Fall 2009 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 Effectiveness,
Research and Planning
New Jersey’s Public
Liberal Arts College
IERP Staff
Babette Varano, Assistant V. P.
Laura Plessner, Admin. Assistant
Linda Wolfson, Secretarial Assistant
Publication Date
March 8, 2010
New Jersey’s Public
Liberal Arts College
CONTENTS
II. Data Tables and Charts
Graph 1: College Choice ......................................................................................................... 9
Graph 2: Top Ten Reasons Fall 2009 Freshmen Chose Ramapo College .............................. 10
Table 1: College Choice ................................................................................................................. 11
This College was Student’s ........................................................................................... 11
Why Select This College ............................................................................................... 11
Number of Other College Applications......................................................................... 12
Important Reasons for College...................................................................................... 12
Graph 3: Top Ten Activities in High School .......................................................................... 13
Graph 4: While in High School, More Than 15 Hours per Week Were Spent On ................. 14
Table 2: High School Activities ..................................................................................................... 15
Average High School Grades ........................................................................................ 15
Activities Engaged in .................................................................................................... 15
Student Rated Self ......................................................................................................... 16
Hours per Week on Studying ........................................................................................ 16
Hours per Week on Socializing..................................................................................... 17
Hours per Week on Talking with Teachers................................................................... 17
Hours per Week on Exercise/Sport ............................................................................... 17
Hours per Week on Partying ......................................................................................... 18
Hours per Week on Working for Pay............................................................................ 18
Hours per Week on Volunteer Work............................................................................. 18
Hours per Week on Student Clubs ................................................................................ 19
Hours per Week on Watching TV................................................................................. 19
Hours per Week on Household Chores ......................................................................... 19
Hours per Week on Pleasure Reading ........................................................................... 20
Hours per Week on Video/Computer Games................................................................ 20
Hours per Week on Prayer/Meditation.......................................................................... 20
Had or Will Need Remedial Work/Tutoring ................................................................. 21
High School Required Community Service .................................................................. 21
Graph 5: Highest Degree Planned ........................................................................................... 22
Graph 6: Top Ten Personal Goals of Fall 2009 Freshmen...................................................... 23
Graph 7: Students Say There Is A Very Good Chance They Will.......................................... 24
Graph 8: Top Ten Probable Career Occupations .................................................................... 25
Graph 9: General Area of Probable Major .............................................................................. 26
Table 3: Aspirations ....................................................................................................................... 27
Highest Degree Planned at Any College ....................................................................... 27
Personal Goals............................................................................................................... 27
Highest Degree Planned at This College....................................................................... 28
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Estimated Very Likely They Will ................................................................................. 28
Student’s Probable Career ............................................................................................. 29
Student’s Probable Major…………………………………………………………..30-32
Graph 10: Planned Residence.................................................................................................. 33
Graph 11: Concern About Financing College ......................................................................... 34
Table 4: Negotiating College ......................................................................................................... 35
Residence Planned......................................................................................................... 35
Amount of First Year’s Expenses to be Covered from
Family Resources ................................................................................................ 35
Student’s Own Resources.................................................................................... 35
Aid Which Need Not Be Repaid ......................................................................... 35
Aid Which Must Be Repaid ................................................................................ 36
Resources Other Than Those Above................................................................... 36
Concern About Financing College ................................................................................ 36
Graph 12: Miles from College to Home.................................................................................. 37
Graph 13: Freshmen Characterize Their Political Orientation................................................ 38
Graph 14: Top Statements With Which Freshmen Agree....................................................... 39
Graph 15: Academic Experiences of Parents .......................................................................... 40
Table 5: Freshman Characteristics............................................................................................... 41
Miles from College to Home......................................................................................... 41
Citizenship Status .......................................................................................................... 41
Native English Speaker? ............................................................................................... 41
Political Orientation ...................................................................................................... 41
Agrees Strongly/Somewhat With Statements ............................................................... 42
Student’s Religion ......................................................................................................... 42
Father’s Education......................................................................................................... 43
Father’s Career .............................................................................................................. 43
Mother’s Education ....................................................................................................... 44
Mother’s Career............................................................................................................. 44
Father’s Religion ........................................................................................................... 45
Mother’s Religion.......................................................................................................... 45
Estimated Parental Income ............................................................................................ 46
Status of Parents ............................................................................................................ 46
Table A-1: Comparison Group......................................................................................................... 47
The CIRP 2009 Questionnaire …………………………………………………………………..48-51
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GRAPH 1: COLLEGE CHOICE
80
70
60
Percent
50
40
30
20
10
0
1992
1993
1994
1995
1996
1997
1998
1999
2000
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
Fall of Entry
First
Second
Third
9
Fourth or more
2006
2007
2008
2009
GRAPH 2: TOP TEN REASONS FALL 2009 FRESHMEN CHOSE RAMAPO COLLEGE
good academic reputation
size of college
low tuition
good social reputation
offered financial assistance
wanted to live near home
information from website
Early Decision program
national magazine rankings
H.S. guidance counselor
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
40
45
Percent Who Responded "Very Important"
10
50
55
60
65
70
TABLE 1: COLLEGE CHOICE
This College was Student's
first choice
second choice
third choice
less than third choice
Number of Respondents
Why Select This College
[a]
relatives wanted me to come
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 Decision program
information from website
Fall 2005
Pct. of
Respondents
81.9
14.3
2.7
1.1
711
Fall 2006
Pct. of
Respondents
82.4
14.2
2.1
1.3
773
Fall 2005
Pct. of
Fall 2006
Pct. of
Respondents
Respondents
RAMAPO
Fall 2007
Pct. of
Respondents
75.4
18.9
4.1
1.5
850
Fall 2008
Pct. of
Respondents
75.8
19.2
3.1
1.9
678
Fall 2009
Pct. of
Respondents
71.3
22.1
5.3
1.3
621
RAMAPO
Fall 2007
Pct. of
Fall 2008
Pct. of
Fall 2009
Pct. of
Respondents
Respondents
RAMAPO
Pct. Point
Pct. Point
Difference
Difference
05 to 09
08 to 09
-10.6
-4.5
7.8
2.9
2.6
2.2
0.2
-0.6
RAMAPO
Pct. Point
Pct. Point
Difference
Difference
Respondents
05 to 09
08 to 09
PEER GROUP
Fall 2009
Difference
Pct. of
(Ramapo Respondents
Peer Group)
67.7
3.6
24.4
-2.3
5.6
-0.3
2.3
-1.0
PEER GROUP
Fall 2009
Difference
Pct. of
(Ramapo Respondents
Peer Group)
10.5
12.1
4.3
4.6
4.7
-5.8
0.1
5.8
-1.1
6.2
64.3
30.4
23.1
36.8
13.9
2.2
22.4
1.9
49.4
21.9
26.8
21.1
4.7
63.9
31.4
20.9
38.1
12.5
2.6
27.8
1.2
46.0
17.7
22.5
15.9
5.3
65.9
32.9
24.7
42.0
10.3
1.7
30.1
2.2
45.3
22.8
18.6
19.2
5.3
71.1
39.9
24.2
46.5
12.4
1.4
30.6
2.3
48.0
15.8
17.9
21.5
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
2.0
0.7
7.4
6.6
12.8
-0.2
1.1
6.1
0.8
3.3
-8.0
-11.5
-0.7
2.9
-6.1
-2.1
5.5
3.1
1.3
1.9
-2.1
0.4
4.7
-1.9
-2.6
-1.1
6.2
63.9
35.7
38.5
49.3
8.4
1.7
19.4
3.9
39.3
15.9
12.3
17.9
2.0
1.1
2.1
-8.8
0.3
5.3
1.6
9.1
-1.2
13.4
-2.0
3.0
2.5
[a] Number of respondents differs for each question in category.
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TABLE 1: COLLEGE CHOICE (CONT.)
No. of Other College Applic.
none
one
two
three
four
five
six or more
Number of Respondents
Fall 2005
Pct. of
Respondents
19.3
11.2
16.7
17.8
14.9
9.3
10.7
706
Fall 2006
Pct. of
Respondents
16.5
9.1
15.5
18.8
17.1
8.7
14.4
768
RAMAPO
Fall 2007
Pct. of
Respondents
12.0
11.0
15.7
20.1
13.0
12.0
16.1
847
Fall 2008
Pct. of
Respondents
11.2
10.1
12.7
19.6
16.1
11.2
18.8
685
Fall 2009
Pct. of
Respondents
7.7
7.9
12.9
16.6
16.4
15.0
23.6
621
RAMAPO
RAMAPO
Fall 2005
Pct. of
[a]
Respondents
Important Reasons for College
parents wanted me to go
43.5
could not find a job
4.7
to get away from home
17.4
get a better job
71.2
gain general education
68.7
become more cultured person
44.7
make more money
69.6
prepare for grad/prof school
58.5
learn things that interest me
78.5
get training for specific career
70.3
RAMAPO
Pct. Point
Pct. Point
Difference
Difference
05 to 09
08 to 09
-11.6
-3.5
-3.3
-2.2
-3.8
0.2
-1.2
-3.0
1.5
0.3
5.7
3.8
12.9
4.8
PEER GROUP
Fall 2009
Difference
Pct. of
(Ramapo Respondents
Peer Group)
17.0
-9.3
13.9
-6.0
17.1
-4.2
18.1
-1.5
12.9
3.5
8.5
6.5
12.5
11.1
PEER GROUP
Fall 2006
Pct. of
Fall 2007 [b]
Pct. of
Fall 2008 [b]
Pct. of
Fall 2009
Pct. of
Pct. Point
Difference
Pct. Point
Difference
Fall 2009
Pct. of
Respondents
44.7
4.3
16.6
71.1
69.3
39.9
68.4
55.6
77.1
69.4
Respondents
-----------
Respondents
-----------
Respondents
40.6
--83.3
73.2
46.3
70.8
-78.8
--
05 to 09
08 to 09
Respondents
39.9
--84.3
66.4
47.2
70.7
-80.3
--
[a] Number of respondents differs for each question in category.
[b] These questions were not included in the CIRP survey.
12
-2.9
N/A
N/A
12.1
4.5
1.6
1.2
N/A
0.3
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
Difference
(Ramapo Peer Group)
0.7
N/A
N/A
-1.0
6.8
-0.9
0.1
N/A
-1.5
N/A
GRAPH 3: TOP TEN ACTIVITIES IN HIGH SCHOOL
used Internet for res/homewrk
studied with other students
performed volunteer work
socialized w/diff ethnic grp [*]
attended religious service
tutored another student
played musical instrument
drank wine or liquor
drank beer
felt bored in class [*]
0
20
40
60
80
Percent Who Responded "Frequently" or "Occasionally" (* = frequently only)
13
100
120
GRAPH 4: WHILE IN HIGH SCHOOL, MORE THAN 15 HOURS PER WEEK WERE SPENT ON...
socializing
working for pay
exercise/sport
watching TV
volunteer work
studying
video/computer games
partying
student clubs
household chores
pleasure reading
talking w/ teachers
0.0
5.0
10.0
15.0
Percent
14
20.0
25.0
30.0
TABLE 2: HIGH SCHOOL ACTIVITIES
Average H.S. Grade
A or A+
AB+
B
BC+
C
D
Number of Respondents
[a]
Activities Engaged in
attended religious service
felt bored in class [b]
participated in demonstrations
tutored another student
studied with other students
guest in a teacher's home
smoked cigarettes [b]
drank beer
drank wine or liquor
felt overwhelmed [b]
felt depressed [b]
performed volunteer work
played musical instrument
asked teacher for advice [b]
discussed politics in class [b]
socialized w/diff ethnic grp [b]
discussed religion [b]
used Internet for res/homewrk
used a personal computer [d]
Fall 2005
Pct. of
Respondents
19.6
30.5
26.3
15.3
5.0
2.1
1.1
0.0
699
Fall 2006
Pct. of
Respondents
21.9
27.2
23.4
18.0
5.9
3.4
0.3
0.0
768
Fall 2005
Pct. of
Fall 2006
Pct. of
Respondents
75.1
29.7
48.6
54.3
85.1
17.1
2.7
34.2
40.7
17.3
4.0
82.8
38.8
21.0
41.1
76.7
25.1
82.3
86.6
Respondents
70.6
23.2
46.0
46.3
85.3
17.6
2.2
30.0
34.5
17.2
3.7
80.4
34.3
21.7
30.0
71.6
25.3
77.9
--
RAMAPO
Fall 2007
Pct. of
Respondents
20.4
24.1
29.3
16.0
6.8
1.8
1.7
0.1
844
RAMAPO
Fall 2007
Pct. of
Respondents
73.3
23.7
14.9
48.4
87.1
12.9
1.9
30.2
33.1
18.2
3.2
81.9
35.1
17.1
23.1
69.6
21.2
76.0
--
Fall 2008
Pct. of
Respondents
18.3
25.4
29.3
21.8
3.8
1.2
0.1
0.0
682
Fall 2009
Pct. of
Respondents
19.2
28.4
28.2
18.4
3.9
1.6
0.3
0.0
620
Fall 2008
Pct. of
Fall 2009
Pct. of
Respondents
70.7
25.1
16.9
47.6
87.3
11.6
2.4
27.8
29.9
17.7
1.6
81.8
37.2
20.2
24.7
68.7
22.2
80.2
--
Respondents
72.5
25.0
16.1
48.1
86.1
11.4
2.3
28.2
28.9
18.2
2.1
82.6
39.9
18.3
20.0
73.0
19.0
99.7
--
[a] Number of respondents differs for each question in category.
[b] Percent reporting "frequently" only. Percentages on other items reflect responses of "frequently" or "occasionally."
[d] Question was last included in the 2005 CIRP survey.
