Fall 2006 Freshmen
A Summary of Five-year Trends in
Freshman Responses on the
Cooperative Institutional Research
Program (CIRP) Survey, with
Comparisons to Peer Institutions
Office of Institutional Research and Planning
New Jersey’s Public
Liberal Arts College
OIRP Staff
Analyst
Publication Date
New Jersey’s Public
Liberal Arts College
L
Babette Varano, Director
Xiurong Zhang, Associate Director
Laura Plessner, Admin. Assistant
Linda Wolfson, Secretarial Assistant
August 2007
CONTENTS
II. Data Tables and Charts
Graph 1: College Choice ......................................................................................................... 9
Graph 2: Top Ten Reasons Fall 2006 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
High School Required Community Service .................................................................. 21
Graph 5: Highest Degree Planned ........................................................................................... 22
Graph 6: Top Ten Personal Goals of Fall 2006 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
Estimated Very Likely They Will ................................................................................. 28
Student’s Probable Career ............................................................................................. 29
Student’s Probable Major .............................................................................................. 30
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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 Ten 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 Questionnaire
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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
Fall of Entry
First
Second
Third
9
Fourth or more
2004
2005
2006
GRAPH 2: TOP TEN REASONS FALL 2006 FRESHMEN CHOSE RAMAPO COLLEGE
good academic reputation
size of college
low tuition
good social reputation
wanted to live near home
Early Decision program
offered financial assistance
national magazine rankings
information from website
H.S. guidance counselor
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
40
Percent Who Responded "Very Important"
10
45
50
55
60
65
TABLE 1: COLLEGE CHOICE
This College was Student's
first choice
second choice
third choice
less than third choice
Number of Respondents
[a]
Why Select This College
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 2002
Pct. of
Respondents
78.6
16.8
3.7
0.9
649
Fall 2003
Pct. of
Respondents
78.9
17.8
1.8
1.5
659
Fall 2004
Pct. of
Respondents
82.5
15.0
1.7
0.8
725
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 2002
Pct. of
Fall 2003
Fall 2004
Pct. of
Fall 2005
Pct. of
Fall 2006
Pct. of
Respondents
7.9
4.9
47.2
27.6
24.8
28.4
13.5
2.6
23.4
1.5
48.5
7.5
19.1
11.1
Respondents
7.9
4.2
52.0
29.5
27.1
30.3
11.8
1.1
24.5
0.8
44.3
7.7
19.2
11.9
Respondents
6.8
3.8
56.9
27.9
25.9
39.6
11.9
1.7
23.5
1.4
48.4
14.0
21.8
13.9
Respondents
10.5
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
Respondents
12.1
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
[a] Number of respondents differs for each question in category.
11
RAMAPO
Pct. Point
Pct. Point
Difference
Difference
02 to 06
05 to 06
3.8
0.5
-2.6
-0.1
-1.6
-0.6
0.4
0.2
RAMAPO
Pct. Point
Pct. Point
Difference
Difference
02 to 06
4.2
-0.2
16.7
3.8
-3.9
9.7
-1.0
0.0
4.4
-0.3
-2.5
10.2
N/A
N/A
05 to 06
1.6
-1.5
-0.4
1.0
-2.2
1.3
-1.4
0.4
5.4
-0.7
-3.4
-4.2
-4.3
-5.2
PEER GROUP
Fall 2006
Difference
Pct. of
(Ramapo Respondents
Peer Group)
77.7
4.7
17.5
-3.3
3.4
-1.3
1.4
-0.1
PEER GROUP
Fall 2006
Difference
Pct. of
(Ramapo Respondents
9.2
4.1
63.5
32.8
24.9
34.3
6.6
1.5
13.0
2.7
39.2
16.9
11.9
17.7
Peer Group)
2.9
0.6
0.4
-1.4
-4.0
3.8
5.9
1.1
14.8
-1.5
6.8
0.8
10.6
-1.8
TABLE 1: COLLEGE CHOICE (CONT.)
No. of Other College Applic.
none
one
two
three
four
five
six or more
Number of Respondents
[a]
Fall 2002
Pct. of
Respondents
18.3
9.8
18.7
18.3
14.0
8.4
12.5
651
Fall 2003
Pct. of
Respondents
15.1
12.1
15.1
21.8
14.5
10.9
10.4
661
Fall 2004
Pct. of
Respondents
14.7
13.1
17.7
19.2
16.5
8.4
10.4
723
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
Fall 2002
Pct. of
Fall 2003
Pct. of
Fall 2004
Pct. of
Fall 2005
Pct. of
Fall 2006
Pct. of
Respondents
31.6
4.8
18.4
70.3
68.8
39.6
69.2
54.1
77.2
73.9
Respondents
40.2
5.1
15.7
73.3
69.9
42.2
67.2
52.1
79.0
79.3
Respondents
43.5
4.7
17.4
71.2
68.7
44.7
69.6
58.5
78.5
70.3
Respondents
44.7
4.3
16.6
71.1
69.3
39.9
68.4
55.6
77.1
69.4
Respondents
Important Reasons for College
parents wanted me to go
31.3
could not find a job
5.6
to get away from home
20.1
get a better job
72.9
gain general education
66.3
become more cultured person
39.7
make more money
71.6
prepare for grad/prof school
52.0
learn things that interest me
75.8
get training for specific career
73.0
[a] Number of respondents differs for each question in category.
12
RAMAPO
Pct. Point
Pct. Point
Difference
Difference
02 to 06
05 to 06
-1.8
-2.8
-0.7
-2.1
-3.2
-1.2
0.5
1.0
3.1
2.2
0.3
-0.6
1.9
3.7
RAMAPO
Pct. Point
Pct. Point
Difference
Difference
02 to 06
13.4
-1.3
-3.5
-1.8
3.0
0.2
-3.2
3.6
1.3
-3.6
05 to 06
1.2
-0.4
-0.8
-0.1
0.6
-4.8
-1.2
-2.9
-1.4
-0.9
PEER GROUP
Fall 2006
Difference
Pct. of
(Ramapo Respondents
Peer Group)
20.0
-3.5
14.2
-5.1
18.1
-2.6
17.7
1.1
11.4
5.7
7.5
1.2
11.0
3.4
PEER GROUP
Fall 2006
Difference
Pct. of
(Ramapo Respondents
40.7
4.1
20.4
70.0
61.2
38.4
65.5
52.6
76.1
69.4
Peer Group)
4.0
0.2
-3.8
1.1
8.1
1.5
2.9
3.0
1.0
0.0
GRAPH 3: TOP TEN ACTIVITIES IN HIGH SCHOOL
studied with other students
used Internet for res/homewrk
socialized w/diff ethnic grp*
attended religious service
tutored another student
participated in demonstrations
drank wine or liquor
played musical instrument
discussed politics*
drank beer
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
Percent Who Responded "Frequently" or "Occasionally" (* = frequently only)
13
80
90
GRAPH 4: WHILE IN HIGH SCHOOL, MORE THAN 15 HOURS PER WEEK WERE SPENT ON...
working for pay
exercise/sport
socializing
studying
student clubs
watching TV
partying
household chores
video/computer games
volunteer work
talking w/ teachers
pleasure reading
0.0
5.0
10.0
15.0
20.0
Percent
14
25.0
30.0
35.0
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
Fall 2002
Pct. of
Respondents
12.5
19.3
29.6
26.0
7.3
4.0
1.2
0.0
646
Fall 2003
Pct. of
Respondents
15.8
23.5
28.7
23.5
4.3
2.9
1.4
0.0
652
Fall 2004
Pct. of
Respondents
15.8
26.7
30.1
20.7
4.2
1.3
1.3
0.0
720
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 2002
Pct. of
Fall 2003
Pct. of
Fall 2004
Pct. of
Fall 2005
Pct. of
Fall 2006
Pct. of
Respondents
74.4
27.8
45.0
49.0
84.2
20.2
8.5
40.5
44.9
20.2
5.8
74.1
34.0
21.2
14.3
80.2
20.8
82.0
Respondents
78.2
28.1
52.6
43.8
82.2
19.4
3.5
33.7
38.5
21.7
5.5
76.8
36.9
19.6
15.1
73.9
20.7
83.2
Respondents
78.2
28.6
47.3
51.8
85.5
16.9
4.4
36.5
39.6
18.5
4.8
78.5
35.7
19.7
19.5
74.8
18.4
82.3
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
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
[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 not included in the 2006 CIRP survey.
15
RAMAPO
Pct. Point
Pct. Point
Difference
Difference
02 to 06
05 to 06
9.4
2.3
7.9
-3.3
-6.2
-2.9
-8.0
2.7
-1.4
0.9
-0.6
1.3
-0.9
-0.8
N/A
N/A
RAMAPO
Pct. Point
Pct. Point
Difference
Difference
02 to 06
-3.8
-4.6
1.0
-2.7
1.1
-2.6
-6.3
-10.5
-10.4
-3.0
-2.1
6.3
0.3
0.5
15.7
-8.6
4.5
-4.1
05 to 06
-4.5
-6.5
-2.6
-8.0
0.2
0.5
-0.5
-4.2
-6.2
-0.1
-0.3
-2.4
-4.5
0.7
-11.1
-5.1
0.2
-4.4
PEER GROUP
Fall 2006
Difference
Pct. of
(Ramapo Respondents
Peer Group)
25.9
-4.0
27.3
-0.1
22.2
1.2
18.2
-0.2
4.4
1.5
1.6
1.8
0.4
-0.1
0.0
N/A
PEER GROUP
Fall 2006
Difference
Pct. of
(Ramapo Respondents
79.3
42.2
45.8
53.3
86.7
24.1
4.7
40.3
45.4
25.3
5.4
83.8
42.3
23.5
36.2
65.3
31.8
74.3
Peer Group)
-8.7
-19.0
0.2
-7.0
-1.4
-6.5
-2.5
-10.3
-10.9
-8.1
-1.7
-3.4
-8.0
-1.8
-6.2
6.3
-6.5
3.6
TABLE 2: HIGH SCHOOL ACTIVITIES (CONT.)
