Fall 2005 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
February 2006
CONTENTS
II. Data Tables and Charts
Graph 1: College Choice ......................................................................................................... 9
Graph 2: Top Ten Reasons Fall 2005 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 2005 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: Institutions In Our Comparison Group .......................................................................... 47
The Questionnaire
ii
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
Fall of Entry
First
Second
Third
9
Fourth or more
2003
2004
2005
GRAPH 2: TOP TEN REASONS FALL 2005 FRESHMEN CHOSE RAMAPO COLLEGE
good academic reputation
size of college
low tuition
good social reputation
offered financial assistance
wanted to live near home
Early Decision program
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
Fall 2001
Pct. of
Respondents
78.4
16.9
3.5
1.2
597
Fall 2002
Pct. of
Respondents
78.6
16.8
3.7
0.9
649
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 2001
Pct. of
Respondents
4.8
2.7
45.8
24.8
25.5
32.7
9.9
0.9
25.9
0.7
51.0
4.1
17.7
6.9
Fall 2002
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
RAMAPO
Fall 2003
Pct. of
Respondents
78.9
17.8
1.8
1.5
659
Fall 2003
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
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 2004
Pct. of
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
Fall 2005
Pct. of
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
11
RAMAPO
Pct. Point
Pct. Point
Difference
Difference
01 to 05
04 to 05
3.5
-0.6
-2.6
-0.7
-0.8
1.0
-0.1
0.3
PEER GROUP
Fall 2005
Difference
Pct. of
(Ramapo Respondents
Peer Group)
75.0
6.9
19.1
-4.8
3.9
-1.2
2.0
-0.9
RAMAPO
Pct. Point
Pct. Point
Difference
Difference
01 to 05
04 to 05
5.7
3.7
3.5
2.4
18.5
7.4
5.6
2.5
-2.4
-2.8
4.1
-2.8
4.0
2.0
1.3
0.5
-3.5
-1.1
1.2
0.5
-1.6
1.0
17.8
7.9
N/A
5.0
N/A
7.2
PEER GROUP
Fall 2005
Difference
Pct. of
(Ramapo Respondents
Peer Group)
9.2
1.3
4.7
1.5
58.0
6.3
28.4
2.0
28.9
-5.8
40.8
-4.0
7.8
6.1
1.6
0.6
18.0
4.4
2.3
-0.4
37.0
12.4
16.9
5.0
10.2
16.6
14.6
6.5
TABLE 1: COLLEGE CHOICE (CONT.)
none
one
two
three
four
five
six or more
Number of Respondents
Fall 2001
Pct. of
Respondents
16.9
13.7
16.4
19.7
14.0
8.9
10.4
598
Fall 2002
Pct. of
Respondents
18.3
9.8
18.7
18.3
14.0
8.4
12.5
651
RAMAPO
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
Important Reasons for College
parents wanted me to go
could not find a job
to get away from home
get a better job
gain general education
become more cultured person
make more money
prepare for grad/prof school
learn things that interest me
get training for specific career
Fall 2001
Pct. of
Respondents
28.9
2.9
15.7
73.2
66.3
40.5
68.0
52.0
77.7
75.9
Fall 2002
Pct. of
Respondents
31.3
5.6
20.1
72.9
66.3
39.7
71.6
52.0
75.8
73.0
Fall 2003
Pct. of
Respondents
31.6
4.8
18.4
70.3
68.8
39.6
69.2
54.1
77.2
73.9
Fall 2004
Pct. of
Respondents
40.2
5.1
15.7
73.3
69.9
42.2
67.2
52.1
79.0
79.3
Fall 2005
Pct. of
Respondents
43.5
4.7
17.4
71.2
68.7
44.7
69.6
58.5
78.5
70.3
No. of Other College Applic.
12
RAMAPO
Pct. Point
Pct. Point
Difference
Difference
01 to 05
04 to 05
2.4
4.6
-2.5
-1.9
0.3
-1.0
-1.9
-1.4
0.9
-1.6
0.4
0.9
0.3
0.3
PEER GROUP
Fall 2005
Difference
Pct. of
(Ramapo Respondents
Peer Group)
18.1
1.2
13.8
-2.6
16.9
-0.2
17.2
0.6
12.4
2.5
8.2
1.1
13.4
-2.7
RAMAPO
Pct. Point
Pct. Point
Difference
Difference
01 to 05
04 to 05
14.6
3.3
1.8
-0.4
1.7
1.7
-2.0
-2.1
2.4
-1.2
4.2
2.5
1.6
2.4
6.5
6.4
0.8
-0.5
-5.6
-9.0
PEER GROUP
Fall 2005
Difference
Pct. of
(Ramapo Respondents
Peer Group)
40.5
3.0
5.5
-0.8
19.2
-1.8
70.6
0.6
63.4
5.3
39.8
4.9
68.3
1.3
54.4
4.1
75.5
3.0
67.9
2.4
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
discussed politics*
drank wine or liquor
played musical instrument
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
socializing
exercise/sport
studying
student clubs
volunteer work
watching TV
partying
video/computer games
talking w/teachers
household chores
pleasure reading
prayer/meditation
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
Fall 2001
Pct. of
Respondents
11.3
18.7
23.4
31.8
11.6
2.2
1.2
0.0
595
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 2001
Fall 2002
Fall 2003
Fall 2004
Fall 2005
Pct. of
Pct. of
Pct. of
Pct. of
Pct. of
Activities Engaged in
Respondents
Respondents
Respondents
Respondents
Respondents
attended religious service
78.0
74.4
78.2
78.2
75.1
felt bored in class*
29.7
27.8
28.1
28.6
29.7
participated in demonstrations
40.3
45.0
52.6
47.3
48.6
tutored another student
43.9
49.0
43.8
51.8
54.3
studied with other students
84.4
84.2
82.2
85.5
85.1
guest in a teacher's home
21.3
20.2
19.4
16.9
17.1
smoked cigarettes*
8.6
8.5
3.5
4.4
2.7
drank beer
35.9
40.5
33.7
36.5
34.2
drank wine or liquor
40.0
44.9
38.5
39.6
40.7
felt overwhelmed*
22.0
20.2
21.7
18.5
17.3
felt depressed*
6.1
5.8
5.5
4.8
4.0
performed volunteer work
76.5
74.1
76.8
78.5
82.8
played musical instrument
35.9
34.0
36.9
35.7
38.8
asked teacher for advice*
21.2
21.2
19.6
19.7
21.0
discussed politics in class*
12.9
14.3
15.1
19.5
41.1
socialized w/diff ethnic grp*
77.7
80.2
73.9
74.8
76.7
discussed religion*
22.5
20.8
20.7
18.4
25.1
used Internet for res/homewrk
79.1
82.0
83.2
82.3
82.3
used a personal computer
84.4
85.6
82.1
88.1
86.6
* Percent reporting "frequently" only. Percentages on other items reflect responses of "frequently" or "occasionally."
