
I have researched the major(s) I am interested in, and I understand the requirements.
5.7%
I know what career I want to have.
13.6%
I can select a major or courses that will prepare me to get a good job after I graduate
1.2%
I am knowledgeable about UCSC's graduation requirements (e.g., general education courses,
college and university requirements).
1.5%
I have begun or plan to develop an academic plan to graduate within four years
4.2%
I am strongly dedicated to finishing college-no matter what obstacles get in my way.
0.3%
Bachelors Degree
(BA, BS)
What is the highest academic degree you intend to complete at any college or university?
1-2 hours
37.6%
Strongly Agree
29.0%
33.3%
31.7%
38.0%
20.8%
32.7%
43.1%
26.5%
55.7%
23.4%
19.5%
22.0%
22.3%
20.4%
30.0%
3.9%
60.4%
43.8%
27.5%
17.7%
21.9%
68.3%
Masters Degree
(MA, MS)
17.2%
During your first year at UCSC, about how many hours per week do you expect to spend on
class reading, writing short papers, or other weekly homework/assignments?
At UCSC, how many hours do you expect to spend on each term paper (research, writing, and
revising drafts)?
At UCSC, how many hours do you expect to spend studying for each exam?
At this point, how likely do you think it is that you…
will be attending UCSC in fall 2008?
will be attending another college or university in fall 2008?
will not be attending any higher education institution in fall 2008?
Disagree
25.1%
Agree
Ph.D. or Ed.D
39.3%
3-5
24.5%
6-10
JD (Law)
4.8%
11-15
16 or more
8.1%
37.8%
39.6%
12.9%
2.4%
16.5%
34.8%
51.4%
42.3%
21.6%
14.7%
7.2%
5.7%
3.3%
Very Unlikely
0.6%
50.3%
73.5%
Unlikely
2.7%
38.0%
14.3%
34.9%
2.7%
Likely
27.0%
9.0%
6.1%
Very Likely
69.7%
2.7%
6.1%
40.7%
5.7%
20.2%
46.8%
4.2%
44.7%
8.4%
39.7%
58.2%
54.0%
8 or more
33.4%
6.3%
1st Choice
54.0%
2nd Choice
27.5%
College/University Choice
1-3
Of the colleges/universities that you were accepted to, was UCSC your.
12.4%
1.5%
will transfer to another college or university some time before completing a degree at UCSC?
would choose to enroll at UCSC if you were choosing a college today?
How many colleges/universities did you apply to (including UCSC)?
How many colleges/universities were you accepted to (including UCSC)?
MD, DO, DDS, or
DVM
4-7
3rd Choice
8.1%
Other
10.4%
Other
1.8%
2007 UCSC Freshman Survey
COWELL COLLEGE
Financing Your Education
Please tell us about how you plan to pay for your college expenses.
Did you apply for financial aid (i.e., grants, campus scholarships, loans, work study)?
Did/will you receive enough finanical aid to cover basic college expenses (i.e., required fees,
nonresident tuition, room and board, books and supplies, miscellaneous) for your first year of
college?
Do you know how to seek University financial aid to fund your basic college expenses?
Do you know how to seek finanical aid outside of the University (e.g., non-University
scholarhsips or loands) to fund your basic college expenses?
Are you concerned about finding enough financial support each year to complete a degree at
UCSC?
Yes
No
34.0%
5.1%
37.3%
48.5%
42.4%
32.0%
20.3%
19.5%
48.0%
34.2%
17.7%
36.2%
48.8%
15.0%
Yes
Will you need to work during the academic year to meet your basic expenses?
How many hours per week do you plan to work
On campus (including work-study)
Off campus
Total
How likely are you to do the following in Summer 2008?
Enroll in Summer Session course(s) at UCSC
Enroll in summer course(s) at another college/university
Work during the sumer to help finance your second year of college
Where will you live during fall term?
No
44.9%
1-5
I find it easy to be friends with people whose political opinons are very different from mine
55.1%
6-10
11-15
16-20
13.8%
53.8%
8.7%
49.2%
19.4%
37.6%
24.6%
22.6%
33.6%
Not likely at all
18.5%
19.9%
3.7%
Not likely
52.0%
35.5%
9.2%
Fairly likely
16.3%
22.6%
26.9%
10.8%
2.2%
12.8%
Very likely
4.3%
11.0%
55.7%
21 or more
1.5%
2.2%
7.4%
Unsure
8.9%
11.0%
4.6%
University Inn or
University Town With my family or Other private home I haven't found a
On-campus
Center
other relatives
or apartment
place to live
housing
89.6%
0.0%
0.6%
4.3%
4.6%
Far Left
I would characterize my own political views as
Unsure
60.9%
6.8%
Strongly Disagree
0.9%
Liberal
Middle-of-the-road
55.7%
30.3%
Disagree
23.4%
Agree
58.5%
Conservative
7.1%
Strongly Agree
17.2%
Far Right
Other
0.9%
2007 UCSC Freshman Survey
CROWN COLLEGE
Academic Skills Self-Assessment
I feel confident in my ability to…
use time management skills when I study.
use time management skills to meet coursework deadlines.
take notes in class and use them effectively to study for an exam.
effectively take and review notes from assigned readings.
study effectively despite ongoing distractions
perform well on quizzes and exams.
search for information using library resources such as databases and indices.
search for resource information on the Internet.
write clearly and effectively.
make an oral presentation.
solve math problems and do other math-related tasks.
Strongly Disagree
2.3%
0.9%
0.3%
2.3%
6.9%
2.0%
2.3%
0.0%
2.3%
12.8%
3.7%
Disagree
17.9%
11.4%
13.3%
20.1%
30.7%
17.9%
19.9%
3.4%
15.1%
28.1%
14.2%
Agree
Please rate how you feel about your general academic abilities.
In general, I feel that I have a good understanding of my academic abilities.
I feel academically prepared to succeed in my first year of college.
Strongly Disagree
0.0%
0.6%
Disagree
4.8%
6.9%
Agree
Extremely
Unimportant
0.0%
0.3%
0.0%
4.3%
8.5%
9.9%
4.8%
1.7%
1.1%
3.1%
1.7%
1.4%
2.6%
Fairly
Unimportant
5.4%
3.7%
2.3%
21.6%
23.0%
26.7%
21.9%
6.6%
8.5%
17.6%
17.6%
9.9%
12.5%
63.4%
57.4%
59.1%
57.2%
50.4%
57.3%
51.6%
37.9%
53.8%
41.5%
45.5%
Strongly Agree
16.5%
30.4%
27.4%
20.4%
12.0%
22.8%
26.2%
58.7%
28.8%
17.6%
36.6%
67.0%
64.2%
Strongly Agree
28.2%
28.4%
Reasons for Attending College
How important to you are each of the following reasons for going to college?
To get a general education (be well rounded and informed).
Career training (specific job skills and qualifications).
General career opportunities possible from having a degree.
To develop or refine a philosophy of life (ethics, values).
My parents want me to go to college.
To gain a better standard of living than my parents had.
To be able to give something back to my community.
To meet goals I have set for myself.
To make connections with people that will help my career.
To become an effective citizen, locally, nationally, or globally.
To enjoy a period of independence without full responsibilities.
To become a better person.
To become an authority in my field.
Fairly Important Extremely Important
41.8%
52.8%
34.1%
61.9%
29.0%
68.8%
41.5%
32.7%
34.9%
33.5%
29.5%
33.8%
39.8%
33.5%
30.5%
61.3%
38.4%
52.0%
43.8%
35.5%
37.2%
43.5%
37.2%
51.4%
40.1%
44.9%
2007 UCSC Freshman Survey
CROWN COLLEGE
Academic Goals & Plans
Please tell us about your academic goals and your plans for your major.
Strongly Disagree
I know what major(s) I will pursue at UCSC.
5.1%
I am committed to receiving a degree in the major/cluster that I proposed on my application for
admission to UCSC.
7.4%
I have researched the major(s) I am interested in, and I understand the requirements.
4.0%
I know what career I want to have.
12.3%
I can select a major or courses that will prepare me to get a good job after I graduate
2.0%
I am knowledgeable about UCSC's graduation requirements (e.g., general education courses,
college and university requirements).
1.7%
I have begun or plan to develop an academic plan to graduate within four years
3.7%
I am strongly dedicated to finishing college-no matter what obstacles get in my way.
0.3%
Bachelors Degree
(BA, BS)
What is the highest academic degree you intend to complete at any college or university?
1-2 hours
41.8%
Strongly Agree
35.2%
18.2%
20.6%
29.5%
9.4%
39.9%
46.0%
29.2%
54.4%
34.5%
29.4%
28.9%
34.2%
14.5%
22.0%
1.7%
55.6%
49.1%
24.2%
28.2%
25.1%
73.8%
Masters Degree
(MA, MS)
16.7%
During your first year at UCSC, about how many hours per week do you expect to spend on
class reading, writing short papers, or other weekly homework/assignments?
At UCSC, how many hours do you expect to spend on each term paper (research, writing, and
revising drafts)?
At UCSC, how many hours do you expect to spend studying for each exam?
At this point, how likely do you think it is that you…
will be attending UCSC in fall 2008?
will be attending another college or university in fall 2008?
will not be attending any higher education institution in fall 2008?