15
RAMAPO
Pct. Point
Pct. Point
Difference
Difference
05 to 09
08 to 09
-0.4
0.9
-2.1
3.0
1.9
-1.1
3.1
-3.4
-1.1
0.1
-0.5
0.4
-0.8
0.2
N/A
N/A
RAMAPO
Pct. Point
Pct. Point
Difference
Difference
05 to 09
-2.6
-4.7
-32.5
-6.2
1.0
-5.7
-0.4
-6.0
-11.8
0.9
-1.9
-0.2
1.1
-2.7
-21.1
-3.7
-6.1
17.4
N/A
08 to 09
1.8
-0.1
-0.8
0.5
-1.2
-0.2
-0.1
0.4
-1.0
0.5
0.5
0.8
2.7
-1.9
-4.7
4.3
-3.2
19.5
N/A
PEER GROUP
Fall 2009
Difference
Pct. of
(Ramapo Respondents
Peer Group)
22.3
-3.1
27.6
0.8
22.5
5.7
18.2
0.2
5.9
-2.0
2.5
-0.9
0.8
-0.5
0.1
N/A
PEER GROUP
Fall 2009
Difference
Pct. of
(Ramapo Respondents
78.0
42.9
22.4
54.4
86.6
21.3
4.6
39.6
43.9
26.5
5.0
84.8
42.9
25.2
34.0
69.9
32.4
98.9
--
Peer Group)
-5.5
-17.9
-6.3
-6.3
-0.5
-9.9
-2.3
-11.4
-15.0
-8.3
-2.9
-2.2
-3.0
-6.9
-14.0
3.1
-13.4
0.8
N/A
TABLE 2: HIGH SCHOOL ACTIVITIES (CONT.)
RAMAPO
Student Rated Self
"Above Avg."
or "Highest 10%"
[a]
Fall 2005
Pct. of
Respondents
Fall 2006
Pct. of
Respondents
RAMAPO
Fall 2007
Pct. of
Respondents
Fall 2008
Pct. of
Respondents
Fall 2009
Pct. of
Respondents
Pct. Point
Difference
05 to 09
PEER GROUP
Pct. Point
Difference
08 to 09
Fall 2009
Pct. of
Respondents
Difference
(Ramapo - Peer
Group)
academic ability
76.3
74.6
73.3
73.4
69.1
-7.2
-4.3
71.6
-2.5
artistic ability
27.6
25.7
25.1
27.2
27.3
-0.3
0.1
26.6
0.7
cooperativeness
77.7
76.6
77.3
76.9
79.1
1.4
2.2
75.7
3.4
creativity/originality
63.1
59.9
59.3
56.5
60.7
-2.4
4.2
53.0
7.7
drive to achieve
74.8
75.4
77.8
76.4
77.0
2.2
0.6
75.0
2.0
emotional health
60.3
57.7
58.5
60.9
63.7
3.4
2.8
57.4
6.3
leadership ability
60.7
61.5
59.4
62.9
61.7
1.0
-1.2
64.2
-2.5
mathematical ability
41.6
41.4
41.7
44.9
44.1
2.5
-0.8
45.5
-1.4
physical health
58.5
58.2
60.4
61.7
61.5
3.0
-0.2
58.6
2.9
public speaking ability
36.0
36.3
32.7
31.8
32.0
-4.0
0.2
36.7
-4.7
self-confidence (intellectual)
61.0
58.8
59.3
57.3
59.6
-1.4
2.3
60.2
-0.6
self-confidence (social)
57.6
55.1
54.8
51.0
52.1
-5.5
1.1
52.6
-0.5
understanding of others
66.3
71.2
66.4
69.9
70.3
4.0
0.4
66.9
3.4
writing ability
51.5
52.3
48.0
49.1
48.5
-3.0
-0.6
45.6
2.9
self-understanding
58.0
59.2
56.4
57.4
59.5
1.5
2.1
58.6
0.9
spirituality
29.8
27.9
27.6
31.8
31.6
1.8
-0.2
41.0
-9.4
[b]
22.7
21.3
--
--
--
N/A
N/A
--
N/A
religiousness
RAMAPO
Fall 2005
Fall 2006
Pct. of
Hours/Week on Studying
Fall 2007
Pct. of
RAMAPO
Fall 2008
Pct. of
Pct. of
PEER GROUP
Fall 2009
Pct. Point
Pct. Point
Pct. of
Difference
Difference
Difference
Pct. of
(Ramapo -
none
Respondents
2.6
Respondents
2.1
Respondents
1.2
Respondents
1.9
Respondents
2.5
05 to 09
-0.1
less than an hour
18.4
11.5
14.0
10.4
12.1
-6.3
1 to 2 hours
24.9
26.4
27.4
21.9
27.8
2.9
3 to 5 hours
27.3
30.4
32.5
33.1
29.6
2.3
-3.5
28.6
1.0
6 to 10 hours
16.5
17.8
14.3
21.1
17.5
1.0
-3.6
18.1
-0.6
11 to 15 hours
5.7
7.4
5.1
7.5
6.8
1.1
-0.7
7.6
-0.8
16 to 20 hours
2.7
2.4
3.2
2.3
3.3
0.6
1.0
3.2
0.1
over 20 hours
Number of Respondents
1.9
1.9
2.3
1.9
0.3
-1.6
-1.6
2.2
-1.9
696
746
838
644
[a] Number of respondents differs for each question in category.
[b] Question was last included in the 2006 CIRP survey.
16
604
08 to 09
0.6
Fall 2009
Respondents
2.5
Peer Group)
0.0
1.7
13.8
-1.7
5.9
24.0
3.8
TABLE 2: HIGH SCHOOL ACTIVITIES (CONT.)
RAMAPO
Fall 2005
Fall 2006
Fall 2007
Fall 2008
Fall 2009
Pct. of
Pct. of
Pct. of
Pct. of
Pct. of
Respondents Respondents Respondents Respondents Respondents
0.1
2.1
0.4
0.2
0.3
0.6
11.5
1.0
0.8
1.2
4.9
26.4
4.4
5.2
5.5
18.9
30.4
20.5
19.7
16.9
25.1
17.8
29.2
28.0
27.2
20.1
7.4
17.3
19.5
21.3
13.0
2.4
10.8
10.7
12.8
17.3
1.9
16.4
16.0
14.8
693
746
833
636
602
RAMAPO
Pct. Point
Pct. Point
Difference
Difference
05 to 09
08 to 09
0.2
0.1
0.6
0.4
0.6
0.3
-2.0
-2.8
2.1
-0.8
1.2
1.8
-0.2
2.1
-2.5
-1.2
PEER GROUP
Fall 2009
Difference
Pct. of
(Ramapo Respondents
Peer Group)
0.3
0.0
1.5
-0.3
6.1
-0.6
18.9
-2.0
26.2
1.0
19.5
1.8
11.7
1.1
15.8
-1.0
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
Fall 2005
Fall 2006
Fall 2007
Fall 2008
Fall 2009
Pct. of
Pct. of
Pct. of
Pct. of
Pct. of
Respondents Respondents Respondents Respondents Respondents
7.6
8.8
8.2
9.3
6.8
47.7
43.7
47.6
40.4
46.7
28.6
32.0
28.2
36.7
30.6
10.2
10.9
11.6
9.6
11.1
2.9
2.2
3.0
1.9
3.2
1.3
0.9
1.0
1.6
0.8
1.1
0.8
0.2
0.5
0.3
0.6
0.7
0.2
0.0
0.5
696
736
834
643
602
RAMAPO
Pct. Point
Pct. Point
Difference
Difference
05 to 09
08 to 09
-0.8
-2.5
-1.0
6.3
2.0
-6.1
0.9
1.5
0.3
1.3
-0.5
-0.8
-0.8
-0.2
-0.1
0.5
PEER GROUP
Fall 2009
Difference
Pct. of
(Ramapo Respondents
Peer Group)
10.4
-3.6
44.7
2.0
30.8
-0.2
10.3
0.8
2.5
0.7
0.8
0.0
0.3
0.0
0.3
0.2
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
RAMAPO
Fall 2005
Fall 2006
Fall 2007
Fall 2008
Fall 2009
Pct. of
Pct. of
Pct. of
Pct. of
Pct. of
Respondents Respondents Respondents Respondents Respondents
4.9
4.9
3.7
2.2
4.7
8.8
8.8
11.4
9.6
8.5
17.2
18.4
17.1
16.0
17.1
22.3
22.7
21.3
20.7
18.1
18.4
15.3
16.5
18.5
17.6
10.9
13.5
11.2
12.0
13.8
8.0
7.0
7.2
10.3
8.8
9.5
9.5
11.7
10.7
11.5
696
740
832
643
602
RAMAPO
Pct. Point
Pct. Point
Difference
Difference
05 to 09
08 to 09
-0.2
2.5
-0.3
-1.1
-0.1
1.1
-4.2
-2.6
-0.8
-0.9
2.9
1.8
0.8
-1.5
2.0
0.8
PEER GROUP
Fall 2009
Difference
Pct. of
(Ramapo Respondents
Peer Group)
4.2
0.5
7.8
0.7
12.9
4.2
17.1
1.0
19.9
-2.3
16.2
-2.4
10.1
-1.3
11.9
-0.4
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
Hrs/Wk Talking w/Teachers
17
TABLE 2: HIGH SCHOOL ACTIVITIES (CONT.)
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
Hrs/Wk 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
Hrs/Wk 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
RAMAPO
RAMAPO
PEER GROUP
Fall 2005
Fall 2006
Fall 2007
Fall 2008
Fall 2009
Pct. Point Pct. Point
Fall 2009
Difference
Pct. of
Pct. of
Pct. of
Pct. of
Pct. of
Difference Difference
Pct. of
(Ramapo Respondents Respondents Respondents Respondents Respondents 05 to 09
08 to 09 Respondents Peer Group)
18.3
23.2
20.4
25.5
24.4
6.1
-1.1
32.5
-8.1
17.6
16.0
16.0
14.9
16.3
-1.3
1.4
16.2
0.1
24.5
24.0
21.8
20.9
21.4
-3.1
0.5
17.2
4.2
19.4
20.9
24.3
26.9
20.5
1.1
-6.4
16.9
3.6
10.4
9.9
12.5
10.2
11.1
0.7
0.9
9.9
1.2
6.8
3.3
2.9
4.9
4.0
-2.8
-0.9
4.1
-0.1
2.0
1.0
1.5
1.3
1.0
-1.0
-0.3
1.6
-0.6
1.2
1.6
0.7
1.4
1.2
0.0
-0.2
1.6
-0.4
695
736
827
636
594
RAMAPO
RAMAPO
PEER GROUP
Fall 2005
Fall 2006
Fall 2007
Fall 2008
Fall 2009
Pct. Point Pct. Point
Fall 2009
Difference
Pct. of
Pct. of
Pct. of
Pct. of
Pct. of
Difference Difference
Pct. of
(Ramapo Respondents Respondents Respondents Respondents Respondents 05 to 09
08 to 09 Respondents Peer Group)
22.4
22.9
24.2
21.8
24.4
2.0
2.6
33.6
-9.2
2.4
1.9
1.4
3.3
3.8
1.4
0.5
3.3
0.5
3.0
3.8
5.2
4.8
5.0
2.0
0.2
4.5
0.5
5.0
7.6
7.4
8.9
9.2
4.2
0.3
7.8
1.4
14.4
17.3
16.3
14.3
16.0
1.6
1.7
12.8
3.2
18.0
17.1
19.1
20.6
20.5
2.5
-0.1
13.7
6.8
18.0
13.7
14.4
16.4
12.5
-5.5
-3.9
12.8
-0.3
16.7
15.8
11.9
10.0
8.5
-8.2
-1.5
11.6
-3.1
695
739
833
642
599
RAMAPO
RAMAPO
PEER GROUP
Fall 2005
Fall 2006
Fall 2007
Fall 2008
Fall 2009
Pct. Point Pct. Point
Fall 2009
Difference
Pct. of
Pct. of
Pct. of
Pct. of
Pct. of
Difference Difference
Pct. of
(Ramapo Respondents Respondents Respondents Respondents Respondents 05 to 09
08 to 09 Respondents Peer Group)
25.2
29.6
28.2
28.8
26.7
1.5
-2.1
27.8
-1.1
24.3
21.2
24.8
22.2
21.7
-2.6
-0.5
25.3
-3.6
22.4
23.6
25.8
25.6
22.3
-0.1
-3.3
24.7
-2.4
15.3
14.9
12.9
12.8
16.3
1.0
3.5
13.2
3.1
5.5
6.0
3.6
5.6
6.7
1.2
1.1
5.0
1.7
3.5
2.7
1.9
2.2
2.5
-1.0
0.3
1.7
0.8
1.7
0.4
1.6
1.1
1.7
0.0
0.6
1.0
0.7
2.0
1.6
1.2
1.7
2.2
0.2
0.5
1.5
0.7
691
737
832
640
600
18
TABLE 2: HIGH SCHOOL ACTIVITIES (CONT.)