15
RAMAPO
Pct. Point
Pct. Point
Difference
Difference
01 to 05
04 to 05
8.3
3.8
11.8
3.8
2.9
-3.8
-16.5
-5.4
-6.6
0.8
-0.1
0.8
-0.1
-0.2
0.0
0.0
PEER GROUP
Fall 2005
Difference
Pct. of
(Ramapo Respondents
Peer Group)
26.4
-6.8
27.9
2.6
22.6
3.7
16.6
-1.3
4.1
0.9
1.8
0.3
0.6
0.5
0.0
0.0
RAMAPO
Pct. Point
Pct. Point
Difference
Difference
01 to 05
04 to 05
-2.9
-3.1
0.0
1.1
8.3
1.3
10.4
2.5
0.7
-0.4
-4.2
0.2
-5.9
-1.7
-1.7
-2.3
0.7
1.1
-4.7
-1.2
-2.1
-0.8
6.3
4.3
2.9
3.1
-0.2
1.3
28.2
21.6
-1.0
1.9
2.6
6.7
3.2
0.0
2.2
-1.5
PEER GROUP
Fall 2005
Difference
Pct. of
(Ramapo Respondents
Peer Group)
79.2
-4.1
41.0
-11.3
44.9
3.7
56.8
-2.5
86.6
-1.5
23.7
-6.6
5.4
-2.7
44.9
-10.7
51.4
-10.7
24.0
-6.7
5.6
-1.6
82.7
0.1
43.2
-4.4
21.8
-0.8
44.9
-3.8
71.9
4.8
34.6
-9.5
79.9
2.4
87.0
-0.4
TABLE 2: HIGH SCHOOL ACTIVITIES (CONT.)
Fall 2001
Pct. of
Student Rated Self*
Respondents
academic ability
58.2
artistic ability
34.5
cooperativeness
78.2
creativity/originality
62.8
drive to achieve
72.2
emotional health
56.2
leadership ability
57.5
mathematical ability
33.2
physical health
51.9
public speaking ability
33.2
self-confidence (intellectual)
53.4
self-confidence (social)
48.9
understanding of others
70.8
writing ability
46.4
self-understanding
54.6
spirituality
30.1
religiousness
21.1
* "Above Average" or "Highest 10%."
Fall 2002
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
Fall 2001
Pct. of
Respondents
1.9
10.4
25.7
30.7
21.2
7.4
1.0
1.7
584
Fall 2002
Pct. of
Respondents
1.8
16.9
24.9
31.0
15.8
6.4
1.9
1.3
626
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
RAMAPO
Fall 2003
Pct. of
Respondents
68.8
27.9
74.9
59.8
73.7
53.0
59.2
37.9
56.6
33.4
47.0
67.3
45.5
50.8
28.3
22.3
Fall 2004
Pct. of
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
Fall 2005
Pct. of
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
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
16
RAMAPO
Pct. Point
Pct. Point
Difference
Difference
01 to 05
04 to 05
18.1
5.2
-6.9
0.7
-0.5
4.2
0.3
4.2
2.6
-0.1
4.1
4.2
3.2
5.1
8.4
2.9
6.6
6.6
2.8
4.1
7.6
7.4
8.7
8.6
-4.5
0.1
5.1
3.3
3.4
7.7
-0.3
1.3
1.6
-0.9
PEER GROUP
Fall 2005
Difference
Pct. of
(Ramapo Respondents
Peer Group)
75.7
0.6
28.3
-0.7
73.9
3.8
57.2
5.9
73.9
0.9
56.2
4.1
63.3
-2.6
47.5
-5.9
58.2
0.3
37.7
-1.7
61.8
-0.8
53.9
3.7
66.9
-0.6
50.7
0.8
56.9
1.1
37.2
-7.4
30.3
-7.6
RAMAPO
Pct. Point
Pct. Point
Difference
Difference
01 to 05
04 to 05
0.7
2.3
8.0
8.0
-0.8
-0.9
-3.4
-8.2
-4.7
-1.9
-1.7
0.2
1.7
-0.1
0.2
0.5
PEER GROUP
Fall 2005
Difference
Pct. of
(Ramapo Respondents
Peer Group)
3.0
-0.4
15.2
3.2
24.6
0.3
27.6
-0.3
17.0
-0.5
7.3
-1.6
3.2
-0.5
2.1
-0.2
TABLE 2: HIGH SCHOOL ACTIVITIES (CONT.)