Disagree
17.9%
Agree
Ph.D. or Ed.D
38.2%
3-5
27.6%
6-10
JD (Law)
1.4%
11-15
16 or more
9.7%
38.9%
33.4%
17.1%
0.6%
16.0%
33.6%
44.2%
42.2%
25.9%
15.5%
9.0%
8.0%
4.9%
Very Unlikely
0.9%
56.7%
72.4%
Unlikely
2.3%
33.9%
16.2%
43.4%
2.7%
Likely
27.4%
7.6%
6.2%
Very Likely
69.4%
1.8%
5.3%
31.7%
7.4%
19.6%
50.7%
5.3%
39.2%
10.3%
48.7%
61.7%
45.4%
8 or more
28.0%
5.9%
1st Choice
45.4%
2nd Choice
28.5%
3rd Choice
13.9%
College/University Choice
1-3
Of the colleges/universities that you were accepted to, was UCSC your.
14.9%
0.9%
will transfer to another college or university some time before completing a degree at UCSC?
would choose to enroll at UCSC if you were choosing a college today?
How many colleges/universities did you apply to (including UCSC)?
How many colleges/universities were you accepted to (including UCSC)?
MD, DO, DDS, or
DVM
4-7
Other
12.2%
Other
1.1%
2007 UCSC Freshman Survey
CROWN COLLEGE
Financing Your Education
Please tell us about how you plan to pay for your college expenses.
Did you apply for financial aid (i.e., grants, campus scholarships, loans, work study)?
Did/will you receive enough finanical aid to cover basic college expenses (i.e., required fees,
nonresident tuition, room and board, books and supplies, miscellaneous) for your first year of
college?
Do you know how to seek University financial aid to fund your basic college expenses?
Do you know how to seek finanical aid outside of the University (e.g., non-University
scholarhsips or loands) to fund your basic college expenses?
Are you concerned about finding enough financial support each year to complete a degree at
UCSC?
Yes
No
29.7%
3.0%
35.5%
51.7%
42.2%
24.3%
22.3%
24.0%
51.4%
25.4%
23.2%
46.6%
37.4%
16.0%
Yes
Will you need to work during the academic year to meet your basic expenses?
How many hours per week do you plan to work
On campus (including work-study)
Off campus
Total
How likely are you to do the following in Summer 2008?
Enroll in Summer Session course(s) at UCSC
Enroll in summer course(s) at another college/university
Work during the sumer to help finance your second year of college
Where will you live during fall term?
No
48.6%
1-5
I find it easy to be friends with people whose political opinons are very different from mine
51.4%
6-10
11-15
16-20
18.2%
58.2%
10.9%
40.5%
20.4%
32.7%
29.7%
8.2%
26.3%
Not likely at all
18.3%
17.3%
4.8%
Not likely
39.4%
31.0%
11.2%
Fairly likely
24.3%
20.4%
26.5%
11.5%
9.2%
19.9%
Very likely
6.6%
21.7%
50.2%
21 or more
0.0%
4.1%
10.3%
Unsure
11.4%
9.6%
7.3%
University Inn or
University Town With my family or Other private home I haven't found a
On-campus
Center
other relatives
or apartment
place to live
housing
93.3%
0.3%
1.9%
4.1%
0.3%
Far Left
I would characterize my own political views as
Unsure
67.3%
4.0%
Strongly Disagree
3.3%
Liberal
Middle-of-the-road
46.2%
39.5%
Disagree
19.9%
Agree
55.6%
Conservative
8.6%
Strongly Agree
21.2%
Far Right
1.7%
Other
0.0%
2007 UCSC Freshman Survey
COLLEGE EIGHT
Academic Skills Self-Assessment
I feel confident in my ability to…
use time management skills when I study.
use time management skills to meet coursework deadlines.
take notes in class and use them effectively to study for an exam.
effectively take and review notes from assigned readings.
study effectively despite ongoing distractions.
perform well on quizzes and exams.
search for information using library resources such as databases and indices.
search for resource information on the Internet.
write clearly and effectively.
make an oral presentation.
solve math problems and do other math-related tasks.
Strongly Disagree
1.8%
2.1%
1.2%
1.5%
2.4%
1.8%
1.8%
0.6%
2.1%
6.2%
5.8%
Disagree
17.0%
7.6%
10.4%
19.6%
33.3%
18.0%
24.0%
9.1%
16.1%
27.5%
20.4%
Agree
Please rate how you feel about your general academic abilities.
In general, I feel that I have a good understanding of my academic abilities.
I feel academically prepared to succeed in my first year of college.
Strongly Disagree
0.6%
0.9%
Disagree
4.6%
10.6%
Agree
Extremely
Unimportant
1.2%
0.9%
1.2%
2.4%
7.3%
7.9%
5.5%
1.5%
1.5%
3.0%
4.9%
2.4%
4.0%
Fairly
Unimportant
1.5%
3.3%
1.5%
13.3%
20.6%
23.3%
11.2%
4.9%
3.3%
8.2%
11.0%
4.9%
12.5%
66.4%
69.4%
63.7%
61.2%
52.0%
63.3%
55.3%
55.9%
56.4%
46.9%
52.9%
Strongly Agree
14.8%
20.9%
24.7%
17.7%
12.2%
16.8%
18.8%
34.3%
25.5%
19.4%
21.0%
67.2%
64.1%
Strongly Agree
27.7%
24.3%
Fairly Important
35.5%
37.6%
35.0%
42.1%
38.2%
34.5%
44.7%
35.1%
44.2%
44.7%
44.0%
33.3%
41.9%
Extremely
Important
61.8%
58.2%
62.3%
42.1%
33.9%
34.2%
38.6%
58.5%
50.9%
44.1%
40.1%
59.3%
41.6%
Reasons for Attending College
How important to you are each of the following reasons for going to college?
To get a general education (be well rounded and informed).
Career training (specific job skills and qualifications).
General career opportunities possible from having a degree.
To develop or refine a philosophy of life (ethics, values).
My parents want me to go to college.
To gain a better standard of living than my parents had.
To be able to give something back to my community.
To meet goals I have set for myself.
To make connections with people that will help my career.
To become an effective citizen, locally, nationally, or globally.
To enjoy a period of independence without full responsibilities.
To become a better person.
To become an authority in my field.
2007 UCSC Freshman Survey
COLLEGE EIGHT
Academic Goals & Plans
Please tell us about your academic goals and your plans for your major.
I know what major(s) I will pursue at UCSC.
I am committed to receiving a degree in the major/cluster that I proposed on my application for
admission to UCSC.
I have researched the major(s) I am interested in, and I understand the requirements.
I know what career I want to have.
I can select a major or courses that will prepare me to get a good job after I graduate.
I am knowledgeable about UCSC's graduation requirements (e.g., general education courses,
college and university requirements).
I have begun or plan to develop an academic plan to graduate within four years.
I am strongly dedicated to finishing college-no matter what obstacles get in my way.
Strongly Disagree
5.2%
Disagree
25.8%
5.5%
4.6%
9.8%
0.6%
0.6%
3.0%
0.3%
Bachelors Degree
(BA, BS)
What is the highest academic degree you intend to complete at any college or university?
18.4%
1-2 hours
During your first year at UCSC, about how many hours per week do you expect to spend on class
reading, writing short papers, or other weekly homework/assignments?
At UCSC, how many hours do you expect to spend on each term paper (research, writing, and
revising drafts)?
At UCSC, how many hours do you expect to spend studying for each exam?
At this point, how likely do you think it is that you…
will be attending UCSC in fall 2008?
will be attending another college or university in fall 2008?
will not be attending any higher education institution in fall 2008?
41.2%
Strongly Agree
27.9%
28.5%
30.7%
39.7%
14.0%
37.9%
42.6%
27.7%
61.0%
28.2%
22.1%
22.8%
24.4%
18.5%
32.2%
1.8%
58.7%
47.7%
31.5%
22.2%
17.0%
66.4%
Masters Degree
(MA, MS)
Agree
Ph.D. or Ed.D
42.6%
3-5
22.7%
6-10
JD (Law)
4.0%
11-15
20.9%
31.2%
44.5%
1.2%
5.8%
26.7%
28.9%
42.9%
31.9%
18.5%
21.3%
10.6%
12.2%
3.3%
47.1%
23.8%
35.5%
9.4%
7.9%
Very Likely
60.3%
3.3%
5.2%
Unlikely
37.6%
10.1%
22.9%
54.0%
7.6%
33.2%
11.2%
42.9%
61.1%
47.7%
8 or more
27.7%
9.4%
1st Choice
45.6%
2nd Choice
30.1%
3rd Choice
12.2%
31.8%
2.7%
1-3
Of the colleges/universities that you were accepted to, was UCSC your..
16 or more
3.0%
Likely
College/University Choice
How many colleges/universities did you apply to (including UCSC)?
How many colleges/universities were you accepted to (including UCSC)?
10.7%
0.3%
Very Unlikely
0.9%
40.1%
63.1%
will transfer to another college or university some time before completing a degree at UCSC?
would choose to enroll at UCSC if you were choosing a college today?
MD, DO, DDS, or
DVM
4-7
Other
12.2%
Other
1.5%
2007 UCSC Freshman Survey
COLLEGE EIGHT
Financing Your Education
Please tell us about how you plan to pay for your college expenses.
Did you apply for financial aid (i.e., grants, campus scholarships, loans, work study)?
Did/will you receive enough finanical aid to cover basic college expenses (i.e., required fees,
nonresident tuition, room and board, books and supplies, miscellaneous) for your first year of
college?
Do you know how to seek University financial aid to fund your basic college expenses?
Do you know how to seek finanical aid outside of the University (e.g., non-University
scholarhsips or loands) to fund your basic college expenses?
