Fall 2013 Freshmen
A Summary of Five-year Trends in
Freshman Responses on the
Cooperative Institutional Research
Program (CIRP) Survey, with
Comparisons to Peer Institutions
Office of Institutional Research
New Jersey’s Public
Liberal Arts College
Data Tables and Charts
Highlights ...................................................................................................................................... 1
College Choice
Figure 1.0: College Choice ...................................................................................................... 2
Figure 2.0: Top Ten Reasons Fall 2013 Freshmen Chose Ramapo College ........................... 3
Table 1.0
Table 2.0
Table 3.0
Table 4.0
This College was Student’s Choice ................................................................................. 4
Reasons to Select This College ....................................................................................... 4
Number of Other College Applications........................................................................... 5
Important Reasons for College ........................................................................................ 5
High School Activities
Figure 3.0: Top Ten Activities in High School ....................................................................... 7
Figure 4.0: While in High School, More Than 15 Hours per Week Were Spent On .............. 8
Table 5.0 Average High School Grades ............................................................................................ 9
Table 6.0 Activities Frequently Engaged in ...................................................................................... 9
Table 7.0 Student Rated Self ............................................................................................................. 10
Table 8.0 Hours per Week on Studying ............................................................................................ 10
Hours per Week on Socializing ......................................................................................... 11
Hours per Week on Talking with Teachers ....................................................................... 11
Hours per Week on Exercise/Sport ................................................................................... 11
Hours per Week on Partying ............................................................................................. 12
Hours per Week on Working for Pay ................................................................................ 12
Hours per Week on Volunteer Work ................................................................................. 12
Hours per Week on Student Clubs .................................................................................... 13
Hours per Week on Watching TV ..................................................................................... 13
Hours per Week on Household Chores ............................................................................. 13
Hours per Week on Pleasure Reading ............................................................................... 14
Hours per Week on Video/Computer Games .................................................................... 14
Aspirations
Figure 5.0: Highest Degree Planned ......................................................................................... 16
Figure 6.0: Top Ten Personal Goals ......................................................................................... 17
Figure 7.0: Decision to Stay at Ramapo or Transfer Out ......................................................... 18
Figure 8.0: Top Ten Probable Career Occupations .................................................................. 19
Figure 9.0: Top Ten Probable Majors ...................................................................................... 20
Table 10.0: Highest Degree Planned at Any College ........................................................................ 21
Table 11.0: Personal Goals ................................................................................................................ 21
Table 12.0: Highest Degree Planned at This College........................................................................ 22
Table 13.0: Estimated Very Likely They Will .................................................................................. 22
Table 14.0: Student’s Probable Career ............................................................................................. 23
Table 15.0: Student’s Probable Major ……………………………………………………………...24
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Negotiating College
Figure 10.0: Planned Residence .............................................................................................. 26
Figure 11.0: Concern About Financing College...................................................................... 27
Table 16.0: Residence Plan During Fall Term .................................................................................. 28
Table 17.0: Amount of First Year’s Expenses to be Covered from:
Family Resources ................................................................................................ 28
Student’s Own Resources .................................................................................... 28
Aid Which Need Not Be Repaid ......................................................................... 28
Aid Which Must Be Repaid ................................................................................ 29
Resources Other Than Those Above ................................................................... 29
Table 18.0: Concern About Financing College ................................................................................. 29
Freshman Characteristics
Figure 12.0: Miles from College to Home .............................................................................. 31
Figure 13.0: Freshmen Characterize Their Political Orientation ............................................ 32
Figure 14.0: Extent to Which Freshmen Agree with Social Issues ......................................... 33
Figure 15.0: Father’s Education .............................................................................................. 34
Figure 16.0: Mother’s Education ............................................................................................. 35
Table 19.0:
Table 20.0:
Table 21.0:
Table 22.0:
Table 23.0:
Table 24.0:
Table 25.0:
Table 26.0:
Table 27.0:
Table 28.0:
Table 29.0:
Table 30.0:
Table 31.0:
Table 32.0:
College to Home............................................................................................................ 36
Citizenship Status .......................................................................................................... 36
English as the Native Language .................................................................................... 36
Political Orientation ...................................................................................................... 36
Agrees Strongly/Agrees Somewhat With Statements ................................................... 37
Student’s Religion ......................................................................................................... 37
Father’s Education......................................................................................................... 38
Mother’s Education ....................................................................................................... 38
Father’s Occupation ...................................................................................................... 39
Mother’s Occupation ..................................................................................................... 40
Father’s Religion ........................................................................................................... 41
Mother’s Religion ......................................................................................................... 41
Estimated Parental Income ............................................................................................ 42
Parent’s Marital Status .................................................................................................. 42
Appendix
Table of 2013 CIRP Comparison Group Participants ....................................................................... A-1
2013 CIRP Freshman Survey Instrument………………………………………………………5 pages
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CIRP 2013 Highlights

Ramapo enrolled 901 freshmen in fall 2013, of whom 52 percent were Female; 66 percent cited
their race/ethnicity as White, Non-Hispanic; and 72 percent were age 18 or less.

72 percent of the incoming freshmen responded to the CIRP survey. Among them 52 percent
were female; 75 percent indicated their ethnicity as White/Caucasian; and 75 percent were 18
years or younger.

57 percent of the respondents resided anywhere between 11-50 miles from campus.

Almost 94 percent of the respondents cited English as their Native language.

Roughly one-third (over 33 percent) of the respondents indicated that their parents (father or
mother) had a high school diploma or less.

Almost 55 percent of those who completed the survey spent anywhere between 1 to 5 hours per
week studying while in high school. Approximately 45 percent of the respondents spent 2 hours
or less on pleasure reading.

Over 75 percent of the respondents used Internet for research and homework during their tenure
in high-school, while 73 percent socialized with different ethnic groups while in high school.

Over 20 percent of the respondents worked for pay while they were in high school.

Ramapo was the first college choice for almost 63 percent of the respondents.

Over 75 percent of the respondents planned to live on campus during the fall 2013 term.

70 percent of the respondents indicated that they will complete their studies at Ramapo.

Almost two-thirds (67 percent) of the respondents chose Ramapo for its academic reputation,
while almost 58 percent chose it for its low tuition.

The primary reason to attend college (91 percent) was to get a better job.

Over 60 percent expressed concerns about their ability to finance their college education.

Almost 45 percent of the respondents plan to earn a master’s degree and another 23 percent
plan to earn a doctorate or a professional degree eventually.

Almost half of those who responded to the survey intend to get a job to help pay for college costs.

Being financially well-off (84 percent) and raising a family (78 percent) were the two top personal
goals for the survey respondents.