Fall 2001
Pct. of
Respondents
0.7
1.2
5.0
18.2
24.1
19.9
12.2
18.7
582
Fall 2002
Pct. of
Respondents
0.2
1.4
5.6
17.3
24.2
18.9
14.1
18.3
624
RAMAPO
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
Fall 2005
Pct. of
Respondents
0.1
0.6
4.9
18.9
25.1
20.1
13.0
17.3
693
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 2001
Pct. of
Respondents
7.9
41.3
32.9
12.2
4.5
0.9
0.3
0.2
584
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
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 2001
Pct. of
Respondents
5.3
12.3
17.8
21.0
16.1
10.8
7.7
9.1
585
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
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
01 to 05
04 to 05
-0.6
-0.2
-0.6
-0.7
-0.1
0.7
0.7
2.4
1.0
-0.6
0.2
-1.3
0.8
-0.3
-1.4
-0.1
PEER GROUP
Fall 2005
Difference
Pct. of
(Ramapo Respondents
Peer Group)
0.3
-0.2
1.3
-0.7
5.3
-0.4
17.4
1.5
25.5
-0.4
18.7
1.4
12.7
0.3
19.0
-1.7
RAMAPO
Pct. Point
Pct. Point
Difference
Difference
01 to 05
04 to 05
-0.3
-1.7
6.4
0.9
-4.3
-0.1
-2.0
0.2
-1.6
-0.8
0.4
0.2
0.8
1.0
0.4
0.5
PEER GROUP
Fall 2005
Difference
Pct. of
(Ramapo Respondents
Peer Group)
11.1
-3.5
45.1
2.6
29.8
-1.2
9.8
0.4
2.7
0.2
0.8
0.5
0.3
0.8
0.4
0.2
RAMAPO
Pct. Point
Pct. Point
Difference
Difference
01 to 05
04 to 05
-0.4
-0.2
-3.5
-0.7
-0.6
-1.7
1.3
1.6
2.3
3.0
0.1
-2.2
0.3
0.5
0.4
-0.2
PEER GROUP
Fall 2005
Difference
Pct. of
(Ramapo Respondents
Peer Group)
4.1
0.8
9.4
-0.6
14.7
2.5
19.1
3.2
19.2
-0.8
14.5
-3.6
8.5
-0.5
10.5
-1.0
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 2001
Pct. of
Respondents
15.3
16.5
23.4
23.9
11.7
5.3
2.1
1.9
582
Fall 2002
Pct. of
Respondents
17.3
13.7
22.4
23.5
13.9
3.5
2.9
2.7
620
RAMAPO
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 2001
Pct. of
Respondents
16.4
1.4
3.3
6.7
11.6
20.8
19.2
20.6
578
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 2001
Pct. of
Respondents
34.1
23.6
22.8
11.6
4.7
1.0
1.2
1.0
580
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
18
RAMAPO
Pct. Point
Pct. Point
Difference
Difference
01 to 05
04 to 05
3.0
-2.7
1.1
2.3
1.1
3.8
-4.5
-5.7
-1.3
0.7
1.5
1.3
-0.1
0.2
-0.7
0.2
PEER GROUP
Fall 2005
Difference
Pct. of
(Ramapo Respondents
Peer Group)
24.2
-5.9
15.7
1.9
17.7
6.8
19.4
0.0
12.5
-2.1
5.4
1.4
2.4
-0.4
2.6
-1.4
RAMAPO
Pct. Point
Pct. Point
Difference
Difference
01 to 05
04 to 05
6.0
3.9
1.0
1.3
-0.3
1.3
-1.7
-1.8
2.8
0.7
-2.8
-1.4
-1.2
-4.3
-3.9
0.1
PEER GROUP
Fall 2005
Difference
Pct. of
(Ramapo Respondents
Peer Group)
28.8
-6.4
3.0
-0.6
3.8
-0.8
7.4
-2.4
12.3
2.1
14.5
3.5
14.8
3.2
15.5
1.2
RAMAPO
Pct. Point
Pct. Point
Difference
Difference
01 to 05
04 to 05
-8.9
-3.6
0.7
-0.4
-0.4
-2.4
3.7
2.1
0.8
-0.3
2.5
2.3
0.5
1.1
1.0
1.2
PEER GROUP
Fall 2005
Difference
Pct. of
(Ramapo Respondents
Peer Group)
29.9
-4.7
24.5
-0.2
24.0
-1.6
12.5
2.8
4.8
0.7
1.8
1.7
1.0
0.7
1.5
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 2001
Pct. of
Respondents
23.9
18.2
28.7
17.6
6.2
2.9
0.9
1.5
581
Fall 2002
Pct. of
Respondents
24.8
17.3
28.9
17.3
5.8
2.6
1.8
1.6
620
RAMAPO
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
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 2001
Pct. of
Respondents
5.7
14.9
27.0
29.9
12.9
5.5
2.2
1.9
582
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 2001
Pct. of
Respondents
14.1
19.7
35.9
20.0
6.7
1.9
0.5
1.2
580
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
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
01 to 05
04 to 05
-3.9
-0.8
-3.4
-3.7
1.4
-0.5
1.2
0.1
3.5
3.0
-0.9
0.0
1.1
0.9
1.0
1.0
PEER GROUP
Fall 2005
Difference
Pct. of
(Ramapo Respondents
Peer Group)
26.1
-6.1
16.0
-1.2
25.7
4.4
17.4
1.4
8.0
1.7
3.1
-1.1
1.7
0.3
2.0
0.5
RAMAPO
Pct. Point
Pct. Point
Difference
Difference
01 to 05
04 to 05
-0.9
1.2
0.9
1.5
2.2
4.6
-3.7
-5.0
3.3
-0.5
-0.9
-0.1
-1.2
-2.1
0.4
0.5
PEER GROUP
Fall 2005
Difference
Pct. of
(Ramapo Respondents
Peer Group)
5.1
-0.3
14.6
1.2
24.8
4.4
28.1
-1.9
16.0
0.2
5.8
-1.2
2.6
-1.6
2.9
-0.6
RAMAPO
Pct. Point
Pct. Point
Difference
Difference
01 to 05
04 to 05
-0.7
-0.3
5.0