Are you concerned about finding enough financial support each year to complete a degree at
UCSC?
Yes
No
31.6%
3.4%
34.0%
46.6%
49.4%
30.8%
16.6%
22.6%
45.4%
34.0%
20.6%
45.3%
38.8%
15.9%
Yes
Will you need to work during the academic year to meet your basic expenses?
How many hours per week do you plan to work
On campus (including work-study)
Off campus
Total
How likely are you to do the following in Summer 2008?
Enroll in Summer Session course(s) at UCSC
Enroll in summer course(s) at another college/university
Work during the sumer to help finance your second year of college
Where will you live during fall term?
No
46.9%
1-5
I find it easy to be friends with people whose political opinons are very different from mine.
53.1%
11.3%
48.4%
7.3%
6-10
38.3%
22.1%
25.5%
39.7%
21.1%
39.4%
7.8%
5.3%
18.2%
21 or more
2.8%
3.2%
9.5%
Not likely at all
19.6%
16.8%
5.8%
Not likely
39.0%
35.2%
6.7%
Fairly likely
24.5%
23.2%
28.4%
Very likely
6.4%
16.5%
53.2%
Unsure
10.4%
8.3%
5.8%
11-15
16-20
University Inn or
University Town With my family or Other private home I haven't found a
Center
other relatives
or apartment
place to live
On-campus housing
93.6%
0.6%
1.8%
1.8%
1.5%
Far Left
I would characterize my own political views as
Unsure
65.0%
7.9%
Strongly disagree
4.6%
Liberal
Middle-of-the-road
50.2%
32.5%
Disagree
25.8%
Agree
56.3%
Conservative
7.9%
Strongly Agree
13.2%
Far Right
1.6%
Other
0.6%
2007 UCSC Freshman Survey
KRESGE COLLEGE
Academic Skills Self-Assessment
I feel confident in my ability to…
use time management skills when I study.
use time management skills to meet coursework deadlines.
take notes in class and use them effectively to study for an exam.
effectively take and review notes from assigned readings.
study effectively despite ongoing distractions.
perform well on quizzes and exams.
search for information using library resources such as databases and indices.
search for resource information on the Internet.
write clearly and effectively.
make an oral presentation.
solve math problems and do other math-related tasks.
Strongly Disagree
1.6%
0.3%
0.3%
0.3%
4.1%
1.0%
4.4%
0.3%
1.9%
6.7%
4.7%
Disagree
19.6%
11.7%
11.8%
18.7%
34.7%
13.8%
26.9%
4.7%
14.9%
22.0%
21.8%
Agree
61.4%
58.7%
63.4%
66.1%
51.9%
69.2%
51.6%
46.7%
55.7%
48.4%
49.4%
Strongly Agree
17.4%
29.3%
24.5%
14.9%
9.2%
16.0%
17.1%
48.3%
27.5%
22.9%
24.1%
Please rate how you feel about your general academic abilities.
In general, I feel that I have a good understanding of my academic abilities.
I feel academically prepared to succeed in my first year of college.
Strongly Disagree
0.0%
0.3%
Disagree
4.1%
6.0%
Agree
66.9%
65.5%
Strongly Agree
29.0%
28.2%
Extremely
Unimportant
1.6%
1.6%
0.9%
2.2%
10.4%
17.4%
4.8%
0.3%
0.6%
2.8%
4.1%
2.2%
2.5%
Fairly
Unimportant
2.2%
12.3%
5.7%
12.7%
27.4%
30.6%
13.3%
6.6%
15.5%
14.8%
16.4%
7.9%
21.1%
Fairly Important
41.3%
40.8%
35.1%
42.1%
35.3%
25.6%
42.9%
32.5%
44.5%
42.0%
35.3%
34.4%
40.7%
Extremely
Important
54.9%
45.3%
58.2%
43.0%
26.8%
26.5%
39.0%
60.6%
39.4%
40.4%
44.2%
55.5%
35.6%
Reasons for Attending College
How important to you are each of the following reasons for going to college?
To get a general education (be well rounded and informed).
Career training (specific job skills and qualifications).
General career opportunities possible from having a degree.
To develop or refine a philosophy of life (ethics, values).
My parents want me to go to college.
To gain a better standard of living than my parents had.
To be able to give something back to my community.
To meet goals I have set for myself.
To make connections with people that will help my career.
To become an effective citizen, locally, nationally, or globally.
To enjoy a period of independence without full responsibilities.
To become a better person.
To become an authority in my field.
2007 UCSC Freshman Survey
KRESGE COLLEGE
Academic Goals & Plans
Please tell us about your academic goals and your plans for your major.
I know what major(s) I will pursue at UCSC.
I am committed to receiving a degree in the major/cluster that I proposed on my application for
admission to UCSC.
I have researched the major(s) I am interested in, and I understand the requirements.
I know what career I want to have.
I can select a major or courses that will prepare me to get a good job after I graduate.
I am knowledgeable about UCSC's graduation requirements (e.g., general education courses,
college and university requirements).
I have begun or plan to develop an academic plan to graduate within four years.
I am strongly dedicated to finishing college-no matter what obstacles get in my way.
Strongly Disagree
8.2%
Disagree
26.5%
10.1%
4.4%
17.0%
1.9%
2.8%
1.6%
0.6%
Bachelors Degree
(BA, BS)
What is the highest academic degree you intend to complete at any college or university?
19.9%
1-2 hours
During your first year at UCSC, about how many hours per week do you expect to spend on class
reading, writing short papers, or other weekly homework/assignments?
At UCSC, how many hours do you expect to spend on each term paper (research, writing, and
revising drafts)?
At UCSC, how many hours do you expect to spend studying for each exam?
At this point, how likely do you think it is that you…
will be attending UCSC in fall 2008?
will be attending another college or university in fall 2008?
will not be attending any higher education institution in fall 2008?
Strongly Agree
28.1%
29.7%
28.8%
39.1%
17.1%
32.6%
43.4%
21.5%
56.0%
27.5%
23.4%
22.4%
25.0%
16.7%
26.5%
4.7%
54.6%
48.6%
24.9%
25.9%
23.3%
69.7%
Ph.D. or Ed.D
38.3%
3-5
26.7%
6-10
JD (Law)
5.1%
16 or more
8.6%
39.4%
34.0%
17.5%
2.5%
16.2%
41.1%
42.0%
36.7%
29.9%
13.6%
8.9%
6.0%
2.9%
Unlikely
45.3%
1.0%
1-3
Of the colleges/universities that you were accepted to, was UCSC your..
7.1%
11-15
2.2%
33.8%
16.1%
Likely
26.5%
8.2%
3.2%
Very Likely
71.3%
0.9%
5.0%
31.6%
7.9%
18.4%
41.3%
4.7%
49.8%
College/University Choice
How many colleges/universities did you apply to (including UCSC)?
How many colleges/universities were you accepted to (including UCSC)?
MD, DO, DDS, or
DVM
0.6%
Very Unlikely
0.0%
57.1%
75.7%
will transfer to another college or university some time before completing a degree at UCSC?
would choose to enroll at UCSC if you were choosing a college today?
37.2%
Masters Degree
(MA, MS)
Agree
4-7
8 or more
17.4%
39.1%
56.0%
54.6%
1st Choice
60.5%
2nd Choice
22.6%
26.6%
6.3%
3rd Choice
9.2%
Other
7.6%
Other
2.9%
2007 UCSC Freshman Survey
KRESGE COLLEGE
Financing Your Education
Please tell us about how you plan to pay for your college expenses.
Did you apply for financial aid (i.e., grants, campus scholarships, loans, work study)?
Did/will you receive enough finanical aid to cover basic college expenses (i.e., required fees,
nonresident tuition, room and board, books and supplies, miscellaneous) for your first year of
college?
Do you know how to seek University financial aid to fund your basic college expenses?
Do you know how to seek finanical aid outside of the University (e.g., non-University
scholarhsips or loands) to fund your basic college expenses?
Are you concerned about finding enough financial support each year to complete a degree at
UCSC?
Yes
No
29.0%
3.8%
40.6%
51.9%
42.9%
31.1%
16.5%
17.0%
52.2%
30.4%
17.4%
39.6%
42.4%
18.0%
Yes
Will you need to work during the academic year to meet your basic expenses?
How many hours per week do you plan to work
On campus (including work-study)
Off campus
Total
How likely are you to do the following in Summer 2008?
Enroll in Summer Session course(s) at UCSC
Enroll in summer course(s) at another college/university
Work during the sumer to help finance your second year of college
Where will you live during fall term?
I would characterize my own political views as
I find it easy to be friends with people whose political opinons are very different from mine.
Unsure
67.2%
No
50.5%
1-5
49.5%
19.7%
37.9%
9.9%
6-10
44.1%
23.2%
35.2%
11-15
27.6%
24.2%
31.0%
7.1%
13.7%
19.0%
21 or more
1.6%
1.1%
4.9%
Not likely at all
21.1%
22.1%
4.3%
Not likely
43.0%
30.4%
6.6%
Fairly likely
21.1%
22.8%
24.9%
Very likely
4.4%
14.5%
61.6%
Unsure
10.4%
10.2%
2.6%
University Inn or
University Town
On-campus
Center
housing
84.0%
0.0%
Far Left
10.3%
Liberal
62.2%
Strongly disagree
4.3%
Disagree
20.5%
16-20
With my family or
Other private home I haven't found a
other relatives
or apartment
place to live
1.3%
5.9%
7.8%
Middle-of-the-road
24.1%
Agree
55.3%
Conservative
3.1%
Strongly Agree
19.9%
Far Right
0.3%
Other
1.0%
2007 UCSC Freshman Survey
MERRILL COLLEGE
Academic Skills Self-Assessment
I feel confident in my ability to…
use time management skills when I study.
use time management skills to meet coursework deadlines.
take notes in class and use them effectively to study for an exam.
effectively take and review notes from assigned readings.
study effectively despite ongoing distractions
perform well on quizzes and exams.
search for information using library resources such as databases and indices.
search for resource information on the Internet.
write clearly and effectively.
make an oral presentation.
solve math problems and do other math-related tasks.