26 percent of the respondents indicated to have liberal political orientation; while 19 percent had
a conservative orientation.
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College Choice
Figure 1.0
COLLEGE CHOICE
90
82.5
78.6
82.4
81.9
78.9
75.4
75.8
75.1
71.3
69.0
65.9
70
Percent
62.8
50
30
22.1
16.8
17.8
15.0
14.4
14.2
10
18.9
19.2
4.1
3.1
3.7
1.8
1.7
2.7
2.1
0.9
1.5
0.8
1.1
1.3
1.5
2003
2004
2005
2006
2007
-10
2002
Second
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27.0
19.3
5.3
4.7
5.8
5.7
6.2
1.9
1.3
0.9
2.4
2.7
4.0
2008
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
Fall of Entry
First
25.7
22.8
Third
Fourth or more
Figure 2.0
TOP TEN REASONS FALL 2013 FRESHMEN CHOSE* RAMAPO COLLEGE
good academic reputation
66.7
low tuition
57.5
size of college
49.5
good social reputation
46.3
offered financial assistance
37.5
wanted to live near home
33.1
parents wanted me to come
24.4
information from website
19.9
Early Decision program
16.3
H.S. guidance counselor
16.2
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
40
Percent
*Percent Who Responded "Very Important"
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45
50
55
60
65
70
75
Table 1.0
COLLEGE CHOICE
This College was Student's
first choice
second choice
third choice
less than third choice
Number of Respondents
Fall 2009
Fall 2010
RAMAPO
Fall 2011
Fall 2012
Fall 2013
Percent
71.3
22.1
5.3
1.3
621
Percent
75.1
19.3
4.7
0.9
860
Percent
69.0
22.8
5.8
2.4
778
Percent
65.9
25.7
5.7
2.7
810
Percent
62.8
27.0
6.2
4.0
647
RAMAPO
Pct. Difference Pct. Difference
09 to 13
12 to 13
-8.5
4.9
0.9
2.7
-3.1
1.3
0.5
1.3
PEER GROUP
Fall 2013
Difference
(Ramapo Percent
Peer Group)
65.0
-2.2
23.5
3.5
7.4
-1.2
4.1
-0.1
Table 2.0
THE MOST IMPORTANT
[b]
Reasons to Select This College
my parents wanted me to go
my relatives wanted me to come
my teacher advised me
good academic reputation
good social reputation
offered financial assistance
low tuition
H.S. guidance counselor
private college counselor
wanted to live near home
religious orientation
size of college
national magazine rankings
Early Action or Decision program
information from website
[a]
REASON FOR MY DECISION TO JOIN RAMAPO COLLEGE
Fall 2009
Fall 2010
RAMAPO
Fall 2011
Fall 2012
Fall 2013
Percent
-4.7
8.2
65.0
37.8
29.7
49.6
13.7
3.3
28.5
2.7
52.7
13.9
15.3
20.4
Percent
-4.3
5.3
62.7
37.8
27.9
44.7
10.5
1.9
26.6
2.5
48.5
13.6
11.4
15.7
Percent
-4.0
4.9
63.7
30.7
31.3
51.7
12.9
1.6
29.5
1.5
47.1
12.9
16.2
19.7
Percent
15.9
3.9
6.6
64.8
35.7
31.8
55.0
13.3
3.5
32.2
3.2
48.9
14.8
17.3
18.1
Percent
24.4
11.3
12.5
66.7
46.3
37.5
57.5
16.2
5.8
33.1
4.8
49.5
14.2
16.3
19.9
[a] "Most Important" refers to the choice "Very Important" on a scale where 1= very important, 2= somewhat important and 3= not important.
[b] Number of respondents differs for each question in category.
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RAMAPO
Pct. Difference Pct. Difference
09 to 13
12 to 13
N/A
6.6
4.3
1.7
8.5
7.8
7.9
2.5
2.5
4.6
2.1
-3.2
0.3
1.0
-0.5
8.5
7.4
5.9
1.9
10.6
5.7
2.5
2.9
2.3
0.9
1.6
0.6
-0.6
-1.0
1.8
PEER GROUP
Fall 2013
Difference
(Ramapo Percent
15.8
8.3
7.9
60.7
39.6
39.9
47.8
10.5
3.8
14.0
4.4
35.1
11.6
12.8
18.0
Peer Group)
8.6
3.0
4.6
6.0
6.7
-2.4
9.7
5.7
2.0
19.1
0.4
14.4
2.6
3.5
1.9
Table 3.0
NUMBER OF OTHER COLLEGES APPLIED TO EXCLUDING RAMAPO
Other College Applications
none
one
two
three
four
five
six or more
Number of Respondents
Fall 2009
Fall 2010
RAMAPO
Fall 2011
Fall 2012
Fall 2013
Percent
7.7
7.9
12.9
16.6
16.4
15.0
23.6
621
Percent
7.5
8.6
13.5
15.8
17.7
13.8
23.1
861
Percent
9.1
7.2
13.3
18.2
13.9
12.0
26.3
782
Percent
7.8
7.3
12.2
16.4
14.9
12.7
28.5
817
Percent
6.3
6.2
11.3
18.1
19.1
13.3
25.8
648
RAMAPO
Pct. Difference Pct. Difference
09 to 13
12 to 13
-1.4
-1.7
-1.6
1.5
2.7
-1.7
2.2
-1.5
-1.1
-0.9
1.7
4.2
0.6
-2.7
PEER GROUP
Fall 2013
Difference
(Ramapo Percent
Peer Group)
11.7
-5.4
9.4
-3.2
12.3
-1.0
15.5
2.6
14.3
4.8
10.8
2.5
26.0
-0.2
Table 4.0
MOST IMPORTANT
[a]
REASON FOR GOING TO COLLEGE
RAMAPO
Important Reasons for College
get a better job
gain general education
become more cultured person
make more money
prepare for grad/prof school
learn things that interest me
get training for specific career
[b]
PEER GROUP
RAMAPO
Fall 2009
Fall 2010
Fall 2011
Fall 2012
Fall 2013
Percent
83.3
73.2
46.3
70.8
-78.8
--
Percent
86.8
74.8
45.8
69.5
52.2
81.2
78.6
Percent
86.9
70.6
43.2
72.9
58.1
80.6
81.0
Percent
89.2
71.0
46.1
75.9
60.2
76.0
79.8
Percent
90.9
78.9
54.3
77.8
59.5
86.4
81.6
Pct. Difference
09 to 13
Pct. Difference
12 to 13
4.1
4.1
8.5
8.3
N/A
5.2
N/A
1.7
7.9
8.2
1.9
-0.7
10.4
1.8
[a] "Most Important" refers to the choice "Very Important" on a scale where 1= very important, 2= somewhat important and 3= not important.
[b] Number of respondents differs for each question in category.
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Fall 2013
Difference
(Ramapo -
Percent
85.1
68.3
47.9
68.2
53.8
80.3
75.7
Peer Group)
5.8
10.6
6.4
9.6
5.7
6.1
5.9
High School Activities
Figure 3.0
STUDENT ENGAGEMENT* IN HIGH SCHOOL ACTIVITIES
used Internet for research and homework
76.5
socialized with different ethnic group
72.7
performed volunteer work
31.1
felt bored in class
29.3
felt overwhelmed
26.8
asked teacher for advice
25.1
attended religious service
24.5
discussed politics in class
24.0
studied with other students
23.0
discussed religion
22.2
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
Percent
* Percent who responded "Frequently" on a scale where 1=frequently, 2=occasionally and 3=not at all
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70
80
90
100
Figure 4.0
TIME SPENT * IN HIGH SCHOOL
working for pay
22.2
socializing
18.7
exercise/sport
13.5
video/computer games
5.0
student clubs
5.0
studying
4.5
volunteer work
3.5
watching TV
3.0
partying
2.7
pleasure reading
2.3
0
* More than 15 hrs/week
5
10
15
Percent
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20
25
Table 5.0
AVERAGE HIGH SCHOOL GRADE
Average High School Grade
A or A+
AB+
B
BC+
C
D
Number of Respondents
Fall 2009
Fall 2010
RAMAPO
Fall 2011
Fall 2012
Fall 2013
Percent
19.2
28.4
28.2
18.4
3.9
1.6
0.3
0.0
620
Percent
19.1
25.4
28.9
19.4
5.1
1.9
0.2
0.0
855
Percent
17.4
26.8
27.1
19.2
6.2
2.2
0.9
0.1
771
Percent
14.7
26.7
28.3
20.5
7.8
1.4
0.7
0.0
810
Percent
14.7
23.3
26.5
25.0
6.0
3.7
0.8
0.0
648
RAMAPO
Pct. Difference Pct. Difference
09 to 13
12 to 13
-4.5
-5.1
-1.7
6.6
2.1
2.1
0.5
0.0
0.0
-3.4
-1.8
4.5
-1.8
2.3
0.1
0.0
PEER GROUP
Fall 2013
Difference
(Ramapo Percent
Peer Group)
22.7
-8.0
25.4
-2.1
24.3
2.2
19.0
6.0
5.9
0.1
2.2
1.5
0.6
0.2
0.0
0.0
Table 6.0
ACTIVITIES THAT YOU WERE FREQUENTLY
Fall 2009
Fall 2010
RAMAPO
Fall 2011
[a]
ENGAGED IN DURING THE PAST YEAR
Fall 2012
Activities Engaged in [b]
Percent
Percent
Percent
Percent
attended religious service
27.5
22.6
23.8
24.5
felt bored in class
24.5
25.7
24.6
33.3
participated in demonstrations
2.4
13.0
2.3
3.2
tutored another student
10.8
9.8
9.8
10.8
studied with other students
22.6
28.6
24.2
24.8
guest in a teacher's home
1.1
1.1
1.2
1.7
smoked cigarettes
2.2
2.3
1.7
3.2
drank beer
2.5
2.5
1.7
5.5
drank wine or liquor
1.9
2.0
1.8
5.2
felt overwhelmed
17.8
15.9
17.7
24.8
felt depressed
2.1
2.2
2.7
5.9
performed volunteer work
27.4
31.2
35.1
30.4
asked teacher for advice
18.0
24.0
23.6
24.9
discussed politics in class
19.6
23.1
22.4
20.1
socialized w/diff ethnic grp
71.3
73.2
73.5
76.5
discussed religion
18.5
23.5
22.4
21.8
used Internet for research/ homework
79.5
83.4
81.3
81.4
[a] Includes only responses of "Frequently" on a scale where 1= frequently, 2=occasionally and 3= not at all.
[b] Number of respondents differs for each question in category.
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Fall 2013
Percent
24.5
29.3
3.0
10.2
23.0
1.6
2.2
3.9
4.4
26.8
6.0
31.1
25.1
24.0
72.7
22.2
76.5
RAMAPO
Pct. Difference Pct. Difference
09 to 13
12 to 13
-3.0
4.8
0.6
-0.6
0.4
0.5
0.0
1.4
2.5
9.0
3.9
3.7
7.1
4.4
1.4
3.7
-3.0
0.0
-4.0
-0.2
-0.6
-1.8
-0.1
-1.0
-1.6
-0.8
2.0
0.1
0.7
0.2
3.9
-3.8
0.4
-4.9
PEER GROUP
Fall 2013
Difference
(Ramapo Percent
33.6
37.5
3.4
7.3
31.3
3.4
2.6
7.0
6.7
30.2
7.7
35.2
29.7
32.6
73.3
30.3
79.9
Peer Group)
-9.1
-8.2
-0.4
2.9
-8.3
-1.8
-0.4
-3.1
-2.3
-3.4
-1.7
-4.1
-4.6
-8.6
-0.6
-8.1
-3.4
Table 7.0
SELF RATING
Traits [b]
academic ability
artistic ability
cooperativeness
creativity/originality
drive to achieve
emotional health
leadership ability
mathematical ability
physical health
public speaking ability
self-confidence (intellectual)
self-confidence (social)
understanding of others
writing ability
self-understanding
spirituality
[a]
ON VARIOUS TRAITS COMPARED TO AVERAGE PERSON OF THEIR AGE
Fall 2009
Fall 2010
RAMAPO
Fall 2011
Fall 2012
Fall 2013
Percent
69.1
27.3
79.1
60.7
77.0
63.7
61.7
44.1
61.5
32.0
59.6
52.1
70.3
48.5
59.5
31.6
Percent
70.3
29.5
54.8
55.6
75.8
56.5
62.2
40.9
58.8
34.3
55.7
54.5
66.4
48.3
58.0
26.9
Percent
66.0
25.6
75.3
58.0
76.3
59.0
58.4
42.7
56.5
32.3
56.0
52.1
68.8
46.5
59.0
30.4
Percent
63.7
30.2
68.4
55.2
71.0
49.3
53.7
39.4
54.9
33.2
54.9
44.0
66.3
46.9
51.4
27.0
Percent
61.5
31.1
53.6
57.2
72.8
52.5
60.2
39.6
57.0
36.1
55.1
45.8
72.6
48.4
56.4
33.5
RAMAPO
Pct. Difference
Pct. Difference
09 to 13
12 to 13
-7.6
3.8
-25.5
-3.5
-4.2
-11.2
-1.5
-4.5
-4.5
4.1
-4.5
-6.3
2.3
-0.1
-3.1
1.9
-2.2
0.9
-14.8
2.0
1.8
3.2
6.5
0.2
2.1
2.9
0.2
1.8
6.3
1.5
5.0
6.5
PEER GROUP
Fall 2013
Difference
(Ramapo - Peer
Percent
Group)
68.0
-6.5
29.6
1.5
57.1
-3.5
55.1
2.1
76.0
-3.2
51.8
0.7
62.9
-2.7
42.9
-3.3
57.6
-0.6
38.4
-2.3
59.2
-4.1
48.0
-2.2
68.9
3.7
47.2
1.2
57.2
-0.8
37.0
-3.5
[a] "Self Rating" refers to the choices of "Highest 10%" or "Above Average" on a scale where 1= highest 10%, 2=above average, 3=below average, and 4=lowest 10%..
[b] Number of respondents differs for each question in category.
Table 8.0
TIME SPENT PER WEEK ON VARIOUS ACTIVITIES
A: Studying
Hours/Week on Studying
none
less than an hour
1 to 2 hours
3 to 5 hours
6 to 10 hours
11 to 15 hours
16 to 20 hours
over 20 hours
Number of Respondents
Fall 2009
Fall 2010
RAMAPO
Fall 2011
Fall 2012
Fall 2013
Percent
2.5
12.1
27.8
29.6
17.5
6.8
3.3
0.3
604
Percent
2.5
10.4
24.2
32.8
18.5
7.1
2.9
1.6
833
Percent
1.8
11.1
26.5
31.4
16.1
7.2
3.5
2.4
739
Percent
2.7
16.2
26.7
25.9
14.5
7.2
4.5
2.4
780
Percent
2.3
11.3
26.5
28.6
19.5
7.3
2.8
1.7
601
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Pct. Difference
Pct. Difference
09 to 13
12 to 13
-0.2
-0.8
-1.3
-1.0
2.0
0.5
-0.5
1.4
-0.4
-4.9
-0.2
2.7
5.0
0.1
-1.7
-0.7
PEER GROUP
Fall 2013
Difference
(Ramapo Percent
Peer Group)
1.9
0.4
10.5
0.8
22.5
4.0
28.2
0.4
19.6
-0.1
9.2
-1.9
4.5
-1.7
3.7
-2.0
Table 8.0 (continued)
TIME SPENT PER WEEK ON VARIOUS ACTIVITIES
B: Socializing
Hours/Week on Socializing
none
less than an hour
1 to 2 hours
3 to 5 hours
6 to 10 hours
11 to 15 hours
16 to 20 hours
over 20 hours
Number of Respondents
Fall 2009
Fall 2010
RAMAPO
Fall 2011
Fall 2012
Fall 2013
Percent
0.3
1.2
5.5
16.9
27.2
21.3
12.8
14.8
602
Percent
0.4
0.8
6.7
16.6
28.4
19.5
12.6
15.0
832
Percent
0.4
1.5
7.3
21.3
27.8
15.3
12.6
13.8
738
Percent
0.4
2.1
9.4
23.5
24.0
16.4
10.3
14.0
770
Percent
1.0
2.0
9.5
23.9
26.9
18.0
8.0
10.7
599
Fall 2009
Fall 2010
RAMAPO
Fall 2011
Fall 2012
Fall 2013
Percent
6.8
46.7
30.6
11.1
3.2
0.8
0.3
0.5
602
Percent
7.3
42.2
32.2
11.6
4.5
1.4
0.5
0.4
830
Percent
9.3
44.8
30.9
9.7
3.1
1.1
0.7
0.4
741
Percent
10.5
46.5
28.8
8.1
3.2
1.9
0.5
0.4
780
Percent
11.1
41.9
27.6
14.4
3.5
0.8
0.3
0.3
597
Fall 2009
Fall 2010
RAMAPO
Fall 2011
Fall 2012
Fall 2013
Percent
4.7
8.5
17.1
18.1
17.6
13.8
8.8
11.5
602
Percent
4.6
8.6
14.7
19.4
20.4
13.5
7.6
11.2
834
Percent
5.4
8.4
18.6
21.7
14.3
13.5
6.9
11.2
741
Percent
5.0
9.1
18.4
21.8
16.8
9.8
8.7
10.4
779
Percent
5.7
8.5
20.0
24.5
17.5
10.3
4.2
9.3
600
RAMAPO
Pct. Difference Pct. Difference
09 to 13
12 to 13
0.7
0.8
4.0
7.0
-0.3
-3.3
-4.8
-4.1
0.6
-0.1
0.1
0.4
2.9
1.6
-2.3
-3.3
PEER GROUP
Fall 2013
Difference
(Ramapo Percent
Peer Group)
0.7
0.3
2.4
-0.4
9.5
0.0
23.0
0.9
26.8
0.1
16.2
1.8
9.7
-1.7
11.8
-1.1
C: Talking with teachers
Hours/Week Talking with Teachers
none
less than an hour
1 to 2 hours
3 to 5 hours
6 to 10 hours
11 to 15 hours
16 to 20 hours
over 20 hours
Number of Respondents
RAMAPO
Pct. Difference Pct. Difference
09 to 13
12 to 13
4.3
-4.8
-3.0
3.3
0.3
0.0
0.0
-0.2
0.6
-4.6
-1.2
6.3
0.3
-1.1
-0.2
-0.1
PEER GROUP
Fall 2013
Difference
(Ramapo Percent
Peer Group)
10.3
0.8
39.2
2.7
31.8
-4.2
12.9
1.5
3.5
0.0
1.3
-0.5
0.5
-0.2
0.5
-0.2
D: Exercise/Sports
Hours/Week on Exercise/Sport
none
less than an hour
1 to 2 hours
3 to 5 hours
6 to 10 hours
11 to 15 hours
16 to 20 hours
over 20 hours
Number of Respondents
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RAMAPO
Pct. Difference Pct. Difference
09 to 13
12 to 13
1.0
0.0
2.9
6.4
-0.1
-3.5
-4.6
-2.2
0.7
-0.6
1.6
2.7
0.7
0.5
-4.5
-1.1
PEER GROUP
Fall 2013
Difference
(Ramapo Percent
Peer Group)
4.9
0.8
7.7
0.8
15.1
4.9
19.0
5.5
18.8
-1.3
15.0
-4.7
8.8
-4.6
10.8
-1.5
Table 8.0 (continued)
TIME SPENT PER WEEK ON VARIOUS ACTIVITIES
E: Partying
Hours/Week on Partying
none
less than an hour
1 to 2 hours
3 to 5 hours
6 to 10 hours
11 to 15 hours
16 to 20 hours
over 20 hours
Number of Respondents
Fall 2009
Fall 2010
RAMAPO
Fall 2011
Fall 2012
Fall 2013
Percent
24.4
16.3
21.4
20.5
11.1
4.0
1.0
1.2
594
Percent
27.7
17.3
21.1
17.6
9.2
4.1
1.6
1.4
830
Percent
31.4
19.3
18.6
16.6
8.3
3.3
1.2
1.4
736
Percent
30.6
15.9
19.8
17.5
9.8
3.6
1.0
1.7
772
Percent
28.5
16.4
21.7
20.2
8.5
2.3
0.7
1.7
599
Fall 2009
Fall 2010
RAMAPO
Fall 2011
Fall 2012
Fall 2013
Percent
24.4
3.8
5.0
9.2
16.0
20.5
12.5
8.5
599
Percent
30.4
3.5
3.4
11.1
16.2
13.8
12.1
9.5
832
Percent
32.5
3.7
3.4
8.9
13.9
15.2
11.0
11.5
739
Percent
31.7
3.6
4.0
10.6
13.7
12.8
12.5
11.0
773
Percent
28.0
3.2
4.7
13.0
14.7
14.2
12.5
9.7
599
Fall 2009
Fall 2010
RAMAPO
Fall 2011
Fall 2012
Fall 2013
Percent
26.7
21.7
22.3
16.3
6.7
2.5
1.7
2.2
600
Percent
26.4
23.1
23.7
15.6
4.4
2.7
1.0
3.1
826
Percent
26.6
17.6
24.6
16.1
7.5
3.3
1.6
2.7
737
Percent
30.1
17.8
27.4
14.4
6.4
1.3
1.2
1.6
771
Percent
30.8
17.6
22.3
14.6
7.2
4.0
1.2
2.3
597
RAMAPO
Pct. Difference Pct. Difference
09 to 13
12 to 13
4.1
0.1
0.3
-0.3
-2.6
-1.7
-0.3
0.5
-2.1
0.5
1.9
2.7
-1.3
-1.3
-0.3
0.0
PEER GROUP
Fall 2013
Difference
(Ramapo Percent
Peer Group)
37.6
-9.1
15.6
0.8
16.2
5.5
16.4
3.8
8.5
0.0
3.2
-0.9
1.1
-0.4
1.4
0.3
F: Working for pay
Hours/Week on Working for Pay
none
less than an hour
1 to 2 hours
3 to 5 hours
6 to 10 hours
11 to 15 hours
16 to 20 hours
over 20 hours
Number of Respondents
RAMAPO
Pct. Difference Pct. Difference
09 to 13
12 to 13
3.6
-0.6
-0.3
3.8
-1.3
-6.3
0.0
1.2
-3.7
-0.4
0.7
2.4
1.0
1.4
0.0
-1.3
PEER GROUP
Fall 2013
Difference
(Ramapo Percent
Peer Group)
36.5
-8.5
3.9
-0.7
5.1
-0.4
9.0
4.0
12.8
1.9
11.2
3.0
10.4
2.1
11.2
-1.5
G: Volunteer Work
Hours/Week on Volunteer Work
none
less than an hour
1 to 2 hours
3 to 5 hours
6 to 10 hours
11 to 15 hours
16 to 20 hours
over 20 hours
Number of Respondents
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RAMAPO
Pct. Difference Pct. Difference
09 to 13
12 to 13
4.1
-4.1
0.0
-1.7
0.5
1.5
-0.5
0.1
0.7
-0.2
-5.1
0.2
0.8
2.7
0.0
0.7
PEER GROUP
Fall 2013
Difference
(Ramapo Percent
Peer Group)
25.2
5.6
20.1
-2.5
25.6
-3.3
15.8
-1.2
6.8
0.4
2.9
1.1
1.4
-0.2
2.2
0.1
Table 8.0 (continued)
TIME SPENT PER WEEK ON VARIOUS ACTIVITIES
H: Student Clubs
Hours/Week on Student Clubs
none
less than an hour
1 to 2 hours
3 to 5 hours
6 to 10 hours
11 to 15 hours
16 to 20 hours
over 20 hours
Number of Respondents
Fall 2009
Fall 2010
RAMAPO
Fall 2011
Fall 2012
Fall 2013
Percent
22.7
16.0
29.5
19.5
7.8
2.3
1.0
1.0
599
Percent
20.7
16.6
29.4
20.3
6.4
3.0
1.9
1.6
829
Percent
25.3
16.7
25.8
17.1
8.6
3.7
0.7
2.2
736
Percent
27.8
17.8
28.0
14.8
6.3
2.2
2.0
1.2
765
Percent
23.7
14.4
28.4
17.0
7.3
4.2
1.3
3.7
599
Fall 2009
Fall 2010
RAMAPO
Fall 2011
Fall 2012
Fall 2013
Percent
5.2
14.8
25.7
29.8
14.5
5.8
2.0
2.2
600
Percent
6.8
11.8
27.8
28.7
17.1
5.3
1.7
0.7
828
Percent
5.0
17.9
27.3
27.7
15.6
4.6
1.1
0.7
736