Fall 2002
Pct. of
Fall 2003
Pct. of
RAMAPO
Fall 2004
Pct. of
Fall 2005
Pct. of
Fall 2006
Pct. of
Respondents
63.1
25.8
73.5
56.4
68.9
52.3
56.6
40.5
52.5
31.0
53.8
51.4
64.1
46.2
53.9
28.6
19.6
Respondents
68.8
27.9
74.9
59.8
73.7
53.0
59.2
37.9
56.6
33.4
57.6
47.0
67.3
45.5
50.8
28.3
22.3
Respondents
71.1
26.9
73.5
58.9
74.9
56.1
55.6
38.7
51.9
31.9
53.6
49.0
66.2
48.2
50.3
28.5
23.6
Respondents
76.3
27.6
77.7
63.1
74.8
60.3
60.7
41.6
58.5
36.0
61.0
57.6
66.3
51.5
58.0
29.8
22.7
Respondents
74.6
25.7
76.6
59.9
75.4
57.7
61.5
41.4
58.2
36.3
58.8
55.1
71.2
52.3
59.2
27.9
21.3
Fall 2002
Pct. of
Respondents
1.8
16.9
24.9
31.0
15.8
6.4
1.9
1.3
626
Fall 2003
Pct. of
Respondents
3.4
16.4
27.4
29.4
15.6
6.0
0.9
0.9
653
Fall 2004
Pct. of
Respondents
0.3
10.4
25.8
35.5
18.4
5.5
2.8
1.4
722
Fall 2005
Pct. of
Respondents
2.6
18.4
24.9
27.3
16.5
5.7
2.7
1.9
696
Fall 2005
Pct. of
Respondents
2.1
11.5
26.4
30.4
17.8
7.4
2.4
1.9
746
RAMAPO
Pct. Point
Pct. Point
Difference
Difference
PEER GROUP
Fall 2006
Difference
Pct. of
(Ramapo -
[a]
Student Rated Self
"Above Avg." or "Highest 10%"
academic ability
artistic ability
cooperativeness
creativity/originality
drive to achieve
emotional health
leadership ability
mathematical ability
physical health
public speaking ability
self-confidence (intellectual)
self-confidence (social)
understanding of others
writing ability
self-understanding
spirituality
religiousness
Hours/Week on Studying
none
less than an hour
1 to 2 hours
3 to 5 hours
6 to 10 hours
11 to 15 hours
16 to 20 hours
over 20 hours
Number of Respondents
[a] Number of respondents differs for each question in category.
16
02 to 06
11.5
-0.1
3.1
3.5
6.5
5.4
4.9
0.9
5.7
5.3
5.0
3.7
7.1
6.1
5.3
-0.7
1.7
05 to 06
-1.7
-1.9
-1.1
-3.2
0.6
-2.6
0.8
-0.2
-0.3
0.3
-2.2
-2.5
4.9
0.8
1.2
-1.9
-1.4
RAMAPO
Pct. Point
Pct. Point
Difference
Difference
02 to 06
05 to 06
0.3
-0.5
-5.4
-6.9
1.5
1.5
-0.6
3.1
2.0
1.3
1.0
1.7
0.5
-0.3
0.6
0.0
Respondents
76.4
27.4
73.9
55.4
73.8
57.6
62.7
48.4
59.5
38.3
61.6
54.1
65.6
49.6
58.3
37.1
30.5
Peer Group)
-1.8
-1.7
2.7
4.5
1.6
0.1
-1.2
-7.0
-1.3
-2.0
-2.8
1.0
5.6
2.7
0.9
-9.2
-9.2
PEER GROUP
Fall 2006
Difference
Pct. of
(Ramapo Respondents
Peer Group)
2.5
-0.4
12.8
-1.3
22.7
3.7
29.9
0.5
19.6
-1.8
7.2
0.2
3.2
-0.8
2.0
-0.1
TABLE 2: HIGH SCHOOL ACTIVITIES (CONT.)
Fall 2002
Pct. of
Respondents
0.2
1.4
5.6
17.3
24.2
18.9
14.1
18.3
624
Fall 2003
Pct. of
Respondents
0.3
1.1
5.2
13.3
25.6
19.9
15.0
19.6
653
Fall 2004
Pct. of
Respondents
0.3
1.3
4.2
16.5
25.7
21.4
13.3
17.4
720
RAMAPO
Fall 2005
Pct. of
Respondents
0.1
0.6
4.9
18.9
25.1
20.1
13.0
17.3
693
Fall 2006
Pct. of
Respondents
2.1
11.5
26.4
30.4
17.8
7.4
2.4
1.9
746
none
less than an hour
1 to 2 hours
3 to 5 hours
6 to 10 hours
11 to 15 hours
16 to 20 hours
over 20 hours
Number of Respondents
Fall 2002
Pct. of
Respondents
9.3
45.9
30.4
10.4
2.4
1.0
0.6
0.0
625
Fall 2003
Pct. of
Respondents
10.0
47.4
27.7
11.1
1.8
0.6
1.1
0.3
650
Fall 2004
Pct. of
Respondents
9.3
46.8
28.7
10.0
3.7
1.1
0.1
0.1
724
Fall 2005
Pct. of
Respondents
7.6
47.7
28.6
10.2
2.9
1.3
1.1
0.6
696
Fall 2006
Pct. of
Respondents
8.8
43.7
32.0
10.9
2.2
0.9
0.8
0.7
736
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
Fall 2002
Pct. of
Respondents
6.4
12.8
19.6
20.9
16.1
10.4
6.2
7.5
626
Fall 2003
Pct. of
Respondents
5.8
12.0
19.0
19.6
14.3
12.3
7.4
9.7
652
Fall 2004
Pct. of
Respondents
5.1
9.5
18.9
20.7
15.4
13.1
7.5
9.7
723
Fall 2005
Pct. of
Respondents
4.9
8.8
17.2
22.3
18.4
10.9
8.0
9.5
696
Fall 2006
Pct. of
Respondents
4.9
8.8
18.4
22.7
15.3
13.5
7.0
9.5
740
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
RAMAPO
Pct. Point
Pct. Point
Difference
Difference
02 to 06
05 to 06
1.9
2.0
10.1
10.9
20.8
21.5
13.1
11.5
-6.4
-7.3
-11.5
-12.7
-11.7
-10.6
-16.4
-15.4
PEER GROUP
Fall 2006
Difference
Pct. of
(Ramapo Respondents
Peer Group)
2.5
-0.4
12.8
-1.3
22.7
3.7
29.9
0.5
19.6
-1.8
7.2
0.2
3.2
-0.8
2.0
-0.1
746.0
RAMAPO
Pct. Point
Pct. Point
Difference
Difference
02 to 06
05 to 06
-0.5
1.2
-2.2
-4.0
1.6
3.4
0.5
0.7
-0.2
-0.7
-0.1
-0.4
0.2
-0.3
0.7
0.1
PEER GROUP
Fall 2006
Difference
Pct. of
(Ramapo Respondents
Peer Group)
10.2
-1.4
45.3
-1.6
31.4
0.6
9.8
1.1
2.3
-0.1
0.6
0.3
0.2
0.6
0.2
0.5
RAMAPO
Pct. Point
Pct. Point
Difference
Difference
02 to 06
05 to 06
-1.5
0.0
-4.0
0.0
-1.2
1.2
1.8
0.4
-0.8
-3.1
3.1
2.6
0.8
-1.0
2.0
0.0
PEER GROUP
Fall 2006
Difference
Pct. of
(Ramapo Respondents
Peer Group)
3.2
1.7
8.0
0.8
14.4
4.0
19.4
3.3
20.4
-5.1
16.6
-3.1
8.6
-1.6
9.6
-0.1
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
Fall 2002
Pct. of
Respondents
17.3
13.7
22.4
23.5
13.9
3.5
2.9
2.7
620
Fall 2003
Pct. of
Respondents
20.6
15.6
23.5
21.2
10.8
4.8
1.7
1.7
646
Fall 2004
Pct. of
Respondents
21.0
15.3
20.7
25.1
9.7
5.5
1.8
1.0
714
Fall 2005
Pct. of
Respondents
18.3
17.6
24.5
19.4
10.4
6.8
2.0
1.2
695
Fall 2006
Pct. of
Respondents
23.2
16.0
24.0
20.9
9.9
3.3
1.0
1.6
736
Fall 2002
Pct. of
Respondents
19.4
2.1
1.3
5.4
14.1
15.2
23.1
19.4
624
Fall 2003
Pct. of
Respondents
19.9
2.0
2.3
6.6
14.2
19.0
18.8
17.2
653
Fall 2004
Pct. of
Respondents
18.5
1.1
1.7
6.8
13.7
19.4
22.3
16.6
723
Fall 2005
Pct. of
Respondents
22.4
2.4
3.0
5.0
14.4
18.0
18.0
16.7
695
Fall 2006
Pct. of
Respondents
22.9
1.9
3.8
7.6
17.3
17.1
13.7
15.8
739
Fall 2002
Pct. of
Respondents
35.1
19.2
22.9
13.1
5.3
1.9
0.8
1.6
624
Fall 2003
Pct. of
Respondents
34.9
22.5
23.8
12.2
3.5
1.2