4.6
-1.4
0.8
-1.5
-3.6
-0.3
-0.4
-1.0
-1.3
0.2
-0.4
-0.3
0.6
PEER GROUP
Fall 2005
Difference
Pct. of
(Ramapo Respondents
Peer Group)
18.8
-5.4
23.1
1.6
31.4
3.1
17.7
0.8
5.7
0.7
1.6
-0.7
0.8
-0.1
1.0
-0.1
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 2001
Pct. of
Respondents
20.3
31.9
24.5
13.3
6.6
2.6
0.2
0.7
580
Fall 2002
Pct. of
Respondents
22.6
27.6
24.2
16.2
6.4
1.9
0.3
0.6
623
RAMAPO
Fall 2003
Pct. of
Respondents
23.2
27.6
24.6
13.6
6.5
2.5
1.1
0.9
646
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
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 2001
Pct. of
Respondents
34.1
26.2
19.3
10.9
4.7
3.1
0.9
0.9
580
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
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 2001
Pct. of
Respondents
47.4
30.3
16.6
4.1
1.0
0.2
0.0
0.3
580
Fall 2002
Pct. of
Respondents
46.0
30.6
14.7
5.9
1.4
0.3
0.5
0.5
624
Fall 2003
Pct. of
Respondents
45.6
34.9
12.8
3.1
2.3
0.9
0.0
0.3
647
Fall 2004
Pct. of
Respondents
46.2
33.4
15.0
3.5
1.5
0.0
0.0
0.3
718
Fall 2005
Pct. of
Respondents
46.4
34.2
13.7
3.6
1.2
0.4
0.3
0.3
688
20
RAMAPO
Pct. Point
Pct. Point
Difference
Difference
01 to 05
04 to 05
-0.9
0.4
-3.6
-1.9
0.6
-0.2
5.1
2.2
-0.4
1.0
-1.2
-0.7
0.4
-0.7
-0.1
-0.1
PEER GROUP
Fall 2005
Difference
Pct. of
(Ramapo Respondents
Peer Group)
23.0
-3.6
26.1
2.2
24.7
0.4
15.9
2.5
6.5
-0.3
2.1
-0.7
0.8
-0.2
0.9
-0.3
RAMAPO
Pct. Point
Pct. Point
Difference
Difference
01 to 05
04 to 05
5.5
-2.6
-3.3
0.2
-3.2
-0.5
-1.3
-0.7
1.4
2.5
0.5
1.0
0.4
0.6
0.0
-0.4
PEER GROUP
Fall 2005
Difference
Pct. of
(Ramapo Respondents
Peer Group)
39.6
0.0
21.5
1.4
15.5
0.6
11.4
-1.8
6.4
-0.3
2.7
0.9
1.2
0.1
1.7
-0.8
RAMAPO
Pct. Point
Pct. Point
Difference
Difference
01 to 05
04 to 05
-1.0
0.2
3.9
0.8
-2.9
-1.3
-0.5
0.1
0.2
-0.3
0.2
0.4
0.3
0.3
0.0
0.0
PEER GROUP
Fall 2005
Difference
Pct. of
(Ramapo Respondents
Peer Group)
38.0
8.4
34.8
-0.6
18.5
-4.8
5.7
-2.1
1.8
-0.6
0.5
-0.1
0.2
0.1
0.5
-0.2
TABLE 2: HIGH SCHOOL ACTIVITIES (CONT.)
Fall 2001
Pct. of
Had remedial work/tutoring in
Respondents
English
3.8
Reading
3.2
Mathematics
10.6
Social Studies
2.5
Science
3.0
Foreign Language
3.5
Writing
3.0
Number of Respondents
603
Fall 2002
Pct. of
Respondents
4.7
5.6
14.3
3.5
4.3
3.8
4.7
657
RAMAPO
Fall 2003
Pct. of
Respondents
4.2
4.8
10.9
2.6
2.9
3.5
3.8
663
Fall 2001
Pct. of
Will need rem. work/tutoring in
Respondents
English
4.3
Reading
4.5
Mathematics
16.6
Social Studies
1.5
Science
5.3
Foreign Language
4.1
Writing
8.1
Number of Respondents
603
Fall 2002
Pct. of
Respondents
5.2
3.5
15.4
2.6
6.2
5.5
7.5
657
Fall 2001
Pct. of
Respondents
14.6
85.4
576
Fall 2002
Pct. of
Respondents
19.4
80.6
649
HS required community service
Yes
No
Number of Respondents
Fall 2004
Pct. of
Respondents
**
**
**
**
**
**
**
Fall 2005
Pct. of
Respondents
6.6
6.5
12.1
3.2
3.9
3.4
5.2
713
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
**
**
**
**
**
**
**
Fall 2005
Pct. of
Respondents
5.3
3.1
11.4
1.5
4.5
3.4
6.5
713
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
21
RAMAPO
Pct. Point
Pct. Point
Difference
Difference
01 to 05
04 to 05
2.8
6.6
3.3
6.5
1.5
12.1
0.7
3.2
0.9
3.9
-0.1
3.4
2.2
5.2
PEER GROUP
Fall 2005
Difference
Pct. of
(Ramapo Respondents
Peer Group)
4.9
1.7
4.1
2.4
10.8
1.3
3.0
0.2
4.3
-0.4
4.0
-0.6
3.9
1.3
RAMAPO
Pct. Point
Pct. Point
Difference
Difference
01 to 05
04 to 05
1.0
5.3
-1.4
3.1
-5.2
11.4
0.0
1.5
-0.8
4.5
-0.7
3.4
-1.6
6.5
PEER GROUP
Fall 2005
Difference
Pct. of
(Ramapo Respondents
Peer Group)
7.0
-1.7
3.8
-0.7
19.3
-7.9
2.7
-1.2
9.3
-4.8
9.3
-5.9
8.6
-2.1
RAMAPO
Pct. Point
Pct. Point
Difference
Difference
01 to 05
04 to 05
6.0
2.5
-6.0
-1.7
PEER GROUP
Fall 2005
Difference
Pct. of
(Ramapo Respondents
Peer Group)
30.6
-10.0
69.4
10.0
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
Fall of Entry
None/Less than Bachelor's
Bachelor's
22
Master's
Doctorate/Professional
2005
GRAPH 6: TOP TEN PERSONAL GOALS OF FALL 2005 FRESHMEN
be financially well-off
raise a family
help others in need
become authority in field