Percent
7.4
15.7
28.0
26.0
13.7
5.6
1.3
2.3
772
Percent
7.0
14.7
24.9
32.6
13.9
3.8
1.2
1.8
598
Fall 2009
Fall 2010
RAMAPO
Fall 2011
Fall 2012
Fall 2013
Percent
11.3
21.6
36.2
22.1
4.8
2.0
1.0
1.0
602
Percent
14.4
21.1
35.2
19.2
6.9
1.9
1.1
0.1
826
Percent
15.0
21.0
31.4
19.2
8.4
2.0
1.1
1.8
738
Percent
16.7
20.3
29.0
21.4
8.2
2.6
0.7
1.2
768
Percent
13.9
20.0
33.1
23.2
6.5
2.2
0.3
0.8
599
RAMAPO
Pct. Difference Pct. Difference
09 to 13
12 to 13
1.0
-1.6
-1.1
-2.5
-0.5
1.9
0.3
2.7
-4.1
-3.4
0.4
2.2
1.0
2.0
-0.7
2.5
PEER GROUP
Fall 2013
Difference
(Ramapo Percent
Peer Group)
26.6
-2.9
14.8
-0.4
25.8
2.6
17.7
-0.7
7.8
-0.5
3.6
0.6
1.4
-0.1
2.2
1.5
I: Watching TV
Hours/Week on Watching TV
none
less than an hour
1 to 2 hours
3 to 5 hours
6 to 10 hours
11 to 15 hours
16 to 20 hours
over 20 hours
Number of Respondents
RAMAPO
Pct. Difference Pct. Difference
09 to 13
12 to 13
1.8
-0.1
-0.8
2.8
-0.6
-2.0
-0.8
-0.4
-0.4
-1.0
-3.1
6.6
0.2
-1.8
-0.1
-0.5
PEER GROUP
Fall 2013
Difference
(Ramapo Percent
Peer Group)
9.9
-2.9
17.2
-2.5
26.0
-1.1
25.9
6.7
13.2
0.7
4.3
-0.5
1.7
-0.5
1.8
0.0
J: Household Chores
Hours/Week on Household Chores
none
less than an hour
1 to 2 hours
3 to 5 hours
6 to 10 hours
11 to 15 hours
16 to 20 hours
over 20 hours
Number of Respondents
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RAMAPO
Pct. Difference Pct. Difference
09 to 13
12 to 13
2.6
-1.6
-3.1
1.1
1.7
0.2
-0.7
-0.2
-2.8
-0.3
4.1
1.8
-1.7
-0.4
-0.4
-0.4
PEER GROUP
Fall 2013
Difference
(Ramapo Percent
Peer Group)
18.8
-4.9
19.9
0.1
31.5
1.6
19.3
3.9
6.5
0.0
2.1
0.1
0.8
-0.5
1.1
-0.3
Table 8.0 (continued)
TIME SPENT PER WEEK ON VARIOUS ACTIVITIES
K: Pleasure Reading
Hours/Week on Pleasure Reading
none
less than an hour
1 to 2 hours
3 to 5 hours
6 to 10 hours
11 to 15 hours
16 to 20 hours
over 20 hours
Number of Respondents
Fall 2009
Fall 2010
RAMAPO
Fall 2011
Fall 2012
Fall 2013
Percent
22.4
23.9
23.5
19.1
6.6
2.8
1.0
0.7
603
Percent
20.4
24.6
26.1
14.9
9.0
2.9
1.3
0.7
830
Percent
23.4
26.0
23.5
17.9
6.4
1.5
0.5
0.8
736
Percent
26.7
25.3
20.1
14.1
7.7
3.7
0.5
2.0
767
Percent
26.5
24.2
24.8
15.2
4.8
2.2
0.5
1.8
600
Fall 2009
Fall 2010
RAMAPO
Fall 2011
Fall 2012
Fall 2013
Percent
39.8
22.8
15.8
10.7
5.7
2.0
1.2
2.0
600
Percent
37.0
26.4
15.9
8.9
6.6
2.7
1.1
1.4
830
Percent
40.0
19.6
17.6
10.9
7.1
2.2
1.6
1.1
735
Percent
41.3
19.1
16.4
10.1
7.4
2.6
0.6
2.5
773
Percent
34.9
18.7
15.5
15.4
6.3
4.2
1.7
3.3
599
RAMAPO
Pct. Difference Pct. Difference
09 to 13
12 to 13
4.1
0.3
1.3
-3.9
-1.8
-0.6
-0.5
1.1
-0.2
-1.1
4.7
1.1
-2.9
-1.5
0.0
-0.2
PEER GROUP
Fall 2013
Difference
(Ramapo Percent
Peer Group)
28.4
-1.9
25.0
-0.8
22.2
2.6
13.8
1.4
6.0
-1.2
2.5
-0.3
0.9
-0.4
1.2
0.6
L: Video/Computer Games
Hrs/Wk on Video/Computer Games
none
less than an hour
1 to 2 hours
3 to 5 hours
6 to 10 hours
11 to 15 hours
16 to 20 hours
over 20 hours
Number of Respondents
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RAMAPO
Pct. Difference Pct. Difference
09 to 13
12 to 13
-4.9
-4.1
-0.3
4.7
0.6
2.2
0.5
1.3
-6.4
-0.4
-0.9
5.3
-1.1
1.6
1.1
0.8
PEER GROUP
Fall 2013
Difference
(Ramapo Percent
Peer Group)
42.5
-7.6
16.9
1.8
14.7
0.8
11.7
3.7
6.8
-0.5
3.4
0.8
1.7
0.0
2.3
1.0
Aspirations
Figure 5.0
HIGHEST DEGREE PLANNED
60
55.3
53.5
52.6
51.1
48.8
50
51.3
49.7
48.6
48.2
48
44.7
Percent
40
30
27.5
27.9
26.3
26.4
24.1
22.5
20
25.0
25.0
22.7
23.5
21.9
24.5
25.6
22.8
22.9
23.4
20.6
22.4
23.4
23.4
19.4
16.2
10
1.6
1.1
0.6
2003
2004
2005
1.6
1.6
1.5
1.0
0.5
0.4
1.1
1.6
2006
2007
2008
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
0
Fall of Entry
None/Less than Bachelor's
Bachelor's
Page 17 of 50
Master's
Doctorate/Professional
Figure 6.0
TOP TEN PERSONAL GOALS*
be financially well-off
83.5
raise a family
77.9
help others in need
71.5
obtain recogition from colleagues
62.2
become authority in field
62.0
understand other cultures
49.5
influence social values
47.8
be successful in business
47.0
develop philosophy of life
45.9
be community leader
37.2
0
10
20
30
40
50
Percent
* Percent Who Responded "Essential" or "Very Important"
Page 18 of 50
60
70
80
90
100
Figure 7.0
DECISION TO STAY AT RAMAPO OR TRANSFER OUT
80
69.3
70
65.8
64.8
59.4
60.2
60
61
64.6
63.9
61.9
58.5
55.6
Percent
50
40
30
20
10
6.4
4.1
1.4
0
2003
2004
4.3
2.5
2.6
2.7
2.1
1.5
1.7
1.6
2005
2006
2007
2008
2009
2010
2011
be satisfied with Ramapo
transfer to another college
Page 19 of 50
2012
2013
Figure 8.0
TOP TEN PROBABLE CAREER OCCUPATIONS
Business
19.8
Nurse / Health Professional
11.9
Artist
11.5
Education (elementary/secondary)
7.3
Doctor (MD or DDS)
5.8
Government
3.9
Information Technology Professional
3.7
Communications
2.8
Lawyer
2.7
Research Scientist
2.5
0
5
10
15
Percent
Page 20 of 50
20
25
Figure 9.0
TOP TEN PROBABLE MAJORS
Business
21.1
Social Science
14.8
Biological & Life Sciences
10.8
Arts & Humanities
9.9
Health Professions
7.7
Mathematics or Computer
Science
6.0
Education
3.4
History or Political Science
2.9
Fine Arts
2.8
English
1.9
0
5
10
15
Percent
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20
25
Table 10.0
HIGHEST ACADEMIC DEGREE YOU INTEND TO OBTAIN
Highest Degree Planned
at Any College
none
associate or certificate
bachelor's
master's
Ph.D. or Ed.D.
M.D., D.O., D.D.S., D.V.M.
LL.B. or J.D.
B.D. or M.Div.
other
Number of Respondents
Fall 2009
Fall 2010
RAMAPO
Fall 2011
Fall 2012
Fall 2013
Percent
1.0
0.0
25.0
48.2
13.5
6.3
3.6
0.0
2.4
504
Percent
0.4
0.1
20.6
53.5
13.0
6.4
3.1
0.3
2.4
699
Percent
0.2
0.2
24.5
51.3
12.6
6.6
3.2
0.0
1.5
665
Percent
0.7
0.4
23.4
48.0
14.5
6.6
3.9
0.6
2.0
698
Percent
0.6
1.0
27.9
44.7
14.4
5.2
3.6
0.2
2.4
631
RAMAPO
Pct. Difference Pct. Difference
09 to 13
12 to 13
-0.4
N/A
2.9
-3.5
0.9
-1.1
0.0
N/A
0.0
-0.1
0.6
4.5
-3.3
-0.1
-1.4
-0.3
-0.4
0.4
PEER GROUP
Fall 2013
Difference
(Ramapo Percent
Peer Group)
0.5
0.1
0.7
0.3
22.1
5.8
45.3
-0.6
19.0
-4.6
7.9
-2.7
3.5
0.1
0.1
0.3
0.9
1.1
Table 11.0
INDICATE YOUR ESSENTIAL PERSONAL GOALS
[b]
Personal Goals
achieve in a performing art
become authority in field
obtain recognition from colleagues
influence political structure
influence social values
raise a family
be financially well-off
help others in need
contribute to theory
write original works
create artistic work
be successful in business
help clean the environment
develop philosophy of life
participate in community action
promote racial understanding
keep up to date on politics
be community leader
understand other cultures
Fall 2009
Fall 2010
RAMAPO
Fall 2011
Fall 2012
Fall 2013
Respondents
10.8
58.0
58.9
15.9
37.9
77.2
82.6
67.4
17.0
16.9
11.4
39.8
21.6
46.2
28.1
29.5
29.5
30.6
38.7
Respondents
12.7
57.7
55.9
14.4
41.2
74.8
81.1
65.5
16.6
15.4
11.8
37.5
20.4
43.6
23.5
27.3
23.1
29.3
39.8
Respondents
15.1
58.9
60.0
17.4
42.5
76.5
84.2
70.4
17.6
15.3
15.4
41.7
24.7
47.0
29.3
34.4
29.9
33.7
46.2
Respondents
14.1
58.2
57.9
17.4
38.5
79.7
83.5
70.2
18.5
20.5
18.9
42.2
22.1
43.0
27.8
36.2
28.6
31.2
45.3
Percent
20.3
62.0
62.2
23.9
47.8
77.9
83.5
71.5
25.2
21.1
19.9
47.0
24.8
45.9
30.2
36.8
35.9
37.2
49.5
[a]
RAMAPO
Pct. Difference Pct. Difference
09 to 13
12 to 13
9.5
4.0
3.3
8.0
9.9
0.7
0.9
4.1
8.2
4.2
8.5
7.2
3.2
-0.3
2.1
7.3
6.4
6.6
10.8
[a] Includes responses of "Essential" and "Very Important" on a scale where 1= essential, 2= very important, 3= somewhat important, and 4= not important.
[b] Number of respondents differs for each question in category.
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6.2
3.8
4.3
6.5
9.3
-1.8
0.0
1.3
6.7
0.6
1.0
4.8
2.7
2.9
2.4
0.6
7.3
6.0
4.2
PEER GROUP
Fall 2013
Difference
(Ramapo Percent
16.9
60.2
55.3
22.5
43.8
71.2
78.1
69.4
23.3
16.6
16.7
36.9
24.0
43.7
26.7
33.7
38.5
37.3
49.9
Peer Group)
3.4
1.8
6.9
1.4
4.0
6.7
5.4
2.1
1.9
4.5
3.2
10.1
0.8
2.2
3.5
3.1
-2.6
-0.1
-0.4
Table 12.0
HIGHEST ACADEMIC DEGREE INTENDED TO OBTAIN AT THIS INSTITUTION
Highest Degree Planned
at This College
none
associate or certificate
bachelor's
master's
Ph.D. or Ed.D.
M.D., D.O., D.D.S., D.V.M.
LL.B. or J.D.
B.D. or M.Div.
other
Number of Respondents
Fall 2009
Fall 2010
RAMAPO
Fall 2011
Fall 2012
Fall 2013
Percent
0.8
0.8
72.7
22.8
1.3
1.3
0.0
0.3
0.3
399
Percent
1.0
1.2
76.2
18.0
2.2
0.2
0.0
0.2
1.1
627
Percent
0.2
0.4
79.3
16.9
1.6
0.2
0.2
0.2
1.0
502
Percent
0.3
1.2
75.7
19.2
1.0
0.7
0.0
0.0
1.9
584
Percent
1.3
2.9
73.3
17.3
1.8
0.5
0.3
0.3
2.1
607
RAMAPO
Pct. Difference Pct. Difference
09 to 13
12 to 13
0.5
2.1
0.6
-5.5
0.5
-0.8
0.3
0.0
1.8
1.0
1.7
-2.4
-1.9
0.8
-0.2
0.3
0.3
0.2
PEER GROUP
Fall 2013
Difference
(Ramapo Percent
Peer Group)
0.8
0.5
1.7
1.2
74.9
-1.6
18.8
-1.5
2.0
-0.2
0.5
0.0
0.4
-0.1
0.1
0.2
0.8
1.3
Table 13.0
LIKELIHOOD
[b]
Likely That Students Will
change major field
change career choice
get job to pay expenses
work full-time while attending
play varsity athletics
make at least a B average
participate in student protests
transfer to another college
be satisfied with college
participate in volunteer service
seek personal counseling
join social fraternity/sorority
participate in student govt.
talk regularly with professors
socialize w/other ethnic group
participate in student clubs
[a]
THAT STUDENTS WILL:
Fall 2009
Fall 2010
RAMAPO
Fall 2011
Fall 2012
Fall 2013
Percent
11.5
8.5
48.7
4.2
17.9
75.9
4.2
1.5
65.8
27.1
6.7
6.4
7.9
33.9
63.7
42.6
Percent
14.1
10.3
47.9
6.4
15.9
78.0
5.6
1.7
64.6
24.0
6.6
8.3
8.1
35.4
62.7
42.3
Percent
10.9
9.1
50.5
5.5
13.4
74.9
3.5
1.6
63.9
29.8
6.2
9.5
6.3
36.7
67.3
45.0
Percent
11.1
10.5
48.3
6.0
15.4
71.0
4.5
4.3
55.6
25.6
9.5
11.1
4.1
35.4
61.7
41.4
Percent
14.3
14.0
54.5
8.3
15.6
81.6
8.3
6.4
69.3
32.9
12.2
12.9
9.5
47.5
74.7
61.3
RAMAPO
Pct. Difference Pct. Difference
09 to 13
12 to 13
[a] "Likelihood" refers to the choice "Very Good Chance" on a scale where 1= very good chance, 2= some chance, 3= very little chance, 4= no chance.
[b] Number of respondents differs for each question in category.
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2.8
5.5
5.8
4.1
-2.3
5.7
4.1
4.9
3.5
5.8
5.5
6.5
1.6
13.6
11.0
18.7
3.2
3.5
6.2
2.3
0.2
10.6
3.8
2.1
13.7
7.3
2.7
1.8
5.4
12.1
13.0
19.9
PEER GROUP
Fall 2013
Difference
(Ramapo Percent
13.1
12.8
39.5
7.4
16.8
63.8
5.9
5.0
58.6
29.4
9.6
11.0
6.9
40.5
63.5
47.0
Peer Group)
1.2
1.2
15.0
0.9
-1.2
17.8
2.4
1.4
10.7
3.5
2.6
1.9
2.6
7.0
11.2
14.3
Table 14.0
PROBABLE CAREER OCCUPATION
Student's Probable Career (aggregated)
Agriculture/Natural Resources
Artist
Business
Business (Administrative Assistant)
Clergy
College Faculty
Communications
Doctor (MD or DDS)
Education (elementary/secondary)
Engineer
Farmer or Forester
Government
Homemaker/Stay at Home Parent
Information Technology Professional
Lawyer
Military
Nurse / Health Professional
Research Scientist
Social/Non-Profit Services
Service Industry
Skilled Worker
Semi-Skilled Worker
Unskilled Worker
Other
Unemployed
Undecided
Number of Respondents
Fall 2009
Fall 2010
Percent
-7.4
13.9
0.7
0.0
0.3
-4.8
15.5
0.5
0.7
-0.0
-1.9
0.0
17.4
1.4
1.5
-0.0
0.5
0.0
12.6
1.2
19.6
581
Percent
-9.0
14.5
0.9
0.0
0.3
-5.3
12.2
1.1
0.8
-0.1
-2.4
0.1
15.2
1.8
1.6
-0.0
0.1
0.4
13.3
1.1
19.9
799
RAMAPO
Fall 2011
Percent
-8.3
15.0
0.6
0.0
0.0
-5.5
9.0
0.6
0.0
-0.0
-2.2
0.3
19.7
1.8
1.9
0.1
0.1
0.1
15.4
1.0
18.3
721
Fall 2012
Fall 2013
Percent
-8.3
18.2
0.8
0.0
0.1
-5.9
9.4
1.1
0.1
-0.0
-3.6
0.4
17.3
1.1
2.6
-0.0
0.1
0.3
13.2
1.1
16.4
743
Percent
0.9
11.5
19.8
0.2
0.0
0.0
2.8
5.8
7.3
0.9
0.0
3.9
0.0
3.7
2.7
0.8
11.9
2.5
1.4
0.0
0.2
--6.9
-16.8
641
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RAMAPO
Pct Difference Pct Difference
09 to 13
12 to 13
N/A
N/A
4.1
5.9
-0.5
0.0
-0.3
3.2
1.6
-0.6
0.0
-0.1
N/A
N/A
1.0
-8.2
0.4
-0.7
-0.1
-2.1
-0.2
-0.1
N/A
N/A
0.0
0.0
N/A
N/A
0.8
0.8
-5.5
1.1
-0.1
-0.9
0.4
-5.4
1.4
-1.2
N/A
N/A
0.2
0.2
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
-5.7
-6.3
N/A
N/A
-2.8
0.4
PEER GROUP
Fall 2013
Difference
(Ramapo Percent
Peer Group)
0.6
0.3
7.9
3.6
11.5
8.3
0.2
0.0
0.3
-0.3
0.4
-0.4
1.3
1.5
7.8
-2.0
7.2
0.1
6.4
-5.5
N/A
-4.2
-0.3
0.6
-0.6
3.1
0.6
2.4
0.3
11.4
-10.6
8.8
3.1
3.6
-1.1
1.8
-0.4
0.4
-0.4
0.2
0.0
N/A
-N/A
-8.6
-1.7
N/A
-11.0
5.8
Table 15.0
PROBABLE MAJOR
Student's Probable Major (aggregated)
Agriculture
Biological & Life Sciences
Business
Education
Engineering
English
Health Professions
History or Political Science
Arts & Humanities
Fine Arts
Mathematics or Computer Science
Physical Science
Social Science
Justice and Security
Library Science
Other Technical
Other Non-technical
Undecided
Number of Respondents
Fall 2009
Fall 2010
RAMAPO
Fall 2011
Fall 2012
Fall 2013
Percent
-10.2
17.9
8.3
0.9
2.9
15.9
4.1
1.7
3.4
1.7
1.7
9.5
--1.4
8.8
11.6
580
Percent
0.1
10.0
18.5
7.4
0.4
3.7
13.2
2.9
3.2
3.9
2.0
2.6
10.7
--2.3
6.6
12.6
820
Percent
0.0
9.0
19.2
6.8
0.7
0.8
18.9
4.1
4.1
5.2
0.4
1.4
9.3
--2.3
6.4
11.4
731
Percent
0.0
12.1
21.9
4.1
0.6
2.1
14.6
3.5
8.3
2.8
3.7
0.8
12.6
1.3
0.1
-0.8
10.8
780
Percent
0.2
10.8
21.1
3.4
1.4
1.9
7.7
2.9
9.9
2.8
6.0
0.9
14.8
1.9
0.0
-0.9
13.4
648
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RAMAPO
Pct Difference Pct Difference
09 to 13
12 to 13
N/A
0.2
-1.3
-0.8
-0.7
0.8
-0.2
-6.9
-0.6
1.6
0.0
2.3
0.1
2.2
0.6
-0.1
N/A
N/A
-7.9
1.8
0.1
2.6
N/A
0.6
3.2
-4.9
0.5
-1.0
-8.2
-1.2
8.2
-0.6
4.3
-0.8
5.3
N/A
PEER GROUP
Fall 2013
Difference
(Ramapo Percent
Peer Group)
0.1
0.1
12.5
-1.7
14.2
6.9
5.3
-1.9
14.8
-13.4
1.6
0.3
7.3
0.4
4.8
-1.9
5.7
4.2
2.2
0.6
4.8
1.2
2.7
-1.8
7.9
6.9
-1.8
3.7
0.0
0.0
-N/A
1.3
-0.4
11.1
2.3
Negotiating College
Figure 10.0
PLANNED RESIDENCE
100
90
88.5
87.7
88.7
86.2
84.4
86.4
88.1
85.0
81.7
76
80
78.4
70
Percent
60
50
40
30
23.3
20
15.4
13.6
13.3
14.8
20.4
17.7
11.2
12.3
10.9
0.4
0
0.4
0.3
0.2
0.3
0.3
0.2
0.6
0.5
2004
2005
2006
2007
2008
2009
2010
2011
2012
11.6
10
1.3
0
-10
2003
Fall of Entry
On-campus
With Family
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Rent/Other
2013
Figure 11.0
CONCERN ABOUT FINANCING COLLEGE
80
70
62.8
60
53.0
53.1
52.1
50
Percent
56.3
55.0
53.0
46.5
45.6
48.5
50
50.8
50.5
38.0
38.2
47.1
40
39.8
36.8
30
33.1
35.0
32.3
35.2
33.1
26.2
20
13.9
14.6
13.0
10.3
11.8
10.2
11.2
2009
2010
11.3
11.0
8.5
7.9
10
4.4
0
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2007
2008
Fall of Entry
Major
Some
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None
2011
2012
2013
Table 16.0
RESIDENCE PLAN DURING FALL TERM
Residence
with family or relatives
other private home, aptartment, room
college dormitory
other campus housing
other housing or fraternity/sorority house
Number of Respondents
Fall 2009
Fall 2010
RAMAPO
Fall 2011
Fall 2012
Fall 2013
Percent
11.6
0.0
86.8
1.3
0.3
622
Percent
14.8
0.1
84.4
0.6
0.1
857
Percent
17.7
0.5
81.2
0.5
0.1
776
Percent
23.3
0.2
76.0
0.2
0.1
816
Percent
20.4
0.2
78.4
0.9
0.2
648
RAMAPO
Pct. Difference Pct. Difference
09 to 13
12 to 13
8.8
0.2
-8.4
-0.4
-0.1
-2.9
0.0
2.4
0.7
0.1
PEER GROUP
Fall 2013
Difference
(Ramapo Percent
Peer Group)
8.1
12.3
1.4
-1.2
88.6
-10.2
1.6
-0.7
0.3
-0.1
Table 17.0
FIRST YEAR'S EDUCATION EXPENSES ARE TO BE COVERED FROM:
Amount of first year's expenses
to be covered from
family resources
None
Less than $1,000
$1,000 - $2,999
$3,000 - $5,999
$6,000 - $9,999
$10,000 or more
Number of Respondents
Fall 2009
Fall 2010
RAMAPO
Fall 2011
Fall 2012
Fall 2013
Percent
21.7
6.7
9.4
11.5
10.2
40.4
626
Percent
19.4
8.4
10.4
11.1
10.4
40.4
867
Percent
20.4
8.1
9.6
12.1
9.1
40.6
788
Percent
23.3
7.0
9.3
12.7
12.3
35.3
824
Percent
18.7
7.4
15.3
13.7
13.9
31.0
648
Amount of first year's expenses
to be covered from
student's own resources
None
Less than $1,000
$1,000 - $2,999
$3,000 - $5,999
$6,000 - $9,999
$10,000 or more
Number of Respondents
Fall 2009
Fall 2010
RAMAPO
Fall 2011
Fall 2012
Fall 2013
Percent
54.6
20.8
13.6
6.7
1.9
2.4
626
Percent
52.1
22.8
14.9
6.0
1.8
2.3
867
Percent
53.7
22.3
14.7
5.3
2.3
1.6
788
Percent
47.2
25.1
14.7
7.6
2.9
2.4
824
Percent
38.1
26.5
21.3
6.8
2.9
4.3
648
RAMAPO
Pct. Difference Pct. Difference
09 to 13
12 to 13
-3
0.7
5.9
2.2
3.7
-9.4
RAMAPO
Pct. Difference Pct. Difference
09 to 13
12 to 13
-16.5
5.7
7.7
0.1
1.0
1.9
-9.1
1.4
6.6
-0.8
0.0
1.9
Fall 2009
Fall 2010
Fall 2011
Fall 2012