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
RAMAPO
PEER GROUP
Fall 2005
Fall 2006
Fall 2007
Fall 2008
Fall 2009
Pct. Point Pct. Point
Fall 2009
Difference
Pct. of
Pct. of
Pct. of
Pct. of
Pct. of
Difference Difference
Pct. of
(Ramapo Respondents Respondents Respondents Respondents Respondents 05 to 09
08 to 09 Respondents Peer Group)
20.0
19.8
23.8
19.7
22.7
2.7
3.0
28.2
-5.5
14.8
18.3
20.8
19.1
16.0
1.2
-3.1
15.9
0.1
30.1
31.1
28.0
26.9
29.5
-0.6
2.6
25.9
3.6
18.8
18.6
17.3
18.3
19.5
0.7
1.2
16.2
3.3
9.7
6.3
6.4
9.9
7.8
-1.9
-2.1
7.0
0.8
2.0
2.3
1.7
2.2
2.3
0.3
0.1
3.1
-0.8
2.0
2.0
1.0
2.5
1.0
-1.0
-1.5
1.7
-0.7
2.5
1.6
1.1
1.4
1.0
-1.5
-0.4
1.9
-0.9
690
733
828
639
599
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
RAMAPO
PEER GROUP
Fall 2005
Fall 2006
Fall 2007
Fall 2008
Fall 2009
Pct. Point Pct. Point
Fall 2009
Difference
Pct. of
Pct. of
Pct. of
Pct. of
Pct. of
Difference Difference
Pct. of
(Ramapo Respondents Respondents Respondents Respondents Respondents 05 to 09
08 to 09 Respondents Peer Group)
4.8
4.2
4.1
4.4
5.2
0.4
0.8
6.2
-1.0
15.8
16.1
16.2
15.0
14.8
-1.0
-0.2
15.6
-0.8
29.2
26.4
29.2
28.2
25.7
-3.5
-2.5
25.1
0.6
26.2
30.6
30.3
31.1
29.8
3.6
-1.3
27.4
2.4
16.2
14.7
12.6
13.9
14.5
-1.7
0.6
15.5
-1.0
4.6
5.4
3.7
3.9
5.8
1.2
1.9
5.7
0.1
1.0
1.5
1.2
2.1
2.0
1.0
-0.1
2.1
-0.1
2.3
1.1
2.5
1.4
2.2
-0.1
0.8
2.5
-0.3
692
739
831
634
600
Hrs/Wk on Student Clubs
Hours/Week on Household
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
RAMAPO
PEER GROUP
Fall 2005
Fall 2006
Fall 2007
Fall 2008
Fall 2009
Pct. Point Pct. Point
Fall 2009
Difference
Pct. of
Pct. of
Pct. of
Pct. of
Pct. of
Difference Difference
Pct. of
(Ramapo Respondents Respondents Respondents Respondents Respondents 05 to 09
08 to 09 Respondents Peer Group)
13.4
15.4
15.0
13.0
11.3
-2.1
-1.7
17.9
-6.6
24.7
21.2
22.0
21.6
21.6
-3.1
0.0
21.4
0.2
34.5
33.6
34.6
35.1
36.2
1.7
1.1
31.7
4.5
18.5
20.2
21.0
20.4
22.1
3.6
1.7
18.9
3.2
6.4
6.1
4.7
6.2
4.8
-1.6
-1.4
6.2
-1.4
0.9
1.2
1.4
2.4
2.0
1.1
-0.4
2.1
-0.1
0.7
1.4
0.5
0.9
1.0
0.3
0.1
0.8
0.2
0.9
1.0
0.8
0.5
1.0
0.1
0.5
1.1
-0.1
692
736
829
633
602
19
TABLE 2: HIGH SCHOOL ACTIVITIES (CONT.)
Hrs/Wk 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
RAMAPO
RAMAPO
PEER GROUP
Fall 2005
Fall 2006
Fall 2007
Fall 2008
Fall 2009
Pct. Point Pct. Point
Fall 2009
Difference
Pct. of
Pct. of
Pct. of
Pct. of
Pct. of
Difference Difference
Pct. of
(Ramapo Respondents Respondents Respondents Respondents Respondents 05 to 09
08 to 09 Respondents Peer Group)
19.4
16.2
19.6
19.6
22.4
3.0
2.8
25.8
-3.4
28.3
25.3
27.8
25.4
23.9
-4.4
-1.5
23.6
0.3
25.1
28.6
26.4
26.0
23.5
-1.6
-2.5
22.5
1.0
18.4
18.8
16.7
15.9
19.1
0.7
3.2
15.8
3.3
6.2
6.7
5.5
7.7
6.6
0.4
-1.1
7.2
-0.6
1.4
3.7
1.7
3.3
2.8
1.4
-0.5
2.8
0.0
0.6
0.1
1.2
0.9
1.0
0.4
0.1
1.2
-0.2
0.6
0.7
1.0
1.1
0.7
0.1
-0.4
1.2
-0.5
690
735
830
634
603
Hrs/Wk on Video/Comp. 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
RAMAPO
RAMAPO
PEER GROUP
Fall 2005
Fall 2006
Fall 2007
Fall 2008
Fall 2009
Pct. Point Pct. Point
Fall 2009
Difference
Pct. of
Pct. of
Pct. of
Pct. of
Pct. of
Difference Difference
Pct. of
(Ramapo Respondents Respondents Respondents Respondents Respondents 05 to 09
08 to 09 Respondents Peer Group)
39.6
37.1
37.4
35.0
39.8
0.2
4.8
40.1
-0.3
22.9
26.8
23.6
24.6
22.8
-0.1
-1.8
20.6
2.2
16.1
14.6
15.9
17.5
15.8
-0.3
-1.7
15.2
0.6
9.6
12.5
11.9
11.4
10.7
1.1
-0.7
11.3
-0.6
6.1
4.3
5.9
6.6
5.7
-0.4
-0.9
6.9
-1.2
3.6
2.3
2.0
2.5
2.0
-1.6
-0.5
2.8
-0.8
1.3
0.5
1.4
0.9
1.2
-0.1
0.3
1.2
0.0
0.9
1.8
1.8
1.4
2.0
1.1
0.6
1.9
0.1
690
738
831
634
600
RAMAPO
RAMAPO
Fall 2005
Pct. of
Fall 2006
Pct. of
[d]
Fall 2007
Pct. of
Fall 2008
Pct. of
[d]
Fall 2009
Pct. of
Hrs/Wk on Prayer/Meditation
Respondents Respondents Respondents Respondents Respondents
none
46.4
----less than an hour
34.2
----1 to 2 hours
13.7
----3 to 5 hours
3.6
----6 to 10 hours
1.2
----11 to 15 hours
0.4
----16 to 20 hours
0.3
----over 20 hours
0.3
----Number of Respondents
688
[d] Question was last included in the 2005 CIRP Survey
20
Pct. Point Pct. Point
Difference Difference
05 to 09
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
PEER GROUP
Fall 2009
Pct. of
Difference
(Ramapo -
08 to 09 Respondents 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
-N/A
N/A
-N/A
TABLE 2: HIGH SCHOOL ACTIVITIES (CONT.)
RAMAPO
RAMAPO
[c]
Had remedial work/tutoring in
English
Reading
Mathematics
Social Studies
Science
Foreign Language
Writing
Number of Respondents
Fall 2007
Fall 2008
Fall 2009
Pct. Point Pct. Point
Fall 2009
Difference
Fall 2005
Fall 2006
Pct. of
Pct. of
Pct. of
Pct. of
Pct. of
Difference Difference
Pct. of
(Ramapo Respondents Respondents Respondents Respondents Respondents 05 to 09
08 to 09 Respondents Peer Group)
6.6
-5.9
-4.8
-1.8
N/A
5.6
-0.8
6.5
-4.6
-4.2
-2.3
N/A
5.1
-0.9
12.1
-12.0
-11.7
-0.4
N/A
13.5
-1.8
3.2
-3.4
-1.9
-1.3
N/A
3.4
-1.5
3.9
-3.8
-2.4
-1.5
N/A
4.9
-2.5
3.4
-3.8
-3.4
0.0
N/A
5.2
-1.8
5.2
-4.3
-2.4
-2.8
N/A
4.7
-2.3
713
853
626
RAMAPO
RAMAPO
[c]
Will need rem. work/tutoring in
English
Reading
Mathematics
Social Studies
Science
Foreign Language
Writing
Number of Respondents
PEER GROUP
[c]
PEER GROUP
[c]
Fall 2007
Fall 2008
Fall 2009
Pct. Point Pct. Point
Fall 2009
Difference
Fall 2005
Fall 2006
Pct. of
Pct. of
Pct. of
Pct. of
Pct. of
Difference Difference
Pct. of
(Ramapo Respondents Respondents Respondents Respondents Respondents 05 to 09
08 to 09 Respondents Peer Group)
5.3
-4.0
-5.1
-0.2
N/A
7.6
-2.5
3.1
-3.3
-5.6
2.5
N/A
3.9
1.7
11.4
-15.4
-17.4
6.0
N/A
22.8
-5.4
1.5
-1.2
-3.2
1.7
N/A
3.3
-0.1
4.5
-4.1
-6.1
1.6
N/A
11.4
-5.3
3.4
-4.3
-3.7
0.3
N/A
12.7
-9.0
6.5
-6.7
-8.0
1.5
N/A
10.0
-2.0
713
853
626
RAMAPO
[c]
RAMAPO
[c]
[c]
PEER GROUP
Fall 2007
Fall 2008
Fall 2009
Pct. Point Pct. Point
Fall 2009
Difference
Fall 2005
Fall 2006
Pct. of
Pct. of
Pct. of
Pct. of
Pct. of
Difference Difference
Pct. of
(Ramapo HS required community service
Respondents Respondents Respondents Respondents Respondents 05 to 09
08 to 09 Respondents Peer Group)
Yes
20.6
----N/A
N/A
-N/A
No
79.4
----N/A
N/A
-N/A
Number of Respondents
703
[c] Question was not included in the CIRP Survey
21
GRAPH 5: HIGHEST DEGREE PLANNED
60
50
Percent
40
30
20
10
0
1992
1993
1994
1995
1996
1997
1998
1999
2000
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2007
2008
Fall of Entry
None/Less than Bachelor's
Bachelor's
22
Master's
Doctorate/Professional
2009
GRAPH 6: TOP TEN PERSONAL GOALS OF FALL 2009 FRESHMEN
be financially well-off
raise a family
help others in need
obtain recog. from colleagues
become authority in field
develop philosophy of life
be successful in business
understand other cultures
influence social values
be community leader
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
Percent Who Responded "Essential" or "Very Important"
23
70
80
GRAPH 7: STUDENTS SAY THERE IS A VERY GOOD CHANCE THEY WILL...
70
60
50
Percent
40
30
20
10
0
1992
1993
1994
1995
1996
1997
1998
1999
2000
be satisfied with Ramapo College
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
transfer to another college
24
2006
2007
2008
2009
GRAPH 8: TOP TEN PROBABLE CAREER OCCUPATIONS OF FALL 2009 FRESHMEN
nurse
teacher/admin (secondary)
teacher/admin (elementary)
business/executive
other career
accountant/actuary
therapist
writer/journalist
physician
clinical psychologist
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
Percent
25
7
8
9
10
11
12
GRAPH 9: GENERAL AREA OF PROBABLE MAJOR OF FALL 2009 FRESHMEN
Business
Professional
Arts and Humanities
Social Sciences
Undecided
Biological Sciences
Education
Other Fields
Physical Sciences
Engineering
0
2
4
6
8
10
Percent
26
12
14
16
18
20
TABLE 3: ASPIRATIONS
Highest Deg. Planned Any Col.
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
[a]
Personal Goals
achieve in a performing art
become authority in field
obtain recog. from colleagues
influence political structure
influence social values
raise a family
have admin. responsibility [b]
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
integrating spirituality into life [c]
Fall 2005
Pct. of
Respondents
0.4
0.2
26.4
48.8
12.9
5.7
3.9
0.0
1.6
557
Fall 2006
Pct. of
Respondents
1.6
0.0
24.1
48.6
12.3
5.5
5.7
0.0
2.2
634
Fall 2005
Pct. of
Fall 2006
Pct. of
Respondents
15.1
62.8
58.2
16.4
42.6
76.3
45.1
79.9
68.9
15.4
18.5
15.5
42.6
16.9
43.5
27.7
31.1
29.7
35.1
45.6
28.6
Respondents
13.9
55.1
50.3
19.6
38.9
75.7
41.0
78.6
62.8
16.3
16.1
12.0
39.2
19.6
45.9
24.9
30.2
32.3
33.0
45.6
--
RAMAPO
Fall 2007
Pct. of
Respondents
1.2
0.4
22.7
52.6
13.0
4.8
4.1
0.0
1.1
724
RAMAPO
Fall 2007
Pct. of
Respondents
12.8
58.9
55.0
19.2
43.9
75.0
44.9
78.7
72.7
16.9
18.1
13.1
43.3
20.3
47.5
26.4
35.0
31.8
34.0
51.4
--
Fall 2008
Pct. of
Respondents
0.9
0.6
25.0
49.7
14.3
5.9
2.5
0.2
1.1
561
Fall 2009
Pct. of
Respondents
1.0
0.0
25.0
48.2
13.5
6.3
3.6
0.0
2.4
504
Fall 2008
Pct. of
Fall 2009
Pct. of
Respondents
12.4
59.3
58.1
17.4
43.3
79.9
-82.3
69.1
20.2
16.7
12.6
41.3
26.2
51.0
25.3
32.4
36.1
30.0
45.3
--
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
--
[a] Number of respondents differs for each question in category.
[b] Question was last included in the CIRP 2007 survey
[c] Question was last included in the 2005 CIRP survey
27
RAMAPO
Pct. Point
Pct. Point
Difference
Difference
05 to 09
08 to 09
0.6
0.1
-0.2
-0.6
-1.4
0.0
-0.6
-1.5
0.6
-0.8
0.6
0.4
-0.3
1.1
N/A
-0.2
0.8
1.3
RAMAPO
Pct. Point
Pct. Point
Difference
Difference
05 to 09
-4.3
-4.8
0.7
-0.5
-4.7
0.9
N/A
2.7
-1.5
1.6
-1.6
-4.1
-2.8
4.7
2.7
0.4
-1.6
-0.2
-4.5
-6.9
N/A
08 to 09
-1.6
-1.3
0.8
-1.5
-5.4
-2.7
N/A
0.3
-1.7
-3.2
0.2
-1.2
-1.5
-4.6
-4.8
2.8
-2.9
-6.6
0.6
-6.6
N/A
PEER GROUP
Fall 2009
Difference
Pct. of
(Ramapo Respondents
Peer Group)
0.7
0.3
0.6
-0.6
23.6
1.4
46.7
1.5
16.4
-2.9
7.1
-0.8
3.5
0.1
0.2
-0.2
1.2
1.2
PEER GROUP
Fall 2009
Difference
Pct. of
(Ramapo Respondents
12.7
57.5
51.9
18.7
39.8
76.2
-76.3
67.4
18.0
12.2
12.0
34.7
21.4
45.0
23.4
26.3
34.6
34.3
46.3
--
Peer Group)
-1.9
0.5
7.0
-2.8
-1.9
1.0
N/A
6.3
0.0
-1.0
4.7
-0.6
5.1
0.2
1.2
4.7
3.2
-5.1
-3.7
-7.6
N/A
TABLE 3: ASPIRATIONS (CONT.)