0.5
1.4
650
Fall 2004
Pct. of
Respondents
28.8
24.7
24.8
13.2
5.8
1.2
0.6
0.8
721
Fall 2005
Pct. of
Respondents
25.2
24.3
22.4
15.3
5.5
3.5
1.7
2.0
691
Fall 2006
Pct. of
Respondents
29.6
21.2
23.6
14.9
6.0
2.7
0.4
1.6
737
18
RAMAPO
Pct. Point
Pct. Point
Difference
Difference
02 to 06
05 to 06
5.9
4.9
2.3
-1.6
1.6
-0.5
-2.6
1.5
-4.0
-0.5
-0.2
-3.5
-1.9
-1.0
-1.1
0.4
PEER GROUP
Fall 2006
Difference
Pct. of
(Ramapo Respondents
Peer Group)
26.9
-3.7
15.7
0.3
17.8
6.2
19.4
1.5
11.7
-1.8
4.7
-1.4
2.0
-1.0
1.8
-0.2
RAMAPO
Pct. Point
Pct. Point
Difference
Difference
02 to 06
05 to 06
3.5
0.5
-0.2
-0.5
2.5
0.8
2.2
2.6
3.2
2.9
1.9
-0.9
-9.4
-4.3
-3.6
-0.9
PEER GROUP
Fall 2006
Difference
Pct. of
(Ramapo Respondents
Peer Group)
28.8
-5.9
2.8
-0.9
4.1
-0.3
7.6
0.0
13.2
4.1
15.0
2.1
14.6
-0.9
13.8
2.0
RAMAPO
Pct. Point
Pct. Point
Difference
Difference
02 to 06
05 to 06
-5.5
4.4
2.0
-3.1
0.7
1.2
1.8
-0.4
0.7
0.5
0.8
-0.8
-0.4
-1.3
0.0
-0.4
PEER GROUP
Fall 2006
Difference
Pct. of
(Ramapo Respondents
Peer Group)
27.6
2.0
26.1
-4.9
25.7
-2.1
12.7
2.2
4.4
1.6
1.7
1.0
0.6
-0.2
1.1
0.5
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
Fall 2002
Pct. of
Respondents
24.8
17.3
28.9
17.3
5.8
2.6
1.8
1.6
620
Fall 2003
Pct. of
Respondents
21.6
18.8
27.3
19.7
7.0
4.0
0.3
1.4
645
Fall 2004
Pct. of
Respondents
20.8
18.5
30.6
18.7
6.7
2.0
1.1
1.5
715
Fall 2005
Pct. of
Respondents
20.0
14.8
30.1
18.8
9.7
2.0
2.0
2.5
690
Fall 2006
Pct. of
Respondents
19.8
18.3
31.1
18.6
6.3
2.3
2.0
1.6
733
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
Fall 2002
Pct. of
Respondents
3.5
13.4
25.0
31.0
15.2
7.5
2.6
1.8
625
Fall 2003
Pct. of
Respondents
4.0
15.7
25.7
26.0
18.0
4.8
2.5
3.2
649
Fall 2004
Pct. of
Respondents
3.6
14.3
24.6
31.2
16.7
4.7
3.1
1.8
719
Fall 2005
Pct. of
Respondents
4.8
15.8
29.2
26.2
16.2
4.6
1.0
2.3
692
Fall 2006
Pct. of
Respondents
4.2
16.1
26.4
30.6
14.7
5.4
1.5
1.1
739
Fall 2002
Pct. of
Respondents
17.2
21.8
31.9
18.5
7.1
1.4
0.8
1.3
623
Fall 2003
Pct. of
Respondents
16.5
19.9
33.0
19.3
6.8
2.6
0.8
1.1
648
Fall 2004
Pct. of
Respondents
13.7
20.1
33.7
22.1
6.8
2.2
1.1
0.3
721
Fall 2005
Pct. of
Respondents
13.4
24.7
34.5
18.5
6.4
0.9
0.7
0.9
692
Fall 2006
Pct. of
Respondents
15.4
21.2
33.6
20.2
6.1
1.2
1.4
1.0
736
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
19
RAMAPO
Pct. Point
Pct. Point
Difference
Difference
02 to 06
05 to 06
-5.0
-0.2
1.0
3.5
2.2
1.0
1.3
-0.2
0.5
-3.4
-0.3
0.3
0.2
0.0
0.0
-0.9
PEER GROUP
Fall 2006
Difference
Pct. of
(Ramapo Respondents
Peer Group)
27.1
-7.3
17.0
1.3
27.7
3.4
16.9
1.7
6.3
0.0
2.4
-0.1
1.2
0.8
1.3
0.3
RAMAPO
Pct. Point
Pct. Point
Difference
Difference
02 to 06
05 to 06
0.7
-0.6
2.7
0.3
1.4
-2.8
-0.4
4.4
-0.5
-1.5
-2.1
0.8
-1.1
0.5
-0.7
-1.2
PEER GROUP
Fall 2006
Difference
Pct. of
(Ramapo Respondents
Peer Group)
6.0
-1.8
15.0
1.1
26.1
0.3
28.6
2.0
15.3
-0.6
4.9
0.5
2.0
-0.5
2.1
-1.0
RAMAPO
Pct. Point
Pct. Point
Difference
Difference
02 to 06
05 to 06
-1.8
2.0
-0.6
-3.5
1.7
-0.9
1.7
1.7
-1.0
-0.3
-0.2
0.3
0.6
0.7
-0.3
0.1
PEER GROUP
Fall 2006
Difference
Pct. of
(Ramapo Respondents
Peer Group)
18.2
-2.8
21.3
-0.1
33.0
0.6
18.9
1.3
5.6
0.5
1.6
-0.4
0.6
0.8
0.7
0.3
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
Fall 2002
Pct. of
Respondents
22.6
27.6
24.2
16.2
6.4
1.9
0.3
0.6
623
Fall 2003
Pct. of
Respondents
23.2
27.6
24.6
13.6
6.5
2.5
1.1
0.9
646
RAMAPO
Fall 2004
Pct. of
Respondents
19.0
30.2
25.3
16.2
5.2
2.1
1.3
0.7
715
Fall 2005
Pct. of
Respondents
19.4
28.3
25.1
18.4
6.2
1.4
0.6
0.6
690
Fall 2006
Pct. of
Respondents
16.2
25.3
28.6
18.8
6.7
3.7
0.1
0.7
735
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
Fall 2002
Pct. of
Respondents
34.7
23.0
18.9
13.9
4.3
3.0
1.3
0.8
625
Fall 2003
Pct. of
Respondents
39.8
22.7
16.4
11.1
5.7
2.2
1.2
0.9
648
Fall 2004
Pct. of
Respondents
42.2
22.7
16.6
10.3
3.6
2.6
0.7
1.3
718
Fall 2005
Pct. of
Respondents
39.6
22.9
16.1
9.6
6.1
3.6
1.3
0.9
690
Fall 2006
Pct. of
Respondents
37.1
26.8
14.6
12.5
4.3
2.3
0.5
1.8
738
RAMAPO
Pct. Point
Pct. Point
Difference
Difference
02 to 06
05 to 06
-6.4
-3.2
-2.3
-3.0
4.4
3.5
2.6
0.4
0.3
0.5
1.8
2.3
-0.2
-0.5
0.1
0.1
PEER GROUP
Fall 2006
Difference
Pct. of
(Ramapo Respondents
Peer Group)
21.2
-5.0
25.7
-0.4
25.8
2.8
16.6
2.2
6.6
0.1
2.3
1.4
0.9
-0.8
0.9
-0.2
RAMAPO
Pct. Point
Pct. Point
Difference
Difference
02 to 06
05 to 06
2.4
-2.5
3.8
3.9
-4.3
-1.5
-1.4
2.9
0.0
-1.8
-0.7
-1.3
-0.8
-0.8
1.0
0.9
PEER GROUP
Fall 2006
Difference
Pct. of
(Ramapo Respondents
Peer Group)
40.4
-3.3
21.2
5.6
15.9
-1.3
11.4
1.1
5.9
-1.6
2.3
0.0
1.2
-0.7
1.7
0.1
RAMAPO
[d]
Hrs/Wk on Prayer/Meditation
none
less than an hour
1 to 2 hours
3 to 5 hours
6 to 10 hours
11 to 15 hours
16 to 20 hours
over 20 hours
Number of Respondents
Fall 2002
Pct. of
Fall 2003
Pct. of
Fall 2004
Pct. of
Fall 2005
Pct. of
Respondents
46.0
30.6
14.7
5.9
1.4
0.3
0.5
0.5
624
Respondents
45.6
34.9
12.8
3.1
2.3
0.9
0.0
0.3
647
Respondents
46.2
33.4
15.0
3.5
1.5
0.0
0.0
0.3
718
Respondents
46.4
34.2
13.7
3.6
1.2
0.4
0.3
0.3
688
[d] Question was not included in the 2006 CIRP Survey
20
Fall 2006
Pct. of
[d]
Respondents
---------
PEER GROUP
Pct. Point
Difference
Pct. Point
Difference
02 to 06
05 to 06
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
Fall 2006
Pct. of
[d]
Respondents
---------
Difference
(Ramapo Peer Group)
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
TABLE 2: HIGH SCHOOL ACTIVITIES (CONT.)