Fall 2013
Percent
50.6
7.3
10.5
9.4
5.8
16.3
626
Percent
48.4
7.7
11.8
10.5
6.6
15.0
867
Percent
48.2
7.4
9.9
10.3
6.5
17.8
788
Percent
45.6
8.1
13.0
11.5
7.8
14.0
824
Percent
36.4
10.8
16.5
13.0
8.6
14.7
657
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Pct. Difference Pct. Difference
09 to 13
12 to 13
-14.2
3.5
6.0
3.6
2.8
-1.6
PEER GROUP
Fall 2013
Difference
(Ramapo Percent
Peer Group)
46.9
-8.8
23.3
3.2
17.9
3.4
6.6
0.2
2.3
0.6
2.9
1.4
PEER GROUP
RAMAPO
RAMAPO
Amount of first year's expenses
to be covered from aid which
need not be repaid
None
Less than $1,000
$1,000 - $2,999
$3,000 - $5,999
$6,000 - $9,999
$10,000 or more
Number of Respondents
-4.6
0.4
6.0
1.0
1.6
-4.3
PEER GROUP
Fall 2013
Difference
(Ramapo Percent
Peer Group)
32.8
-14.1
9.8
-2.4
10.9
4.4
10.4
3.3
8.7
5.2
27.4
3.6
-9.2
2.7
3.5
1.5
0.8
0.7
Fall 2013
Percent
26.9
6.9
12.6
13.6
9.7
30.2
Difference
(Ramapo Peer Group)
9.5
3.9
3.9
-0.6
-1.1
-15.5
Table 17.0 (continued)
FIRST YEAR'S EDUCATION EXPENSES ARE TO BE COVERED FROM:
Amount of first year's expenses
to be covered from aid which
must be repaid
None
Less than $1,000
$1,000 - $2,999
$3,000 - $5,999
$6,000 - $9,999
$10,000 or more
Number of Respondents
Fall 2009
Fall 2010
RAMAPO
Fall 2011
Fall 2012
Fall 2013
Percent
47.6
2.2
10.2
14.9
7.5
17.6
626
Percent
48.2
3.3
10.6
14.1
6.8
17.0
867
Percent
47.0
3.6
10.9
13.5
8.6
16.5
788
Percent
52.3
3.3
9.6
15.4
7.2
12.3
824
Percent
38.4
4.0
15.0
17.1
9.0
16.5
648
Amount of first year's expenses
to be covered from resources
other than those above
None
Less than $1,000
$1,000 - $2,999
$3,000 - $5,999
$6,000 - $9,999
$10,000 or more
Number of Respondents
Fall 2009
Fall 2010
RAMAPO
Fall 2011
Fall 2012
Fall 2013
Percent
95.8
1.3
0.6
0.8
0.5
1.0
626
Percent
95.6
1.4
1.4
0.6
0.1
0.9
867
Percent
95.2
1.6
1.1
0.3
0.5
1.3
788
Percent
95.6
1.3
1.1
1.1
0.4
0.5
824
Percent
89.2
4.6
2.8
1.5
1.1
0.8
648
RAMAPO
Pct. Difference Pct. Difference
09 to 13
12 to 13
-9.2
1.8
4.8
2.2
1.5
-1.1
-13.9
0.7
5.4
1.7
1.8
4.2
RAMAPO
Pct. Difference Pct. Difference
09 to 13
12 to 13
-6.6
3.3
2.2
0.7
0.6
-0.2
-6.4
3.3
1.7
0.4
0.7
0.3
PEER GROUP
Fall 2013
Difference
(Ramapo Percent
Peer Group)
52.6
-14.2
3.4
0.6
7.7
7.3
13.8
3.3
8.2
0.8
14.3
2.2
PEER GROUP
Fall 2013
Difference
(Ramapo Percent
Peer Group)
92.6
-3.4
2.7
1.9
1.9
0.9
0.9
0.6
0.6
0.5
1.2
-0.4
Table 18.0
CONCERNS ABOUT ABILITY TO FINANCE COLLEGE EDUCATION
Concern about Financing College
none
some
major
Number of Respondents
Fall 2009
Fall 2010
RAMAPO
Fall 2011
Fall 2012
Fall 2013
Percent
39.8
50.0
10.2
610
Percent
38.0
50.8
11.2
829
Percent
38.2
50.5
11.3
761
Percent
35.2
56.3
8.5
788
Percent
26.2
62.8
11.0
645
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RAMAPO
Pct. Difference Pct. Difference
09 to 13
12 to 13
-13.6
12.8
0.8
-9.0
6.5
2.5
PEER GROUP
Fall 2013
Difference
(Ramapo Percent
Peer Group)
42.5
-16.3
48.6
14.2
9.0
2.0
Freshman Characteristics
Figure 12.0
MILEAGE TO COLLEGE FROM HOME
70
59.2
60
56.8
51.5
52.8
50.7
50.4
52.5
51.9
50
Percent
45.9
43.9
44.8
37.1
36.5
45.0
38.9
40
34.8
29.9
29.5
27.4
30
29.6
26.6
26.5
21.0
18.6
20
12.0
10.8
11.2
10
8.4
0
2002
7.9
2003
10.2
11.5
12.8
14.5
11.8
16.9
16.8
8.2
8.5
7.8
2004
13.7
2005
7.0
2006
9.2
8.5
6.6
2007
2008
2009
6.1
7.0
2010
2011
Fall of Entry
10 or fewer miles
11-50 miles
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51-100 miles
>100 miles
5.4
2012
0.5
2013
Figure 13.0
POLITICAL ORIENTATION
70
59.8
60
57.4
54.6
56.1
54.7
54.3
50.8
52.4
50.6
Percent
40
36.1
34.7
31.7
30
28.8
55.2
48.9
50
29.9
53.8
32.2
29.7
28.4
28.4
27.6
25.9
23.8
20
16.4
10
16.6
12.7
0
2002
2003
2004
17.7
16.9
2005
14.5
15.4
15.1
16.0
2006
2007
2008
Fall of Entry
2009
2010
Liberal/Far Left
Middle of the Road
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Conservative/Far Right
17.7
2011
18.8
16.3
2012
2013
Figure 14.0
THE EXTENT TO WHICH FRESHMEN AGREE* WITH THE FOLLOWING SOCIAL ISSUES
gays should have legal right to adopt child
93.0
wealthy should pay more tax
78.6
chief benefit of a college education is that it
increases earning power
78.4
federal government should have more control of
handguns
76.0
global warming should be a federal priority
70.0
national health care plan is needed for all
69.9
abolish affirmative action in college admissions
60.4
deny public education to undocumented immigrants
49.7
federal government should raise taxes to reduce
deficit
34.7
0
10
20
30
* Percent Who "Strongly" or "Somewhat" Agree
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40
50
Percent
60
70
80
90
100
Figure 15.0
FATHER'S EDUCATION
60
50
48.4
49.8
46.4
45.7
46.7
46.1
44.4
44.0
43.5
43.5
40.2
41.7
40
Percent
35.8
34.9
33.2
31.3
30
27.7
30.9
33.3
32.0
30.7
29.5
27.8
20
16.6
14.3
31.3
14.0
14.8
2003
2004
17.5
15.4
15.1
17
16.4
14.6
15.9
16.3
10
0
2002
2005
2006
2007
2008
2009
Fall of Entry
Father - High School Degree
Father - College Degree
Father - Graduate Degree
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2010
2011
2012
2013
Figure 16.0
MOTHER'S EDUCATION
60
52.5
53.8
52.2
50
46.9
47.8
47.0
43.3
43.5
42.0
42.1
42.3
36.9
37.3
40.6
Percent
40
36.6
32.6
30
33.5
38.2
35.8
34.4
38.9
34.8
31.3
28.1
20
15.3
14.4
10
11.4
9.4
0
2002
2003
14.2
11.7
10.8
2004
16.5
2005
2006
2007
2008
12.1
12.6
2009
2010
Fall of Entry
Mother - High School degree
Mother - College Degree
Mother - Graduate Degree
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2011
15.6
13.1
2012
2013
Table 19.0
COLLEGE DISTANCE FROM HOME
Miles from College to Home
5 or fewer
6 to 10
11 to 50
51 to 100
101 to 500
over 500
Number of Respondents
Fall 2009
Fall 2010
RAMAPO
Fall 2011
Fall 2012
Fall 2013
Percent
3.8
9.0
50.7
29.9
6.6
0.0
608
Percent
3.6
8.2
52.5
29.6
5.2
0.9
844
Percent
4.6
9.9
51.9
26.6
5.9
1.1
759
Percent
5.2
11.6
59.2
18.6
4.6
0.8
768
Percent
4.9
12.0
56.8
21.0
4.9
0.5
657
RAMAPO
Pct. Difference Pct. Difference
09 to 13
12 to 13
1.1
3.0
6.1
-8.9
-1.7
0.5
-0.3
0.4
-2.4
2.4
0.3
-0.3
PEER GROUP
Fall 2013
Difference
(Ramapo Percent
Peer Group)
2.6
2.3
5.1
6.9
19.3
37.5
17.1
3.9
31.2
-26.3
24.7
-24.2
Table 20.0
CITIZEN STATUS
Citizenship Status
U.S. Citizen
permanent resident
neither
Number of Respondents
Fall 2009
Fall 2010
RAMAPO
Fall 2011
Fall 2012
Fall 2013
Percent
97.8
1.9
0.3
625
Percent
97.2
2.0
0.8
866
Percent
96.4
2.3
1.3
787
Percent
96.5
2.4
1.1
817
Percent
97.5
2.3
0.2
648
RAMAPO
Pct. Difference Pct. Difference
09 to 13
12 to 13
-0.3
0.4
-0.1
1.0
-0.1
-0.9
PEER GROUP
Fall 2013
Difference
(Ramapo Percent
Peer Group)
97.3
0.2
2.1
0.2
0.6
-0.4
Table 21.0
ENGLISH AS THE NATIVE LANGUAGE
Native English Speaker?
yes
no
Number of Respondents
Fall 2009
Fall 2010
RAMAPO
Fall 2011
Fall 2012
Fall 2013
Percent
91.8
8.2
622
Percent
93.9
6.1
858
Percent
90.6
9.4
779
Percent
92.2
7.8
818
Percent
93.8
6.2
648
RAMAPO
Pct. Difference Pct. Difference
09 to 13
12 to 13
2
-2.0
1.6
-1.6
PEER GROUP
Fall 2013
Difference
(Ramapo Percent
Peer Group)
94.5
-0.7
5.5
0.7
Table 22.0
CHARACTERIZED POLITICAL VIEWS
Political Orientation
far left
liberal
middle of the road
conservative
far right
Number of Respondents
Fall 2009
Fall 2010
RAMAPO
Fall 2011
Fall 2012
Fall 2013
Percent
2.6
33.5
48.9
14.9
0.2
585
Percent
2.3
27.4
54.3
14.9
1.1
797
Percent
2.1
26.3
53.8
17.0
0.7
704
Percent
2.0
25.6
56.1
14.5
1.8
738
Percent
2.2
23.7
55.2
17.4
1.4
626
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RAMAPO
Pct. Difference Pct. Difference
09 to 13
12 to 13
-0.4
-9.8
6.3
2.5
1.2
0.2
-1.9
-0.9
2.9
-0.4
PEER GROUP
Fall 2013
Difference
(Ramapo Percent
Peer Group)
2.6
-0.4
23.7
0.0
46.1
9.1
25.1
-7.7
2.5
-1.1
Table 23.0
AGREEMENT
[b]
Agrees Strongly/Somewhat
abortion should be legal
marijuana should be legalized
racial discrimination is no longer a problem
wealthy should pay more tax
abolish affirmative action in college admissions
give legal status to same sex couples
federal military spending s.b. increased
deny public ed. to undocumented immigrants
national health care plan is needed for all
chief benefit of a college education is that it increases earning power
global warming s.b. federal priority
give preferential college admission to socially disadvantaged
federal government should have more control of handguns
federal government should raise taxes to reduce deficit
gays should have legal right to adopt child
[a]
WITH THE FOLLOWING STATEMENTS
Fall 2009
Fall 2010
RAMAPO
Fall 2011
Fall 2012
Fall 2013
Percent
64.3
36.4
23.2
--76.5
-----35.2
----
Percent
---71.5
48.6
---64.7
75.7
67.2
-73.3
---
Percent
64.6
43.2
25.1
--77.3
36.2
41.7
67.2
78.9
69.4
43.3
----
Percent
69.3
24.6
63.0
-85.0
71.4
43.5
----
Percent
78.6
60.4
49.7
69.9
78.4
70.0
76.0
34.7
93.0
RAMAPO
Pct. Difference Pct. Difference
09 to 13
12 to 13
PEER GROUP
Fall 2013
Difference
(Ramapo Percent
Peer Group)
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
15.6
N/A
N/A
66.0
54.2
12.6
6.2
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
-1.5
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
47.9
55.1
72.1
58.5
1.8
14.8
6.3
11.5
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
56.0
38.2
82.4
20.0
-3.5
10.6
N/A
N/A
[a] "Agreement" refers to the choices of "Agree Strongly" or "Agree Somewhat" on a scale where 1= agree strongly, 2= agree somewhat, 3= disagree somewhat, and 4= disagree strongly.
[b] Number of respondents differs for each question in category.
Table 24.0
RELIGION
Student's Religion
Baptist
Buddhist
Church of Christ
Eastern Orthodox
Episcopal
Hindu
Jewish
LDS (Mormon)
Lutheran
Methodist
Muslim
Presbyterian
Quaker
Roman Catholic
Seventh Day Adventist
United Church of Christ
other Christian
other Religion
none
Number of Respondents
Fall 2009
Fall 2010
RAMAPO
Fall 2011
Fall 2012
Fall 2013
Percent
2.3
0.2
2.3
2.1
1.2
0.3
5.3
0.0
2.1
2.0
1.0
2.6
0.2
52.0
0.5
0.3
7.4
2.8
15.5
608
Percent
2.3
0.4
1.2
2.1
0.8
0.7
4.5
0.1
1.9
1.6
1.6
1.9
0.2
53.8
0.1
0.4
5.4
2.2
18.7
827
Percent
2.9
0.5
2.9
2.0
1.2
0.7
3.6
0.0
1.1
1.9
1.3
2.6
0.3
50.5
0.4
0.1
9.4
1.2
17.5
755
Percent
1.7
0.6
5.2
1.3
1.0
0.6
4.1
0.0
1.8
1.0
0.9
2.3
0.1
45.5
0.3
0.1
8.6
2.5
22.2
775
Percent
2.5
0.3
7.6
1.6
0.5
0.2
4.1
0.0
1.1
1.9
2.1
2.1
0.5
45.7
0.2
0.3
8.0
2.4
19.1
634
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RAMAPO
Pct. Difference Pct. Difference
09 to 13
12 to 13
0.2
0.1
5.3
-0.5
-0.7
-0.1
-1.2
0.0
-1.0
-0.1
1.1
-0.5
0.3
-6.3
-0.3
0.0
0.6
-0.4
3.6
0.8
-0.3
2.4
0.3
-0.5
-0.4
0.0
0.0
-0.7
0.9
1.2
-0.2
0.4
0.2
-0.1
0.2
-0.6
-0.1
-3.1
PEER GROUP
Fall 2013
Difference
(Ramapo Percent
Peer Group)
10.2
-7.7
0.8
-0.5
4.8
2.8
0.6
1.0
2.3
-1.8
0.3
-0.1
2.5
1.6
0.3
-0.3
2.1
-1.0
4.7
-2.8
0.6
1.5
3.7
-1.6
0.1
0.4
25.0
20.7
0.3
-0.1
0.6
-0.3
13.4
-5.4
2.7
-0.3
25.0
-5.9
Table 25.0
HIGHEST LEVEL OF FORMAL EDUCATION OBTAINED BY YOUR FATHER
Father's Education
grammar school or less
some high school
high school graduate
postsecondary other than college
some college
college degree
some graduate school
graduate degree
Number of Respondents
Fall 2009
Fall 2010
Percent
2.8
4.0
24.2
5.3
16.6
28.7
2.0
16.4
603
Percent
4.6
3.7
20.4
5.6
18.0
31.3
1.9
14.6
835
RAMAPO
Fall 2011
Percent
4.2
3.7
21.4
3.7
15.1
33.2
1.7
17.0
761
Fall 2012
Fall 2013
Percent
4.3
4.9
23.7
4.6
13.4
31.6
1.7
15.9
782
Percent
2.7
5.5
25.3
3.6
14.6
30.4
1.6
16.3
632
RAMAPO
Pct. Difference Pct. Difference
09 to 13
12 to 13
-0.1
1.5
1.1
-1.7
-2.0
1.7
-0.4
-0.1
-1.6
0.6
1.6
-1.0
1.2
-1.2
-0.1
0.4
PEER GROUP
Fall 2013
Difference
(Ramapo Percent
Peer Group)
2.8
-0.1
4.3
1.2
17.9
7.4
2.7
0.9
14.4
0.2
32.1
-1.7
2.1
-0.5
23.5
-7.2
Table 26.0
HIGHEST LEVEL OF FORMAL EDUCATION OBTAINED BY YOUR MOTHER
Mother's Education
grammar school or less
some high school
high school graduate
postsecondary other than college
some college
college degree
some graduate school
graduate degree
Number of Respondents
Fall 2009
Fall 2010
Percent
2.6
1.6
24.3
5.9
17.6
33.7
2.1
12.1
612
Percent
3.2
2.6
21.5
5.0
17.0
34.8
3.4
12.6
848
RAMAPO
Fall 2011
Percent
3.6
3.1
23.1
4.5
14.5
35.0
1.9
14.2
774
Fall 2012
Fall 2013
Percent
3.8
3.5
23.1
4.4
14.8
34.3
3.0
13.1
793
Percent
2.2
2.6
21.5
4.5
14.6
35.5
3.4
15.6
642
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RAMAPO
Pct. Difference Pct. Difference
09 to 13
12 to 13
-0.4
1.0
-2.8
-1.4
-3.0
1.8
1.3
3.5
-1.6
-0.9
-1.6
0.1
-0.2
1.2
0.4
2.5
PEER GROUP
Fall 2013
Difference
(Ramapo Percent
Peer Group)
2.5
-0.3
2.8
-0.2
14.1
7.4
3.1
1.4
15.8
-1.2
38.1
-2.6
2.9
0.5
20.7
-5.1
Table 27.0
FATHER'S OCCUPATION
Father's Career
agriculture/natural resources
artist
business related
clergy
college teacher
communications
education (elementary/secondary)
engineer
farmer/forester
government
homemaker
info. technology professional
lawyer
military career
nurse
physician/dentist
professional in health related field
research scientist
service industry
social worker/non-profit services
skilled worker
semi-skilled or unskilled worker
other
undecided or unemployed
Number of Respondents
Fall 2009
Fall 2010
RAMAPO
Fall 2011
Fall 2012
Fall 2013
Percent
-1.4
30.8
0.0
0.2
-3.5
5.3
0.5
-0.0
-2.1
0.2
0.3
1.5
1.5
0.9
-0.2
12.2
5.2
29.4
4.8
581
Percent
-1.1
34.2
0.1
0.4
-2.2
5.5
0.3
-0.3
-1.0
0.4
0.5
1.9
0.9
0.4
-0.6
9.3
4.1
30.5
6.2
793
Percent
-1.0
36.0
0.1
0.0
-2.7
6.6
0.3
-0.0
-0.8
0.1
1.4
1.8
1.5
1.0
-0.4
7.9
4.9
29.7
3.6
713
Percent
-0.4
30.8
0.1
0.5
-2.7
5.5
0.1
-0.4
-1.5
0.5
0.8
1.6
1.2
0.1
-0.5
8.8
6.4
33.9
3.9
746
Percent
0.5
1.6
29.8
0.3
0.3
0.3
3.4
7.0
-5.1
0.5
6.2
1.6
0.0
0.5
2.0
2.3
0.5
2.8
0.2
10.6
-22.9
1.5
612
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RAMAPO
Pct. Difference Pct. Difference
09 to 13
12 to 13
N/A
N/A
0.2
-1.0
0.3
0.1
1.2
-1.0
N/A
-0.2
N/A
N/A
-0.1
1.7
0.7
1.5
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
-0.5
-0.2
0.2
0.5
0.8
-0.4
0.1
-0.5
-0.3
0.4
1.1
0.4
0.1
N/A
N/A
N/A
0.0
-1.6
-0.3
1.8
PEER GROUP
Fall 2013
Difference
(Ramapo Percent
Peer Group)
0.9
-0.4
1.6
0.0
23.5
6.3
0.6
-0.3
0.6
-0.3
0.5
-0.2
4.8
-1.4
6.7
0.3
N/A
N/A
7.7
1.3
4.3
2.3
5.3
0.7
3.4
3.8
0.9
2.4
0.3
8.5
-2.6
-0.8
1.9
-0.7
-5.3
-0.2
-1.4
-1.5
-0.4
0.4
-0.1
2.1
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
-6.5
-11.0
N/A
N/A
19.7
20.7
3.2
-19.2
Table 28.0
MOTHER'S OCCUPATION
Mother's Career
agriculture/natural resources
artist
business related
clergy
college teacher
communications
education (elementary/secondary)
engineer
farmer/forester
government
homemaker
info. technology professional
lawyer
military career
nurse
physician/dentist
professional in health related field
research scientist
service industry
skilled worker
social worker
semi-skilled or unskilled worker
other
undecided or unemployed
Number of Respondents
Fall 2009
Fall 2010
RAMAPO
Fall 2011
Fall 2012
Fall 2013
Percent
-0.7
22.1
0.3
0.3
-12.0
0.5
0.2
-10.6
-0.5
0.2
9.1
0.7
3.3
1.0
-1.4
1.4
2.2
25.7
7.9
584
Percent
-2.0
25.3
0.0
0.0
-12.6
0.2
0.0
-7.0
-0.2
0.0
8.1
0.6
2.3
0.0
-2.1
1.5
1.3
28.6
8.2
815
Percent
-1.2
22.4
0.0
0.7
-13.3
0.5
0.1
-7.5
-0.3
0.0
8.8
1.2
1.9
0.7
-1.1
1.1
3.4
26.8
9.1
738
Percent
-0.5
14.0
0.0
0.3
-12.8
0.4
0.0
-6.4
-0.1
0.1
10.8
0.9
2.9
0.4
-1.5
1.2
5.6
22.5
10.5
743
Percent
0.0
2.5
25.0
0.3
0.2
1.0
13.9
0.5
-0.8
13.4
1.8
0.5
0.0
4.4
0.7
7.0
0.5
3.9
0.2
0.3
-22.2
1.0
612
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RAMAPO
Pct. Difference Pct. Difference
09 to 13
12 to 13
N/A
N/A
1.8
2.9
0.0
-0.1
2.0
11.0
0.3
-0.1
N/A
N/A
1.9
0.0
1.1
0.1
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
2.8
7.0
N/A
N/A
0.0
-0.2
-4.7
0.0
3.7
-0.5
0.4
-0.1
-6.4
-0.2
4.1
0.1
N/A
N/A
-1.2
-1.1
-1.3
-0.9
PEER GROUP
Fall 2013
Difference
(Ramapo Percent
Peer Group)
0.3
-0.3
2.3
0.2
20.1
4.9
0.6
-0.3
0.8
-0.6
0.8
0.2
12.9
1.0
0.9
-0.4
N/A
N/A
2.9
13.2
2.4
1.2
1.0
5.6
1.5
9.0
0.5
2.9
0.4
2.6
-2.1
0.2
-0.6
-0.7
-1.0
-1.2
-0.8
-2.0
0.0
1.0
-0.2
-2.3
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
-3.5
-0.3
17.9
4.3
-6.9
-9.5
0.3
0.7
Table 29.0
FATHER'S CURRENT RELIGIOUS PREFERENCE
Father's Religion
Baptist
Buddhist
Church of Christ
Eastern Orthodox
Episcopal
Hindu
Jewish
LDS (Mormon)
Lutheran
Methodist
Muslim
Presbyterian
Quaker
Roman Catholic
Seventh Day Adventist
United Church of Christ
other Christian
other Religion