Highest Deg. Planned This Col
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
[a]
Fall 2005
Pct. of
Respondents
0.5
1.6
73.6
21.1
0.7
0.5
0.7
0.2
1.2
432
Fall 2006
Pct. of
Respondents
0.6
1.0
70.8
21.7
2.9
1.0
0.2
0.6
1.2
489
Fall 2005
Pct. of
Fall 2006
Pct. of
Estimated Very Likely They will
Respondents
change major field
11.5
change career choice
11.9
get job to pay expenses
51.1
work full-time while attending
5.0
play varsity athletics
17.0
make at least a B average
65.0
participate in student protests
3.8
transfer to another college
2.5
be satisfied with college
58.5
participate in volunteer service
25.2
seek personal counseling
6.5
join social fraternity/sorority
5.8
participate in student govt.
10.5
talk regularly with professors
32.9
socialize w/other ethnic group
72.1
participate in student clubs
47.5
Respondents
11.6
9.4
44.5
5.5
18.5
69.0
3.9
2.6
61.0
22.2
5.4
7.2
8.4
31.5
68.7
45.7
RAMAPO
Fall 2007
Pct. of
Respondents
1.2
0.8
71.0
23.2
1.8
0.4
1.0
0.0
0.6
500
RAMAPO
Fall 2007
Pct. of
Respondents
12.3
10.3
45.4
5.6
22.1
70.6
3.6
2.7
61.9
17.7
4.8
5.2
7.8
33.7
69.4
40.2
Fall 2008
Pct. of
Respondents
0.6
1.5
75.1
18.6
2.6
0.9
0.4
0.0
0.4
469
Fall 2009
Pct. of
Respondents
0.8
0.8
72.7
22.8
1.3
1.3
0.0
0.3
0.3
399
Fall 2008
Pct. of
Fall 2009
Pct. of
Respondents
11.2
11.5
47.2
4.9
19.0
73.2
4.1
2.1
64.8
21.0
6.4
7.8
6.7
32.7
62.8
42.0
Respondents
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
[a] Number of respondents differs for each question in category.
28
RAMAPO
Pct. Point
Pct. Point
Difference
Difference
05 to 09
08 to 09
0.3
0.2
-0.8
-0.7
-0.9
-2.4
1.7
4.2
0.6
-1.3
0.8
0.4
-0.7
-0.4
0.1
0.3
-0.9
-0.1
RAMAPO
Pct. Point
Pct. Point
Difference
Difference
05 to 09
0
-3.4
-2.4
-0.8
0.9
10.9
0.4
-1.0
7.3
1.9
0.2
0.6
-2.6
1.0
-8.4
-4.9
08 to 09
0.3
-3.0
1.5
-0.7
-1.1
2.7
0.1
-0.6
1.0
6.1
0.3
-1.4
1.2
1.2
0.9
0.6
PEER GROUP
Fall 2009
Difference
Pct. of
(Ramapo Respondents
Peer Group)
1.6
-0.8
2.3
-1.5
74.6
-1.9
18.3
4.5
1.8
-0.5
0.4
0.9
0.2
-0.2
0.1
0.2
0.8
-0.5
PEER GROUP
Fall 2009
Difference
Pct. of
(Ramapo Respondents
13.1
11.9
43.6
7.9
14.5
63.0
3.8
8.2
54.9
26.2
6.3
8.7
5.8
34.8
64.8
44.0
Peer Group)
-1.6
-3.4
5.1
-3.7
3.4
12.9
0.4
-6.7
10.9
0.9
0.4
-2.3
2.1
-0.9
-1.1
-1.4
TABLE 3: ASPIRATIONS (CONT.)
Fall 2005
Pct. of
Student's Probable Career
Respondents
accountant/actuary
4.1
actor/entertainer
2.2
architect/urban planning
0.0
artist
1.4
business/clerical
0.8
business/executive
11.7
business owner/proprietor
2.8
business salesperson/buyer
0.6
clergy (other)
0.0
clinical psychologist
2.0
college teacher/administrator
0.2
computer programmer/analyst
1.2
conservationist/forester
0.0
dentist
0.8
dietitian/home economist
0.2
engineer
0.2
farmer/rancher
0.0
foreign service/diplomat
0.5
homemaker
0.0
interior decorator/design
0.2
lab technician/hygienist
0.2
law enforcement officer
1.5
lawyer/judge
2.6
military service
0.2
musician
0.9
nurse
6.3
optometrist
0.0
pharmacist
0.5
physician
3.7
policy-maker/government
0.8
school counselor
1.2
school principal/super.
0.0
scientific researcher
1.1
social worker
1.4
therapist
3.1
teacher/admin (elementary)
6.5
teacher/admin (secondary)
10.3
veterinarian
0.2
writer/journalist
3.5
laborer (skilled or unskilled)
0.2
other career
8.3
undecided/unemployed
19.2
Number of Respondents
651
Fall 2006
Pct. of
Respondents
4.4
1.0
0.0
1.7
0.6
9.8
3.2
0.4
0.0
1.7
0.4
1.8
0.3
1.3
0.0
0.4
0.0
0.7
0.0
0.4
0.1
2.2
4.1
0.1
0.6
6.9
0.0
0.1
2.7
0.8
0.8
0.0
1.3
1.4
4.4
6.2
9.6
0.6
3.5
0.2
5.6
20.8
712
RAMAPO
Fall 2007
Pct. of
Respondents
4.6
1.0
0.0
1.2
0.7
11.5
2.9
1.2
0.1
3.0
0.1
0.6
0.0
1.5
0.1
0.2
0.0
0.4
0.1
0.1
0.0
1.0
3.7
0.1
0.9
8.7
0.2
0.5
2.4
0.5
0.6
0.0
1.1
1.0
4.9
5.5
7.4
0.5
3.2
0.2
6.7
21.1
801
Fall 2008
Pct. of
Respondents
4.6
1.3
0.0
1.4
0.6
9.9
3.6
0.9
0.0
1.9
0.4
3.5
0.2
1.6
0.0
0.6
0.0
0.9
0.0
0.2
0.2
1.1
1.6
0.3
0.9
10.7
0.5
0.5
3.2
0.5
0.9
0.0
2.1
0.9
4.3
6.8
7.4
0.5
2.1
1.1
5.4
17.7
634
29
Fall 2009
Pct. of
Respondents
6.0
0.9
0.2
1.4
0.7
6.9
0.5
0.5
0.0
2.8
0.3
1.0
0.5
1.0
0.2
0.5
0.2
0.5
0.0
0.0
0.2
0.7
1.9
0.0
1.4
11.5
0.3
0.5
3.8
0.7
0.0
0.0
1.4
1.5
4.3
7.2
8.3
0.3
3.8
0.5
6.7
20.8
581
RAMAPO
Pct. Point
Pct. Point
Difference
Difference
05 to 09
08 to 09
1.9
1.4
-1.3
-0.4
0.2
0.2
0.0
0.0
-0.1
0.1
-4.8
N/A
-2.3
-3.1
-0.1
-0.4
0.0
0.0
0.8
0.9
0.1
-0.1
-0.2
-2.5
0.5
0.3
0.2
-0.6
0.0
0.2
0.3
-0.1
0.2
0.2
0.0
-0.4
N/A
N/A
-0.2
-0.2
0.0
0.0
-0.8
-0.4
-0.7
0.3
-0.2
-0.3
0.5
0.5
5.2
0.8
0.3
-0.2
0.0
0.0
0.1
0.6
-0.1
0.2
-1.2
-0.9
N/A
N/A
0.3
-0.7
0.1
0.6
1.2
0.0
0.7
0.4
-2.0
0.9
0.1
-0.2
0.3
1.7
0.3
-0.6
-1.6
1.3
1.6
3.1
PEER GROUP
Fall 2009
Difference
Pct. of
(Ramapo Respondents
Peer Group)
2.2
3.8
1.2
-0.3
0.3
-0.1
1.6
-0.2
0.6
0.1
5.2
1.7
2.5
-2.0
0.9
-0.4
0.2
-0.2
1.4
1.4
0.4
-0.1
1.8
-0.8
0.3
0.2
1.0
0.0
0.3
-0.1
7.9
-7.4
0.1
0.1
0.9
-0.4
0.1
-0.1
0.1
-0.1
0.2
0.0
1.5
-0.8
2.6
-0.7
9.5
-9.5
1.4
0.0
6.6
4.9
0.3
0.0
1.3
-0.8
4.2
-0.4
0.9
-0.2
0.3
-0.3
0.1
-0.1
2.1
-0.7
0.9
0.6
3.5
0.8
5.2
2.0
5.3
3.0
0.9
-0.6
2.1
1.7
0.8
-0.3
7.1
-0.4
14.4
6.4
TABLE 3: ASPIRATIONS (CONT.)
Student's Probable Major
Arts and Humanities
art, fine/applied
english, lang./literature
history
journalism
lang./literature (excl. Engl.)
music
philosophy
speech
theater/drama
theology/religion
other Arts/Hum. areas
Biological Sciences
biology, general
biochemistry/biophysics
botany
environmental science
marine (life) science
microbiology/bacteriology
zoology
other Biological sciences
Business
accounting
business admin., general
finance
international business
marketing
management
secretarial studies
other Business
Education
business education
elementary education
music/art education
physical education
secondary education
special education
other Education
Fall 2005
Pct. of
Respondents
13.8
2.9
2.4
2.4
1.8
0.5
1.2
0.2
0.2
1.2
0.2
0.8
7.5
5.9
0.3
0.0
0.6
0.2
0.0
0.2
0.3
21.9
4.1
5.3
3.3
2.3
3.8
2.9
0.0
0.2
12.3
0.3
5.3
1.1
0.9
4.4
0.3
0.0
Fall 2006
Pct. of
Respondents
11.4
2.0
1.7
2.4
2.1
0.4
1.0
0.1
0.0
0.6
0.0
1.1
6.6
4.1
1.7
0.0
0.6
0.0
0.0
0.1
0.1
22.1
4.3
5.2
3.7
2.6
2.4
3.6
0.0
0.3
11.2
0.3
4.1
0.4
0.1
5.9
0.3
0.1
RAMAPO
Fall 2007
Pct. of
Respondents
10.1
1.3
1.6
1.9
1.9
0.3
0.4
0.0
0.0
0.9
0.0
1.8
7.9
5.8
1.0
0.0
0.5
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.6
24.0
4.9
4.8
3.9
2.4
3.9
2.5
0.0
1.6
9.4
0.1
4.6
0.1
0.1
3.9
0.3
0.3
Fall 2008
Pct. of
Respondents
9.8
1.9
1.8
1.5
1.1
0.2
0.8
0.2
0.0
1.8
0.0
0.5
8.0
5.7
1.5
0.0
0.5
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.3
23.0
4.5
4.5
2.6
2.1
3.1
5.7
0.0
0.5
7.5
0.2
4.7
0.0
0.2
2.1
0.3
0.0
30
Fall 2009
Pct. of
Respondents
12.9
2.1
2.9
2.1
2.6
0.0
1.4
0.0
0.0
0.9
0.0
0.9
10.1
8.1
0.5
0.0
1.0
0.0
0.0
0.2
0.3
17.9
5.5
4.3
2.2
1.2
2.6
1.9
0.0
0.2
8.3
0.2
3.8
0.0
0.5
3.8
0.0
0.0
RAMAPO
Pct. Point
Pct. Point
Difference
Difference
05 to 09
08 to 09
-0.9
3.1
-0.8
0.2
0.5
1.1
-0.3
0.6
0.8
1.5
-0.5
-0.2
0.2
0.6
-0.2
-0.2
-0.2
N/A
-0.3
-0.9
-0.2
N/A
0.1
0.4
2.6
2.1
2.2
2.4
0.2
-1.0
N/A
N/A
0.4
0.5
-0.2
0.0
N/A
N/A
0.0
0.2
0.0
0.0
-4
-5.1
1.4
1.0
-1.0
-0.2
-1.1
-0.4
-1.1
-0.9
-1.2
-0.5
-1.0
-3.8
N/A
N/A
0.0
-0.3
-4.0
0.8
-0.1
0.0
-1.5
-0.9
-1.1
0.0
-0.4
0.3
-0.6
1.7
-0.3
-0.3
N/A
0.0
PEER GROUP
Fall 2009
Difference
Pct. of
(Ramapo Respondents
Peer Group)
11.5
1.4
1.9
0.2
1.6
1.3
2.2
-0.1
1.2
1.4
0.8
-0.8
1.3
0.1
0.2
-0.2
0.1
-0.1
1.3
-0.4
0.1
-0.1
0.8
0.1
7.9
2.2
4.5
3.6
0.7
-0.2
0.0
N/A
0.8
0.2
1.0
-1.0
0.1
-0.1
0.3
-0.1
0.5
-0.2
13.4
4.5
2.1
3.4
3.2
1.1
0.9
1.3
1.2
0.0
2.4
0.2
3.1
-1.2
0.0
N/A
0.5
-0.3
9.4
-1.1
0.1
0.1
4.4
-0.6
0.8
-0.8
0.7
-0.2
2.5
1.3
0.6
-0.6
0.3
-0.3
TABLE 3: ASPIRATIONS (CONT.)