Strongly Disagree
1.3%
0.9%
0.0%
0.6%
4.1%
2.2%
2.8%
0.0%
2.2%
7.0%
7.3%
Disagree
13.6%
8.8%
9.8%
19.4%
34.8%
18.7%
25.2%
1.9%
18.2%
22.9%
23.7%
Agree
71.8%
63.1%
67.3%
62.5%
55.4%
65.4%
55.2%
48.7%
60.4%
54.3%
51.6%
Strongly Agree
13.3%
27.1%
22.9%
17.5%
5.7%
13.7%
16.7%
49.4%
19.2%
15.9%
17.4%
Please rate how you feel about your general academic abilities.
In general, I feel that I have a good understanding of my academic abilities.
I feel academically prepared to succeed in my first year of college.
Strongly Disagree
0.3%
0.6%
Disagree
6.0%
8.2%
Agree
63.7%
63.3%
Strongly Agree
30.0%
27.8%
Extremely
Unimportant
0.9%
0.3%
0.3%
0.9%
7.0%
11.0%
3.2%
1.3%
2.5%
1.6%
5.1%
2.9%
2.5%
Fairly
Unimportant
1.3%
7.6%
2.5%
10.4%
28.2%
31.2%
10.1%
7.9%
14.3%
8.8%
19.7%
4.4%
18.7%
Fairly Important
33.1%
36.7%
32.8%
42.6%
32.3%
26.5%
45.3%
21.5%
43.8%
37.2%
40.3%
35.6%
41.8%
Extremely
Important
64.7%
55.4%
64.3%
46.1%
32.6%
31.2%
41.5%
69.3%
39.4%
52.4%
34.9%
57.1%
37.0%
Reasons for Attending College
How important to you are each of the following reasons for going to college?
To get a general education (be well rounded and informed).
Career training (specific job skills and qualifications).
General career opportunities possible from having a degree.
To develop or refine a philosophy of life (ethics, values).
My parents want me to go to college.
To gain a better standard of living than my parents had.
To be able to give something back to my community.
To meet goals I have set for myself.
To make connections with people that will help my career.
To become an effective citizen, locally, nationally, or globally.
To enjoy a period of independence without full responsibilities.
To become a better person.
To become an authority in my field.
2007 UCSC Freshman Survey
MERRILL COLLEGE
Academic Goals & Plans
Please tell us about your academic goals and your plans for your major.
Strongly Disagree
I know what major(s) I will pursue at UCSC.
7.6%
I am committed to receiving a degree in the major/cluster that I proposed on my application for
admission to UCSC.
10.1%
I have researched the major(s) I am interested in, and I understand the requirements.
6.0%
I know what career I want to have.
11.5%
I can select a major or courses that will prepare me to get a good job after I graduate
1.9%
I am knowledgeable about UCSC's graduation requirements (e.g., general education courses,
college and university requirements).
2.5%
I have begun or plan to develop an academic plan to graduate within four years
5.1%
I am strongly dedicated to finishing college-no matter what obstacles get in my way.
0.0%
Bachelors Degree
(BA, BS)
What is the highest academic degree you intend to complete at any college or university?
1-2 hours
43.4%
Strongly Agree
26.9%
27.2%
29.5%
35.3%
16.7%
38.6%
46.0%
33.0%
59.9%
24.1%
18.4%
20.2%
21.5%
23.7%
33.3%
4.4%
60.1%
43.8%
25.6%
13.6%
17.8%
69.9%
Masters Degree
(MA, MS)
12.6%
During your first year at UCSC, about how many hours per week do you expect to spend on
class reading, writing short papers, or other weekly homework/assignments?
At UCSC, how many hours do you expect to spend on each term paper (research, writing, and
revising drafts)?
At UCSC, how many hours do you expect to spend studying for each exam?
At this point, how likely do you think it is that you…
will be attending UCSC in fall 2008?
will be attending another college or university in fall 2008?
will not be attending any higher education institution in fall 2008?
Disagree
22.2%
Agree
Ph.D. or Ed.D
47.3%
3-5
24.9%
6-10
JD (Law)
6.0%
11-15
16 or more
11.4%
43.5%
32.5%
12.0%
3.2%
16.1%
32.5%
51.9%
40.1%
20.6%
18.6%
7.6%
5.7%
3.8%
Very Unlikely
0.3%
55.4%
78.7%
Unlikely
3.5%
36.1%
15.9%
39.9%
1.9%
Likely
27.0%
6.3%
2.9%
Very Likely
69.2%
2.2%
2.5%
34.8%
6.4%
20.4%
46.3%
4.8%
45.3%
13.2%
42.6%
58.0%
49.8%
8 or more
28.7%
7.6%
1st Choice
55.8%
2nd Choice
27.1%
College/University Choice
1-3
Of the colleges/universities that you were accepted to, was UCSC your.
6.6%
0.6%
will transfer to another college or university some time before completing a degree at UCSC?
would choose to enroll at UCSC if you were choosing a college today?
How many colleges/universities did you apply to (including UCSC)?
How many colleges/universities were you accepted to (including UCSC)?
MD, DO, DDS, or
DVM
4-7
3rd Choice
8.5%
Other
8.5%
Other
2.5%
2007 UCSC Freshman Survey
MERRILL COLLEGE
Financing Your Education
Please tell us about how you plan to pay for your college expenses.
Did you apply for financial aid (i.e., grants, campus scholarships, loans, work study)?
Did/will you receive enough finanical aid to cover basic college expenses (i.e., required fees,
nonresident tuition, room and board, books and supplies, miscellaneous) for your first year of
college?
Do you know how to seek University financial aid to fund your basic college expenses?
Do you know how to seek finanical aid outside of the University (e.g., non-University
scholarhsips or loands) to fund your basic college expenses?
Are you concerned about finding enough financial support each year to complete a degree at
UCSC?
Yes
No
21.9%
2.5%
42.9%
49.2%
41.9%
28.8%
15.2%
22.0%
58.4%
29.4%
12.3%
45.4%
39.6%
15.0%
Yes
Will you need to work during the academic year to meet your basic expenses?
How many hours per week do you plan to work
On campus (including work-study)
Off campus
Total
How likely are you to do the following in Summer 2008?
Enroll in Summer Session course(s) at UCSC
Enroll in summer course(s) at another college/university
Work during the sumer to help finance your second year of college
Where will you live during fall term?
I would characterize my own political views as
I find it easy to be friends with people whose political opinons are very different from mine
Unsure
75.6%
No
57.2%
1-5
42.8%
6-10
11-15
16-20
22.1%
43.2%
13.4%
38.6%
31.6%
32.0%
29.0%
13.7%
27.9%
9.7%
9.5%
20.9%
Not likely at all
19.0%
16.7%
2.9%
Not likely
44.5%
33.8%
6.8%
Fairly likely
23.9%
24.4%
24.9%
Very likely
4.5%
18.0%
62.5%
21 or more
0.7%
2.1%
5.8%
Unsure
8.1%
7.1%
2.9%
University Inn or
University Town With my family or Other private home I haven't found a
On-campus
or apartment
place to live
Center
other relatives
housing
86.8%
0.0%
0.3%
4.8%
7.1%
Far Left
7.8%
Strongly Disagree
2.6%
Liberal
Middle-of-the-road
53.9%
34.7%
Disagree
21.0%
Agree
57.1%
Conservative
2.6%
Strongly Agree
19.4%
Far Right
1.0%
Other
1.0%
2007 UCSC Freshman Survey
COLLEGE NINE
Academic Skills Self-Assessment
I feel confident in my ability to…
use time management skills when I study.
use time management skills to meet coursework deadlines.
take notes in class and use them effectively to study for an exam.
effectively take and review notes from assigned readings.
study effectively despite ongoing distractions
perform well on quizzes and exams.
search for information using library resources such as databases and indices.
search for resource information on the Internet.
write clearly and effectively.
make an oral presentation.
solve math problems and do other math-related tasks.
Strongly Disagree
1.2%
0.3%
1.9%
0.9%
7.1%
3.1%
8.4%
0.6%
1.2%
6.2%
8.6%
Disagree
22.7%
9.8%
13.7%
21.4%
37.1%
17.7%
37.6%
5.2%
16.3%
21.6%
18.8%
Agree
64.7%
62.6%
64.9%
65.4%
50.3%
68.6%
45.0%
50.5%
54.5%
51.2%
52.5%
Strongly Agree
11.3%
27.3%
19.6%
12.3%
5.5%
10.6%
9.0%
43.7%
28.0%
21.0%
20.1%
Please rate how you feel about your general academic abilities.
In general, I feel that I have a good understanding of my academic abilities.
I feel academically prepared to succeed in my first year of college.