obtain recog. from colleagues
understand other cultures**
have admin. responsibility
develop philosophy of life
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
be satisfied with Ramapo College
1999
2000
2001
2002
transfer to another college
24
2003
2004
2005
GRAPH 8: TOP PROBABLE CAREER OCCUPATIONS
business/executive
teacher/admin (secondary)
teacher/admin (elementary)
nurse
accountant/actuary
physician
writer/journalist
therapist
business (proprietor)
lawyer/judge
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
Percent
25
7
8
9
10
11
12
GRAPH 9: GENERAL AREA OF PROBABLE MAJOR
Business
Arts and Humanities
Education
Social Sciences
Professional
Undecided
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
Fall 2001
Pct. of
Respondents
0.8
0.8
26.1
54.1
10.0
4.4
2.7
0.2
0.8
482
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
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
Fall 2001
Pct. of
Respondents
16.5
61.8
52.3
11.1
34.8
70.1
39.8
76.8
61.6
12.2
18.8
17.9
39.5
12.8
41.5
17.9
28.2
22.9
25.6
-27.5
Fall 2002
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
Fall 2003
Pct. of
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
Fall 2004
Pct. of
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
Fall 2005
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
** This item included for the first time in 2002.
27
RAMAPO
Pct. Point
Pct. Point
Difference
Difference
01 to 05
04 to 05
-0.4
-0.7
-0.6
0.2
0.3
0.1
-5.3
-6.5
2.9
2.7
1.3
1.8
1.2
2.0
-0.2
-0.2
0.8
0.4
PEER GROUP
Fall 2005
Difference
Pct. of
(Ramapo Respondents
Peer Group)
0.5
-0.1
0.6
-0.4
24.4
2.0
45.7
3.1
15.1
-2.2
7.6
-1.9
4.8
-0.9
0.2
-0.2
1.2
0.4
RAMAPO
Pct. Point
Pct. Point
Difference
Difference
01 to 05
04 to 05
-1.4
2.2
1.0
3.9
5.9
2.7
5.3
-2.2
7.8
1.5
6.2
-3.4
5.3
2.6
3.1
4.9
7.3
4.5
3.2
4.9
-0.3
0.8
-2.4
1.3
3.1
6.9
4.1
1.4
2.0
0.7
9.8
10.2
2.9
4.2
6.8
-1.2
9.5
7.3
N/A
3.7
1.1
1.9
PEER GROUP
Fall 2005
Difference
Pct. of
(Ramapo Respondents
Peer Group)
13.9
1.2
58.5
4.3
52.4
5.8
20.6
-4.2
39.4
3.2
76.0
0.3
40.3
4.8
72.3
7.6
64.3
4.6
16.0
-0.6
15.0
3.5
14.5
1.0
38.3
4.3
17.4
-0.5
43.3
0.2
21.7
6.0
28.8
2.3
36.5
-6.8
32.4
2.7
47.3
-1.7
37.7
-9.1
TABLE 3: ASPIRATIONS (CONT.)
Fall 2001
Pct. of
Respondents
0.6
2.7
71.8
21.0
2.1
0.3
0.3
0.6
0.6
333
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 2001
Pct. of
Estimated Very Likely They will
Respondents
change major field
12.4
change career choice
11.1
get job to pay expenses
46.7
work full-time while attending
4.7
play varsity athletics
16.0
make at least a B average
57.9
participate in student protests
4.5
transfer to another college
3.1
be satisfied with college
52.1
participate in volunteer service
15.3
seek personal counseling
4.3
join social fraternity/sorority
7.5
participate in student govt.
4.7
talk regularly with professors
37.1
socialize w/other ethnic group
71.1
participate in student clubs
41.8
Fall 2002
Pct. of
Respondents
12.5
11.8
45.4
4.5
14.9
63.0
3.7
4.5
56.1
17.2
6.7
7.0
7.6
33.9
68.3
38.9
Fall 2003
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
Fall 2004
Pct. of
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
Fall 2005
Pct. of
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
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
28
RAMAPO
Pct. Point
Pct. Point
Difference
Difference
01 to 05
04 to 05
-0.1
-0.7
-1.1
1.1
1.8
-1.6
0.1
2.0
-1.4
-1.7
0.2
0.5
0.4
0.5
-0.4
0.0
0.6
0.0
PEER GROUP
Fall 2005
Difference
Pct. of
(Ramapo Respondents
Peer Group)
1.3
-0.8
1.8
-0.2
74.7
-1.1
18.8
2.3
1.6
-0.9
0.6
-0.1
0.4
0.3
0.1
0.1
0.9
0.3
RAMAPO
Pct. Point
Pct. Point
Difference
Difference
01 to 05
04 to 05
-0.9
-1.4
0.8
-0.8
4.4
3.7
0.3
-0.4
1.0
-2.4
7.1
-8.0
-0.7
-0.6
-0.6
1.1
6.4
-1.7
9.9
6.4
2.2
2.5
-1.7
0.6
5.8
3.1
-4.2
3.0
1.0
0.4
5.7
8.2
PEER GROUP
Fall 2005
Difference
Pct. of
(Ramapo Respondents
Peer Group)
14.3
-2.8
14.1
-2.2
42.9
8.2
6.4
-1.4
15.5
1.5
60.7
4.3
5.0
-1.2
6.4
-3.9
51.8
6.7
22.7
2.5
6.2
0.3
7.6
-1.8
7.0
3.5
31.5
1.4
65.7
6.4
42.6
4.9
TABLE 3: ASPIRATIONS (CONT.)