Student's Probable Major
Engineering
aeronautical
civil
chemical
[e]
computer
electrical
industrial
mechanical
other Engineering
Physical Sciences
astronomy
atmospheric science
chemistry
earth science
marine science
mathematics
physics
other Physical Sciences
Professional
architecture/urban planning
family/consumer sciences
health technology
library science
nursing
pharmacy
pre-medical/pre-dental
therapy
other Professional
Social Sciences
anthropology
economics
ethnic studies
geography
political science
psychology
social work
sociology
women's studies
other Social Science
Fall 2005
Pct. of
Respondents
0.4
0.2
0.2
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
3.1
0.0
0.0
0.6
0.0
0.0
1.5
0.5
0.5
11.0
0.2
0.0
0.2
0.0
6.5
0.0
2.1
1.8
0.2
12.3
0.2
0.0
0.0
0.0
2.4
7.5
1.4
0.6
0.0
0.2
Fall 2006
Pct. of
Respondents
0.1
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.1
2.5
0.1
0.0
0.7
0.0
0.0
1.3
0.4
0.0
11.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
7.3
0.0
1.1
2.6
0.0
13.6
0.0
0.3
0.0
0.0
3.4
7.3
1.4
0.6
0.0
0.6
RAMAPO
Fall 2007
Pct. of
Respondents
0.1
0.0
0.0
0.1
-0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
2.3
0.0
0.0
0.3
0.1
0.0
1.4
0.5
0.0
13.7
0.0
0.0
0.5
0.0
0.6
9.5
0.3
2.0
0.8
13.7
0.1
0.4
0.0
0.0
3.0
8.6
0.9
0.1
0.0
0.6
Fall 2008
Pct. of
Respondents
0.5
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.3
0.0
0.0
0.2
0.0
5.6
0.0
0.0
1.1
0.2
0.2
3.1
1.0
0.0
17.4
0.0
0.0
1.0
0.2
11.0
0.5
1.1
3.4
0.2
12.0
0.0
0.0
0.2
0.0
1.6
8.1
1.0
0.6
0.0
0.5
[e] This item included for the first time in 2002; not on 2007 CIRP.
31
Fall 2009
Pct. of
Respondents
0.9
0.3
0.2
0.0
0.2
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.2
3.4
0.0
0.0
0.5
0.0
0.0
1.7
0.9
0.3
16.3
0.0
0.0
0.3
0.0
12.4
0.5
1.0
1.9
0.2
11.6
0.2
0.5
0.0
0.0
2.1
6.6
1.2
0.3
0.0
0.7
RAMAPO
Pct. Point
Pct. Point
Difference
Difference
05 to 09
08 to 09
0.5
0.4
0.1
0.3
0.0
0.2
N/A
N/A
0.2
-0.1
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
-0.2
0.2
0.2
0.3
-2.2
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
-0.1
-0.6
0.0
-0.2
0.0
-0.2
0.2
-1.4
0.4
-0.1
-0.2
0.3
5.3
-1.1
-0.2
N/A
N/A
N/A
0.1
-0.7
N/A
-0.2
5.9
1.4
0.5
0.0
-1.1
-0.1
0.1
-1.5
0.0
0.0
-0.7
-0.4
N/A
0.2
0.5
0.5
N/A
-0.2
N/A
N/A
-0.3
0.5
-0.9
-1.5
-0.2
0.2
-0.3
-0.3
N/A
N/A
0.5
0.2
PEER GROUP
Fall 2009
Difference
Pct. of
(Ramapo Respondents
Peer Group)
12.7
-11.8
2.4
-2.1
1.9
-1.7
0.8
-0.8
1.1
-0.9
1.2
-1.2
0.1
-0.1
3.3
-3.3
1.9
-1.7
4.5
-1.1
0.1
-0.1
0.1
-0.1
1.6
-1.1
0.2
-0.2
0.5
-0.5
0.9
0.8
0.9
0.0
0.2
0.1
14.2
2.1
0.2
-0.2
0.0
N/A
0.5
-0.2
0.1
-0.1
6.6
5.8
0.9
-0.4
3.1
-2.1
2.2
-0.3
0.6
-0.4
11.1
0.5
0.4
-0.2
0.5
0.0
0.1
-0.1
0.0
N/A
3.8
-1.7
5.0
1.6
0.5
0.7
0.4
-0.1
0.0
N/A
0.4
0.3
TABLE 3: ASPIRATIONS (CONT.)
Student's Probable Major
Technical
building trades
data proc/computer prog
drafting/design
electronics
mechanics
other Technical
Other Fields
agriculture
communications
computer science
forestry
kinesiology
law enforcement
military science
Other Field
Undecided
Number of Respondents
Fall 2005
Pct. of
Respondents
0.5
0.0
0.0
0.2
0.0
0.3
0.0
8.8
0.0
5.6
1.4
0.0
0.0
1.5
0.0
0.3
9.8
655
RAMAPO
Fall 2008
Pct. of
Respondents
1.1
0.0
1.1
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
7.1
0.0
3.2
2.3
0.0
0.0
1.1
0.0
0.5
8.3
618
Fall 2009
Pct. of
Respondents
0.3
0.0
0.3
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
6.8
0.0
4.0
0.7
0.0
0.0
0.7
0.0
1.4
11.6
580
32
RAMAPO
Pct. Point
Pct. Point
Difference
Difference
05 to 09
08 to 09
-0.2
-0.8
N/A
N/A
0.3
-0.8
-0.2
0.0
N/A
N/A
-0.3
N/A
N/A
N/A
-2.0
-0.3
N/A
N/A
-1.6
0.8
-0.7
-1.6
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
-0.8
-0.4
N/A
N/A
1.1
0.9
1.8
3.3
PEER GROUP
Fall 2009
Difference
Pct. of
(Ramapo Respondents
Peer Group)
1.0
-0.7
0.0
N/A
0.7
-0.4
0.1
-0.1
0.1
-0.1
0.0
N/A
0.1
-0.1
7.1
-0.3
0.1
-0.1
1.5
2.5
1.3
-0.6
0.1
-0.1
0.7
-0.7
1.7
-1.0
0.7
-0.7
1.0
0.4
7.4
4.2
GRAPH 10: PLANNED RESIDENCE
90
Percent
70
50
30
10
-10
1992
1993
1994
1995
1996
1997
1998
1999
2000
2001
2002
2003
2004
Fall of Entry
On-campus
With Family
33
Rent/Other
2005
2006
2007
2008
2009
GRAPH 11: CONCERN ABOUT FINANCING COLLEGE
60
50
Percent
40
30
20
10
0
1994
1995
1996
1997
1998
1999
2000
2001
2002
2003
2004
Fall of Entry
Major
Some
34
None
2005
2006
2007
2008
2009
TABLE 4: NEGOTIATING COLLEGE
RAMAPO
Residence Planned
with family or relatives
other private home, apt., room
college dormitory
other campus housing
other/frat or sorority house
Number of Respondents
Fall 2005
Pct. of
Respondents
10.9
0.3
88.1
0.6
0.1
713
Fall 2006
Pct. of
Respondents
13.6
0.3
85.8
0.4
0.0
772
Fall 2007
Pct. of
Respondents
15.4
0.1
83.6
0.8
0.1
846
RAMAPO
Fall 2008
Pct. of
Respondents
13.3
0.3
85.7
0.7
0.0
686
Fall 2009
Pct. of
Respondents
11.6
0.0
86.8
1.3
0.3
622
RAMAPO
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 2005
Pct. of
Respondents
21.7
8.8
10.4
11.4
12.3
35.3
713
[f]
Fall 2006
Pct. of
Respondents
------776
Fall 2007
Pct. of
Respondents
23.3
7.7
10.0
10.7
10.4
37.9
853
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 2005
Pct. of
Respondents
58.2
19.4
15.1
3.9
1.8
1.5
713
Fall 2006
Pct. of
Respondents
------776
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
Fall 2005
Pct. of
Respondents
52.5
6.9
14.9
10.0
8.6
7.3
713
Fall 2006
Pct. of
Respondents
------776
Fall 2007
Pct. of
Respondents
51.2
22.9
15.4
6.6
2.0
2.0
853
Fall 2008
Pct. of
Respondents
20.7
4.6
9.5
10.5
12.0
42.6
692
Fall 2009
Pct. of
Respondents
21.7
6.7
9.4
11.5
10.2
40.4
626
Fall 2007
Pct. of
Respondents
57.3
7.2
10.8
8.9
5.2
10.7
853
Pct. Point
Difference
05 to 09
0
-2.1
-1.0
0.1
-2.1
5.1
Pct. Point
Difference
08 to 09
1.0
2.1
-0.1
1.0
-1.8
-2.2
RAMAPO
Fall 2008
Pct. of
Respondents
50.6
21.7
15.9
6.8
1.4
3.6
692
Fall 2009
Pct. of
Respondents
54.6
20.8
13.6
6.7
1.9
2.4
626
Pct. Point
Difference
05 to 09
-3.6
1.4
-1.5
2.8
0.1
0.9
Fall 2008
Pct. of
Respondents
56.8
8.2
13.3
8.4
3.8
9.5
692
Fall 2009
Pct. of
Respondents
50.6
7.3
10.5
9.4
5.8
16.3
626
Pct. Point
Difference
05 to 09
-1.9
0.4
-4.4
-0.6
-2.8
9.0
RAMAPO
[f]
Pct. Point
Difference
08 to 09
-1.7
-0.3
1.1
0.6
0.3
RAMAPO
RAMAPO
[f]
Pct. Point
Difference
05 to 09
0.7
-0.3
-1.3
0.7
0.2
Pct. Point
Difference
08 to 09
4.0
-0.9
-2.3
-0.1
0.5
-1.2
RAMAPO
[f] Prior to 2006, the CIRP Survey had one general question for category. The 2006 Survey has same category with many detailed questions.
35
Pct. Point
Difference
08 to 09
-6.2
-0.9
-2.8
1.0
2.0
6.8
PEER GROUP
Fall 2009
Pct. of
Respondents
12.9
2.2
80.9
3.7
0.4
Difference
(Ramapo Peer Group)
-1.3
-2.2
5.9
-2.4
-0.1
PEER GROUP
Fall 2009
Pct. of
Respondents
30.8
11.2
13.5
13.3
11.3
19.9
Difference
(Ramapo Peer Group)
-9.1
-4.5
-4.1
-1.8
-1.1
20.5
PEER GROUP
Fall 2009
Pct. of
Respondents
46.5
26.1
17.7
6.3
1.8
1.6
Difference
(Ramapo Peer Group)
8.1
-5.3
-4.1
0.4
0.1
0.8
PEER GROUP
Fall 2009
Pct. of
Respondents
33.0
7.1
14.9
15.2
9.3
20.6
Difference
(Ramapo Peer Group)
17.6
0.2
-4.4
-5.8
-3.5
-4.3
TABLE 4: NEGOTIATING COLLEGE (CONT.)
RAMAPO
RAMAPO
[f]
Fall 2007
Fall 2006
Fall 2008
Fall 2009
Amount of first year's expenses
Fall 2005
to be covered from aid which
Pct. of
Pct. of
Pct. of
Pct. of
Pct. of
must be repaid
Respondents Respondents Respondents Respondents Respondents
None
54.3
-52.6
50.0
47.6
Less than $1,000
3.5
-3.3
2.5
2.2
$1,000 - $2,999
14.3
-11.8
13.2
10.2
$3,000 - $5,999
9.0
-10.3
11.4
14.9
$6,000 - $9,999
6.6
-5.7
5.6
7.5
$10,000 or more
12.3
-16.2
17.3
17.6
Number of Respondents
713
776
853
692
626
Concern about Financing Col.
none
some
major
Number of Respondents
Pct. Point
Difference
08 to 09
-2.4
-0.3
-3.0
3.5
1.9
0.3
RAMAPO
RAMAPO
Amount of first year's expenses
Fall 2005
to be covered from resources
Pct. of
other than those above
Respondents
None
96.6
Less than $1,000
0.8
$1,000 - $2,999
0.6
$3,000 - $5,999
0.1
$6,000 - $9,999
0.7
$10,000 or more
1.1
Number of Respondents
713
Pct. Point
Difference
05 to 09
-6.7
-1.3
-4.1
5.9
0.9
5.3
[f]
Fall 2006
Fall 2007
Fall 2008
Fall 2009
Pct. of
Pct. of
Pct. of
Pct. of
Respondents Respondents Respondents Respondents
-96.0
96.0
95.8
-1.8
1.3
1.3
-0.1
1.0
0.6
-1.4
0.6
0.8
-0.2
0.4
0.5
-0.5
0.7
1.0
776
853
692
626
RAMAPO
Fall 2005
Fall 2006
Fall 2007
Fall 2008
Fall 2009
Pct. of
Pct. of
Pct. of
Pct. of
Pct. of
Respondents Respondents Respondents Respondents Respondents
35.0
33.1
46.5
47.1
39.8
52.1
55.0
45.6
48.5
50.0
13.0
11.8
7.9
4.4
10.2
678
743
825
664
610
Pct. Point
Difference
05 to 09
-0.8
0.5
0.0
0.7
-0.2
-0.1
Pct. Point
Difference
08 to 09
-0.2
0.0
-0.4
0.2
0.1
0.3
RAMAPO
Pct. Point
Pct. Point
Difference
Difference
05 to 09
08 to 09
4.8
-7.3
-2.1
1.5
-2.8
5.8
[f] Prior to 2006, the CIRP Survey had one general question for category. The 2006 Survey has same THE category with many detailed questions.