Strongly Disagree
0.0%
0.9%
Disagree
3.7%
7.7%
Agree
72.1%
65.1%
Strongly Agree
24.2%
26.2%
Extremely
Unimportant
0.6%
0.0%
0.0%
2.2%
7.1%
9.2%
3.7%
1.2%
0.6%
1.2%
2.8%
0.3%
1.3%
Fairly
Unimportant
3.1%
4.9%
1.5%
17.0%
19.0%
29.5%
21.5%
4.3%
9.3%
15.4%
17.9%
9.7%
21.3%
Fairly Important
39.1%
34.6%
25.2%
44.4%
41.4%
31.1%
42.5%
30.8%
46.9%
46.5%
42.0%
46.1%
41.4%
Extremely
Important
57.2%
60.5%
73.3%
36.4%
32.5%
30.2%
32.3%
63.7%
43.2%
36.9%
37.3%
43.9%
36.1%
Reasons for Attending College
How important to you are each of the following reasons for going to college?
To get a general education (be well rounded and informed).
Career training (specific job skills and qualifications).
General career opportunities possible from having a degree.
To develop or refine a philosophy of life (ethics, values).
My parents want me to go to college.
To gain a better standard of living than my parents had.
To be able to give something back to my community.
To meet goals I have set for myself.
To make connections with people that will help my career.
To become an effective citizen, locally, nationally, or globally.
To enjoy a period of independence without full responsibilities.
To become a better person.
To become an authority in my field.
2007 UCSC Freshman Survey
COLLEGE NINE
Academic Goals & Plans
Please tell us about your academic goals and your plans for your major.
Strongly Disagree
I know what major(s) I will pursue at UCSC.
8.9%
I am committed to receiving a degree in the major/cluster that I proposed on my application for
admission to UCSC.
10.5%
I have researched the major(s) I am interested in, and I understand the requirements.
4.3%
I know what career I want to have.
14.0%
I can select a major or courses that will prepare me to get a good job after I graduate
5.0%
I am knowledgeable about UCSC's graduation requirements (e.g., general education courses,
college and university requirements).
0.6%
I have begun or plan to develop an academic plan to graduate within four years
2.8%
I am strongly dedicated to finishing college-no matter what obstacles get in my way.
0.3%
Bachelors Degree
(BA, BS)
What is the highest academic degree you intend to complete at any college or university?
1-2 hours
36.9%
Strongly Agree
23.4%
31.7%
32.7%
37.4%
16.1%
37.5%
44.4%
29.9%
58.2%
20.3%
18.5%
18.7%
20.7%
11.8%
28.9%
1.5%
60.4%
44.6%
24.9%
27.2%
23.7%
73.2%
Masters Degree
(MA, MS)
14.2%
During your first year at UCSC, about how many hours per week do you expect to spend on
class reading, writing short papers, or other weekly homework/assignments?
At UCSC, how many hours do you expect to spend on each term paper (research, writing, and
revising drafts)?
At UCSC, how many hours do you expect to spend studying for each exam?
At this point, how likely do you think it is that you…
will be attending UCSC in fall 2008?
will be attending another college or university in fall 2008?
will not be attending any higher education institution in fall 2008?
Disagree
30.8%
Agree
Ph.D. or Ed.D
49.8%
3-5
16.4%
6-10
JD (Law)
8.4%
11-15
16 or more
14.7%
42.6%
28.5%
12.9%
1.5%
16.4%
41.8%
46.6%
37.8%
24.4%
14.9%
9.0%
4.0%
3.7%
Very Unlikely
0.3%
51.4%
75.6%
Unlikely
1.2%
41.5%
16.4%
35.2%
3.4%
Likely
29.8%
5.2%
3.4%
Very Likely
68.7%
1.8%
4.6%
37.7%
10.8%
20.2%
54.6%
6.9%
31.2%
7.7%
43.3%
64.1%
50.0%
8 or more
28.2%
6.7%
1st Choice
44.5%
2nd Choice
28.5%
3rd Choice
11.7%
College/University Choice
1-3
Of the colleges/universities that you were accepted to, was UCSC your.
9.0%
1.2%
will transfer to another college or university some time before completing a degree at UCSC?
would choose to enroll at UCSC if you were choosing a college today?
How many colleges/universities did you apply to (including UCSC)?
How many colleges/universities were you accepted to (including UCSC)?
MD, DO, DDS, or
DVM
4-7
Other
15.3%
Other
2.2%
2007 UCSC Freshman Survey
COLLEGE NINE
Financing Your Education
Please tell us about how you plan to pay for your college expenses.
Did you apply for financial aid (i.e., grants, campus scholarships, loans, work study)?
Did/will you receive enough finanical aid to cover basic college expenses (i.e., required fees,
nonresident tuition, room and board, books and supplies, miscellaneous) for your first year of
college?
Do you know how to seek University financial aid to fund your basic college expenses?
Do you know how to seek finanical aid outside of the University (e.g., non-University
scholarhsips or loands) to fund your basic college expenses?
Are you concerned about finding enough financial support each year to complete a degree at
UCSC?
Yes
No
30.7%
2.1%
33.6%
47.2%
48.3%
34.3%
18.1%
18.5%
45.8%
33.2%
20.9%
45.4%
42.6%
12.0%
Yes
Will you need to work during the academic year to meet your basic expenses?
How many hours per week do you plan to work
On campus (including work-study)
Off campus
Total
How likely are you to do the following in Summer 2008?
Enroll in Summer Session course(s) at UCSC
Enroll in summer course(s) at another college/university
Work during the sumer to help finance your second year of college
Where will you live during fall term?
I would characterize my own political views as
I find it easy to be friends with people whose political opinons are very different from mine
Unsure
67.2%
No
48.1%
1-5
51.9%
6-10
11-15
16-20
15.9%
27.6%
7.0%
51.6%
36.7%
35.2%
23.0%
18.4%
28.9%
7.9%
15.3%
20.4%
Not likely at all
26.8%
17.0%
1.6%
Not likely
43.0%
29.4%
7.5%
Fairly likely
16.5%
25.4%
25.3%
Very likely
4.4%
19.2%
59.1%
University Inn or
University Town
On-campus
Center
housing
68.9%
0.6%
Far Left
5.0%
Strongly Disagree
4.0%
Unsure
9.3%
9.0%
6.6%
With my family or Other private home I haven't found a
other relatives
or apartment
place to live
1.2%
10.2%
17.7%
Liberal
Middle-of-the-road
52.0%
37.0%
Disagree
20.2%
21 or more
1.6%
2.0%
8.5%
Agree
62.0%
Conservative
5.3%
Strongly Agree
13.7%
Far Right
0.6%
Other
1.2%
2007 UCSC Freshman Survey
OAKES COLLEGE
Academic Skills Self-Assessment
I feel confident in my ability to…
use time management skills when I study.
use time management skills to meet coursework deadlines
take notes in class and use them effectively to study for an exam
effectively take and review notes from assigned readings.
study effectively despite ongoing distractions
perform well on quizzes and exams.
search for information using library resources such as databases and indices.
search for resource information on the Internet.
write clearly and effectively.
make an oral presentation.
solve math problems and do other math-related tasks
Strongly disagree
0.9%
0.5%
0.9%
0.9%
2.3%
3.7%
0.9%
0.0%
2.8%
5.5%
3.7%
Disagree
14.6%
9.1%
12.4%
16.7%
29.5%
19.8%
18.0%
3.7%
14.7%
26.0%
30.1%
Agree
70.3%
65.8%
60.4%
63.0%
54.4%
62.7%
58.5%
56.9%
60.6%
47.0%
43.8%
Strongly Agree
14.2%
24.7%
26.3%
19.4%
13.8%
13.8%
22.6%
39.4%
22.0%
21.5%
22.4%
Please rate how you feel about your general academic abilities.
In general, I feel that I have a good understanding of my academic abilities.
I feel academically prepared to succeed in my first year of college.
Strongly disagree
0.9%
0.5%
Disagree
5.0%
9.2%
Agree
69.4%
68.8%
Strongly Agree
24.7%
21.6%
Fairly
unimportant
Fairly important
1.8%
35.6%
0.9%
33.8%
1.8%
30.0%
10.5%
43.8%
16.4%
35.6%
12.8%
32.6%
9.1%
37.0%
2.7%
28.3%
2.3%
36.1%
6.8%
40.6%
15.5%
41.1%
1.8%
31.1%
11.4%
39.7%
Extremely
important
61.6%
64.8%
67.7%
45.2%
43.4%
50.0%
52.5%
68.5%
61.2%
51.6%
41.6%
66.2%
47.9%
Reasons for Attending College
How important to you are each of the following reasons for going to college?
To get a general education (be well rounded and informed).
Career training (specific job skills and qualifications).
General career opportunities possible from having a degree.
To develop or refine a philosophy of life (ethics, values).
My parents want me to go to college.
To gain a better standard of living than my parents had.
To be able to give something back to my community.
To meet goals I have set for myself.
To make connections with people that will help my career.
To become an effective citizen, locally, nationally, or globally.
To enjoy a period of independence without full responsibilities.
To become a better person.
To become an authority in my field.
Extremely
unimportant
0.9%
0.5%
0.5%
0.5%
4.6%
4.6%
1.4%
0.5%
0.5%
0.9%
1.8%
0.9%
0.9%
2007 UCSC Freshman Survey
OAKES COLLEGE
Academic Goals & Plans
Please tell us about your academic goals and your plans for your major.
Strongly Disagree
I know what major(s) I will pursue at UCSC.
4.1%
I am committed to receiving a degree in the major/cluster that I proposed on my application for
admission to UCSC.
2.8%
I have researched the major(s) I am interested in, and I understand the requirements
0.9%
I know what career I want to have.