RAMAPO
[c]
Fall 2002
Pct. of
Had remedial work/tutoring in
Respondents
English
4.7
Reading
5.6
Mathematics
14.3
Social Studies
3.5
Science
4.3
Foreign Language
3.8
Writing
4.7
Number of Respondents
657
Fall 2003
Pct. of
Respondents
4.2
4.8
10.9
2.6
2.9
3.5
3.8
663
Fall 2004
Pct. of
Respondents
--------
Fall 2002
Pct. of
Will need rem. work/tutoring in
Respondents
English
5.2
Reading
3.5
Mathematics
15.4
Social Studies
2.6
Science
6.2
Foreign Language
5.5
Writing
7.5
Number of Respondents
657
Fall 2003
Pct. of
Respondents
5.4
3.0
16.0
2.3
7.1
6.2
7.2
663
Fall 2004
Pct. of
Respondents
--------
RAMAPO
[d]
Fall 2005
Pct. of
Respondents
6.6
6.5
12.1
3.2
3.9
3.4
5.2
713
Fall 2006
Pct. of
Respondents
--------
Fall 2005
Pct. of
Respondents
5.3
3.1
11.4
1.5
4.5
3.4
6.5
713
Fall 2006
Pct. of
Respondents
--------
Pct. Point
Difference
02 to 06
-4.7
-5.6
-14.3
-3.5
-4.3
-3.8
-4.7
Pct. Point
Difference
05 to 06
-6.6
-6.5
-12.1
-3.2
-3.9
-3.4
-5.2
RAMAPO
[c]
[d]
Pct. Point
Difference
02 to 06
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
Pct. Point
Difference
05 to 06
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
RAMAPO
HS required community service
Yes
No
Number of Respondents
Fall 2002
Pct. of
Respondents
19.4
80.6
649
Fall 2003
Pct. of
Respondents
16.1
83.9
651
Fall 2004
Pct. of
Respondents
18.1
81.1
725
Fall 2005
Pct. of
Respondents
20.6
79.4
703
[c] Question was not included in the 2004 CIRP Survey
[d] Question was not included in the 2006 CIRP Survey
21
[d]
Fall 2006
Pct. of
Respondents
---
Pct. Point
Difference
02 to 06
N/A
N/A
Pct. Point
Difference
05 to 06
N/A
N/A
PEER GROUP
[d]
Fall 2006
Pct. of
Respondents
--------
Difference
(Ramapo Peer Group)
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
PEER GROUP
[d]
Fall 2006
Pct. of
Respondents
--------
Difference
(Ramapo Peer Group)
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
PEER GROUP
[d]
Fall 2006
Pct. of
Respondents
---
Difference
(Ramapo Peer Group)
N/A
N/A
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
Fall of Entry
None/Less than Bachelor's
Bachelor's
22
Master's
Doctorate/Professional
2006
GRAPH 6: TOP TEN PERSONAL GOALS OF FALL 2006 FRESHMEN
be financially well-off
raise a family
help others in need
become authority in field
obtain recog. from colleagues
develop philosophy of life
understand other cultures
have admin. responsibility
be successful in business
influence social values
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
be satisfied with Ramapo College
2000
2001
2002
2003
transfer to another college
24
2004
2005
2006
GRAPH 8: TOP PROBABLE CAREER OCCUPATIONS
business salesperson/buyer
teacher/admin (secondary)
nurse
teacher/admin (elementary)
accountant/actuary
therapist
lawyer/judge
writer/journalist
business/clerical
physician
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
Percent
25
7
8
9
10
11
12
GRAPH 9: GENERAL AREA OF PROBABLE MAJOR
Business
Social Sciences
Arts and Humanities
Undecided
Education
Professional
Other Fields
Biological Sciences
Physical Sciences
Technical
Engineering
0
5
10
15
Percent
26
20
25
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
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 [d]
Fall 2002
Pct. of
Respondents
0.4
0.8
30.4
46.6
15.2
3.5
1.9
0.2
1.0
513
Fall 2003
Pct. of
Respondents
0.8
0.8
27.5
51.1
12.8
3.9
2.7
0.0
0.6
517
Fall 2004
Pct. of
Respondents
1.1
0.0
26.3
55.3
10.2
3.9
1.9
0.2
1.2
571
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 2002
Pct. of
Fall 2003
Pct. of
Fall 2004
Pct. of
Fall 2005
Pct. of
Fall 2006
Pct. of
Respondents
15.0
58.4
54.8
18.1
36.2
71.2
41.5
80.1
60.1
12.9
15.4
14.7
39.1
14.4
39.1
20.3
30.2
26.8
29.1
36.0
23.5
Respondents
15.0
58.4
56.4
15.0
38.1
72.4
44.8
79.7
63.4
12.6
20.2
18.1
40.3
15.9
37.1
19.2
27.8
28.0
29.0
39.7
26.1
Respondents
12.9
58.9
55.5
18.6
41.1
79.7
42.5
75.0
64.4
10.5
17.7
14.2
35.7
15.5
42.8
17.5
26.9
30.9
27.8
41.9
26.7
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
--
[a] Number of respondents differs for each question in category.
[d] Question was not included in the 2006 CIRP survey
27
RAMAPO
Pct. Point
Pct. Point
Difference
Difference
02 to 06
05 to 06
1.2
1.2
-0.8
-0.2
-6.3
-2.3
2.0
-0.2
-2.9
-0.6
2.0
-0.2
3.8
1.8
-0.2
N/A
1.2
0.6
RAMAPO
Pct. Point
Pct. Point
Difference
Difference
02 to 06
-1.1
-3.3
-4.5
1.5
2.7
4.5
-0.5
-1.5
2.7
3.4
0.7
-2.7
0.1
5.2
6.8
4.6
0.0
5.5
3.9
9.6
N/A
05 to 06
-1.2
-7.7
-7.9
3.2
-3.7
-0.6
-4.1
-1.3
-6.1
0.9
-2.4
-3.5
-3.4
2.7
2.4
-2.8
-0.9
2.6
-2.1
0.0
N/A
PEER GROUP
Fall 2006
Difference
Pct. of
(Ramapo Respondents
Peer Group)
0.6
1.0
0.4
-0.4
25.4
-1.3
43.7
4.9
16.3
-4.0
8.1
-2.6
4.1
1.6
0.2
-0.2
1.1
1.1
PEER GROUP
Fall 2006
Difference
Pct. of
(Ramapo Respondents
11.9
57.1
50.9
21.5
39.8
74.9
39.6
70.3
64.3
17.9
13.5
12.7
35.2
20.0
45.0
22.8
28.3
38.5
35.1
48.8
--
Peer Group)
2.0
-2.0
-0.6
-1.9
-0.9
0.8
1.4
8.3
-1.5
-1.6
2.6
-0.7
4.0
-0.4
0.9
2.1
1.9
-6.2
-2.1
-3.2
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 2002
Pct. of
Respondents
1.9
1.3
69.9
23.4
0.6
0.6
1.9
0.0
0.3
312
Fall 2003
Pct. of
Respondents
0.8
0.3
75.3
20.2
1.7
0.0
0.8
0.0
0.8
361
Fall 2004
Pct. of
Respondents
1.2
0.5
75.2
19.1
2.4
0.0
0.2
0.2
1.2
419
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 2002
Pct. of
Fall 2003
Pct. of
Fall 2004
Pct. of
Fall 2005
Pct. of
Fall 2006
Pct. of
Respondents
14.8
12.8
45.6
7.0
16.2
67.7
4.8
4.1
59.4
18.6
5.9
6.9
7.2
38.3
71.9
37.8
Respondents
12.9
12.7
47.4
5.4
19.4
73.0
4.4
1.4
60.2
18.8
4.0
5.2
7.4
29.9
71.7
39.3
Respondents
11.5
11.9
51.1
5.0
17.0
65.0
3.8
2.5
58.5
25.2
6.5
5.8
10.5
32.9
72.1
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
Estimated Very Likely They will
Respondents
change major field
12.5
change career choice
11.8
get job to pay expenses
45.4
work full-time while attending
4.5
play varsity athletics
14.9
make at least a B average
63.0
participate in student protests
3.7
transfer to another college
4.5
be satisfied with college
56.1
participate in volunteer service
17.2
seek personal counseling
6.7
join social fraternity/sorority
7.0
participate in student govt.
7.6
talk regularly with professors
33.9
socialize w/other ethnic group
68.3
participate in student clubs
38.9
[a] Number of respondents differs for each question in category.
28
RAMAPO
Pct. Point
Pct. Point
Difference
Difference
02 to 06
05 to 06
-1.3
0.1
-0.3
-0.6
0.9
-2.8
-1.7
0.6
2.3
2.2
0.4
0.5
-1.7
-0.5
0.6
0.4
0.9
0.0
RAMAPO
Pct. Point
Pct. Point
Difference
Difference
02 to 06
05 to 06
-0.9
-2.4
-0.9
1.0
3.6
6.0
0.2
-1.9
4.9
5.0
-1.3
0.2
0.8
-2.4
0.4
6.8
0.1
-2.5
-6.6
0.5
1.5
4.0
0.1
0.1
2.5
-3.0
-1.1
1.4
-2.1
-1.4
-3.4
-1.8
PEER GROUP
Fall 2006
Difference
Pct. of
(Ramapo Respondents
Peer Group)
1.4
-0.8
1.7
-0.7
74.0
-3.2
18.4
3.3
2.4
0.5
0.9
0.1
0.3
-0.1
0.1
0.5
0.9
0.3
PEER GROUP
Fall 2006
Difference
Pct. of
(Ramapo Respondents
13.1
13.0
41.1
5.9
18.3
59.7
4.5
6.1
58.1
23.6
6.8
7.0
6.8
34.2
65.6
46.3
Peer Group)
-1.5
-3.6
3.4
-0.4
0.2
9.3
-0.6
-3.5
2.9
-1.4
-1.4
0.2
1.6
-2.7
3.1
-0.6
TABLE 3: ASPIRATIONS (CONT.)