36
PEER GROUP
Fall 2009
Pct. of
Respondents
57.2
3.5
9.4
13.9
8.1
7.9
Difference
(Ramapo Peer Group)
-9.6
-1.3
0.8
1.0
-0.6
9.7
PEER GROUP
Fall 2009
Pct. of
Respondents
94.9
2.0
1.0
0.7
0.4
1.0
Difference
(Ramapo Peer Group)
0.9
-0.7
-0.4
0.1
0.1
0.0
PEER GROUP
Fall 2009
Difference
Pct. of
(Ramapo Respondents
Peer Group)
44.0
-4.2
47.9
2.1
8.1
2.1
GRAPH 12: MILES FROM COLLEGE TO HOME
60
50
Percent
40
30
20
10
0
1992
1993
1994
1995
1996
1997
1998
1999
2000
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
Fall of Entry
10 or fewer miles
11-50 miles
37
51-100 miles
>100 miles
2007
2008
2009
GRAPH 13: FRESHMEN CHARACTERIZE THEIR POLITICAL ORIENTATION
70
60
50
Percent
40
30
20
10
0
1992
1993
1994
1995
1996
1997
1998
1999
2000
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
Fall of Entry
Liberal/Far Left
Middle of the Road
38
Conservative/Far Right
2006
2007
2008
2009
GRAPH 14: TOP STATEMENTS WITH WHICH FRESHMEN AGREE
legal status - same sex couple
prohibit racist/sexist speech [d]
abortion should be legal
too much cncrn for criminals
marijuana should be legalized
indiv can't change society
racial discrim no longer a prob
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
Percent Who Agree "Strongly" or "Somewhat"
39
70
80
90
GRAPH 15: ACADEMIC EXPERIENCES OF PARENTS
70
60
50
Percent
40
30
20
10
0
1992
1993
1994
1995
1996
1997
1998
1999
2000 2001
Fall of Entry
Mother - H.S. degree (can include some post-secondary)
Mother - College Degree (can include some graduate)
Mother - Graduate Degree
40
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2007
2008
Father - H.S. Degree (can include some post-secondary)
Father - College Degree (can include some graduate)
Father - Graduate Degree
2009
TABLE 5: FRESHMAN CHARACTERISTICS
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
Citizenship Status
U.S. Citizen
permanent resident
neither
Number of Respondents
Native English Speaker?
yes
no
Number of Respondents
Political Orientation
far left
liberal
middle of the road
conservative
far right
Number of Respondents
Fall 2005
Pct. of
Respondents
1.9
5.9
45.0
38.9
6.5
1.7
691
Fall 2006
Pct. of
Respondents
2.3
9.7
51.5
29.5
5.4
1.6
745
RAMAPO
Fall 2007
Pct. of
Respondents
4.4
9.3
50.4
27.4
6.7
1.8
824
Fall 2008
Pct. of
Respondents
3.7
7.8
52.8
26.5
7.3
1.9
669
Fall 2009
Pct. of
Respondents
3.8
9.0
50.7
29.9
6.6
0.0
608
Fall 2005
Pct. of
Respondents
94.2
3.5
2.3
710
Fall 2006
Pct. of
Respondents
95.3
2.5
2.2
771
RAMAPO
Fall 2007
Pct. of
Respondents
95.9
1.8
2.3
852
Fall 2008
Pct. of
Respondents
97.4
0.6
2.0
689
Fall 2009
Pct. of
Respondents
97.8
1.9
0.3
625
Fall 2005
Pct. of
Respondents
90.1
9.9
704
Fall 2006
Pct. of
Respondents
89.2
10.8
758
RAMAPO
Fall 2007
Pct. of
Respondents
92.0
8.0
847
Fall 2008
Pct. of
Respondents
94.7
5.3
684
Fall 2009
Pct. of
Respondents
91.8
8.2
622
Fall 2005
Pct. of
Respondents
1.5
26.9
54.7
16.2
0.7
673
Fall 2006
Pct. of
Respondents
2.0
32.7
50.8
13.8
0.7
712
RAMAPO
Fall 2007
Pct. of
Respondents
2.4
29.3
50.6
16.3
1.4
798
Fall 2008
Pct. of
Respondents
2.2
30.0
52.4
14.8
0.6
636
Fall 2009
Pct. of
Respondents
2.6
33.5
48.9
14.9
0.2
585
41
RAMAPO
Pct. Point
Pct. Point
Difference
Difference
05 to 09
08 to 09
1.9
0.1
3.1
1.2
5.7
-2.1
-9.0
3.4
0.1
-0.7
-1.7
-1.9
PEER GROUP
Fall 2009
Difference
Pct. of
(Ramapo Respondents
Peer Group)
4.2
-0.4
6.2
2.8
23.5
27.2
19.5
10.4
30.9
-24.3
15.7
-15.7
RAMAPO
Pct. Point
Pct. Point
Difference
Difference
05 to 09
08 to 09
3.6
0.4
-1.6
1.3
-2.0
-1.7
PEER GROUP
Fall 2009
Difference
Pct. of
(Ramapo Respondents
Peer Group)
98.3
-0.5
1.2
0.7
0.5
-0.2
RAMAPO
Pct. Point
Pct. Point
Difference
Difference
05 to 09
08 to 09
1.7
-2.9
-1.7
2.9
PEER GROUP
Fall 2009
Difference
Pct. of
(Ramapo Respondents
Peer Group)
96.3
-4.5
3.7
4.5
RAMAPO
Pct. Point
Pct. Point
Difference
Difference
05 to 09
08 to 09
1.1
0.4
6.6
3.5
-5.8
-3.5
-1.3
0.1
-0.5
-0.4
Fall 2009
Pct. of
Respondents
1.9
21.5
43.9
29.6
3.1
Difference
(Ramapo Peer Group)
0.7
12.0
5.0
-14.7
-2.9
TABLE 5: FRESHMAN CHARACTERISTICS (CONT.)
Agrees Strongly/Somewhat
too much cncrn for criminals
abortion should be legal
abolish death penalty
marijuana should be legalized
prohibit homosexual relations
fed gov more ctrl of handguns
racial discrim no longer a prob
indiv can't change society
wealthy should pay more tax
prohibit racist/sexist speech [d]
abolish affirm action - col adm
married women best stay home [d]
legal status - same sex couple
Student's Religion
Baptist
Buddhist
Eastern Orthodox
Episcopal
Islamic
Jewish
Mormon
Lutheran
Methodist
Presbyterian
Quaker
Roman Catholic
Seventh Day Adventist
United Church of Christ
other Christian
other Religion
none
Number of Respondents
Fall 2005
Pct. of
Respondents
57.4
63.4
32.1
31.9
15.1
85.5
20.3
24.7
60.4
58.7
48.2
17.0
73.6
Fall 2006
Pct. of
Respondents
55.0
65.4
32.7
31.7
15.6
79.7
16.4
25.2
63.1
-48.6
-75.6
RAMAPO
Fall 2007
Pct. of
Respondents
56.8
64.5
37.2
29.8
15.6
81.6
18.4
23.5
62.9
-45.3
-75.1
Fall 2008
Pct. of
Respondents
57.3
68.7
35.6
33.7
14.6
81.1
20.6
25.1
65.1
-45.7
-78.1
Fall 2009
Pct. of
Respondents
58.5
64.3
-36.4
--23.2
27.5
-68.3
--76.5
Fall 2005
Pct. of
Respondents
3.3
0.4
1.3
1.6
0.3
6.1
0.1
3.2
3.6
2.3
0.0
50.9
0.4
0.1
9.7
2.6
13.7
687
Fall 2006
Pct. of
Respondents
3.5
0.1
2.8
0.8
1.1
6.5
0.0
1.6
2.4
3.0
0.3
49.6
0.3
0.1
9.4
2.8
15.7
744
RAMAPO
Fall 2007
Pct. of
Respondents
3.5
0.4
2.2
1.1
0.5
6.4
0.0
1.8
1.4
3.4
0.4
48.1
0.2
0.1
7.2
2.0
18.3
831
Fall 2008
Pct. of
Respondents
1.8
0.5
2.3
0.8
0.9
6.5
0.0
2.1
3.3
2.9
0.0
48.9
0.2
0.3
6.8
2.6
17.9
661
Fall 2009
Pct. of
Respondents
2.3
0.2
2.1
1.2
1.0
5.3
0.0
2.1
2.0
2.6
0.2
52.0
0.5
0.3
9.7
3.1
15.5
608
[d] Question was not included in the 2006 CIRP survey
42
RAMAPO
Pct. Point
Pct. Point
Difference
Difference
05 to 09
08 to 09
1.1
1.2
0.9
-4.4
N/A
N/A
4.5
2.7
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
2.9
2.6
2.8
2.4
-60.4
-65.1
9.6
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
2.9
-1.6
PEER GROUP
Fall 2009
Difference
Pct. of
(Ramapo Respondents
Peer Group)
59.9
-1.4
53.2
11.1
-N/A
43.0
-6.6
-N/A
-N/A
27.3
-4.1
26.8
0.7
-N/A
69.7
-1.4
-N/A
-N/A
58.4
18.1
RAMAPO
Pct. Point
Pct. Point
Difference
Difference
05 to 09
08 to 09
-1.0
0.5
-0.2
-0.3
0.8
-0.2
-0.4
0.4
0.7
0.1
-0.8
-1.2
-0.1
N/A
-1.1
0.0
-1.6
-1.3
0.3
-0.3
0.2
0.2
1.1
3.1
0.1
0.3
0.2
0.0
0.0
2.9
0.5
0.5
1.8
-2.4
PEER GROUP
Fall 2009
Difference
Pct. of
(Ramapo Respondents
Peer Group)
14.3
-12.0
0.6
-0.4
0.5
1.6
1.7
-0.5
0.5
0.5
1.8
3.5
0.6
-0.6
4.2
-2.1
7.1
-5.1
3.5
-0.9
0.2
0.0
24.3
27.7
0.2
0.3
0.6
-0.3
18.4
-8.7
2.7
0.4
18.9
-3.4
TABLE 5: FRESHMAN CHARACTERISTICS (CONT.)
Father's Education
grammar school or less
some high school
high school graduate
postsec. other than college
some college
college degree
some graduate school
graduate degree
Number of Respondents
Father's Career
artist
business
business/clerical
clergy
college teacher
physician/dentist
education/secondary
education/elementary
engineer
farmer/forester
health professional
homemaker
lawyer
military career
nurse
research scientist
social worker
skilled worker
semi-skilled worker
unskilled worker
unemployed
other
Fall 2006
Pct. of
Respondents
3.8
4.9
22.4
6.1
18.2
26.8
2.7
15.1
736
Fall 2007
Pct. of
Respondents
2.4
4.4
23.5
5.3
15.6
28.9
2.4
17.5
827
RAMAPO
Fall 2008
Pct. of
Respondents
2.1
3.2
23.3
4.0
16.2
34.3
1.5
15.4
656
Fall 2008
Pct. of
Respondents
2.1
3.2
23.3
4.0
16.2
34.3
1.5
15.4
656
RAMAPO
Fall 2009
Pct. Point Pct. Point
Pct. of
Difference Difference
Respondents
05 to 09
08 to 09
2.8
-1.0
0.7
4.0
-0.9
0.8
24.2
1.8
0.9
5.3
-0.8
1.3
16.6
-1.6
0.4
28.7
1.9
-5.6
2.0
-0.7
0.5
16.4
1.3
1.0
603
PEER GROUP
Fall 2009
Difference
Pct. of
(Ramapo Respondents
Peer Group)
2.2
0.6
3.8
0.2
18.3
5.9
3.8
1.5
15.1
1.5
31.8
-3.1
2.2
-0.2
22.8
-6.4
Fall 2005
Pct. of
Respondents
1.2
27.5
1.2
0.9
0.3
1.8
3.5
2.0
5.3
0.2
1.4
0.0
0.9
0.3
0.3
0.2
0.5
12.1
2.4
3.2
3.2
31.6
655
Fall 2006
Pct. of
Respondents
0.9
32.9
1.3
0.6
0.3
1.3
1.9
0.6
6.4
0.1
0.7
0.1
1.3
0.1
0.4
0.9
0.3
12.8
2.0
1.3
2.9
30.9
690
RAMAPO
Fall 2007
Pct. of
Respondents
1.0
33.0
1.1
0.3
0.1
1.4
3.5
0.6
7.0
0.0
0.9
0.4
1.6
0.6
0.1
0.4
0.3
11.1
2.4
2.8
3.2
28.2
791
Fall 2008
Pct. of
Respondents
1.4
33.7
2.7
0.0
0.6
1.9
3.5
1.1
7.8
0.3
1.8
0.3
0.8
0.5
0.2
0.3
0.6
9.7
2.6
1.6
1.9
26.6
627
RAMAPO
Fall 2009
Pct. Point Pct. Point
Pct. of
Difference Difference
Respondents
05 to 09
08 to 09
1.4
0.2
0.0
30.1
2.6
-3.6
0.7
-0.5
-2.0
0.0
-0.9
N/A
0.2
-0.1
-0.4
1.5
-0.3
-0.4
2.8
-0.7
-0.7
0.7
-1.3
-0.4
5.3
0.0
-2.5
0.5
0.3
0.2
1.5
0.1
-0.3
0.0
N/A
-0.3
2.1
1.2
1.3
0.2
-0.1
-0.3
0.3
0.0
0.1
0.9
0.7
0.6
0.2
-0.3
-0.4
12.2
0.1
2.5
2.1
-0.3
-0.5
3.1
-0.1
1.5
4.8
1.6
2.9
29.4
-2.2
2.8
581
PEER GROUP
Fall 2009
Difference
Pct. of
(Ramapo Respondents
Peer Group)
0.8
0.6
28.2
1.9
1.4
-0.7
0.8
-0.8
0.4
-0.2
1.9
-0.4
2.5
0.3
0.7
0.0
9.0
-3.7
0.9
-0.4
1.3
0.2
0.3
-0.3
1.7
0.4
3.7
-3.5
0.5
-0.2
0.7
0.2
0.5
-0.3
7.5
4.7
2.3
-0.2
2.3
0.8
3.4
1.4
29.2
0.2
43
TABLE 5: FRESHMAN CHARACTERISTICS (CONT.)