Fall 2001
Pct. of
Student's Probable Career
Respondents
accountant/actuary
4.1
actor/entertainer
3.4
architect/urban planning
0.2
artist
3.0
business/clerical
0.5
business/executive
9.4
business owner/proprietor
2.5
business salesperson/buyer
1.1
clergy (other)
0.0
clinical psychologist
1.8
college teacher/administrator
0.0
computer programmer/analyst
5.0
conservationist/forester
0.0
dentist
0.4
dietitian/home economist
0.0
engineer
0.2
farmer/rancher
0.0
foreign service/diplomat
0.4
homemaker
0.0
interior decorator/design
0.0
lab technician/hygienist
0.2
law enforcement officer
1.9
lawyer/judge
3.0
military service
0.0
musician
1.2
nurse
4.2
optometrist
0.2
pharmacist
0.2
physician
1.8
policy-maker/government
0.5
school counselor
0.4
school principal/super.
0.0
scientific researcher
1.1
social worker
1.6
therapist
1.4
teacher/admin (elementary)
9.9
teacher/admin (secondary)
4.8
veterinarian
0.2
writer/journalist
4.4
laborer (skilled or unskilled)
1.2
other career
8.3
undecided/unemployed
21.8
Number of Respondents
565
Fall 2002
Pct. of
Respondents
4.9
2.8
0.0
1.7
0.2
9.7
3.0
0.5
0.0
1.3
0.5
3.4
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.3
0.0
0.2
0.0
0.0
0.0
3.0
3.4
0.0
1.0
3.0
0.2
0.0
3.0
0.3
0.5
0.0
1.3
1.2
3.2
9.0
8.2
0.5
4.0
1.1
7.9
20.4
597
RAMAPO
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
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
29
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
RAMAPO
Pct. Point
Pct. Point
Difference
Difference
01 to 05
04 to 05
0
0.8
-1.2
0.6
-0.2
-0.3
-1.6
0.1
0.3
-0.4
2.3
2.1
0.3
-0.2
-0.5
-0.1
0.0
0.0
0.2
0.7
0.2
0.2
-3.8
-0.2
0.0
-0.1
0.4
0.2
0.2
-0.1
0.0
0.1
0.0
0.0
0.1
-0.2
0.0
0.0
0.2
0.1
0.0
-0.1
-0.4
-1.7
-0.4
0.2
0.2
-0.2
-0.3
0.6
2.1
-2.2
-0.2
-0.1
0.3
0.2
1.9
0.4
0.3
-0.2
0.8
1.1
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.2
-0.2
-0.9
1.7
-0.4
-3.4
-1.3
5.5
2.2
0.0
-0.1
-0.9
-0.2
-1.0
-0.1
0.0
1.2
-2.6
-1.3
PEER GROUP
Fall 2005
Difference
Pct. of
(Ramapo Respondents
Peer Group)
3.6
0.5
1.1
1.1
0.4
-0.4
1.9
-0.5
0.6
0.2
8.3
3.4
3.5
-0.7
1.0
-0.4
0.1
-0.1
1.4
0.6
0.6
-0.4
1.4
-0.2
0.2
-0.2
0.8
0.0
0.3
-0.1
4.6
-4.4
0.1
-0.1
1.1
-0.6
0.1
-0.1
0.4
-0.2
0.2
0.0
1.4
0.1
3.9
-1.3
5.5
-5.3
1.5
-0.6
3.6
2.7
0.3
-0.3
1.0
-0.5
4.9
-1.2
1.3
-0.5
0.3
0.9
0.0
0.0
1.8
-0.7
0.7
0.7
3.3
-0.2
5.4
1.1
5.4
4.9
0.7
-0.5
2.6
0.9
0.8
-0.6
7.5
0.8
16.4
2.8
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 2001
Pct. of
Respondents
14.4
3.4
1.8
0.7
3.2
0.4
1.4
0.0
0.0
2.3
0.0
1.2
3.9
2.1
0.2
0.0
0.5
0.2
0.0
0.5
0.4
19.9
4.3
3.7
1.8
2.3
2.3
4.8
0.0
0.7
11.6
0.0
7.7
0.7
0.2
3.0
0.0
0.0
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
13.1
2.9
2.1
1.3
2.6
0.2
1.1
0.2
0.0
1.9
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
30
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
RAMAPO
Pct. Point
Pct. Point
Difference
Difference
01 to 05
04 to 05
-0.6
2.8
-0.5
0.9
0.6
0.2
1.7
0.7
-1.4
-0.1
0.1
-0.2
-0.2
1.1
0.2
0.2
0.2
0.2
-1.1
0.0
0.2
0.2
-0.4
-0.4
3.6
1.2
3.8
2.0
0.1
-0.6
0.0
0.0
0.1
-0.1
0.0
0.1
0.0
0.0
-0.3
-0.1
-0.1
-0.1
2
3.5
-0.2
1.1
1.6
2.0
1.5
1.6
0.0
0.6
1.5
0.3
-1.9
-1.3
0.0
0.0
-0.5
-0.8
0.7
0.6
0.3
-0.1
-2.4
-1.1
0.4
0.4
0.7
0.9
1.4
0.8
0.3
-0.3
0.0
0.0
PEER GROUP
Fall 2005
Difference
Pct. of
(Ramapo Respondents
Peer Group)
12.3
1.5
2.3
0.6
2.1
0.3
2.1
0.3
1.4
0.4
0.7
-0.2
1.5
-0.3
0.3
-0.1
0.2
0.0
0.8
0.4
0.1
0.1
0.8
0.0
6.9
0.6
4.2
1.7
0.8
-0.5
0.0
0.0
0.4
0.2
0.6
-0.4
0.2
-0.2
0.3
-0.1
0.4
-0.1
19.8
2.1
3.7
0.4
4.0
1.3
2.2
1.1
1.7
0.6
3.3
0.5
4.2
-1.3
0.0
0.0
0.7
-0.5
10.1
2.2
0.2
0.1
4.5
0.8
0.7
0.4
0.8
0.1
2.8
1.6
0.8
-0.5
0.3
-0.3
TABLE 3: ASPIRATIONS (CONT.)