Fall 2002
Pct. of
Student's Probable Career
Respondents
accountant/actuary
4.9
actor/entertainer
2.8
architect/urban planning
0.0
artist
1.7
business/clerical
0.2
business/executive
9.7
business owner/proprietor
3.0
business salesperson/buyer
0.5
clergy (other)
0.0
clinical psychologist
1.3
college teacher/administrator
0.5
computer programmer/analyst
3.4
conservationist/forester
0.0
dentist
0.0
dietitian/home economist
0.0
engineer
0.3
farmer/rancher
0.0
foreign service/diplomat
0.2
homemaker
0.0
interior decorator/design
0.0
lab technician/hygienist
0.0
law enforcement officer
3.0
lawyer/judge
3.4
military service
0.0
musician
1.0
nurse
3.0
optometrist
0.2
pharmacist
0.0
physician
3.0
policy-maker/government
0.3
school counselor
0.5
school principal/super.
0.0
scientific researcher
1.3
social worker
1.2
therapist
3.2
teacher/admin (elementary)
9.0
teacher/admin (secondary)
8.2
veterinarian
0.5
writer/journalist
4.0
laborer (skilled or unskilled)
1.1
other career
7.9
undecided/unemployed
20.4
Number of Respondents
597
Fall 2003
Pct. of
Respondents
3.7
2.0
0.0
2.3
0.7
10.4
3.3
0.7
0.0
2.6
0.0
3.3
0.2
0.2
0.2
0.5
0.2
0.5
0.0
0.2
0.0
1.8
3.1
0.0
1.3
5.7
0.3
0.0
2.0
0.7
0.5
0.0
1.6
1.6
3.6
7.8
8.3
0.3
3.9
0.3
6.2
17.7
615
Fall 2004
Pct. of
Respondents
3.3
1.6
0.3
1.3
1.2
9.6
3.0
0.7
0.0
1.3
0.0
1.4
0.1
0.6
0.3
0.1
0.0
0.7
0.0
0.1
0.3
3.2
2.4
0.4
0.3
8.5
0.1
0.3
3.3
1.0
0.1
0.0
0.9
2.3
3.5
7.8
8.1
0.3
3.7
0.3
7.1
20.5
695
Fall 2005
Pct. of
Respondents
4.1
2.2
0.0
1.4
0.8
11.7
2.8
0.6
0.0
2.0
0.2
1.2
0.0
0.8
0.2
0.2
0.0
0.5
0.0
0.2
0.2
1.5
2.6
0.2
0.9
6.3
0.0
0.5
3.7
0.8
1.2
0.0
1.1
1.4
3.1
6.5
10.3
0.2
3.5
0.2
8.3
19.2
651
29
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
Pct. Point
Pct. Point
Difference
Difference
02 to 06
05 to 06
-0.5
0.3
-1.8
-1.2
N/A
N/A
0.0
0.3
0.4
-0.2
0.1
-1.9
0.2
0.4
-0.1
-0.2
N/A
N/A
0.4
-0.3
-0.1
0.2
-1.6
0.6
0.3
0.3
1.3
0.5
N/A
-0.2
0.1
0.2
N/A
N/A
0.5
0.2
N/A
N/A
0.4
0.2
0.1
-0.1
-0.8
0.7
0.7
1.5
0.1
-0.1
-0.4
-0.3
3.9
0.6
-0.2
0.0
0.1
-0.4
-0.3
-1.0
0.5
0.0
0.3
-0.4
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.2
0.2
0.0
1.2
1.3
-2.8
-0.3
1.4
-0.7
0.1
0.4
-0.5
0.0
-0.9
0.0
-2.3
-2.7
0.4
1.6
PEER GROUP
Fall 2006
Difference
Pct. of
(Ramapo Respondents
Peer Group)
2.0
2.4
0.9
0.1
0.5
-0.5
1.4
0.3
0.4
0.2
6.6
3.2
3.0
0.2
0.8
-0.4
0.1
-0.1
1.4
0.3
0.6
-0.2
1.7
0.1
0.3
0.0
1.2
0.1
0.2
-0.2
8.9
-8.5
0.3
-0.3
0.7
0.0
0.0
N/A
0.1
0.3
0.1
0.0
1.0
1.2
3.2
0.9
8.1
-8.0
0.8
-0.2
3.9
3.0
0.3
-0.3
1.1
-1.0
4.8
-2.1
1.1
-0.3
0.1
0.7
0.0
0.0
2.1
-0.8
0.8
0.6
3.4
1.0
4.7
1.5
4.9
4.7
1.3
-0.7
2.5
1.0
0.9
-0.7
7.3
-1.7
16.1
4.7
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 2002
Pct. of
Respondents
14.1
2.5
1.2
2.2
2.7
0.3
0.8
0.0
0.0
2.2
0.0
2.2
6.6
5.0
0.8
0.0
0.3
0.0
0.0
0.3
0.2
19.4
5.0
4.5
2.4
1.5
1.8
3.4
0.0
0.8
12.7
0.3
7.4
0.3
0.3
3.9
0.2
0.3
Fall 2003
Pct. of
Respondents
13.3
2.9
2.1
1.3
2.6
0.2
1.1
0.2
0.0
1.9
0.2
0.8
5.2
3.4
0.8
0.0
0.3
0.0
0.2
0.0
0.5
22.3
3.9
4.3
2.4
1.9
4.0
5.0
0.0
0.8
13.4
0.3
7.4
0.5
0.6
4.0
0.6
0.0
Fall 2004
Pct. of
Respondents
11.0
2.0
2.2
1.7
1.9
0.7
0.1
0.0
0.0
1.2
0.0
1.2
6.3
3.9
0.9
0.0
0.7
0.1
0.0
0.3
0.4
18.4
3.0
3.3
1.7
1.7
3.5
4.2
0.0
1.0
11.7
0.4
6.4
0.7
0.0
3.6
0.6
0.0
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
30
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
Pct. Point
Pct. Point
Difference
Difference
02 to 06
05 to 06
-2.7
-2.4
-0.5
-0.9
0.5
-0.7
0.2
0.0
-0.6
0.3
0.1
-0.1
0.2
-0.2
0.1
-0.1
N/A
-0.2
-1.6
-0.6
N/A
-0.2
-1.1
0.3
0.0
-0.9
-0.9
-1.8
0.9
1.4
N/A
N/A
0.3
0.0
0.0
-0.2
N/A
N/A
-0.2
-0.1
-0.1
-0.2
2.7
0.2
-0.7
0.2
0.7
-0.1
1.3
0.4
1.1
0.3
0.6
-1.4
0.2
0.7
N/A
N/A
-0.5
0.1
-1.5
-1.1
0.0
0.0
-3.3
-1.2
0.1
-0.7
-0.2
-0.8
2.0
1.5
0.1
0.0
-0.2
0.1
PEER GROUP
Fall 2006
Difference
Pct. of
(Ramapo Respondents
Peer Group)
11.4
0.0
1.8
0.2
2.1
-0.4
2.4
0.0
1.3
0.8
0.9
-0.5
0.7
0.3
0.3
-0.2
0.1
-0.1
0.8
-0.2
0.1
-0.1
0.9
0.2
7.7
-1.1
4.2
-0.1
0.7
1.0
0.0
N/A
0.7
-0.1
1.2
-1.2
0.2
-0.2
0.2
-0.1
0.5
-0.4
14.2
7.9
2.1
2.2
3.9
1.3
1.1
2.6
1.8
0.8
2.1
0.3
2.6
1.0
0.0
N/A
0.6
-0.3
8.2
3.0
0.1
0.2
4.0
0.1
0.3
0.1
0.4
-0.3
2.6
3.3
0.6
-0.3
0.2
-0.1
TABLE 3: ASPIRATIONS (CONT.)
Student's Probable Major
Engineering
aeronautical
civil
chemical
computer [e]
electrical
industrial
mechanical
other Engineering
Physical Sciences
astronomy
atmospheric science
chemistry
earth science
marine science
mathematics
physics
statistics
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 2002
Pct. of
Respondents
1.4
0.2
0.0
0.2
0.8
0.0
0.0
0.2
0.0
2.3
0.0
0.0
0.3
0.0
0.0
1.8
0.2
0.0
0.0
6.1
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
1.2
3.2
0.0
1.5
0.2
10.3
0.2
0.5
0.0
0.0
2.5
5.2
1.3
0.3
0.0
0.3
Fall 2003
Pct. of
Respondents
0.5
0.0
0.2
0.0
0.3
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
2.9
0.0
0.0
0.6
0.3
0.0
0.8
1.0
0.0
0.2
11.2
0.3
0.0
0.0
0.0
6.7
0.0
0.5
3.2
0.5
10.7
0.2
0.0
0.0
0.0
2.6
5.9
1.6
0.2
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
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
[e] This item included for the first time in 2002.