none
Number of Respondents
Fall 2009
Fall 2010
RAMAPO
Fall 2011
Fall 2012
Fall 2013
Percent
2.1
0.4
1.8
2.3
1.8
0.4
6.3
0.0
3.5
1.9
1.4
4.0
0.2
56.2
0.7
0.2
6.5
2.1
8.3
568
Percent
1.8
0.0
1.4
2.3
0.6
0.8
5.4
0.1
2.3
2.4
2.0
3.2
0.1
60.6
0.4
0.4
5.3
1.5
9.5
791
Percent
2.7
0.6
3.1
2.4
1.3
1.1
5.8
0.0
1.4
2.2
1.8
2.7
0.0
55.0
0.4
0.1
9.0
0.8
9.7
713
Percent
1.0
0.9
5.4
1.2
1.3
1.3
5.7
0.0
2.6
1.7
1.5
2.6
0.1
51.7
0.7
0.3
9.2
1.6
11.2
687
Percent
2.9
0.5
10.0
1.6
1.0
0.3
4.7
0.0
1.0
1.9
3.4
2.1
0.5
48.4
0.5
0.2
8.4
1.8
11.1
622
RAMAPO
Pct. Difference Pct. Difference
09 to 13
12 to 13
0.8
0.1
8.2
-0.7
-0.8
-0.1
-1.6
0.0
-2.5
0.0
2.0
-1.9
0.3
-7.8
-0.2
0.0
1.9
-0.3
2.8
0.2
-0.1
6.9
-0.8
-0.3
-0.8
-1.1
0.0
-0.4
-0.3
1.6
-0.6
0.5
-6.6
0.1
0.1
-0.6
1.0
1.4
PEER GROUP
Fall 2013
Difference
(Ramapo Percent
Peer Group)
11.0
-8.1
0.8
-0.3
5.8
4.2
0.6
1.0
2.7
-1.7
0.6
-0.3
3.0
1.7
0.4
-0.4
2.7
-1.7
5.4
-3.5
0.9
2.5
4.4
-2.3
0.1
0.4
29.2
19.2
0.4
0.1
0.7
-0.5
13.3
-4.9
2.1
-0.3
15.7
-4.6
Table 30.0
MOTHER'S CURRENT RELIGIOUS PREFERENCE
Mother's Religion
Baptist
Buddhist
Church of Christ
Eastern Orthodox
Episcopal
Hindu
Jewish
LDS (Mormon)
Lutheran
Methodist
Muslim
Presbyterian
Quaker
Roman Catholic
Seventh Day Adventist
United Church of Christ
other Christian
other Religion
none
Number of Respondents
Fall 2009
Fall 2010
RAMAPO
Fall 2011
Fall 2012
Fall 2013
Percent
1.7
0.2
1.9
2.3
1.2
0.7
6.2
0.0
2.9
2.6
1.4
3.6
0.3
57.5
0.7
0.3
8.1
0.9
7.3
577
Percent
2.9
0.4
1.9
2.1
1.2
0.9
6.4
0.1
2.4
2.0
1.6
2.6
0.2
60.3
0.2
0.5
6.6
1.4
6.2
802
Percent
3.3
0.7
3.3
2.2
1.7
0.8
4.3
0.0
1.9
2.5
1.2
3.2
0.1
57.2
0.4
0.3
9.4
0.4
7.2
726
Percent
2.1
1.1
6.1
1.5
1.8
1.0
5.4
0.0
2.1
1.5
1.0
2.4
0.3
54.4
0.6
0.3
10.5
1.7
6.5
723
Percent
3.0
0.3
10.3
1.4
0.5
0.5
4.9
0.0
2.2
1.7
2.7
1.9
0.6
49.6
0.2
0.3
9.2
2.1
8.4
629
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RAMAPO
Pct. Difference Pct. Difference
09 to 13
12 to 13
1.3
0.1
8.4
-0.9
-0.7
-0.2
-1.3
0.0
-0.7
-0.9
1.3
-1.7
0.3
-7.9
-0.5
0.0
1.1
1.2
1.1
0.9
-0.8
4.2
-0.1
-1.3
-0.5
-0.5
N/A
0.1
0.2
1.7
-0.5
0.3
-4.8
-0.4
0.0
-1.3
0.4
1.9
PEER GROUP
Fall 2013
Difference
(Ramapo Percent
Peer Group)
11.8
-8.8
0.9
-0.6
6.2
4.1
0.6
0.8
3.0
-2.5
0.5
0.0
2.9
2.0
0.4
-0.4
2.8
-0.6
5.8
-4.1
0.7
2.0
4.7
-2.8
0.2
0.4
30.5
19.1
0.4
-0.2
0.9
-0.6
14.4
-5.2
2.1
0.0
11.3
-2.9
Table 31.0
BEST ESTIMATE OF PARENT'S INCOME
Estimated Parental Income
Less than $10,000
$10,000 to $14,999
$15,000 to $19,999
$20,000 to $24,999
$25,000 to $29,999
$30,000 to $39,999
$40,000 to $49,999
$50,000 to $59,999
$60,000 to $74,999
$75,000 to $99,999
$100,000 to $149,999
$150,000 to $199,999
$200,000 or more
Number of Respondents
Fall 2009
Fall 2010
RAMAPO
Fall 2011
Fall 2012
Fall 2013
Percent
1.9
2.9
3.4
2.4
2.7
4.3
4.0
5.8
8.1
12.5
28.7
12.5
10.7
582
Percent
2.4
2.1
3.4
2.4
2.6
3.9
5.2
5.9
8.3
13.7
26.4
13.0
10.5
794
Percent
1.7
1.9
3.1
3.0
3.0
5.1
5.1
4.4
6.1
13.0
30.7
13.1
9.7
701
Percent
3.5
2.5
2.8
3.2
2.4
4.7
5.7
8.1
8.8
16.8
23.3
9.1
9.2
679
Percent
2.5
2.5
2.7
2.8
3.0
6.2
7.7
7.9
9.7
15.7
19.4
11.7
8.1
597
RAMAPO
Pct. Difference Pct. Difference
09 to 13
12 to 13
0.6
-0.4
-0.7
0.4
3.5
3.4
3.7
2.1
1.6
3.2
-9.3
-0.8
-2.6
-1.0
0.0
-0.1
-0.4
3.8
3.0
2.0
-0.2
0.9
-1.1
-3.9
2.6
-1.1
PEER GROUP
Fall 2013
Difference
(Ramapo Percent
Peer Group)
3.2
-0.7
2.2
0.3
2.2
0.5
2.8
0.0
2.4
0.6
5.2
1.0
6.6
1.1
7.3
0.6
10.6
-0.9
14.4
1.3
19.7
-0.3
9.6
2.1
13.9
-5.8
Table 32.0
PARENT'S MARITAL STATUS
Status of Parents
living with each other
divorced or separated
one or both deceased
Number of Respondents
Fall 2009
Fall 2010
RAMAPO
Fall 2011
Fall 2012
Fall 2013
Percent
75.4
20.8
3.8
626
Percent
73.5
22.8
3.7
863
Percent
76.8
20.4
2.8
786
Percent
75.0
22.2
2.8
812
Percent
71.5
25.0
3.5
648
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RAMAPO
Pct. Difference Pct. Difference
09 to 13
12 to 13
-3.9
4.2
-0.3
-3.5
2.8
0.7
PEER GROUP
Fall 2013
Difference
(Ramapo Percent
Peer Group)
68.4
3.1
28.1
-3.1
3.5
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Appendix
2013 CIRP COMPARISON GROUP PARTICIPANTS
Institution (N = 16)
State
Citadel Military College of South Carolina
College of Charleston
New College of Florida
Ramapo College of New Jersey
Rutgers University-Camden
SUNY at Purchase College
SUNY College at Potsdam
SUNY Institute of Technology at Utica-Rome
United States Air Force Academy
United States Coast Guard Academy
United States Naval Academy
University of Illinois at Springfield
University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth
University of Michigan-Flint
University of South Florida Saratosa-Manatee
Universityof South Florida-Saint Petersburg
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SC
FL
NJ
NJ
NY
NY
NY
CO
CT
MD
IL
MA
MI
FL
FL
The above 16 colleges are in "Strat 9" Public 4-yr Colleges Comparison group of the CIRP 2013 survey
participants. Strat 9 relates to the Average SAT Composite score of the entering class of each institution.
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High school I last attended..............
Neighborhood where I grew up..........
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Mostly W
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Completel
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Roughly
Mostly no
n-White
44. How would you describe the racial
composition of the high
school you last attended
and the neighborhood
where you grew up?
(Mark one in each row)
y non-Whi
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None
ROTC, cadet, or midshipman at a service academy
In Active Duty, Reserves, or National Guard
A discharged veteran NOT serving in Active Duty,
Reserves, or National Guard
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Do not plan to graduate from this college
N
L
No Chance
Very Little Chance
Some Chance
Very Good Chance
S
V
Change major field......................................................................
Change career choice.................................................................
Participate in student government...............................................
Get a job to help pay for college expenses................................
Work full-time while attending college.........................................
Join a social fraternity or sorority................................................
Play club, intramural, or recreational sports................................
Play intercollegiate athletics (e.g., NCAA or NAIA-sponsored)...
Make at least a “B” average........................................................
Need extra time to complete your degree requirements.............
Participate in student protests or demonstrations.......................
Transfer to another college before graduating............................
Be satisfied with your college......................................................
Participate in volunteer or community service work....................
Seek personal counseling...........................................................
Communicate regularly with your professors..............................
Socialize with someone of another racial/ethnic group...............
Participate in student clubs/groups.............................................
Participate in a study abroad program........................................
Have a roommate of a different race/ethnicity............................
Discuss course content with students outside of class...............
Work on a professor’s research project......................................
Take courses from more than one college simultaneously.........
Take a leave of absence from this college temporarily..............
Take a course exclusively online:
At this institution........................................................................
At a different institution.............................................................
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and/or ACT?
SAT Critical Reading............
SAT Mathematics.................
SAT Writing..........................
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Public magnet school
Private religious/parochial school
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of this year? (Mark one)
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17....................
18....................
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graduate? (Mark one)
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12. Where do you plan to live during the fall
term? (Mark one)
With my family or other relatives............
Other private home, apartment, or room..
College residence hall............................
Fraternity or sorority house....................
Other campus student housing..............
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6
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college?
` Yes
` No
15. Is this college your: (Mark one)
First choice............. ` Less than third
Second choice........ ` choice............
Third choice............ `
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18. Are your parents: (Mark one)
Both alive and living with each other.....
Both alive, divorced or living apart.........
One or both deceased............................
Agree Strongly
Agree Somewhat
Disagree Somewhat
Disagree Strongly
AP Courses............................
U.S. citizen
Permanent resident (green card)
Neither
21. Have you had, or do you feel you will need, any
special tutoring or remedial work in any of the
following subjects? (Mark all that apply)
Have Had
English...........................................
Reading.........................................
Mathematics..................................
Social Studies................................
Science..........................................
Foreign Language.........................
Writing...........................................
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Pre-Law............................................
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23. Please indicate your intended major
using the codes provided on the
attached fold out.
24. Please indicate your intended career as well as the
careers of your parents, using the codes provided
on the attached fold out.
Your intended career
ARTS AND HUMANITIES
01Art, fine and applied
02English (language and literature)
03History
04Journalism/Communication
05Classical and Modern
Languages and Literature
06Media/Film Studies
07Music
08Philosophy
09Theatre/Drama
10Theology/Religion
11Other Arts and Humanities
BIOLOGICAL & LIFE
SCIENCES
12Biology (general)
13Animal Biology (zoology)
14Ecology & Evolutionary
Biology
15Marine Biology
16Microbiology
17Molecular, Cellular, &
Developmental Biology
18Neurobiology/Neuroscience
19Plant Biology (botany)
20Agriculture/Natural Resources
21Biochemistry/Biophysics
22Environmental Science
23Other Biological Science
BUSINESS
24Accounting
25 Business Admin. (general)
26Entrepreneurship
27Finance
28Hospitality/Tourism
29Human Resources Management
30International Business
31Marketing
32Management
33Computer/Management
Information Systems
34Real Estate
35Other Business
EDUCATION
36Elementary Education
37Music/Art Education
38Physical Education/Recreation
39Secondary Education
40Special Education
41Other Education
HEALTH PROFESSIONS
55Clinical Laboratory Science
56 Health Care Administration/
Studies
57 Health Technology
58Kinesiology
59Nursing
60Pharmacy
61Therapy (occupational,
physical, speech)
62Other Health Profession
MATH AND COMPUTER
SCIENCE
63Computer Science
64Mathematics/Statistics
65Other Math and Computer
Science
PHYSICAL SCIENCE
66 Astronomy & Astrophysics
67Atmospheric Sciences
68Chemistry
69Earth & Planetary Sciences
70Marine Sciences
71Physics
72Other Physical Science
SOCIAL SCIENCE
73Anthropology
74Economics
75Ethnic/Cultural Studies
76Geography
77Political Science (gov’t.,
international relations)
78Psychology
79Public Policy
80 Social Work
81Sociology
82Women’s/Gender Studies
83Other Social Science
OTHER MAJORS
84Architecture/Urban Planning
85Criminal Justice
86Library Science
87Security & Protective
Services
88Military Sciences/
Technology/Operations
89OTHER
90UNDECIDED
ENGINEERING
42Aerospace/Aeronautical/
Astronautical Engineering
43Biological/Agricultural
Engineering
44Biomedical Engineering
45Chemical Engineering
46Civil Engineering
47Computer Engineering
48Electrical/Electronic
Communications Engineering
49Engineering Science/
Engineering Physics
50Environmental/Environmental
Health Engineering
51Industrial/Manufacturing
Engineering
52Materials Engineering
53Mechanical Engineering
54Other Engineering
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Your father’s career
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YN Pre-calculus/Trigonometry
YN Probability & Statistics
YN Calculus
YN AP Probability & Statistics
YN AP Calculus
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Placement courses or exams
did you take in high school?
(Mark one in each row)
AP Exams...............................
11. Since leaving high school, have you ever
taken courses, whether for credit or not
for credit, at any other institution
(university, 4- or 2-year college, technical,
vocational, or business school)?
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into general categories. (Fill in appropriate two-digit code on
your survey)
5-9
V
Very Important
Essential
Becoming accomplished in one of E
the performing arts (acting, dancing, etc.)..........................
Becoming an authority in my field.........................................
Obtaining recognition from my colleagues for
contributions to my special field..........................................
Influencing the political structure...........................................
Influencing social values.......................................................
Raising a family.....................................................................
Being very well off financially................................................
Helping others who are in difficulty.......................................
Making a theoretical contribution to science.........................
Writing original works (poems, novels, etc.).........................
Creating artistic works (painting, sculpture, etc.).....................
Becoming successful in a business of my own.....................
Becoming involved in programs to clean up the environment.
Developing a meaningful philosophy of life...........................
Participating in a community action program........................
Helping to promote racial understanding..............................
Keeping up to date with political affairs................................
Becoming a community leader..............................................
Improving my understanding of other countries and cultures..
Adopting “green” practices to protect the environment.........
47. What is your best guess as to
the chances that you will:
(Mark one for each item)
2013 CIRP FRESHMAN SURVEY
N Not Important
S Somewhat Important
Not
my hoffered at
igh s
choo
None
l
Studying/homework...................... ````````
Socializing with friends................... ````````
Talking with teachers outside
of class...................................... ````````
Exercise or sports........................ ````````
Partying........................................ ````````
Working (for pay).......................... ````````
Volunteer work............................. ````````
Student clubs/groups.................... ````````
Watching TV................................. ````````
Household/childcare duties.......... ````````
Reading for pleasure.................... ````````
Playing video/computer games.... ````````
Online social networks
(Facebook, Twitter, etc.)........... ````````
46. Please indicate the importance to you
personally of each of the following:
(Mark one for each item)
SERIAL #
Over
20
16-20
11-15
6-10
3-5
1-2