5.7%
I can select a major or courses that will prepare me to get a good job after I graduate
1.9%
I am knowledgeable about UCSC's graduation requirements (e.g., general education courses,
college and university requirements).
0.9%
I have begun or plan to develop an academic plan to graduate within four years
1.4%
I am strongly dedicated to finishing college-no matter what obstacles get in my way.
0.0%
Bachelors Degree
(BA, BS)
What is the highest academic degree you intend to complete at any college or university?
Agree
48.6%
Strongly Agree
29.4%
18.4%
26.3%
28.8%
14.4%
48.8%
56.7%
43.9%
63.9%
30.0%
16.1%
21.7%
19.9%
18.8%
26.4%
0.5%
66.1%
56.0%
25.7%
14.2%
16.2%
73.9%
Masters Degree
(MA, MS)
14.8%
1-2 hours
During your first year at UCSC, about how many hours per week do you expect to spend on
class reading, writing short papers, or other weekly homework/assignments?
At UCSC, how many hours do you expect to spend on each term paper (research, writing, and
revising drafts)?
At UCSC, how many hours do you expect to spend studying for each exam?
At this point, how likely do you think it is that you…
will be attending UCSC in fall 2008?
will be attending another college or university in fall 2008?
will not be attending any higher education institution in fall 2008?
Disagree
17.9%
Ph.D. or Ed.D
41.7%
3-5
25.9%
6-10
JD (Law)
5.1%
11.6%
11-15
16 or more
0.0%
4.6%
28.1%
34.6%
32.7%
1.4%
5.6%
28.2%
33.0%
39.4%
30.2%
20.8%
17.2%
10.2%
14.0%
Very Unlikely
0.5%
43.1%
61.9%
Unlikely
3.2%
43.6%
26.0%
Likely
35.8%
11.9%
8.4%
Very Likely
60.6%
1.4%
3.7%
36.7%
2.8%
38.1%
10.2%
19.1%
53.2%
6.0%
33.8%
10.1%
42.6%
58.1%
49.1%
8 or more
31.8%
8.3%
1st Choice
34.3%
2nd Choice
36.1%
3rd Choice
15.3%
will transfer to another college or university some time before completing a degree at UCSC?
would choose to enroll at UCSC if you were choosing a college today?
College/University Choice
1-3
How many colleges/universities did you apply to (including UCSC)?
How many colleges/universities were you accepted to (including UCSC)?
Of the colleges/universities that you were accepted to, was UCSC your.
MD, DO, DDS, or
DVM
4-7
Other
14.4%
Other
0.9%
2007 UCSC Freshman Survey
OAKES COLLEGE
Financing Your Education
Please tell us about how you plan to pay for your college expenses.
Did you apply for financial aid (i.e., grants, campus scholarships, loans, work study)?
Did/will you receive enough finanical aid to cover basic college expenses (i.e., required fees
nonresident tuition, room and board, books and supplies, miscellaneous) for your first year of
college?
Do you know how to seek University financial aid to fund your basic college expenses?
Do you know how to seek finanical aid outside of the University (e.g., non-University
scholarhsips or loands) to fund your basic college expenses?
Are you concerned about finding enough financial support each year to complete a degree at
UCSC?
Yes
No
18.4%
2.3%
48.8%
50.0%
35.0%
25.0%
16.1%
25.0%
53.9%
27.6%
18.4%
59.1%
27.0%
14.0%
Yes
Will you need to work during the academic year to meet your basic expenses
How many hours per week do you plan to work
On campus (including work-study)
Off campus
Total
How likely are you to do the following in Summer 2008?
Enroll in Summer Session course(s) at UCSC
Enroll in summer course(s) at another college/university
Work during the sumer to help finance your second year of college
Where will you live during fall term?
I would characterize my own political views as
I find it easy to be friends with people whose political opinons are very different from mine
Unsure
79.3%
No
59.9%
1-5
40.1%
13.5%
48.0%
7.1%
6-10
38.7%
36.0%
30.4%
11-15
29.7%
5.3%
32.1%
16-20
15.3%
6.7%
18.8%
21 or more
2.7%
4.0%
11.6%
Not likely at all
11.8%
10.3%
2.3%
Not likely
34.9%
20.7%
4.7%
Fairly likely
28.8%
30.0%
30.0%
Very likely
10.4%
23.5%
55.4%
Unsure
14.2%
15.5%
7.5%
University Inn or
On-campus
University Town With my family
housing
Center
or other relatives
93.1%
0.0%
3.2%
Other private
home or
I haven't found a
apartment
place to live
0.9%
1.4%
Far Left
2.9%
Liberal
46.2%
Middle-of-theroad
42.3%
Conservative
8.7%
Strongly Disagree
4.2%
Disagree
20.8%
Agree
58.0%
Strongly Agree
17.0%
Far Right
0.0%
Other
1.4%
2007 UCSC Freshman Survey
PORTER COLLEGE
Academic Skills Self-Assessment
I feel confident in my ability to…
use time management skills when I study.
use time management skills to meet coursework deadlines.
take notes in class and use them effectively to study for an exam.
effectively take and review notes from assigned readings.
study effectively despite ongoing distractions
perform well on quizzes and exams.
search for information using library resources such as databases and indices.
search for resource information on the Internet.
write clearly and effectively.
make an oral presentation.
solve math problems and do other math-related tasks.
Strongly Disagree
3.1%
1.0%
1.2%
1.4%
4.8%
3.4%
3.6%
0.7%
1.9%
9.4%
11.3%
Disagree
16.0%
9.6%
10.5%
20.2%
29.3%
14.0%
21.0%
2.6%
11.5%
21.2%
23.3%
Agree
69.6%
67.1%
70.6%
66.5%
53.8%
64.2%
59.0%
50.7%
57.5%
46.6%
46.5%
Strongly Agree
11.2%
22.4%
17.6%
11.8%
12.0%
18.4%
16.4%
45.9%
29.1%
22.8%
18.9%
Please rate how you feel about your general academic abilities.
In general, I feel that I have a good understanding of my academic abilities.
I feel academically prepared to succeed in my first year of college.
Strongly Disagree
0.5%
0.5%
Disagree
4.3%
6.5%
Agree
67.0%
64.7%
Strongly Agree
28.2%
28.4%
Extremely
Unimportant
1.0%
1.0%
0.7%
2.7%
14.1%
17.6%
6.7%
1.4%
1.4%
5.5%
3.4%
3.9%
4.3%
Fairly
Unimportant
3.6%
5.8%
5.0%
13.6%
25.9%
31.6%
24.3%
8.4%
10.6%
15.1%
12.1%
9.4%
22.4%
Fairly Important
35.5%
38.1%
34.1%
42.6%
36.2%
28.3%
43.4%
36.5%
45.5%
42.5%
41.3%
37.9%
38.0%
Extremely
Important
60.0%
55.2%
60.1%
41.2%
23.7%
22.5%
25.5%
53.7%
42.4%
36.8%
43.2%
48.8%
35.3%
Reasons for Attending College
How important to you are each of the following reasons for going to college?
To get a general education (be well rounded and informed).
Career training (specific job skills and qualifications).
General career opportunities possible from having a degree.
To develop or refine a philosophy of life (ethics, values).
My parents want me to go to college.
To gain a better standard of living than my parents had.
To be able to give something back to my community.
To meet goals I have set for myself.
To make connections with people that will help my career.
To become an effective citizen, locally, nationally, or globally.
To enjoy a period of independence without full responsibilities.
To become a better person.
To become an authority in my field.
2007 UCSC Freshman Survey
PORTER COLLEGE
Academic Goals & Plans
Please tell us about your academic goals and your plans for your major.
Strongly Disagree
I know what major(s) I will pursue at UCSC.
6.5%
I am committed to receiving a degree in the major/cluster that I proposed on my application for
admission to UCSC.
7.5%
I have researched the major(s) I am interested in, and I understand the requirements.
6.0%
I know what career I want to have.
14.9%
I can select a major or courses that will prepare me to get a good job after I graduate
2.7%
I am knowledgeable about UCSC's graduation requirements (e.g., general education courses,
college and university requirements).
1.9%
I have begun or plan to develop an academic plan to graduate within four years
2.9%
I am strongly dedicated to finishing college-no matter what obstacles get in my way.
0.0%
Bachelors Degree
(BA, BS)
What is the highest academic degree you intend to complete at any college or university?
1-2 hours
38.9%
Strongly Agree
33.6%
20.4%
24.4%
27.9%
18.2%
40.5%
47.3%
31.3%
54.3%
31.6%
22.2%
25.9%
24.8%
19.6%
25.4%
2.7%
57.1%
52.3%
35.0%
21.3%
19.4%
62.4%
Masters Degree
(MA, MS)
22.9%
During your first year at UCSC, about how many hours per week do you expect to spend on
class reading, writing short papers, or other weekly homework/assignments?
At UCSC, how many hours do you expect to spend on each term paper (research, writing, and
revising drafts)?
At UCSC, how many hours do you expect to spend studying for each exam?
At this point, how likely do you think it is that you…
will be attending UCSC in fall 2008?
will be attending another college or university in fall 2008?
will not be attending any higher education institution in fall 2008?