31
RAMAPO
Pct. Point
Pct. Point
Difference
Difference
02 to 06
05 to 06
-1.3
-0.3
-0.2
-0.2
N/A
-0.2
-0.2
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
-0.2
N/A
0.1
0.1
0.2
-0.6
0.1
0.1
N/A
N/A
0.4
0.1
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
-0.5
-0.2
0.2
-0.1
N/A
N/A
N/A
-0.5
4.9
0.0
N/A
-0.2
N/A
N/A
N/A
-0.2
N/A
N/A
6.1
0.8
-3.2
N/A
1.1
-1.0
1.1
0.8
-0.2
-0.2
3.3
1.3
-0.2
-0.2
-0.2
0.3
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
0.9
1.0
2.1
-0.2
0.1
0.0
0.3
0.0
N/A
N/A
0.3
0.4
PEER GROUP
Fall 2006
Difference
Pct. of
(Ramapo Respondents
Peer Group)
13.3
-13.2
1.4
-1.4
1.9
-1.9
0.8
-0.8
1.2
-1.2
1.3
-1.3
0.1
-0.1
3.9
-3.9
2.7
-2.6
3.7
-1.2
0.1
0.0
0.1
-0.1
1.2
-0.5
0.1
-0.1
0.5
-0.5
0.7
0.6
0.9
-0.5
0.0
0.0
0.1
-0.1
13.1
-2.1
0.2
-0.2
0.0
N/A
0.7
-0.7
0.0
N/A
4.0
3.3
0.7
-0.7
4.2
-3.1
2.7
-0.1
0.6
-0.6
11.3
2.3
0.4
-0.4
0.6
-0.3
0.0
N/A
0.1
-0.1
4.7
-1.3
4.2
3.1
0.6
0.8
0.4
0.2
0.0
N/A
0.3
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 2002
Pct. of
Respondents
0.9
0.0
0.7
0.2
0.0
0.0
0.0
14.0
0.0
7.9
1.8
0.0
0.0
3.5
0.0
0.8
11.8
595
Fall 2003
Pct. of
Respondents
1.0
0.0
0.6
0.2
0.0
0.0
0.2
8.5
0.0
4.3
1.6
0.0
0.0
2.1
0.0
0.5
11.2
623
Fall 2004
Pct. of
Respondents
0.7
0.0
0.3
0.3
0.0
0.1
0.0
10.2
0.0
4.8
0.9
0.0
0.0
3.8
0.0
0.7
14.8
691
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
32
Fall 2006
Pct. of
Respondents
1.1
0.0
0.6
0.3
0.1
0.0
0.1
8.6
0.0
3.6
1.4
0.0
0.0
2.9
0.0
0.7
11.3
699
RAMAPO
Pct. Point
Pct. Point
Difference
Difference
02 to 06
05 to 06
0.2
0.6
N/A
N/A
-0.1
0.6
0.1
0.1
0.1
0.1
N/A
-0.3
0.1
0.1
-5.4
-0.2
N/A
N/A
-4.3
-2.0
-0.4
0.0
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
-0.6
1.4
N/A
N/A
-0.1
0.4
-0.5
1.5
PEER GROUP
Fall 2006
Difference
Pct. of
(Ramapo Respondents
Peer Group)
1.0
0.1
0.0
N/A
0.6
0.0
0.1
0.2
0.1
0.0
0.0
N/A
0.2
-0.1
7.1
1.5
0.5
-0.5
2.2
1.4
1.2
0.2
0.1
-0.1
0.3
-0.3
1.2
1.7
0.6
-0.6
1.0
-0.3
8.6
2.7
GRAPH 10: PLANNED RESIDENCE
90
Percent
70
50
30
10
-10
1992
1993
1994
1995
1996
1997
1998
1999
2000
2001
2002
Fall of Entry
On-campus
With Family
33
Rent/Other
2003
2004
2005
2006
GRAPH 11: CONCERN ABOUT FINANCING COLLEGE
60
50
Percent
40
30
20
10
0
1994
1995
1996
1997
1998
1999
2000
2001
2002
Fall of Entry
Major
Some
34
None
2003
2004
2005
2006
TABLE 4: NEGOTIATING COLLEGE
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 2002
Pct. of
Respondents
13.0
0.2
86.2
0.6
0.0
653
Fall 2003
Pct. of
Respondents
11.2
0.2
88.3
0.2
0.2
660
Fall 2004
Pct. of
Respondents
12.3
0.0
87.0
0.7
0.0
723
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
RAMAPO
Pct. Point
Pct. Point
Difference
Difference
02 to 06
05 to 06
0.6
2.7
0.1
0.0
-0.4
-2.3
-0.2
-0.2
N/A
-0.1
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 2002
Pct. of
Respondents
26.0
7.2
12.3
12.3
13.2
28.9
657
Fall 2003
Pct. of
25.0
5.7
8.7
12.7
14.8
33.0
663
Fall 2004
Pct. of
Respondents
17.7
8.5
11.2
13.4
14.8
34.3
729
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
Pct. Point
Difference
02 to 06
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
Pct. Point
Difference
05 to 06
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
RAMAPO
[f]
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 2002
Pct. of
Respondents
58.4
19.0
14.0
4.9
2.4
1.2
657
Fall 2003
Pct. of
Respondents
53.7
23.7
15.4
4.5
2.1
0.6
663
Fall 2004
Pct. of
Respondents
50.9
26.6
16.5
4.1
1.2
0.7
729
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 2002
Pct. of
Respondents
57.7
7.8
11.6
8.1
6.1
8.8
657
Fall 2003
Pct. of
Respondents
55.5
8.4
12.4
6.0
7.4
10.3
663
Fall 2004
Pct. of
Respondents
53.1
10.0
12.3
8.0
8.1
8.5
729
Fall 2005
Pct. of
Respondents
52.5
6.9
14.9
10.0
8.6
7.3
713
Fall 2006
Pct. of
Respondents
------776
Pct. Point
Difference
02 to 06
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
Pct. Point
Difference
05 to 06
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
RAMAPO
[f]
Pct. Point
Difference
02 to 06
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
Pct. Point
Difference
05 to 06
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
[f] Prior to 2006, the CIRP Survey had one general question for category. The 2006 Survey has same category with many detailed questions.
35
PEER GROUP
Fall 2006
Difference
Pct. of
(Ramapo Respondents
Peer Group)
9.5
4.1
3.0
-2.7
84.1
1.7
3.1
-2.7
0.4
-0.4
PEER GROUP
[f]
Fall 2006
Pct. of
Respondents
-------
Difference
(Ramapo Peer Group)
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
PEER GROUP
[f]
Fall 2006
Pct. of
Respondents
-------
Difference
(Ramapo Peer Group)
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
PEER GROUP
[f]
Fall 2006
Pct. of
Respondents
-------
Difference
(Ramapo Peer Group)
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
TABLE 4: NEGOTIATING COLLEGE (CONT.)
RAMAPO
Amount of first year's expenses
to be covered from aid which
must be repaid
None
Less than $1,000
$1,000 - $2,999
$3,000 - $5,999
$6,000 - $9,999
$10,000 or more
Number of Respondents
Fall 2002
Pct. of
Respondents
60.9
2.0
12.9
9.4
8.7
6.1
657
Fall 2003
Pct. of
Respondents
60.9
3.0
11.5
8.7
7.2
8.6
663
Fall 2004
Pct. of
Respondents
53.9
3.2
17.4
11.5
6.7
7.3
729
Fall 2005
Pct. of
Respondents
54.3
3.5
14.3
9.0
6.6
12.3
713
[f]
Fall 2006
Pct. of
Respondents
------776
Pct. Point
Difference
02 to 06
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
Pct. Point
Difference
05 to 06
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
RAMAPO
Amount of first year's expenses
to be covered from resources
other than those above
None
Less than $1,000
$1,000 - $2,999
$3,000 - $5,999
$6,000 - $9,999
$10,000 or more
Number of Respondents
Fall 2002
Pct. of
Respondents
97.6
0.9
0.6
0.3
0.2
0.5
657
Concern about Financing Col.
none
some
major
Number of Respondents
Fall 2002
Pct. of
Respondents
33.1
53.0
13.9
617
[f]
Respondents
97.9
1.5
0.0
0.2
0.2
0.3
663
Fall 2004
Pct. of
Respondents
95.2
1.9
1.0
0.7
0.3
1.0
729
Fall 2005
Pct. of
Respondents
96.6
0.8
0.6
0.1
0.7
1.1
713
Fall 2006
Pct. of
Respondents
------776
Fall 2003
Pct. of
Respondents
32.3
53.1
14.6
644
Fall 2004
Pct. of
Respondents
36.8
53.0
10.3
721
Fall 2005
Pct. of
Respondents
35.0
52.1
13.0
678
Fall 2006
Pct. of
Respondents
33.1
55.0
11.8
743
Fall 2003
Pct. Point
Difference
02 to 06
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
Pct. Point
Difference
05 to 06
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
RAMAPO
Pct. Point
Pct. Point
Difference
Difference
02 to 06
05 to 06
0.0
-1.9
2.0
2.9
-2.1
-1.2
[f] Prior to 2006, the CIRP Survey had one general question for category. The 2006 Survey has same category with many detailed questions.