Hours per week:
Less
None
than
1 hou
r
42. During your last year in high school, how much time
did you spend during a typical week doing the
following activities?
Turn over for Question 24
HEALTHCARE SUPPORT
35Dietician/Nutritionist
36 Home Health Worker
37 Medical/Dental Assistant
(e.g., Hygienist, Lab Tech,
Nursing Asst.)
38Registered Nurse
39Therapist (e.g., Physical,
Occupational, Speech)
Carefully detach this section after
answering Questions 23 and 24
Major (not sure I will have enough funds
to complete college)........................................
`
29. Current religious preference:
(Mark one in each column)
Baptist...................................................
Buddhist................................................
Church of Christ....................................
Eastern Orthodox..................................
Episcopalian..........................................
Hindu.....................................................
Jewish...................................................
LDS (Mormon).......................................
Lutheran................................................
Methodist...............................................
Muslim...................................................
Presbyterian..........................................
Quaker...................................................
Roman Catholic.....................................
Seventh-day Adventist..........................
United Church of Christ/Congregational.
Other Christian......................................
Other Religion.......................................
None......................................................
YFM
YFM
YFM
YFM
YFM
YFM
YFM
YFM
YFM
YFM
YFM
YFM
YFM
YFM
YFM
YFM
YFM
YFM
YFM
Socialized with someone of
another racial/ethnic group......
Came late to class......................
Used the Internet for research
or homework...........................
Performed community service
as a part of a class...................
Discussed religion......................
Discussed politics.......................
Worked on a local, state, or
national political campaign.......
Skipped school/class..................
Publicly communicated my
opinion about a cause (e.g.,
blog, email, petition).................
Helped raise money for a cause
or campaign.............................
Fell asleep in class.....................
Failed to complete homework
on time.....................................
Used an online instructional
website (e.g., Khan Academy,
Coursera)
As assigned for a class..........
To learn something on
your own................................
2
FON
FON
FON
FON
FON
FON
FON
FON
FON
FON
FON
FON
Revise your papers to
improve your writing............
Evaluate the quality or
reliability of information
you received........................
Take a risk because you feel
you have more to gain........
Seek alternative solutions
to a problem........................
Look up scientific research
articles and resources.........
Explore topics on your own,
even though it was not
required for a class.............
Accept mistakes as part of
the learning process............
Seek feedback on your
academic work....................
Work with other students
on group projects................
Integrate skills and knowledge
from different sources and
experiences.........................
FON
FON
FON
FON
FON
FON
FON
FON
FON
FON
FON
To gain a general education
and appreciation of ideas..............
To make me a more cultured
person...........................................
To be able to make more money......
To learn more about things that
interest me....................................
To get training for a specific career..
To prepare myself for graduate or
professional school.......................
hat Im
portan
t
Not Im
portan
t
Somew
VSN
VSN
VSN
VSN
VSN
VSN
VSN
38. Rate yourself on each of the following traits
as compared with the average person your
age. We want the most accurate
estimate of how you see
yourself.
(Mark one in each row)
Academic ability....................
Artistic ability.........................
Competitiveness....................
Computer skills......................
Cooperativeness...................
Creativity...............................
Drive to achieve....................
Emotional health....................
Leadership ability..................
Mathematical ability...............
Physical health......................
Popularity..............................
Public speaking ability...........
Risk-taking.............................
Self-confidence (intellectual)..
Self-confidence (social).........
Self-understanding................
Spirituality..............................
Understanding of others........
Writing ability.........................
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Knowledge of a particular field or discipline...............................................
Knowledge of people from different races/cultures....................................
Understanding of the problems facing your community.............................
Understanding of national issues...............................................................
Understanding of global issues..................................................................
Critical thinking skills..................................................................................
Problem-solving skills.................................................................................
Leadership abilities.....................................................................................
Ability to get along with people of different races/cultures.........................
Ability to manage your time effectively.......................................................
Foreign language ability.............................................................................
Interpersonal skills......................................................................................
40. Mark one in each row:
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1 Disagree Strongly
2 Disagree Somewhat
3 Agree Somewhat
4 Agree Strongly
Wealthy people should pay a larger share of taxes than they do now...................
Affirmative action in college admissions should be abolished................................
The federal government should do more to control the sale of handguns.............
A national health care plan is needed to cover everybody’s medical costs...........
The federal government should raise taxes to reduce the deficit...........................
Addressing global warming should be a federal priority.........................................
The chief benefit of a college education is that it increases one’s earning power....
Gays and lesbians should have the legal right to adopt a child.............................
Undocumented immigrants should be denied access to public education.............
4321
4321
4321
4321
4321
4321
4321
4321
4321
41. Below are some reasons that might have influenced your decision to attend
this particular college. How important was each reason in your decision to
come here?
(Mark one answer for each possible reason)
Impo
rtant
Some
what
Impo
rtant
Not Im
porta
nt
To be able to get a better job...........
Very Im
portan
t
37. In deciding to go to college, how
important to you was each of the
following reasons?
(Mark one answer for each possible
reason)
General knowledge....................................................................................
A Majo
r Stren
gth
Somew
hat Str
ong
Averag
e
Somew
hat We
ak
A Majo
r Weak
ness
A Majo
r Stren
gth
Somew
hat Str
ong
Averag
e
Somew
hat We
ak
A Majo
r We a k
ness
Highest Plann
at This Colle ed
ge
ionally
Not at
All
Occas
FON
FON
Seek solutions to problems
and explain them to others...
Far left
Liberal
Middle-of-the-road
Conservative
Far right
39. Think about your current abilities and tell us how strong or weak
you believe you are in each of the following areas:
(Mark one for each item)
Very
`
Some (but I probably will have enough funds)..... `
`
`
`
`
`
Averag
e
Averag
e
Below
Averag
e
Lowes
t 10%
None (I am confident that I will have
sufficient funds)...............................................
36. How would you characterize your
political views? (Mark one)
t 10%
28. Do you have any concern about your ability
to finance your college education? (Mark one)
Mexican American/Chicano..........
Puerto Rican.................................
Other Latino..................................
Other............................................
`
`
`
`
`
`
`
`
`
Above
$50,000-59,999
$60,000-74,999
$75,000-99,999
$100,000-149,999
$150,000-199,999
$200,000-249,999
$250,000 or more
Not at
All
`
`
`
`
`
`
`
ntly
Less than $10,000
$10,000-14,999
$15,000-19,999
$20,000-24,999
$25,000-29,999
$30,000-39,999
$40,000-49,999
ionally
`
`
`
`
`
`
`
ntly
to 9,99
9
0+
$10,00
to 5,99
9
$6,000
$3,000
to 2,99
9
27. What is your best estimate of your parents’ total
income last year? Consider income from all
sources before taxes. (Mark one)
Highest Plann
ed
Unemploy
ed
Retired
Employed
``````
``````
Occas
Other than above..................
``````
Ability to see the world
from someone else’s
perspective................ `````
Tolerance of others
with different beliefs.. `````
Openness to having
my own views
challenged................. `````
Ability to discuss and
negotiate controversial
issues......................... `````
Ability to work
cooperatively with
diverse people........... `````
31. For the activities below, indicate which
ones you did during the past year. If you
engaged in an activity frequently, mark F.
If you engaged in an activity one or more
times, but not frequently, mark
33. What is the highest level of formal
O (Occasionally). Mark N (Not
at all) if you have not performed
education obtained by your parents?
(Mark one in each column)
the activity during the past
Father Mother
year. (Mark one for each item)
Junior high/Middle school
or less.................................. ` ... `
Attended a religious service....... FON
Some high school.................. ` ... `
Was bored in class..................... FON
High school graduate............ ` ... `
Demonstrated for a cause (e.g.,
Postsecondary school
boycott, rally, protest).............. FON
other than college............... ` ... `
Tutored another student............. FON
Some college......................... ` ... `
Studied with other students........ FON
College degree...................... ` ... `
Was a guest in a teacher’s home... FON
Some graduate school.......... ` ... `
Smoked cigarettes...................... FON
Graduate degree................... ` ... `
Drank beer.................................. FON
Drank wine or liquor................... FON
34. How often in the past year
Felt overwhelmed by all I had to do... FON
did you?
(Mark one for each item)
Felt depressed............................ FON
Performed volunteer work.......... FON
Ask questions in class........... FON
Asked a teacher for advice
Support your opinions with
after class................................. FON
a logical argument............... FON
Voted in a student election......... FON
Freque
Aid which must be repaid
(loans, etc.).........................
` ... `
` ... `
` ... `
` ... `
` ...
. `
` ...
`
.
` ...
`
` ... `
` ... `
` ... `
Highes
GOVERNMENT
31Military
32Federal/State/Local
Government Official
33Protective Services
(e.g., Homeland Security,
Law Enforcement, Firefighter)
34 Postal Worker
Aid which need not be repaid
(grants, scholarships,
military funding, etc.)...........
``````
None...........................................
Vocational certificate..................
Associate (A.A. or equivalent)....
Bachelor’s degree (B.A., B.S., etc.)..
Master’s degree (M.A., M.S., etc.)..
Ph.D. or Ed.D.............................
M.D., D.O., D.D.S., or D.V.M.....
J.D. (Law)...................................
B.D. or M.DIV. (Divinity).............
Other..........................................
35. Are you: (Mark all that apply)
White/Caucasian..........................
African American/Black................
American Indian/Alaska Native....
Asian American/Asian..................
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander..
32. Rate yourself on each of the
following traits as compared with
the average person your age. We
want the most accurate
estimate of how you see
yourself.
(Mark one for each item)
Freque
60CLERGY
61 HOMEMAKER/STAY AT
HOME PARENT
62OTHER
63UNDECIDED
My own resources (savings
from work, work-study,
other income)......................
``````
r’s
Server)
56Hair Stylist/Aesthetician/
Manicurist
57Interior Designer
58Skilled Trades (e.g., Plumber,
Electrician, Construction)
59Social/Non-Profit Services
Family resources (parents,
relatives, spouse, etc.)........
Mothe
SERVICE INDUSTRY
54Custodian/Janitor/Housekeeper
55Food Service (e.g., Chef/Cook
26. How much of your first year’s educational
expenses (room, board, tuition, and fees) do you
expect to cover from each of the sources listed
below? (Mark one answer for
each possible source)
s
EDUCATION
22 College Administrator/Staff
23College Faculty
24Early Childcare Provider
25 Elementary School Teacher
26 Secondary School Teacher
27Librarian
28 Teacher’s Assistant/
Paraprofessional
29 K-12 Administrator
30Other K-12 Professional
SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
51Engineer
52Research Scientist (e.g., Biologist,
Chemist, Physicist)
53Urban Planner/Architect
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Father’
COMMUNICATIONS
19Journalist
20Public/Media Relations
21Advertising
MEDICAL PRACTITIONERS
45Clinical Psychologist
46Dentist/Orthodontist
47Medical Doctor/Surgeon
48Optometrist
49Pharmacist
50Veterinarian
30. What is the highest academic
degree that you intend to
obtain?
(Mark one in each column)
Yours
BUSINESS
08Accountant
09 Administrative Assistant
10Business Manager/Executive
11Business Owner/Entrepreneur
12Retail Sales
13Sales/Marketing
14Human Resources
15Finance (e.g., Actuary, Banking, Loan Officer, Planner)
16 Management Consultant
17 Real Estate Agent/Realtor/
Appraiser/Developer
18 Sports Management
LAW
43Lawyer/Judge
44Paralegal
Your mother.............................
Your father...............................
$1,000
AGRICULTURE
06Farmer or Forester
07Natural Resource
Specialist/Environmentalist
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
40Computer Programmer/Developer
41 Computer/Systems Analyst
42Web Designer
an $1,0
00
ARTS
01Actor or Entertainer
02Artist
03Graphic Designer
04Musician
05Writer/Producer/Director
25. Current employment status:
(Mark one in each row)
None
Less th
24. Below is a list of different careers grouped into general
categories. (Fill in appropriate two-digit codes on your survey)
My parents wanted me to come here....................................................................
My relatives wanted me to come here...................................................................
My teacher advised me..........................................................................................
This college has a very good academic reputation................................................
This college has a good reputation for its social activities.....................................
I was offered financial assistance..........................................................................
The cost of attending this college..........................................................................
High school counselor advised me........................................................................
Private college counselor advised me............................................................................
I wanted to live near home.....................................................................................
Not offered aid by first choice................................................................................