Disagree
21.0%
Agree
Ph.D. or Ed.D
45.9%
3-5
21.4%
6-10
JD (Law)
2.5%
11-15
16 or more
12.4%
45.1%
30.3%
11.7%
3.4%
27.1%
40.5%
45.6%
35.9%
18.2%
14.6%
4.7%
5.6%
4.4%
Very Unlikely
0.2%
55.7%
71.0%
Unlikely
2.9%
35.5%
17.3%
42.5%
2.7%
Likely
26.5%
6.1%
6.3%
Very Likely
70.4%
2.7%
5.4%
35.5%
5.4%
16.6%
40.6%
5.4%
51.3%
15.7%
43.8%
58.4%
49.4%
8 or more
25.9%
6.8%
1st Choice
59.8%
2nd Choice
21.1%
College/University Choice
1-3
Of the colleges/universities that you were accepted to, was UCSC your.
4.9%
0.5%
will transfer to another college or university some time before completing a degree at UCSC?
would choose to enroll at UCSC if you were choosing a college today?
How many colleges/universities did you apply to (including UCSC)?
How many colleges/universities were you accepted to (including UCSC)?
MD, DO, DDS, or
DVM
4-7
3rd Choice
9.2%
Other
9.9%
Other
2.5%
2007 UCSC Freshman Survey
PORTER COLLEGE
Financing Your Education
Please tell us about how you plan to pay for your college expenses.
Did you apply for financial aid (i.e., grants, campus scholarships, loans, work study)?
Did/will you receive enough finanical aid to cover basic college expenses (i.e., required fees,
nonresident tuition, room and board, books and supplies, miscellaneous) for your first year of
college?
Do you know how to seek University financial aid to fund your basic college expenses?
Do you know how to seek finanical aid outside of the University (e.g., non-University
scholarhsips or loands) to fund your basic college expenses?
Are you concerned about finding enough financial support each year to complete a degree at
UCSC?
Yes
No
27.7%
4.6%
42.2%
50.4%
39.7%
29.9%
18.1%
19.7%
48.3%
31.0%
20.7%
46.8%
40.7%
12.5%
Yes
Will you need to work during the academic year to meet your basic expenses?
How many hours per week do you plan to work
On campus (including work-study)
Off campus
Total
How likely are you to do the following in Summer 2008?
Enroll in Summer Session course(s) at UCSC
Enroll in summer course(s) at another college/university
Work during the sumer to help finance your second year of college
Where will you live during fall term?
I would characterize my own political views as
I find it easy to be friends with people whose political opinons are very different from mine
Unsure
67.7%
No
57.1%
1-5
42.9%
6-10
11-15
16-20
17.0%
49.0%
6.5%
41.3%
28.0%
35.0%
26.6%
13.3%
33.2%
12.8%
7.7%
16.8%
Not likely at all
20.0%
24.8%
3.7%
Not likely
45.4%
40.3%
9.6%
Fairly likely
21.5%
17.8%
26.0%
Very likely
3.7%
9.9%
56.3%
University Inn or
University Town
On-campus
Center
housing
94.1%
Far Left
11.9%
Strongly Disagree
4.0%
Unsure
9.4%
7.2%
4.4%
With my family or Other private home I haven't found a
or apartment
place to live
other relatives
1.5%
2.5%
1.5%
Liberal
Middle-of-the-road
56.2%
28.4%
Disagree
17.1%
21 or more
2.3%
2.1%
8.4%
Agree
61.0%
Conservative
2.8%
Strongly Agree
17.9%
Far Right
0.8%
Other
0.5%
2007 UCSC Freshman Survey
STEVENSON COLLEGE
Academic Skills Self-Assessment
I feel confident in my ability to…
use time management skills when I study.
use time management skills to meet coursework deadlines.
take notes in class and use them effectively to study for an exam.
effectively take and review notes from assigned readings.
study effectively despite ongoing distractions.
perform well on quizzes and exams.
search for information using library resources such as databases and indices.
search for resource information on the Internet.
write clearly and effectively.
make an oral presentation.
solve math problems and do other math-related tasks.
Strongly Disagree
0.5%
1.0%
1.0%
1.0%
4.3%
0.5%
1.0%
1.0%
2.4%
4.8%
4.3%
Disagree
17.5%
10.5%
9.7%
18.1%
35.1%
13.7%
22.5%
2.9%
11.0%
24.4%
20.4%
Agree
64.9%
61.2%
60.9%
61.4%
50.2%
64.9%
56.0%
48.6%
58.9%
49.8%
54.5%
Strongly Agree
17.1%
27.3%
28.5%
19.5%
10.4%
20.9%
20.6%
47.6%
27.8%
21.1%
20.9%
Please rate how you feel about your general academic abilities.
In general, I feel that I have a good understanding of my academic abilities.
I feel academically prepared to succeed in my first year of college.
Strongly Disagree
0.5%
0.5%
Disagree
2.4%
3.8%
Agree
67.3%
63.6%
Strongly Agree
29.9%
32.1%
Fairly
Unimportant
0.5%
9.5%
6.2%
9.5%
24.2%
37.4%
16.1%
6.2%
16.2%
10.4%
12.8%
4.3%
15.2%
Fairly Important
33.2%
45.0%
39.7%
45.5%
34.1%
25.6%
47.9%
40.8%
43.3%
45.5%
46.9%
44.1%
49.3%
Extremely
Important
66.4%
45.5%
54.1%
43.6%
28.9%
19.9%
31.8%
52.6%
38.6%
40.8%
37.9%
49.8%
34.1%
Reasons for Attending College
How important to you are each of the following reasons for going to college?
To get a general education (be well rounded and informed).
Career training (specific job skills and qualifications).
General career opportunities possible from having a degree.
To develop or refine a philosophy of life (ethics, values).
My parents want me to go to college.
To gain a better standard of living than my parents had.
To be able to give something back to my community.
To meet goals I have set for myself.
To make connections with people that will help my career.
To become an effective citizen, locally, nationally, or globally.
To enjoy a period of independence without full responsibilities.
To become a better person.
To become an authority in my field.
Extremely
Unimportant
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
1.4%
12.8%
17.1%
4.3%
0.5%
1.9%
3.3%
2.4%
1.9%
1.4%
2007 UCSC Freshman Survey
STEVENSON COLLEGE
Academic Goals & Plans
Please tell us about your academic goals and your plans for your major.
I know what major(s) I will pursue at UCSC.
I am committed to receiving a degree in the major/cluster that I proposed on my application for
admission to UCSC.
I have researched the major(s) I am interested in, and I understand the requirements.
I know what career I want to have.
I can select a major or courses that will prepare me to get a good job after I graduate.
I am knowledgeable about UCSC's graduation requirements (e.g., general education courses,
college and university requirements).
I have begun or plan to develop an academic plan to graduate within four years.
I am strongly dedicated to finishing college-no matter what obstacles get in my way.
Strongly Disagree
9.0%
Disagree
31.8%
11.4%
5.7%
14.3%
2.4%
3.3%
4.3%
0.0%
Bachelors Degree
(BA, BS)
What is the highest academic degree you intend to complete at any college or university?
23.2%
1-2 hours
During your first year at UCSC, about how many hours per week do you expect to spend on class
reading, writing short papers, or other weekly homework/assignments?
At UCSC, how many hours do you expect to spend on each term paper (research, writing, and
revising drafts)?
At UCSC, how many hours do you expect to spend studying for each exam?
At this point, how likely do you think it is that you…
will be attending UCSC in fall 2008?
will be attending another college or university in fall 2008?
will not be attending any higher education institution in fall 2008?
Strongly Agree
19.9%
29.0%
38.8%
43.3%
18.3%
38.6%
40.7%
28.6%
57.2%
21.0%
14.8%
13.8%
22.1%
27.3%
26.7%
1.9%
53.6%
49.5%
28.7%
15.8%
19.5%
69.4%
Ph.D. or Ed.D
43.5%
3-5
20.8%
6-10
JD (Law)
3.4%
16 or more
10.0%
45.5%
35.1%
8.5%
4.8%
25.1%
45.0%
49.8%
34.0%
17.9%
12.9%
3.4%
3.3%
3.9%
Unlikely
38.6%
1.9%
1-3
Of the colleges/universities that you were accepted to, was UCSC your..
8.2%
11-15
1.4%
34.4%
18.5%
Likely
30.1%
8.1%
4.9%
Very Likely
67.5%
4.8%
5.9%
44.4%
4.3%
13.0%
50.2%
3.9%
43.5%
College/University Choice
How many colleges/universities did you apply to (including UCSC)?
How many colleges/universities were you accepted to (including UCSC)?
MD, DO, DDS, or
DVM
0.9%
Very Unlikely
1.0%
52.6%
70.7%
will transfer to another college or university some time before completing a degree at UCSC?
would choose to enroll at UCSC if you were choosing a college today?
39.3%
Masters Degree
(MA, MS)
Agree
4-7
8 or more
17.1%
44.5%
54.8%
49.3%
28.1%
6.2%
1st Choice
57.4%
2nd Choice
23.4%
3rd Choice
11.0%
Other
8.1%
Other
1.0%
2007 UCSC Freshman Survey
STEVENSON COLLEGE
Financing Your Education
Please tell us about how you plan to pay for your college expenses.
Did you apply for financial aid (i.e., grants, campus scholarships, loans, work study)?
Did/will you receive enough finanical aid to cover basic college expenses (i.e., required fees,
nonresident tuition, room and board, books and supplies, miscellaneous) for your first year of
college?
Do you know how to seek University financial aid to fund your basic college expenses?
Do you know how to seek finanical aid outside of the University (e.g., non-University scholarhsips
or loands) to fund your basic college expenses?
Are you concerned about finding enough financial support each year to complete a degree at
UCSC?