36
PEER GROUP
[f]
Fall 2006
Pct. of
Respondents
-------
Difference
(Ramapo Peer Group)
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
PEER GROUP
[f]
Fall 2006
Pct. of
Respondents
-------
Difference
(Ramapo Peer Group)
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
PEER GROUP
Fall 2006
Difference
Pct. of
(Ramapo Respondents
Peer Group)
44.3
-11.2
47.6
7.4
8.1
3.7
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
Fall of Entry
10 or fewer miles
11-50 miles
37
51-100 miles
>100 miles
2004
2005
2006
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
Fall of Entry
Liberal/Far Left
Middle of the Road
38
Conservative/Far Right
2004
2005
2006
GRAPH 14: TOP TEN STATEMENTS WITH WHICH FRESHMEN AGREE
fed gov more ctrl of handguns
legal status - same sex couple
abortion should be legal
wealthy should pay more tax
too much cncrn for criminals
abolish affirm action - col adm
abolish death penalty
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
2002
2003
2004
2005
Fall of Entry
Mother - H.S. degree (can include some post-secondary)
Mother - College Degree (can include some graduate)
Mother - Graduate Degree
Father - H.S. Degree (can include some post-secondary)
Father - College Degree (can include some graduate)
Father - Graduate Degree
40
2006
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
Fall 2002
Pct. of
Respondents
2.5
5.9
45.9
34.8
8.9
1.9
640
Fall 2003
Pct. of
Respondents
1.4
6.5
43.9
37.1
9.5
1.7
645
Fall 2002
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 2004
Pct. of
Respondents
2.0
6.5
44.8
36.5
8.7
1.5
710
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
Fall 2005
Pct. of
Respondents
94.2
3.5
2.3
710
Fall 2006
Pct. of
Respondents
95.3
2.5
2.2
771
Pct. of
Respondents
92.6
5.4
2.0
650
Pct. of
Respondents
94.9
3.3
1.8
662
Fall 2004
Pct. of
Respondents
95.5
3.0
1.5
727
Fall 2002
Pct. of
Respondents
88.5
11.5
650
Fall 2003
Pct. of
Respondents
89.5
10.5
655
Fall 2004
Pct. of
Respondents
92.4
7.6
719
Fall 2005
Pct. of
Respondents
90.1
9.9
704
Fall 2006
Pct. of
Respondents
89.2
10.8
758
Fall 2002
Pct. of
Respondents
2.8
27.1
57.4
12.0
0.7
598
Fall 2003
Pct. of
Respondents
2.9
20.9
59.8
14.8
1.6
627
Fall 2004
Pct. of
Respondents
2.9
25.9
54.6
14.7
1.9
699
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
41
RAMAPO
Pct. Point
Pct. Point
Difference
Difference
02 to 06
05 to 06
-0.2
0.4
3.8
3.8
5.6
6.5
-5.3
-9.4
-3.5
-1.1
-0.3
-0.1
PEER GROUP
Fall 2006
Difference
Pct. of
(Ramapo Respondents
Peer Group)
3.0
-0.7
4.0
5.7
18.7
32.8
15.3
14.2
41.1
-35.7
17.9
-16.3
RAMAPO
Pct. Point
Pct. Point
Difference
Difference
02 to 06
05 to 06
2.7
1.1
-2.9
-1.0
0.2
-0.1
PEER GROUP
Fall 2006
Difference
Pct. of
(Ramapo Respondents
Peer Group)
98.4
-3.1
1.0
1.5
0.6
1.6
RAMAPO
Pct. Point
Pct. Point
Difference
Difference
02 to 06
05 to 06
0.7
-0.9
-0.7
0.9
PEER GROUP
Fall 2006
Difference
Pct. of
(Ramapo Respondents
Peer Group)
96.9
-7.7
3.1
7.7
RAMAPO
Pct. Point
Pct. Point
Difference
Difference
02 to 06
05 to 06
-0.8
0.5
5.6
5.8
-6.6
-3.9
1.8
-2.4
0.0
0.0
PEER GROUP
Fall 2006
Difference
Pct. of
(Ramapo Respondents
Peer Group)
2.2
-0.2
24.4
8.3
42.8
8.0
28.5
-14.7
2.1
-1.4
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 2002
Pct. of
Respondents
67.6
61.3
28.8
35.2
15.0
83.0
17.7
27.5
52.7
59.5
44.8
17.7
73.4
Fall 2003
Pct. of
Respondents
58.7
62.2
29.8
32.2
14.2
84.4
18.7
26.4
57.9
60.9
48.2
18.1
75.9
Fall 2004
Pct. of
Respondents
61.0
62.4
34.4
32.1
18.5
87.9
17.1
21.7
57.5
60.2
51.4
17.5
69.8
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
Fall 2002
Pct. of
Respondents
3.8
0.2
2.2
1.9
0.6
5.8
0.2
2.8
3.6
4.7
0.2
47.7
0.3
0.3
9.0
3.8
12.8
633
Fall 2003
Pct. of
Respondents
3.5
0.2
1.9
1.3
0.5
4.3
0.2
2.7
2.7
3.5
0.0
54.0
0.2
0.6
7.6
2.2
13.9
631
Fall 2004
Pct. of
Respondents
3.4
0.0
1.0
1.8
0.7
5.2
0.0
2.7
2.1
3.9
0.4
53.4
0.4
0.1
8.1
0.8
14.3
712
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
[d] Question was not included in the 2006 CIRP survey
42
RAMAPO
Pct. Point
Pct. Point
Difference
Difference
02 to 06
05 to 06
-12.6
-2.4
4.1
2.0
3.9
0.6
-3.5
-0.2
0.6
0.5
-3.3
-5.8
-1.3
-3.9
-2.3
0.5
10.4
2.7
N/A
N/A
3.8
0.4
N/A
N/A
2.2
2.0
PEER GROUP
Fall 2006
Difference
Pct. of
(Ramapo Respondents
Peer Group)
58.8
-3.8
55.2
10.2
31.0
1.7
34.7
-3.0
27.8
-12.2
69.3
10.4
21.7
-5.3
24.8
0.4
56.6
6.5
-N/A
54.4
-5.8
-N/A
57.4
18.2
RAMAPO
Pct. Point
Pct. Point
Difference
Difference
02 to 06
05 to 06
-0.3
0.2
-0.1
-0.3
0.6
1.5
-1.1
-0.8
0.5
0.8
0.7
0.4
-0.2
-0.1
-1.2
-1.6
-1.2
-1.2
-1.7
0.7
0.1
0.3
1.9
-1.3
0.0
-0.1
-0.2
0.0
0.4
-0.3
-1.0
0.2
2.9
2.0
PEER GROUP
Fall 2006
Difference
Pct. of
(Ramapo Respondents
Peer Group)
10.3
-6.8
0.5
-0.4
0.6
2.2
2.4
-1.6
0.5
0.6
1.8
4.7
0.3
-0.3
6.5
-4.9
7.4
-5.0
5.2
-2.2
0.2
0.1
26.3
23.3
0.2
0.1
0.8
-0.7
16.3
-6.9
3.0
-0.2
17.9
-2.2
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 2002
Pct. of
Respondents
3.8
5.9
24.0
6.4
18.0
25.3
2.4
14.3
629
Fall 2003
Pct. of
Respondents
2.8
5.6
27.0
4.0
18.8
25.8
2.0
14.0
648
Fall 2004
Pct. of
Respondents
2.5
5.1
25.4
5.2
15.8
28.6
2.7
14.8
710
Fall 2005
Pct. of
Respondents
2.0
4.7
24.2
5.2
16.3
29.4
1.5
16.6
686
Fall 2006
Pct. of
Respondents
3.8
4.9
22.4
6.1
18.2
26.8
2.7
15.1
736
Fall 2002
Pct. of
Respondents
0.8
30.0
1.5
0.2
0.0
0.5
3.0
1.8
7.2
0.2
0.8
0.2
1.6
0.5
0.7
0.3
0.0
12.6
1.8
2.1
3.6
30.5
609
Fall 2003
Pct. of
Respondents
1.1
31.0
1.5
0.8
0.3
1.3
2.6
1.8
6.0
0.2
1.5
0.0
1.1
0.3
0.2
1.0
0.3
7.8
2.1
3.2
3.4
32.6
619
Fall 2004
Pct. of
Respondents
2.0
28.9
0.9
0.6
0.6
1.5
2.6
0.9
7.4
0.0
1.5
0.3
1.0
0.1
0.3
0.6
0.6
8.7
3.4
5.5
3.2
29.4
686
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
43
RAMAPO
Pct. Point
Pct. Point
Difference
Difference
02 to 06
05 to 06
0.0
1.8
-1.0
0.2
-1.6
-1.8
-0.3
0.9
0.2
1.9
1.5
-2.6
0.3
1.2
0.8
-1.5
PEER GROUP
Fall 2006
Difference
Pct. of
(Ramapo Respondents
Peer Group)
1.4
2.4
2.8
2.1
19.4
3.0
4.6
1.5
15.0
3.2
31.1
-4.3
2.6
0.1
23.1
-8.0
736.0
RAMAPO
Pct. Point
Pct. Point
Difference
Difference
02 to 06
05 to 06
0.1
-0.3
2.9
5.4
-0.2
0.1
0.4
-0.3
0.3
0.0
0.8
-0.5
-1.1
-1.6
-1.2
-1.4
-0.8
1.1
-0.1
-0.1
-0.1
-0.7
-0.1
0.1
-0.3
0.4
-0.4