Mother's Education
grammar school or less
some high school
high school graduate
postsec. other than college
some college
college degree
some graduate school
graduate degree
Number of Respondents
Mother's Career
artist
business
business/clerical
clergy
college teacher
physician/dentist
education/secondary
education/elementary
engineer
farmer/forester
health professional
homemaker
lawyer
military career
nurse
research scientist
social worker
skilled worker
semi-skilled worker
unskilled worker
unemployed
other
Number of Respondents
Fall 2005
Pct. of
Respondents
1.4
3.8
26.2
6.6
14.1
31.2
2.3
14.4
702
Fall 2006
Pct. of
Respondents
2.9
4.0
26.0
6.1
14.9
31.7
2.7
11.7
753
RAMAPO
Fall 2007
Pct. of
Respondents
1.9
2.9
25.1
6.0
12.2
33.5
3.1
15.3
830
Fall 2008
Pct. of
Respondents
2.3
0.9
23.7
4.2
14.1
34.0
4.2
16.5
659
Fall 2009
Pct. of
Respondents
2.6
1.6
24.3
5.9
17.6
33.7
2.1
12.1
612
Fall 2005
Pct. of
Respondents
0.7
11.5
6.3
0.0
0.3
0.7
4.5
12.9
0.6
0.3
2.2
8.2
0.3
0.0
10.1
0.9
1.5
1.6
1.9
1.5
4.6
29.3
672
Fall 2006
Pct. of
Respondents
1.8
14.8
7.5
0.3
0.3
1.0
4.7
8.8
0.6
0.0
2.3
9.4
0.4
0.1
8.4
0.6
2.1
1.7
1.0
1.0
5.1
28.3
724
RAMAPO
Fall 2007
Pct. of
Respondents
1.2
16.6
8.4
0.1
0.0
0.5
4.6
11.5
0.9
0.4
3.8
10.5
0.4
0.1
8.1
0.0
1.2
1.2
0.9
0.5
6.4
22.8
812
Fall 2008
Pct. of
Respondents
1.9
18.6
6.3
0.0
0.5
1.1
5.6
11.4
0.6
0.2
3.0
9.4
0.5
0.0
10.5
0.3
1.1
2.2
0.8
0.6
4.1
21.4
639
Fall 2009
Pct. of
Respondents
0.7
15.9
6.2
0.3
0.3
0.7
4.1
7.9
0.5
0.2
3.3
10.6
0.5
0.2
9.1
1.0
1.4
1.4
1.0
1.2
7.9
25.7
584
44
RAMAPO
Pct. Point
Pct. Point
Difference
Difference
05 to 09
08 to 09
1.2
0.3
-2.2
0.7
-1.9
0.6
-0.7
1.7
3.5
3.5
2.5
-0.3
-0.2
-2.1
-2.3
-4.4
PEER GROUP
Fall 2009
Difference
Pct. of
(Ramapo Respondents
Peer Group)
1.9
0.7
2.6
-1.0
16.9
7.4
3.5
2.4
18.1
-0.5
36.0
-2.3
2.7
-0.6
18.3
-6.2
RAMAPO
Pct. Point
Pct. Point
Difference
Difference
05 to 09
08 to 09
0.0
-1.2
4.4
-2.7
-0.1
-0.1
0.3
0.3
0.0
-0.2
0.0
-0.4
-0.4
-1.5
-5.0
-3.5
-0.1
-0.1
-0.1
0.0
1.1
0.3
2.4
1.2
0.2
0.0
0.2
0.2
-1.0
-1.4
0.1
0.7
-0.1
0.3
-0.2
-0.8
-0.9
0.2
-0.3
0.6
3.3
3.8
-3.6
4.3
PEER GROUP
Fall 2009
Difference
Pct. of
(Ramapo Respondents
Peer Group)
1.7
-1.0
17.4
-1.5
4.5
1.7
0.2
0.1
0.4
-0.1
1.1
-0.4
5.3
-1.2
8.9
-1.0
0.9
-0.4
0.2
0.0
3.8
-0.5
7.7
2.9
0.7
-0.2
0.4
-0.2
8.9
0.2
0.4
0.6
1.5
-0.1
1.3
0.1
1.8
-0.8
1.2
0.0
6.9
1.0
24.9
0.8
TABLE 5: FRESHMAN CHARACTERISTICS (CONT.)
Father's Religion
Baptist
Buddhist
Eastern Orthodox
Episcopal
Islamic
Jewish
Mormon
Lutheran
Methodist
Presbyterian
Quaker
Roman Catholic
Seventh Day Adventist
United Church of Christ
other Christian
other Religion
none
Number of Respondents
Mother's Religion
Baptist
Buddhist
Eastern Orthodox
Episcopal
Islamic
Jewish
Mormon
Lutheran
Methodist
Presbyterian
Quaker
Roman Catholic
Seventh Day Adventist
United Church of Christ
other Christian
other Religion
none
Number of Respondents
Fall 2005
Pct. of
Respondents
3.1
0.3
1.0
1.5
0.5
8.7
0.2
2.9
3.4
2.4
0.2
56.7
0.3
0.3
9.4
1.6
7.6
619
Fall 2006
Pct. of
Respondents
2.8
0.6
3.1
1.0
1.6
8.4
0.0
1.9
3.1
3.0
0.3
52.5
0.3
0.1
10.3
1.9
8.9
676
RAMAPO
Fall 2007
Pct. of
Respondents
2.8
0.4
2.4
1.2
0.9
8.3
0.0
1.7
0.9
3.4
0.8
54.7
0.1
0.1
7.3
1.2
10.6
762
Fall 2008
Pct. of
Respondents
1.9
0.5
2.9
1.3
1.4
7.9
0.2
2.7
2.9
2.9
0.2
51.4
0.2
0.3
8.6
0.8
11.4
629
Fall 2009
Pct. of
Respondents
2.1
0.4
2.3
1.8
1.4
6.3
0.0
3.5
1.9
4.0
0.2
56.2
0.7
0.2
8.3
2.5
8.3
568
Fall 2005
Pct. of
Respondents
3.8
0.5
1.2
1.2
0.3
7.0
0.3
3.8
4.0
4.3
0.0
55.5
0.6
0.2
10.6
2.0
4.7
654
Fall 2006
Pct. of
Respondents
4.0
0.7
3.0
1.6
0.9
7.2
0.0
1.7
2.6
3.3
0.1
55.3
0.4
0.1
11.5
2.0
5.3
694
RAMAPO
Fall 2007
Pct. of
Respondents
3.1
1.2
2.7
1.3
0.9
8.7
0.1
2.2
1.5
4.5
0.4
54.2
0.4
0.1
8.0
1.3
6.5
779
Fall 2008
Pct. of
Respondents
2.8
0.5
2.4
0.8
1.3
7.8
0.0
2.8
3.3
3.1
0.0
55.6
0.3
0.3
8.2
0.9
7.1
638
Fall 2009
Pct. of
Respondents
1.7
0.2
2.3
1.2
1.4
6.2
0.0
2.9
2.6
3.6
0.3
57.5
0.7
0.3
10.0
1.6
7.3
577
45
RAMAPO
Pct. Point
Pct. Point
Difference
Difference
05 to 09
08 to 09
-1.0
0.2
0.1
-0.1
1.3
-0.6
0.3
0.5
0.9
0.0
-2.4
-1.6
-0.2
-0.2
0.6
0.8
-1.5
-1.0
1.6
1.1
0.0
0.0
-0.5
4.8
0.4
0.5
-0.1
-0.1
-1.1
-0.3
0.9
1.7
0.7
-3.1
PEER GROUP
Fall 2009
Difference
Pct. of
(Ramapo Respondents
Peer Group)
15.4
-13.3
0.6
-0.2
0.7
1.6
1.8
0.0
0.7
0.7
2.5
3.8
0.6
-0.6
4.9
-1.4
7.7
-5.8
4.2
-0.2
0.2
0.0
27.7
28.5
0.3
0.4
0.6
-0.4
17.2
-8.9
1.8
0.7
13.1
-4.8
RAMAPO
Pct. Point
Pct. Point
Difference
Difference
05 to 09
08 to 09
-2.1
-1.1
-0.3
-0.3
1.1
-0.1
0.0
0.4
1.1
0.1
-0.8
-1.6
-0.3
N/A
-0.9
0.1
-1.4
-0.7
-0.7
0.5
0.3
0.3
2.0
1.9
0.1
0.4
0.1
0.0
-0.6
1.8
-0.4
0.7
2.6
0.2
PEER GROUP
Fall 2009
Difference
Pct. of
(Ramapo Respondents
Peer Group)
15.5
-13.8
0.6
-0.4
0.6
1.7
2.1
-0.9
0.6
0.8
2.2
4.0
0.7
-0.7
5.3
-2.4
8.8
-6.2
4.5
-0.9
0.2
0.1
28.7
28.8
0.3
0.4
0.7
-0.4
18.5
-8.5
1.9
-0.3
8.7
-1.4
TABLE 5: FRESHMAN CHARACTERISTICS (CONT.)
Fall 2005
Pct. of
Estimated Parental Income
Respondents
Less than $10,000
3.3
$10,000 to $14,999
3.1
$15,000 to $19,999
2.2
$20,000 to $24,999
2.2
$25,000 to $29,999
2.2
$30,000 to $39,999
5.4
$40,000 to $49,999
5.2
$50,000 to $59,999
7.7
$60,000 to $74,999
10.6
$75,000 to $99,999
21.1
$100,000 to $149,999
25.2
$150,000 to $199,999
6.5
$200,000 or more
5.3
Number of Respondents
635
Fall 2006
Pct. of
Respondents
4.4
2.5
4.0
2.0
2.0
4.8
4.5
7.0
8.2
20.1
26.1
9.1
5.3
683
RAMAPO
Fall 2007
Pct. of
Respondents
3.1
2.2
2.2
2.1
2.5
4.8
3.8
5.3
7.9
16.9
29.7
10.7
8.7
768
Fall 2008
Pct. of
Respondents
9.8
1.2
0.5
2.0
2.0
3.8
3.1
7.1
8.6
18.5
29.3
14.8
8.4
607
Fall 2009
Pct. of
Respondents
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
Fall 2005
Pct. of
Respondents
71.9
23.8
4.4
707
Fall 2006
Pct. of
Respondents
74.6
22.0
3.4
773
RAMAPO
Fall 2007
Pct. of
Respondents
75.4
20.1
4.5
849
Fall 2008
Pct. of
Respondents
79.9
16.4
3.7
683
Fall 2009
Pct. of
Respondents
75.4
20.8
3.8
626
Status of Parents
living with each other
divorced or separated
one or both deceased
Number of Respondents
46
RAMAPO
Pct. Point
Pct. Point
Difference
Difference
05 to 09
08 to 09
-1.4
-7.9
-0.2
1.7
1.2
2.9
0.2
0.4
0.5
0.7
-1.1
0.5
-1.2
0.9
-1.9
-1.3
-2.5
-0.5
-8.6
-6.0
3.5
-0.6
6.0
-2.3
5.4
2.3
PEER GROUP
Fall 2009
Difference
Pct. of
(Ramapo Respondents
Peer Group)
2.5
-0.6
2.1
0.8
2.0
1.4
2.7
-0.3
3.0
-0.3
5.0
-0.7
6.5
-2.5
8.5
-2.7
11.9
-3.8
16.0
-3.5
21.0
7.7
8.9
3.6
9.8
0.9
RAMAPO
Pct. Point
Pct. Point
Difference
Difference
05 to 09
08 to 09
3.5
-4.5
-3.0
4.4
-0.6
0.1
PEER GROUP
Fall 2009
Difference
Pct. of
(Ramapo Respondents
Peer Group)
71.6
3.8
25.1
-4.3
3.3
0.5
TABLE A-1: PEER INSTITUTIONS OF RAMAPO COLLEGE OF NEW JERSEY
IN OUR HIGH-SELECTIVITY COMPARISON GROUP, FALL 2009
Institutions (N = 26)
State
Christopher Newport University
Citadel Military College of South Carolina
Georgia College & State University
Kennesaw State University
Longwood University
Michigan Technological University
Missouri Southern State University
North Georgia College & State University
Ramapo College of New Jersey
Rutgers University-Camden
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
SUNY at Purchase College
SUNY College at Brockport
SUNY College at Postdam
SUNY Institute of Technology at Utica-Rome
Towson University
Truman State University
United States Air Force Academy
United States Coast Guard Academy
United States Military Academy
United States Naval Academy
University of Central Missouri
University of Illinois at Springfield
University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth
University of North Carolina-Wilmington
University of Northern Colorado
VA
SC
GA
GA
VA
MI
MO
GA
NJ
NJ
IL
NY
NY
NY
NY
MD
MO
CO
CT
NY
MD
MO
IL
MA
NC
CO
Consortia*
COPLAC
COPLAC & NJASCU
COPLAC
COPLAC
The above 26 colleges are in "Strat 9" Public 4-yr Colleges Comparison group of the
CIRP 2009 survey participants. Strat 9 relates to the Average SAT Composite score of the
entering class of each institution.
COPLAC - Council of Public Liberal Arts Colleges
NJSCU - New Jeresy State College or University
47
2009 CIRP FRESHMAN SURVEY
PLEASE PRINT IN ALL CAPS YOUR NAME AND PERMANENT/HOME ADDRESS (one letter or number per box).
FIRST
MI
LAST
When were you born?
NAME:
Month
(01-12)
ADDRESS:
CITY:
STATE:
`
2. How old will you be on December 31
of this year? (Mark one)
`
`
`
`
`
16 or younger..
17....................
18....................
19....................
20....................
21-24.........
25-29.........
30-39.........
40-54.........
55 or older..
`
`
`
`
`
`
Yes
No
4. In what year did you graduate from
high school? (Mark one)
2009..........
2008..........
2007..........
2006 or earlier
`
`
`
`
Did not graduate but
passed G.E.D. test..
Never completed
high school............
5. Are you enrolled (or enrolling) as a:
(Mark one)
Full-time student?.......
Part-time student?......
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)?
`
`
`
11-50
51-100
`
`
101-500
Over 500
`
`
`
`
`
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7. What was your average grade in high
school? (Mark one)
A or A+ `
B `
C `
A– `
B– `
D `
B+ `
C+ `
8. What were your scores on the SAT I
and/or ACT?
SAT VERBAL...........................
SAT MATH...............................
SAT WRITING.........................
`
Yes
No
With my family or other relatives............
Other private home, apartment, or room..
College residence hall............................
Fraternity or sorority house....................
Other campus student housing..............
Other.......................................................
`
`
`
`
`
`
13. To how many colleges other than this one
did you apply for admission this year?
None
1
`
2
3
6. How many miles is this college from
your permanent home? (Mark one)
5 or less
6-10
No
12. Where do you plan to live during the fall
term? (Mark one)
3. Is English your native language?
`
`
Yes
`
`
`
4
5
6
`
`
`
7-10
11 or more
`
`
14. Were you accepted by your first choice
college?