Yes
No
44.4%
3.9%
45.3%
46.8%
36.9%
32.2%
17.7%
21.0%
44.1%
35.8%
20.1%
25.9%
60.0%
14.1%
Yes
Will you need to work during the academic year to meet your basic expenses?
How many hours per week do you plan to work
On campus (including work-study)
Off campus
Total
How likely are you to do the following in Summer 2008?
Enroll in Summer Session course(s) at UCSC
Enroll in summer course(s) at another college/university
Work during the sumer to help finance your second year of college
Where will you live during fall term?
No
33.2%
1-5
I find it easy to be friends with people whose political opinons are very different from mine.
66.8%
6-10
11-15
16-20
26.9%
56.8%
14.9%
40.3%
21.6%
29.9%
19.4%
10.8%
32.8%
10.4%
8.1%
14.9%
Not likely at all
16.2%
20.2%
2.9%
Not likely
53.4%
41.4%
15.2%
Fairly likely
15.2%
18.2%
24.0%
Very likely
5.9%
9.9%
50.0%
University Inn or
University Town
On-campus
Center
housing
95.7%
Far Left
I would characterize my own political views as
Unsure
51.7%
9.8%
Liberal
55.4%
Strongly Disagree
1.0%
Disagree
19.3%
21 or more
3.0%
2.7%
7.5%
Unsure
9.3%
10.3%
7.8%
With my family or
Other private home I haven't found a
other relatives
or apartment
place to live
1.0%
1.4%
1.4%
Middle-of-the-road
33.3%
Agree
60.9%
Conservative
1.0%
Strongly Agree
18.8%
Far Right
0.5%
Other
0.5%
2007 UCSC Freshman Survey
COLLEGE TEN
Academic Skills Self-Assessment
I feel confident in my ability to…
use time management skills when I study.
use time management skills to meet coursework deadlines.
take notes in class and use them effectively to study for an exam.
effectively take and review notes from assigned readings.
study effectively despite ongoing distractions.
perform well on quizzes and exams.
search for information using library resources such as databases and indices.
search for resource information on the Internet.
write clearly and effectively.
make an oral presentation.
solve math problems and do other math-related tasks.
Strongly Disagree
2.7%
1.2%
1.2%
1.8%
4.6%
2.1%
8.3%
0.3%
1.8%
2.4%
5.8%
Disagree
21.6%
12.2%
12.7%
21.7%
37.4%
26.0%
45.0%
7.1%
17.2%
27.2%
21.8%
Agree
64.9%
61.6%
65.2%
65.4%
50.0%
64.8%
38.8%
54.9%
61.2%
51.1%
50.3%
Strongly Agree
10.7%
25.0%
20.8%
11.0%
8.0%
7.0%
8.0%
37.7%
19.7%
19.3%
22.1%
Please rate how you feel about your general academic abilities.
In general, I feel that I have a good understanding of my academic abilities.
I feel academically prepared to succeed in my first year of college.
Strongly Disagree
0.0%
1.2%
Disagree
6.7%
12.9%
Agree
69.1%
67.2%
Strongly Agree
24.2%
18.7%
Extremely
Unimportant
0.3%
0.0%
0.0%
2.1%
2.8%
5.8%
4.3%
0.6%
0.6%
2.8%
2.8%
1.9%
2.2%
Fairly
Unimportant
1.2%
4.0%
1.2%
15.3%
19.9%
19.6%
14.7%
4.0%
10.8%
14.7%
17.6%
7.5%
15.4%
Fairly Important
36.1%
30.6%
25.0%
45.4%
37.3%
39.6%
46.0%
29.1%
43.7%
43.6%
43.8%
40.4%
43.7%
Extremely
Important
62.4%
65.4%
73.8%
37.1%
40.1%
35.0%
35.0%
66.4%
44.9%
39.0%
35.8%
50.3%
38.8%
Reasons for Attending College
How important to you are each of the following reasons for going to college?
To get a general education (be well rounded and informed).
Career training (specific job skills and qualifications).
General career opportunities possible from having a degree.
To develop or refine a philosophy of life (ethics, values).
My parents want me to go to college.
To gain a better standard of living than my parents had.
To be able to give something back to my community.
To meet goals I have set for myself.
To make connections with people that will help my career.
To become an effective citizen, locally, nationally, or globally.
To enjoy a period of independence without full responsibilities.
To become a better person.
To become an authority in my field.
2007 UCSC Freshman Survey
COLLEGE TEN
Academic Goals & Plans
Please tell us about your academic goals and your plans for your major.
I know what major(s) I will pursue at UCSC.
I am committed to receiving a degree in the major/cluster that I proposed on my application for
admission to UCSC.
I have researched the major(s) I am interested in, and I understand the requirements.
I know what career I want to have.
I can select a major or courses that will prepare me to get a good job after I graduate.
I am knowledgeable about UCSC's graduation requirements (e.g., general education courses,
college and university requirements).
I have begun or plan to develop an academic plan to graduate within four years.
I am strongly dedicated to finishing college-no matter what obstacles get in my way.
Strongly Disagree
5.5%
Disagree
25.6%
7.1%
4.9%
10.5%
2.8%
4.0%
5.2%
0.0%
Bachelors Degree
(BA, BS)
What is the highest academic degree you intend to complete at any college or university?
16.6%
1-2 hours
During your first year at UCSC, about how many hours per week do you expect to spend on class
reading, writing short papers, or other weekly homework/assignments?
At UCSC, how many hours do you expect to spend on each term paper (research, writing, and
revising drafts)?
At UCSC, how many hours do you expect to spend studying for each exam?
At this point, how likely do you think it is that you…
will be attending UCSC in fall 2008?
will be attending another college or university in fall 2008?
will not be attending any higher education institution in fall 2008?
Strongly Agree
25.0%
30.7%
33.5%
36.4%
18.1%
37.4%
44.2%
32.4%
54.9%
24.8%
17.4%
20.7%
24.2%
22.0%
36.4%
0.6%
56.9%
40.7%
22.9%
17.1%
17.7%
76.5%
Ph.D. or Ed.D
43.1%
3-5
20.6%
6-10
JD (Law)
8.3%
16 or more
14.1%
41.0%
30.9%
13.8%
1.5%
12.9%
36.4%
43.4%
45.0%
30.5%
10.7%
9.2%
6.4%
4.0%
Unlikely
33.7%
3.1%
1-3
Of the colleges/universities that you were accepted to, was UCSC your..
9.5%
11-15
2.8%
39.1%
17.5%
Likely
30.8%
7.0%
4.6%
Very Likely
66.2%
1.5%
1.8%
42.0%
13.9%
18.1%
49.5%
6.1%
33.4%
College/University Choice
How many colleges/universities did you apply to (including UCSC)?
How many colleges/universities were you accepted to (including UCSC)?
MD, DO, DDS, or
DVM
0.3%
Very Unlikely
0.3%
52.3%
76.1%
will transfer to another college or university some time before completing a degree at UCSC?
would choose to enroll at UCSC if you were choosing a college today?
43.9%
Masters Degree
(MA, MS)
Agree
4-7
8 or more
6.7%
41.5%
61.6%
48.8%
31.7%
9.8%
1st Choice
36.9%
2nd Choice
33.2%
3rd Choice
16.2%
Other
13.7%
Other
1.8%
2007 UCSC Freshman Survey
COLLEGE TEN
Financing Your Education
Please tell us about how you plan to pay for your college expenses.
Did you apply for financial aid (i.e., grants, campus scholarships, loans, work study)?
Did/will you receive enough finanical aid to cover basic college expenses (i.e., required fees,
nonresident tuition, room and board, books and supplies, miscellaneous) for your first year of
college?
Do you know how to seek University financial aid to fund your basic college expenses?
Do you know how to seek finanical aid outside of the University (e.g., non-University
scholarhsips or loands) to fund your basic college expenses?
Are you concerned about finding enough financial support each year to complete a degree at
UCSC?
Yes
No
26.8%
4.6%
35.2%
43.9%
46.2%
34.0%
18.7%
22.1%
42.1%
34.5%
23.5%
47.2%
40.2%
12.6%
Yes
Will you need to work during the academic year to meet your basic expenses?
How many hours per week do you plan to work
On campus (including work-study)
Off campus
Total
How likely are you to do the following in Summer 2008?
Enroll in Summer Session course(s) at UCSC
Enroll in summer course(s) at another college/university
Work during the sumer to help finance your second year of college
Where will you live during fall term?
No
46.5%
1-5
I find it easy to be friends with people whose political opinons are very different from mine.
53.5%
23.7%
39.5%
9.8%
6-10
37.4%
27.9%
30.8%
24.4%
18.6%
30.1%
13.0%
7.0%
20.3%
21 or more
1.5%
7.0%
9.1%
Not likely at all
19.3%
10.9%
5.9%
Not likely
41.6%
30.8%
6.8%
Fairly likely
23.0%
24.6%
29.5%
Very likely
5.6%
24.3%
53.4%
Unsure
10.6%
9.3%
4.3%
11-15
University Inn or
University Town
Center
On-campus housing
74.5%
0.0%
Far Left
I would characterize my own political views as
Unsure
68.6%
16-20
With my family or Other private home I haven't found a
other relatives
or apartment
place to live
1.5%
8.3%
14.5%
6.9%
Liberal
51.3%
Middle-of-the-road
38.1%
Conservative
3.4%
Strongly Disagree
2.8%
Disagree
26.6%
Agree
Strongly Agree
14.6%
56.0%
Far Right
0.3%
Other
1.2%