-0.2
-0.3
0.1
0.6
0.7
0.3
-0.2
0.2
0.7
0.2
-0.4
-0.8
-1.9
-0.7
-0.3
0.4
-0.7
PEER GROUP
Fall 2006
Difference
Pct. of
(Ramapo Respondents
Peer Group)
0.9
0.0
29.6
3.3
0.9
0.4
0.8
-0.2
0.7
-0.4
2.6
-1.3
2.6
-0.7
0.6
0.0
9.6
-3.2
1.4
-1.3
1.6
-0.9
0.2
-0.1
2.4
-1.1
2.8
-2.7
0.5
-0.1
0.6
0.3
0.5
-0.2
8.7
4.1
2.7
-0.7
2.4
-1.1
1.8
1.1
25.9
5.0
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 2002
Pct. of
Respondents
3.4
4.7
29.9
5.6
17.0
25.5
2.6
11.4
643
Fall 2003
Pct. of
Respondents
2.8
5.6
27.0
4.0
18.8
25.8
2.0
14.0
652
Fall 2004
Pct. of
Respondents
2.4
3.3
25.9
7.8
18.5
28.2
3.1
10.8
719
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
Fall 2002
Pct. of
Respondents
0.6
12.8
9.6
0.0
0.2
0.8
4.2
9.9
0.2
0.0
3.6
11.5
0.2
0.2
9.6
0.5
1.0
1.6
2.1
1.9
4.7
24.8
616
Fall 2003
Pct. of
Respondents
0.6
14.0
8.4
0.2
0.2
1.1
5.2
10.7
0.2
0.2
3.0
6.8
0.2
0.2
9.4
0.0
0.6
2.1
2.5
2.2
5.9
26.4
629
Fall 2004
Pct. of
Respondents
1.0
12.9
8.4
0.0
0.0
0.3
4.9
9.3
0.7
0.0
3.0
7.7
0.1
0.0
10.1
0.9
1.5
1.6
1.9
1.5
4.6
29.3
699
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
44
RAMAPO
Pct. Point
Pct. Point
Difference
Difference
02 to 06
05 to 06
-0.5
1.5
-0.7
0.2
-3.9
-0.2
0.5
-0.5
-2.1
0.8
6.2
0.5
0.1
0.4
0.3
-2.7
PEER GROUP
Fall 2006
Difference
Pct. of
(Ramapo Respondents
Peer Group)
1.2
1.7
1.7
2.3
19.0
7.0
4.9
1.2
16.8
-1.9
35.5
-3.8
3.0
-0.3
17.8
-6.1
RAMAPO
Pct. Point
Pct. Point
Difference
Difference
02 to 06
05 to 06
1.2
1.1
2.0
3.3
-2.1
1.2
0.3
0.3
0.1
0.0
0.2
0.3
0.5
0.2
-1.1
-4.1
0.4
0.0
0.0
-0.3
-1.3
0.1
-2.1
1.2
0.2
0.1
-0.1
0.1
-1.2
-1.7
0.1
-0.3
1.1
0.6
0.1
0.1
-1.1
-0.9
-0.9
-0.5
0.4
0.5
3.5
-1.0
PEER GROUP
Fall 2006
Difference
Pct. of
(Ramapo Respondents
Peer Group)
1.7
0.1
16.3
-1.5
5.5
2.0
0.3
0.0
0.5
-0.2
1.3
-0.3
5.1
-0.4
8.8
0.0
0.8
-0.2
0.4
-0.4
3.5
-1.2
9.1
0.3
1.0
-0.6
0.3
-0.2
9.4
-1.0
0.4
0.2
1.7
0.4
1.5
0.2
1.7
-0.7
1.4
-0.4
5.0
0.1
24.5
3.8
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 2002
Pct. of
Respondents
3.8
0.2
2.2
2.4
1.4
6.2
0.2
2.4
3.1
4.6
0.0
53.3
0.3
0.5
7.4
1.7
10.4
584
Fall 2003
Pct. of
Respondents
3.2
0.5
2.2
1.7
0.3
5.3
0.2
2.2
2.7
3.6
0.0
59.4
0.3
0.7
6.5
1.5
8.5
586
Fall 2004
Pct. of
Respondents
3.5
0.3
1.1
1.3
1.3
5.9
0.2
2.7
2.1
3.0
0.5
57.9
0.2
0.3
7.9
2.4
9.5
630
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
Fall 2002
Pct. of
Respondents
4.0
0.0
2.2
2.3
1.0
6.5
0.2
3.0
5.0
5.2
0.3
53.5
0.3
0.3
9.2
1.8
4.9
596
Fall 2003
Pct. of
Respondents
3.2
0.7
2.0
1.3
0.5
5.3
0.0
2.7
4.2
4.2
0.0
60.6
0.2
0.5
7.7
1.5
4.5
599
Fall 2004
Pct. of
Respondents
3.6
0.2
1.2
2.0
0.9
6.5
0.0
3.8
2.7
5.0
0.3
55.6
0.3
0.2
9.9
2.5
5.3
658
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
45
RAMAPO
Pct. Point
Pct. Point
Difference
Difference
02 to 06
05 to 06
-1.0
-0.3
0.4
0.3
0.9
2.1
-1.4
-0.5
0.2
1.1
2.2
-0.3
-0.2
-0.2
-0.5
-1.0
0.0
-0.3
-1.6
0.6
0.3
0.1
-0.8
-4.2
0.0
0.0
-0.4
-0.2
2.9
0.9
0.2
0.3
-1.5
1.3
PEER GROUP
Fall 2006
Difference
Pct. of
(Ramapo Respondents
Peer Group)
10.7
-7.9
0.5
0.1
0.7
2.4
2.8
-1.8
0.6
1.0
2.3
6.1
0.3
-0.3
7.2
-5.3
8.2
-5.1
5.8
-2.8
0.2
0.1
29.2
23.3
0.2
0.1
0.8
-0.7
15.1
-4.8
1.7
0.2
13.5
-4.6
RAMAPO
Pct. Point
Pct. Point
Difference
Difference
02 to 06
05 to 06
0.0
0.2
0.7
0.2
0.8
1.8
-0.7
0.4
-0.1
0.6
0.7
0.2
-0.2
-0.3
-1.3
-2.1
-2.4
-1.4
-1.9
-1.0
-0.2
0.1
1.8
-0.2
0.1
-0.2
-0.2
-0.1
2.3
0.9
0.2
0.0
0.4
0.6
PEER GROUP
Fall 2006
Difference
Pct. of
(Ramapo Respondents
Peer Group)
11.3
-7.3
0.5
0.2
0.6
2.4
3.2
-1.6
0.5
0.4
2.1
5.1
0.3
-0.3
7.5
-5.8
8.9
-6.3
6.3
-3.0
0.2
-0.1
30.7
24.6
0.2
0.2
0.9
-0.8
16.1
-4.6
2.0
0.0
8.7
-3.4
TABLE 5: FRESHMAN CHARACTERISTICS (CONT.)
Fall 2002
Pct. of
Estimated Parental Income
Respondents
Less than $10,000
4.3
$10,000 to $14,999
2.4
$15,000 to $19,999
2.4
$20,000 to $24,999
2.9
$25,000 to $29,999
3.4
$30,000 to $39,999
6.7
$40,000 to $49,999
7.4
$50,000 to $59,999
7.6
$60,000 to $74,999
13.6
$75,000 to $99,999
21.5
$100,000 to $149,999
18.4
$150,000 to $199,999
6.7
$200,000 or more
2.7
Number of Respondents
582
Fall 2003
Pct. of
Respondents
3.2
3.5
2.8
2.8
3.8
4.7
4.8
6.8
13.0
22.2
21.0
8.2
1.0
599
Fall 2004
Pct. of
Respondents
2.8
2.7
3.4
3.6
2.4
4.8
4.6
8.4
12.0
21.6
22.2
6.9
4.5
667
Fall 2005
Pct. of
Respondents
3.3
3.1
2.2
2.2
2.2
5.4
5.2
7.7
10.6
21.1
25.2
6.5
5.3
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
Fall 2002
Pct. of
Respondents
74.2
22.6
3.2
647
Fall 2003
Pct. of
Respondents
74.1
22.5
3.5
659
Fall 2004
Pct. of
Respondents
73.4
23.6
2.9
719
Fall 2005
Pct. of
Respondents
71.9
23.8
4.4
707
Fall 2006
Pct. of
Respondents
74.6
22.0
3.4
773
Status of Parents
living with each other
divorced or separated
one or both deceased
Number of Respondents
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RAMAPO
Pct. Point
Pct. Point
Difference
Difference
02 to 06
05 to 06
0.1
1.1
0.1
-0.6
1.6
1.8
-0.9
-0.2
-1.4
-0.2
-1.9
-0.6
-2.9
-0.7
-0.6
-0.7
-5.4
-2.4
-1.4
-1.0
7.7
0.9
2.4
2.6
2.6
0.0
PEER GROUP
Fall 2006
Difference
Pct. of
(Ramapo Respondents
Peer Group)
2.0
2.4
1.6
0.9
1.8
2.2
2.3
-0.3
2.3
-0.3
4.8
0.0
6.8
-2.3
9.5
-2.5
13.0
-4.8
16.9
3.2
20.7
5.4
8.2
0.9
10.0
-4.7
RAMAPO
Pct. Point
Pct. Point
Difference
Difference
02 to 06
05 to 06
0.4
2.7
-0.6
-1.8
0.2
-1.0
PEER GROUP
Fall 2006
Difference
Pct. of
(Ramapo Respondents
Peer Group)
74.5
0.1
22.3
-0.3
3.1
0.3
TABLE A-1: INSTITUTIONS IN OUR HIGH-SELECTIVITY COMPARISON GROUP, FALL 2006
Consortia*
Institutions (N = 18)
Citadel
College of Charleston
Grand Valley State University
Longwood University
Maine Maritime Academy
Michigan Technological University
New College of Florida
Penn State Erie - The Behrend College
Richard Stockton College of New Jersey
Saint Mary's College of Maryland
SUNY College, Geneseo
University of Michigan - Flint
University of North Carolina - Asheville
University of North Carolina - Wilmington
University of South Florida - St Petersburg
University of Wisconsin - River Falls
US Military Academy
US Naval Academy
COPLAC
NJSCU
COPLAC
COPLAC
COPLAC
* COPLAC = Council of Public Liberal Arts Colleges
NJSCU = New Jersey State College or University
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