Could not afford first choice...................................................................................
This college’s graduates gain admission to top graduate/professional schools....
This college’s graduates get good jobs..................................................................
I was attracted by the religious affiliation/orientation of this college......................
I wanted to go to a school about the size of this college.......................................
Rankings in national magazines............................................................................
Information from a website.....................................................................................
I was admitted through an Early Action or Early Decision program......................
The athletic department recruited me....................................................................
A visit to this campus.............................................................................................
Ability to take online courses.................................................................................
The percentage of students that graduate from this college.................................
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HEALTHCARE SUPPORT
35Dietician/Nutritionist
36 Home Health Worker
37 Medical/Dental Assistant
(e.g., Hygienist, Lab Tech,
Nursing Asst.)
38Registered Nurse
39Therapist (e.g., Physical,
Occupational, Speech)
Carefully detach this section after
answering Questions 23 and 24
Major (not sure I will have enough funds
to complete college)........................................
`
29. Current religious preference:
(Mark one in each column)
Baptist...................................................
Buddhist................................................
Church of Christ....................................
Eastern Orthodox..................................
Episcopalian..........................................
Hindu.....................................................
Jewish...................................................
LDS (Mormon).......................................
Lutheran................................................
Methodist...............................................
Muslim...................................................
Presbyterian..........................................
Quaker...................................................
Roman Catholic.....................................
Seventh-day Adventist..........................
United Church of Christ/Congregational.
Other Christian......................................
Other Religion.......................................
None......................................................
YFM
YFM
YFM
YFM
YFM
YFM
YFM
YFM
YFM
YFM
YFM
YFM
YFM
YFM
YFM
YFM
YFM
YFM
YFM
Socialized with someone of
another racial/ethnic group......
Came late to class......................
Used the Internet for research
or homework...........................
Performed community service
as a part of a class...................
Discussed religion......................
Discussed politics.......................
Worked on a local, state, or
national political campaign.......
Skipped school/class..................
Publicly communicated my
opinion about a cause (e.g.,
blog, email, petition).................
Helped raise money for a cause
or campaign.............................
Fell asleep in class.....................
Failed to complete homework
on time.....................................
Used an online instructional
website (e.g., Khan Academy,
Coursera)
As assigned for a class..........
To learn something on
your own................................
2
FON
FON
FON
FON
FON
FON
FON
FON
FON
FON
FON
FON
Revise your papers to
improve your writing............
Evaluate the quality or
reliability of information
you received........................
Take a risk because you feel
you have more to gain........
Seek alternative solutions
to a problem........................
Look up scientific research
articles and resources.........
Explore topics on your own,
even though it was not
required for a class.............
Accept mistakes as part of
the learning process............
Seek feedback on your
academic work....................
Work with other students
on group projects................
Integrate skills and knowledge
from different sources and
experiences.........................
FON
FON
FON
FON
FON
FON
FON
FON
FON
FON
FON
To gain a general education
and appreciation of ideas..............
To make me a more cultured
person...........................................
To be able to make more money......
To learn more about things that
interest me....................................
To get training for a specific career..
To prepare myself for graduate or
professional school.......................
hat Im
portan
t
Not Im
portan
t
Somew
VSN
VSN
VSN
VSN
VSN
VSN
VSN
38. Rate yourself on each of the following traits
as compared with the average person your
age. We want the most accurate
estimate of how you see
yourself.
(Mark one in each row)
Academic ability....................
Artistic ability.........................
Competitiveness....................
Computer skills......................
Cooperativeness...................
Creativity...............................
Drive to achieve....................
Emotional health....................
Leadership ability..................
Mathematical ability...............
Physical health......................
Popularity..............................
Public speaking ability...........
Risk-taking.............................
Self-confidence (intellectual)..
Self-confidence (social).........
Self-understanding................
Spirituality..............................
Understanding of others........
Writing ability.........................
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Knowledge of a particular field or discipline...............................................
Knowledge of people from different races/cultures....................................
Understanding of the problems facing your community.............................
Understanding of national issues...............................................................
Understanding of global issues..................................................................
Critical thinking skills..................................................................................
Problem-solving skills.................................................................................
Leadership abilities.....................................................................................
Ability to get along with people of different races/cultures.........................
Ability to manage your time effectively.......................................................
Foreign language ability.............................................................................
Interpersonal skills......................................................................................
40. Mark one in each row:
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`````
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`````
`````
`````
`````
`````
`````
`````
`````
1 Disagree Strongly
2 Disagree Somewhat
3 Agree Somewhat
4 Agree Strongly
Wealthy people should pay a larger share of taxes than they do now...................
Affirmative action in college admissions should be abolished................................
The federal government should do more to control the sale of handguns.............
A national health care plan is needed to cover everybody’s medical costs...........
The federal government should raise taxes to reduce the deficit...........................
Addressing global warming should be a federal priority.........................................
The chief benefit of a college education is that it increases one’s earning power....
Gays and lesbians should have the legal right to adopt a child.............................
Undocumented immigrants should be denied access to public education.............
4321
4321
4321
4321
4321
4321
4321
4321
4321
41. Below are some reasons that might have influenced your decision to attend
this particular college. How important was each reason in your decision to
come here?
(Mark one answer for each possible reason)
Impo
rtant
Some
what
Impo
rtant
Not Im
porta
nt
To be able to get a better job...........
Very Im
portan
t
37. In deciding to go to college, how
important to you was each of the
following reasons?
(Mark one answer for each possible
reason)
General knowledge....................................................................................
A Majo
r Stren
gth
Somew
hat Str
ong
Averag
e
Somew
hat We
ak
A Majo
r Weak
ness
A Majo
r Stren
gth
Somew
hat Str
ong
Averag
e
Somew
hat We
ak
A Majo
r We a k
ness
Highest Plann
at This Colle ed
ge
ionally
Not at
All
Occas
FON
FON
Seek solutions to problems
and explain them to others...
Far left
Liberal
Middle-of-the-road
Conservative
Far right
39. Think about your current abilities and tell us how strong or weak
you believe you are in each of the following areas:
(Mark one for each item)
Very
`
Some (but I probably will have enough funds)..... `
`
`
`
`
`
Averag
e
Averag
e
Below
Averag
e
Lowes
t 10%
None (I am confident that I will have
sufficient funds)...............................................
36. How would you characterize your
political views? (Mark one)
t 10%
28. Do you have any concern about your ability
to finance your college education? (Mark one)
Mexican American/Chicano..........
Puerto Rican.................................
Other Latino..................................
Other............................................
`
`
`
`
`
`
`
`
`
Above
$50,000-59,999
$60,000-74,999
$75,000-99,999
$100,000-149,999
$150,000-199,999
$200,000-249,999
$250,000 or more
Not at
All
`
`
`
`
`
`
`
ntly
Less than $10,000
$10,000-14,999
$15,000-19,999
$20,000-24,999
$25,000-29,999
$30,000-39,999
$40,000-49,999
ionally
`
`
`
`
`
`
`
ntly
to 9,99
9
0+
$10,00
to 5,99
9
$6,000
$3,000
to 2,99
9
27. What is your best estimate of your parents’ total
income last year? Consider income from all
sources before taxes. (Mark one)
Highest Plann
ed
Unemploy
ed
Retired
Employed
``````
``````
Occas
Other than above..................
``````
Ability to see the world
from someone else’s
perspective................ `````
Tolerance of others
with different beliefs.. `````
Openness to having
my own views
challenged................. `````
Ability to discuss and
negotiate controversial
issues......................... `````
Ability to work
cooperatively with
diverse people........... `````
31. For the activities below, indicate which
ones you did during the past year. If you
engaged in an activity frequently, mark F.
If you engaged in an activity one or more
times, but not frequently, mark
33. What is the highest level of formal
O (Occasionally). Mark N (Not
at all) if you have not performed
education obtained by your parents?
(Mark one in each column)
the activity during the past
Father Mother
year. (Mark one for each item)
Junior high/Middle school
or less.................................. ` ... `
Attended a religious service....... FON
Some high school.................. ` ... `
Was bored in class..................... FON
High school graduate............ ` ... `
Demonstrated for a cause (e.g.,
Postsecondary school
boycott, rally, protest).............. FON
other than college............... ` ... `
Tutored another student............. FON
Some college......................... ` ... `
Studied with other students........ FON
College degree...................... ` ... `
Was a guest in a teacher’s home... FON
Some graduate school.......... ` ... `
Smoked cigarettes...................... FON
Graduate degree................... ` ... `
Drank beer.................................. FON
Drank wine or liquor................... FON
34. How often in the past year
Felt overwhelmed by all I had to do... FON
did you?
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Felt depressed............................ FON
Performed volunteer work.......... FON
Ask questions in class........... FON
Asked a teacher for advice
Support your opinions with
after class................................. FON
a logical argument............... FON
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Bachelor’s degree (B.A., B.S., etc.)..
Master’s degree (M.A., M.S., etc.)..
Ph.D. or Ed.D.............................
M.D., D.O., D.D.S., or D.V.M.....
J.D. (Law)...................................
B.D. or M.DIV. (Divinity).............
Other..........................................
35. Are you: (Mark all that apply)
White/Caucasian..........................
African American/Black................
American Indian/Alaska Native....
Asian American/Asian..................
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander..
32. Rate yourself on each of the
following traits as compared with
the average person your age. We
want the most accurate
estimate of how you see
yourself.
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54Custodian/Janitor/Housekeeper
55Food Service (e.g., Chef/Cook
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expenses (room, board, tuition, and fees) do you
expect to cover from each of the sources listed
below? (Mark one answer for
each possible source)
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23College Faculty
24Early Childcare Provider
25 Elementary School Teacher
26 Secondary School Teacher
27Librarian
28 Teacher’s Assistant/
Paraprofessional
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30Other K-12 Professional
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52Research Scientist (e.g., Biologist,
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19Journalist
20Public/Media Relations
21Advertising
MEDICAL PRACTITIONERS
45Clinical Psychologist
46Dentist/Orthodontist
47Medical Doctor/Surgeon
48Optometrist
49Pharmacist
50Veterinarian
30. What is the highest academic
degree that you intend to
obtain?
(Mark one in each column)
Yours
BUSINESS
08Accountant
09 Administrative Assistant
10Business Manager/Executive
11Business Owner/Entrepreneur
12Retail Sales
13Sales/Marketing
14Human Resources
15Finance (e.g., Actuary, Banking, Loan Officer, Planner)
16 Management Consultant
17 Real Estate Agent/Realtor/
Appraiser/Developer
18 Sports Management
LAW
43Lawyer/Judge
44Paralegal
Your mother.............................
Your father...............................
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06Farmer or Forester
07Natural Resource
Specialist/Environmentalist
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
40Computer Programmer/Developer
41 Computer/Systems Analyst
42Web Designer
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02Artist
03Graphic Designer
04Musician
05Writer/Producer/Director
25. Current employment status:
(Mark one in each row)
None
Less th
24. Below is a list of different careers grouped into general
categories. (Fill in appropriate two-digit codes on your survey)
My parents wanted me to come here....................................................................
My relatives wanted me to come here...................................................................
My teacher advised me..........................................................................................
This college has a very good academic reputation................................................
This college has a good reputation for its social activities.....................................
I was offered financial assistance..........................................................................
The cost of attending this college..........................................................................
High school counselor advised me........................................................................
Private college counselor advised me............................................................................