Student's Probable Major
Engineering
aeronautical
civil
chemical
computer **
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 2001
Pct. of
Respondents
0.8
0.4
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.4
2.3
0.0
0.0
0.5
0.0
0.0
0.9
0.2
0.0
0.7
7.2
0.4
0.0
0.2
0.0
4.4
0.4
0.9
0.9
0.0
10.3
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
1.6
6.2
1.2
0.4
0.0
0.9
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
RAMAPO
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
0.6
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 2004
Pct. of
Respondents
0.5
0.0
0.0
0.1
0.3
0.1
0.0
0.0
0.0
2.2
0.0
0.0
0.4
0.3
0.0
0.9
0.4
0.1
0.1
13.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.1
1.3
9.1
0.1
2.3
0.1
10.7
0.0
0.1
0.0
0.0
3.2
5.4
1.6
0.3
0.0
0.1
31
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
0.0
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
RAMAPO
Pct. Point
Pct. Point
Difference
Difference
01 to 05
04 to 05
-0.4
-0.1
-0.2
0.2
0.2
0.2
0.0
-0.1
N/A
N/A
0.0
-0.1
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
-0.4
0.0
0.8
0.9
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.1
0.2
0.0
-0.3
0.0
0.0
0.6
0.6
0.3
0.1
0.0
-0.1
-0.2
0.4
3.8
-2.0
-0.2
0.2
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.2
0.0
-0.1
2.1
5.2
-0.4
-9.1
1.2
2.0
0.9
-0.5
0.2
0.1
2.0
1.6
0.2
0.2
0.0
-0.1
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.8
-0.8
1.3
2.1
0.2
-0.2
0.2
0.3
0.0
0.0
-0.7
0.1
PEER GROUP
Fall 2005
Difference
Pct. of
(Ramapo Respondents
Peer Group)
7.4
-7.0
1.4
-1.2
0.9
-0.7
0.3
-0.3
0.6
-0.6
0.8
-0.8
0.2
-0.2
2.1
-2.1
1.1
-1.1
3.6
-0.5
0.1
-0.1
0.1
-0.1
1.2
-0.6
0.1
-0.1
0.2
-0.2
0.9
0.6
0.8
-0.3
0.0
0.0
0.2
0.3
11.9
-0.9
0.2
0.0
0.2
-0.2
0.6
-0.4
0.0
0.0
3.7
2.8
0.6
-0.6
3.3
-1.2
2.6
-0.8
0.7
-0.5
10.9
1.4
0.3
-0.1
0.5
-0.5
0.1
-0.1
0.1
-0.1
4.2
-1.8
4.3
3.2
0.5
0.9
0.5
0.1
0.0
0.0
0.4
-0.2
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 2001
Pct. of
Respondents
2.2
0.0
1.8
0.4
0.0
0.0
0.0
14.8
0.0
8.5
3.6
0.0
0.0
2.0
0.0
0.7
12.8
562
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
RAMAPO
Fall 2003
Pct. of
Respondents
1.0
0.0
0.6
0.2
0.0
0.0
0.2
6.9
0.0
4.3
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
32
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
Pct. Point
Pct. Point
Difference
Difference
01 to 05
04 to 05
-1.7
-0.2
0.0
0.0
-1.8
-0.3
-0.2
-0.1
0.0
0.0
0.3
0.2
0.0
0.0
-6.0
-1.4
0.0
0.0
-2.9
0.8
-2.2
0.5
0.0
0.0
N/A
0.0
-0.5
-2.3
0.0
0.0
-0.4
-0.4
-3.0
-5.0
PEER GROUP
Fall 2005
Difference
Pct. of
(Ramapo Respondents
Peer Group)
0.9
-0.4
0.0
0.0
0.4
-0.4
0.2
0.0
0.1
-0.1
0.1
0.2
0.1
-0.1
7.6
1.2
0.1
-0.1
2.9
2.7
1.0
0.4
0.0
0.0
0.4
-0.4
1.5
0.0
0.5
-0.5
1.2
-0.9
8.7
1.1
GRAPH 10: PLANNED RESIDENCE
90
Percent
70
50
30
10
-10
1992
1993
1994
1995
1996
1997
1998
1999
2000
2001
Fall of Entry
On-campus
With Family
33
Rent/Other
2002
2003
2004
2005
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
TABLE 4: NEGOTIATING COLLEGE
RAMAPO
Fall 2003
Pct. of
Respondents
11.2
0.2
88.3
0.2
0.2
660
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 2001
Pct. of
Respondents
15.4
0.2
83.1
1.2
0.2
602
Fall 2002
Pct. of
Respondents
13.0
0.2
86.2
0.6
0.0
653
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
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 2001
Pct. of
Respondents
23.5
7.0
12.4
14.1
10.9
32.0
603
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
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 2001
Pct. of
Respondents
54.9
25.2
13.8
3.6
1.8
0.7
603
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
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 2001
Pct. of
Respondents
54.7
8.6
14.4
8.0
4.6
9.6
603
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
35
RAMAPO
Pct. Point
Pct. Point
Difference
Difference
01 to 05
04 to 05
-4.5
-1.4
0.1
0.3
5.0
1.1
-0.6
-0.1
-0.1
0.1
PEER GROUP
Fall 2005
Difference
Pct. of
(Ramapo Respondents
Peer Group)
19.3
-8.4
2.6
-2.3
75.8
12.3
2.0
-1.4
0.1
0.0
RAMAPO
Pct. Point
Pct. Point
Difference
Difference
01 to 05
04 to 05
-1.8
4.0
1.8
0.3
-2
-0.8
-2.7
-2.0
1.4
-2.5
3.3
1.0
PEER GROUP
Fall 2005
Difference
Pct. of
(Ramapo Respondents
Peer Group)
25.3
-3.6
11.1
-2.3
13.3
-2.9
14.1
-2.7
11.8
0.5
24.4
10.9
RAMAPO
Pct. Point
Pct. Point
Difference
Difference
01 to 05
04 to 05
3.3
7.3
-5.8
-7.2
1.3
-1.4
0.3
-0.2
0
0.6
0.8
0.8
PEER GROUP
Fall 2005
Difference
Pct. of
(Ramapo Respondents
Peer Group)
48.5
9.7
26.0
-6.6
17.3
-2.2
5.4
-1.5
1.6
0.2
1.2
0.3
RAMAPO
Pct. Point
Pct. Point
Difference
Difference
01 to 05
04 to 05
-2.2
-0.6
-1.7
-3.1
0.5
2.6
2
2.0
4
0.5
-2.3
-1.2
PEER GROUP
Fall 2005
Difference
Pct. of
(Ramapo Respondents
Peer Group)
38.5
14.0
8.2
-1.3
17.9
-3.0
13.9
-3.9
7.9
0.7
13.6
-6.3
TABLE 4: NEGOTIATING COLLEGE (CONT.)