` Yes
` No
15. Is this college your: (Mark one)
First choice?........... ` Less than third
Second choice?...... ` choice?..........
Third choice?.......... `
16. Citizenship status:
`
`
`
U.S. citizen
Permanent resident (green card)
Neither
17. Are you a veteran? (Mark one)
` Yes
` No
ACT Composite.............................
`
Had
Will N
eed
Have
English....................................................
Reading..................................................
Mathematics...........................................
Social Studies.........................................
Science...................................................
Foreign Language..................................
Writing....................................................
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20. How many Advanced Placement courses or
exams did you take in high school?
(Mark one in each row)
AP Courses.......................
AP Exams..........................
15+
`
10. Prior to this term, have you ever taken
courses for credit at this institution?
Female
19. 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)
10-14
`
Male
`
`
`
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21. What is the highest academic
degree that you intend to obtain?
(Mark one in each column)
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..................................................
Highest Plann
at This Collegeed
B
Public school (not charter or magnet)
Public charter school
Public magnet school
Private religious/parochial school
Private independent college-prep school
Home school
5-9
A
Group Code
`
`
`
`
`
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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?..........................
Highest Plann
ed
aaaa
9. From what kind of high school did you
graduate? (Mark one)
1-4
CORRECT MARK INCORRECT MARKS
1. Your sex:
PHONE:
Not
my hoffered a
t
igh s
choo
None
l
MARKING DIRECTIONS
• Use a #2 pencil or black or blue pen.
• Erase cleanly any answer you wish
to change or “X” out mark if in pen.
a~aa
ZIP:
EMAIL (print letters carefully):
` ... `
` ... `
` ... `
` ... `
` ... `
` ... `
` ... `
` ... `
` ... `
` ... `
22. 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)
Completel
y
non-White
Mostly
non-White
Roughly ha
lf
non-White
Mostly W
hite
Complet
White ely
SERIAL #
STUDENT ID# (as instructed):
Year
Day
(01-31)
High school I last attended.....
Neighborhood where I grew up..
`````
`````
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..............................................................
Mothe
26. Current religious preference:
(Mark one in each column)
YFM
YFM
YFM
YFM
YFM
YFM
YFM
YFM
YFM
YFM
YFM
YFM
YFM
YFM
YFM
YFM
YFM
YFM
YFM
FON
FON
FON
FON
28. 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...............
Computer skills............
Cooperativeness..........
Creativity......................
Drive to achieve...........
Emotional health..........
Leadership ability........
Mathematical ability.....
Physical health............
Popularity.....................
Public speaking ability..
Self-confidence
(intellectual)...............
Self-confidence (social)...
Self-understanding......
Spirituality....................
Understanding of
others........................
Writing ability...............
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`````
`````
`````
`````
`````
`````
Averag
e
t 10%
Lowes
Below
Averag
e
Averag
e
t 10%
Above
Highes
Not at
All
ntly
ionally
Oc c a s
Freque
FON
FON
FON
FON
Openness to having
my own views
challenged.................
`````
`````
`````
Ability to discuss and
negotiate controversial
issues......................... `````
Ability to work
cooperatively with
diverse people...........
`````
30. What is the highest level of formal
education obtained by your parents?
(Mark one in each column)
Father Mother
Grammar school or less........
Some high school..................
High school graduate............
Postsecondary school
other than college................
Some college.........................
College degree......................
Some graduate school..........
Graduate degree...................
31. How often in the past year
did you?
(Mark one for each item)
` ... `
` ... `
` ... `
` ... `
` ... `
` ... `
` ... `
` ... `
ionally
Not at
All
`
r’s
Major (not sure I will have enough funds
to complete college)........................................
Father’
s
`
`
Yours
None (I am confident that I will have
sufficient funds)...............................................
Some (but I probably will have enough funds).....
FON
FON
Tolerance of others
with different beliefs..
Occas
25. Do you have any concern about your ability to
finance your college education? (Mark one)
FON
FON
Ability to see the world
from someone else’s
perspective................
ntly
$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
29. 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
`
`
`
`
`
`
`
t 10%
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
Averag
e
`
`
`
`
`
`
`
Lowes
24. What is your best estimate of your parents’ total
income last year? Consider income from all
sources before taxes. (Mark one)
FON
FON
FON
FON
FON
FON
FON
FON
FON
FON
FON
Below
``````
``````
FON
FON
Averag
e
Averag
e
to 9,99
9
0+
$10,00
to 5,99
9
$6,000
to 2,99
9
$3,000
``````
t 10%
Aid which must be repaid
(loans, etc.)..........................
Other than above....................
``````
Attended a religious service........
Was bored in class......................
Participated in political
demonstrations..........................
Tutored another student..............
Studied with other students.........
Was a guest in a teacher’s home....
Smoked cigarettes.......................
Drank beer...................................
Drank wine or liquor....................
Felt overwhelmed by all I had to do....
Felt depressed.............................
Performed volunteer work...........
Played a musical instrument.......
Asked a teacher for advice
after class..................................
Voted in a student election..........
Socialized with someone of
another racial/ethnic group........
Came late to class.......................
Used the Internet:
For research or homework........
To read news sites....................
To read blogs.............................
To blog.......................................
Performed community service
as a part of a class...................
Discussed religion.......................
Discussed politics........................
Skipped school/class...................
Above
Aid which need not be repaid
(grants, scholarships,
military funding, etc.)............
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27. 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 O
(Occasionally). Mark N (Not at all)
if you have not performed the
activity during the past year.
(Mark one for each item)
Highes
My own resources (savings
from work, work-study,
other income).......................
$1,000
Family resources (parents,
relatives, spouse, etc.).........
None
Less th
an $1,0
00
23. 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)
Ask questions in class............
FON
Support your opinions with
a logical argument................
FON
Seek solutions to problems
and explain them to others....
FON
Revise your papers to
improve your writing.............
FON
Evaluate the quality or
reliability of information
you received.........................
FON
Take a risk because you feel
you have more to gain..........
FON
Seek alternative solutions
to a problem.........................
FON
Look up scientific research
articles and resources..........
FON
Explore topics on your own,
even though it was not
required for a class...............
FON
Accept mistakes as part of
the learning process.............
FON
Seek feedback on your
academic work.....................
Take notes during class..........
FON
FON
Work with other students
on class assignments...........
FON
33. Are you: (Mark all that apply)
White/Caucasian..............................
African American/Black....................
American Indian/Alaska Native........
Asian American/Asian......................
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander......
Mexican American/Chicano..............
Puerto Rican....................................
Other Latino......................................
Other.................................................
YFM
YFM
YFM
YFM
YFM
YFM
YFM
YFM
YFM
Y
`
`
`
`
`
`
`
`
`
porta
nt
Some
what
Impo
rtant
Not Im
porta
nt
My parents wanted me to come here....
My parents wanted me to go............
To be able to get a better job...........
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....................................
VSN
VSN
VSN
VSN
VSN
VSN
37. During your last year in high school, how
much time did you spend during a typical
week doing the
following activities?
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
(MySpace, Facebook, etc.).
````````
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````````
````````
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````````
````````
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VSN
VSN
My teacher advised me........................ VSN
My relatives wanted me to come here...
Very Im
portan
t
Somew
Import hat
ant
Not Im
portan
t
36. In deciding to go to college, how
important to you was each of the
following reasons?
(Mark one answer for each possible
reason)
Hours per week:
4321
4321
Very
Im
Far left
Liberal
Middle-of-the-road
Conservative
Far right
Over
20
YFM
`
`
`
`
`
4321
4321
4321
4321
4321
4321
4321
4321
4321
38. 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)
16-20
YFM
YFM
YFM
YFM
YFM
YFM
YFM
YFM
YFM
YFM
YFM
YFM
YFM
YFM
YFM
YFM
YFM
35. How would you characterize your
political views? (Mark one)
11-15
YFM
YFM
YFM
YFM
YFM
YFM
YFM
YFM
YFM
YFM
YFM
YFM
YFM
YFM
6-10
YFM
YFM
YFM
YFM
YFM
There is too much concern in the courts for the rights of criminals............................
Abortion should be legal.............................................................................................
Marijuana should be legalized.....................................................................................
Racial discrimination is no longer a major problem in America..................................
Realistically, an individual can do little to bring about changes in our society............
Same-sex couples should have the right to legal marital status.................................
Only volunteers should serve in the armed forces......................................................
Dissent is a critical component of the political process..............................................
Colleges have the right to ban extreme speakers from campus.................................
Students from disadvantaged social backgrounds should be given preferential
treatment in college admissions................................................................................
Colleges should prohibit racist/sexist speech on campus...........................................
3-5
Accountant or actuary.....................
Actor or entertainer.........................
Architect or urban planner...............
Artist................................................
Business (clerical)...........................
Business executive
(management, administrator)........
Business owner or proprietor..........
Business salesperson or buyer.......
Clergy (minister, priest)...................
Clergy (other religious)....................
Clinical psychologist........................
College administrator/staff...............
College teacher...............................
Computer programmer or analyst...
Conservationist or forester..............
Dentist (including orthodontist)........
Dietitian or nutritionist......................
Engineer..........................................
Farmer or rancher...........................
Foreign service worker
(including diplomat).......................
Homemaker (full-time).....................
Interior decorator (including designer)..
Lab technician or hygienist..............
Law enforcement officer..................
Lawyer (attorney) or judge..............
Military service (career)...................
Musician (performer, composer)......
Nurse...............................................
Optometrist......................................
Pharmacist......................................
Physician.........................................
Policymaker/Government................
School counselor.............................
School principal or superintendent..
Scientific researcher........................
Social, welfare, or recreation worker..
Therapist (physical, occupational,
speech)........................................
Teacher or administrator
(elementary).................................
Teacher or administrator
(secondary)..................................
Veterinarian.....................................
Writer or journalist...........................
Skilled trades...................................
Laborer (unskilled)...........................
Semi-skilled worker.........................
Unemployed....................................
Other................................................
Undecided.......................................
3 Agree Somewhat
4 Agree Strongly
Less
1 houthan
r
1-2
M Your mother’s occupation
F Your father’s occupation
Y Your probable career occupation
1 Disagree Strongly
2 Disagree Somewhat
34. Mark one in each row:
None
32. Mark only three responses, one in
each column.
This college has a very good
academic reputation........................... VSN
This college has a good reputation
for its social activities......................... VSN
I was offered financial assistance........ VSN
The cost of attending this college........ VSN
High school counselor advised me...... VSN
Private college counselor advised me...... VSN
I wanted to live near home................... VSN
Not offered aid by first choice............... VSN
Could not afford first choice................. VSN
This college’s graduates gain
admission to top graduate/
professional schools........................... VSN
This college’s graduates get good jobs.. VSN
I was attracted by the religious
affiliation/orientation of the college..... VSN
I wanted to go to a school about the
size of this college.............................. VSN
Rankings in national magazines.......... VSN
Information from a website................... VSN
I was admitted through an Early
Action or Early Decision program...... VSN
The athletic department recruited me.. VSN
A visit to the campus............................ VSN
Ability to take online courses................ VSN
39. Below is a list of different undergraduate major fields
grouped into general categories. Mark only one oval to
indicate your probable field of study.
ARTS AND HUMANITIES
Art, fine and applied..............
English (language and
literature)............................
History...................................
Journalism.............................
Language and Literature
(except English).................
Music.....................................
Philosophy.............................
Speech..................................
Theater or Drama..................
Theology or Religion.............
Other Arts and Humanities....
BIOLOGICAL SCIENCE
Biology (general)...................
Biochemistry or
Biophysics..........................
Botany...................................
Environmental Science..........
Marine (Life) Science............
Microbiology or
Bacteriology.......................
Zoology..................................
Other Biological Science.......
BUSINESS
Accounting.............................
Business Admin. (general)....
Finance..................................
International Business...........
Marketing...............................
Management..........................
Secretarial Studies................
Other Business......................
EDUCATION
Business Education...............
Elementary Education...........
Music or Art Education..........
Physical Education or
Recreation..........................
Secondary Education............
Special Education..................
Other Education....................
ENGINEERING
Aeronautical or
Astronautical Eng...............
Civil Engineering...................
Chemical Engineering...........
Computer Engineering..........
Electrical or Electronic
Engineering........................
Industrial Engineering............
Mechanical Engineering........
Other Engineering.................
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PHYSICAL SCIENCE
Astronomy.............................
Atmospheric Science
(incl. Meteorology)..............
Chemistry..............................
Earth Science........................
Marine Science (incl.
Oceanography)...................
Mathematics..........................
Physics..................................
Other Physical Science.........
PROFESSIONAL
Architecture or Urban
Planning.............................
Family & Consumer Sciences..
Health Technology (medical, dental, laboratory).......
Library or Archival Science...
Medicine, Dentistry,
Veterinary Medicine............
Nursing..................................
Pharmacy..............................
Therapy (occupational,
physical, speech)...............
Other Professional.................
SOCIAL SCIENCE
Anthropology.........................
Economics.............................
Ethnic Studies.......................
Geography.............................
Political Science (gov’t.,
international relations)........
Psychology............................
Public Policy..........................
Social Work...........................
Sociology...............................
Women’s Studies...................
Other Social Sciences...........
TECHNICAL
Building Trades......................
Data Processing or
Computer Programming.....
Drafting or Design.................
Electronics.............................
Mechanics.............................
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Becoming an authority in my field.........................................
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Influencing the political structure...........................................
Influencing social values.......................................................
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Helping others who are in difficulty.......................................
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Writing original works (poems, novels, short stories, etc.)....
Creating artistic works (painting, sculpture, decorating, 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.........
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41. What is your best guess as to
the chances that you will:
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V Very Good Chance
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?.....................................
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42. Do you give the Higher Education Research Institute (HERI) permission to
include your ID number should your college request the data for additional
research analyses? HERI maintains strict standards of confidentiality and
would require your college to sign a pledge of confidentiality.
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