I wanted to live near home.....................................................................................
Not offered aid by first choice................................................................................
Could not afford first choice...................................................................................
This college’s graduates gain admission to top graduate/professional schools....
This college’s graduates get good jobs..................................................................
I was attracted by the religious affiliation/orientation of this college......................
I wanted to go to a school about the size of this college.......................................
Rankings in national magazines............................................................................
Information from a website.....................................................................................
I was admitted through an Early Action or Early Decision program......................
The athletic department recruited me....................................................................
A visit to this campus.............................................................................................
Ability to take online courses.................................................................................
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school you last attended
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Change career choice.................................................................
Participate in student government...............................................
Get a job to help pay for college expenses................................
Work full-time while attending college.........................................
Join a social fraternity or sorority................................................
Play club, intramural, or recreational sports................................
Play intercollegiate athletics (e.g., NCAA or NAIA-sponsored)...
Make at least a “B” average........................................................
Need extra time to complete your degree requirements.............
Participate in student protests or demonstrations.......................
Transfer to another college before graduating............................
Be satisfied with your college......................................................
Participate in volunteer or community service work....................
Seek personal counseling...........................................................
Communicate regularly with your professors..............................
Socialize with someone of another racial/ethnic group...............
Participate in student clubs/groups.............................................
Participate in a study abroad program........................................
Have a roommate of a different race/ethnicity............................
Discuss course content with students outside of class...............
Work on a professor’s research project......................................
Take courses from more than one college simultaneously.........
Take a leave of absence from this college temporarily..............
Take a course exclusively online:
At this institution........................................................................
At a different institution.............................................................
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9. From what kind of high school did you
graduate? (Mark one)
10. Prior to this term, have you ever taken
courses for credit at this institution?
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12. Where do you plan to live during the fall
term? (Mark one)
With my family or other relatives............
Other private home, apartment, or room..
College residence hall............................
Fraternity or sorority house....................
Other campus student housing..............
Other......................................................
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college?
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15. Is this college your: (Mark one)
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Second choice........ ` choice............
Third choice............ `
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significantly affected my college choice:
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18. Are your parents: (Mark one)
Both alive and living with each other.....
Both alive, divorced or living apart.........
One or both deceased............................
Agree Strongly
Agree Somewhat
Disagree Somewhat
Disagree Strongly
AP Courses............................
U.S. citizen
Permanent resident (green card)
Neither
21. Have you had, or do you feel you will need, any
special tutoring or remedial work in any of the
following subjects? (Mark all that apply)
Have Had
English...........................................
Reading.........................................
Mathematics..................................
Social Studies................................
Science..........................................
Foreign Language.........................
Writing...........................................
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Pre-Law............................................
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23. Please indicate your intended major
using the codes provided on the
attached fold out.
24. Please indicate your intended career as well as the
careers of your parents, using the codes provided
on the attached fold out.
Your intended career
ARTS AND HUMANITIES
01Art, fine and applied
02English (language and literature)
03History
04Journalism/Communication
05Classical and Modern
Languages and Literature
06Media/Film Studies
07Music
08Philosophy
09Theatre/Drama
10Theology/Religion
11Other Arts and Humanities
BIOLOGICAL & LIFE
SCIENCES
12Biology (general)
13Animal Biology (zoology)
14Ecology & Evolutionary
Biology
15Marine Biology
16Microbiology
17Molecular, Cellular, &
Developmental Biology
18Neurobiology/Neuroscience
19Plant Biology (botany)
20Agriculture/Natural Resources
21Biochemistry/Biophysics
22Environmental Science
23Other Biological Science
BUSINESS
24Accounting
25 Business Admin. (general)
26Entrepreneurship
27Finance
28Hospitality/Tourism
29Human Resources Management
30International Business
31Marketing
32Management
33Computer/Management
Information Systems
34Real Estate
35Other Business
EDUCATION
36Elementary Education
37Music/Art Education
38Physical Education/Recreation
39Secondary Education
40Special Education
41Other Education
HEALTH PROFESSIONS
55Clinical Laboratory Science
56 Health Care Administration/
Studies
57 Health Technology
58Kinesiology
59Nursing
60Pharmacy
61Therapy (occupational,
physical, speech)
62Other Health Profession
MATH AND COMPUTER
SCIENCE
63Computer Science
64Mathematics/Statistics
65Other Math and Computer
Science
PHYSICAL SCIENCE
66 Astronomy & Astrophysics
67Atmospheric Sciences
68Chemistry
69Earth & Planetary Sciences
70Marine Sciences
71Physics
72Other Physical Science
SOCIAL SCIENCE
73Anthropology
74Economics
75Ethnic/Cultural Studies
76Geography
77Political Science (gov’t.,
international relations)
78Psychology
79Public Policy
80 Social Work
81Sociology
82Women’s/Gender Studies
83Other Social Science
OTHER MAJORS
84Architecture/Urban Planning
85Criminal Justice
86Library Science
87Security & Protective
Services
88Military Sciences/
Technology/Operations
89OTHER
90UNDECIDED
ENGINEERING
42Aerospace/Aeronautical/
Astronautical Engineering
43Biological/Agricultural
Engineering
44Biomedical Engineering
45Chemical Engineering
46Civil Engineering
47Computer Engineering
48Electrical/Electronic
Communications Engineering
49Engineering Science/
Engineering Physics
50Environmental/Environmental
Health Engineering
51Industrial/Manufacturing
Engineering
52Materials Engineering
53Mechanical Engineering
54Other Engineering
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Your father’s career
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20. Please mark which of the following courses
you have completed:
YN Algebra II
YN Pre-calculus/Trigonometry
YN Probability & Statistics
YN Calculus
YN AP Probability & Statistics
YN AP Calculus
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19. How many Advanced
Placement courses or exams
did you take in high school?
(Mark one in each row)
AP Exams...............................
11. Since leaving high school, have you ever
taken courses, whether for credit or not
for credit, at any other institution
(university, 4- or 2-year college, technical,
vocational, or business school)?
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23. Below is a list of different undergraduate major fields grouped
into general categories. (Fill in appropriate two-digit code on
your survey)
5-9
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the performing arts (acting, dancing, etc.)..........................
Becoming an authority in my field.........................................
Obtaining recognition from my colleagues for
contributions to my special field..........................................
Influencing the political structure...........................................
Influencing social values.......................................................
Raising a family.....................................................................
Being very well off financially................................................
Helping others who are in difficulty.......................................
Making a theoretical contribution to science.........................
Writing original works (poems, novels, etc.).........................
Creating artistic works (painting, sculpture, etc.).....................
Becoming successful in a business of my own.....................
Becoming involved in programs to clean up the environment.
Developing a meaningful philosophy of life...........................
Participating in a community action program........................
Helping to promote racial understanding..............................
Keeping up to date with political affairs................................
Becoming a community leader..............................................
Improving my understanding of other countries and cultures..
Adopting “green” practices to protect the environment.........
47. What is your best guess as to
the chances that you will:
(Mark one for each item)
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Online social networks
(Facebook, Twitter, etc.)........... ````````
46. Please indicate the importance to you
personally of each of the following:
(Mark one for each item)
SERIAL #
Over
20
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11-15
6-10
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1-2
Hours per week:
Less
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than
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42. During your last year in high school, how much time
did you spend during a typical week doing the
following activities?
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23. Below is a list of different undergraduate major fields grouped
into general categories. (Fill in appropriate two-digit code on
your survey)
ARTS AND HUMANITIES
01Art, fine and applied
02English (language and literature)
03History
04Journalism/Communication
05Classical and Modern
Languages and Literature
06Media/Film Studies
07Music
08Philosophy
09Theatre/Drama
10Theology/Religion
11Other Arts and Humanities
BIOLOGICAL & LIFE
SCIENCES
12Biology (general)
13Animal Biology (zoology)
14Ecology & Evolutionary
Biology
15Marine Biology
16Microbiology
17Molecular, Cellular, &
Developmental Biology
18Neurobiology/Neuroscience
19Plant Biology (botany)
20Agriculture/Natural Resources
21Biochemistry/Biophysics
22Environmental Science
23Other Biological Science
BUSINESS
24Accounting
25 Business Admin. (general)
26Entrepreneurship
27Finance
28Hospitality/Tourism
29Human Resources Management
30International Business
31Marketing
32Management
33Computer/Management
Information Systems
34Real Estate
35Other Business
EDUCATION
36Elementary Education
37Music/Art Education
38Physical Education/Recreation
39Secondary Education
40Special Education
41Other Education
HEALTH PROFESSIONS
55Clinical Laboratory Science
56 Health Care Administration/
Studies
57 Health Technology
58Kinesiology
59Nursing
60Pharmacy
61Therapy (occupational,
physical, speech)
62Other Health Profession
MATH AND COMPUTER
SCIENCE
63Computer Science
64Mathematics/Statistics
65Other Math and Computer
Science
PHYSICAL SCIENCE
66 Astronomy & Astrophysics
67Atmospheric Sciences
68Chemistry
69Earth & Planetary Sciences
70Marine Sciences
71Physics
72Other Physical Science
SOCIAL SCIENCE
73Anthropology
74Economics
75Ethnic/Cultural Studies
76Geography
77Political Science (gov’t.,
international relations)
78Psychology
79Public Policy
80 Social Work
81Sociology
82Women’s/Gender Studies
83Other Social Science
OTHER MAJORS
84Architecture/Urban Planning
85Criminal Justice
86Library Science
87Security & Protective
Services
88Military Sciences/
Technology/Operations
89OTHER
90UNDECIDED
ENGINEERING
42Aerospace/Aeronautical/
Astronautical Engineering
43Biological/Agricultural
Engineering
44Biomedical Engineering
45Chemical Engineering
46Civil Engineering
47Computer Engineering
48Electrical/Electronic
Communications Engineering
49Engineering Science/
Engineering Physics
50Environmental/Environmental
Health Engineering
51Industrial/Manufacturing
Engineering
52Materials Engineering
53Mechanical Engineering
54Other Engineering
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24. Below is a list of different careers grouped into general
categories. (Fill in appropriate two-digit codes on your survey)
ARTS
01Actor or Entertainer
02Artist
03Graphic Designer
04Musician
05Writer/Producer/Director
AGRICULTURE
06Farmer or Forester
07Natural Resource
Specialist/Environmentalist
BUSINESS
08Accountant
09 Administrative Assistant
10Business Manager/Executive
11Business Owner/Entrepreneur
12Retail Sales
13Sales/Marketing
14Human Resources
15Finance (e.g., Actuary, Banking, Loan Officer, Planner)
16 Management Consultant
17 Real Estate Agent/Realtor/
Appraiser/Developer
18 Sports Management
COMMUNICATIONS
19Journalist
20Public/Media Relations
21Advertising
EDUCATION
22 College Administrator/Staff
23College Faculty
24Early Childcare Provider
25 Elementary School Teacher
26 Secondary School Teacher
27Librarian
28 Teacher’s Assistant/
Paraprofessional
29 K-12 Administrator
30Other K-12 Professional
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
40Computer Programmer/Developer
41 Computer/Systems Analyst
42Web Designer
LAW
43Lawyer/Judge
44Paralegal
MEDICAL PRACTITIONERS
45Clinical Psychologist
46Dentist/Orthodontist
47Medical Doctor/Surgeon
48Optometrist
49Pharmacist
50Veterinarian
SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
51Engineer
52Research Scientist (e.g., Biologist,
Chemist, Physicist)
53Urban Planner/Architect
SERVICE INDUSTRY
54Custodian/Janitor/Housekeeper
55Food Service (e.g., Chef/Cook
Server)
56Hair Stylist/Aesthetician/
Manicurist
57Interior Designer
58Skilled Trades (e.g., Plumber,
Electrician, Construction)
59Social/Non-Profit Services
60CLERGY
61 HOMEMAKER/STAY AT
HOME PARENT
62OTHER
63UNDECIDED
GOVERNMENT
31Military
32Federal/State/Local
Government Official
33Protective Services
(e.g., Homeland Security,
Law Enforcement, Firefighter)
34 Postal Worker
HEALTHCARE SUPPORT
35Dietician/Nutritionist
36 Home Health Worker
37 Medical/Dental Assistant
(e.g., Hygienist, Lab Tech,
Nursing Asst.)
38Registered Nurse
39Therapist (e.g., Physical,
Occupational, Speech)
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answering Questions 23 and 24