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 2001
Pct. of
Respondents
60.7
2.7
11.3
10.9
7.8
6.6
603
Fall 2002
Pct. of
Respondents
60.9
2.0
12.9
9.4
8.7
6.1
657
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 2001
Pct. of
Respondents
97.7
0.5
0.7
0.2
0.2
0.8
603
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 2001
Pct. of
Respondents
32.0
54.2
13.8
514
Fall 2002
Pct. of
Respondents
33.1
53.0
13.9
617
RAMAPO
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
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 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 2003
36
RAMAPO
Pct. Point
Pct. Point
Difference
Difference
01 to 05
04 to 05
-6.4
0.4
0.8
0.3
3.0
-3.1
-1.9
-2.5
-1.2
-0.1
5.7
5.0
PEER GROUP
Fall 2005
Difference
Pct. of
(Ramapo Respondents
Peer Group)
61.2
-6.9
3.5
0.0
13.1
1.2
9.6
-0.6
6.3
0.3
6.4
5.9
RAMAPO
Pct. Point
Pct. Point
Difference
Difference
01 to 05
04 to 05
-1.1
1.4
0.3
-1.1
-0.1
-0.4
-0.1
-0.6
0.5
0.4
0.3
0.1
PEER GROUP
Fall 2005
Difference
Pct. of
(Ramapo Respondents
Peer Group)
96.1
0.5
1.6
-0.8
1.0
-0.4
0.4
-0.3
0.3
0.4
0.6
0.5
RAMAPO
Pct. Point
Pct. Point
Difference
Difference
01 to 05
04 to 05
3.0
-1.8
-2.1
-0.9
-0.8
2.7
PEER GROUP
Fall 2005
Difference
Pct. of
(Ramapo Respondents
Peer Group)
42.8
-7.8
48.0
4.1
9.2
3.8
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
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
Fall of Entry
Liberal/Far Left
Middle of the Road
38
Conservative/Far Right
2003
2004
2005
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
prohibit racist/sexist speech
too much cncrn for criminals
abolish affirm action - col adm
abolish death penalty
marijuana should be legalized
indiv can't change society
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
1999
2000
2001
2002
2003
2004
Fall of Entry
Mother - H.S. degree (can include some post-secondary)
Mother - Graduate Degree
Father - College Degree (can include some graduate)
Mother - College Degree (can include some graduate)
Father - H.S. Degree (can include some post-secondary)
Father - Graduate Degree
40
2005
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 2001
Pct. of
Respondents
2.2
6.4
44.4
35.5
10.2
1.4
581
Fall 2002
Pct. of
Respondents
2.5
5.9
45.9
34.8
8.9
1.9
640
RAMAPO
Fall 2003
Pct. of
Respondents
1.4
6.5
43.9
37.1
9.5
1.7
645
Fall 2002
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 2005
Pct. of
Respondents
94.2
3.5
2.3
710
Fall 2001
Pct. of
Respondents
93.3
4.9
1.8
596
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 2001
Pct. of
Respondents
89.6
10.4
595
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 2001
Pct. of
Respondents
2.9
22.5
61.5
12.5
0.7
561
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
41
RAMAPO
Pct. Point
Pct. Point
Difference
Difference
01 to 05
04 to 05
-0.3
-0.1
-0.5
-0.6
0.6
0.2
3.4
2.4
-3.7
-2.2
0.3
0.2
PEER GROUP
Fall 2005
Difference
Pct. of
(Ramapo Respondents
Peer Group)
3.9
-2.0
5.7
0.2
28.0
17.0
17.7
21.2
32.2
-25.7
12.4
-10.7
RAMAPO
Pct. Point
Pct. Point
Difference
Difference
01 to 05
04 to 05
0.9
-1.3
-1.4
0.5
0.5
0.8
PEER GROUP
Fall 2005
Difference
Pct. of
(Ramapo Respondents
Peer Group)
96.5
-2.3
2.4
1.1
1.1
1.2
RAMAPO
Pct. Point
Pct. Point
Difference
Difference
01 to 05
04 to 05
0.5
-2.3
-0.5
2.3
PEER GROUP
Fall 2005
Difference
Pct. of
(Ramapo Respondents
Peer Group)
92.8
-2.7
7.2
2.7
RAMAPO
Pct. Point
Pct. Point
Difference
Difference
01 to 05
04 to 05
-1.4
-1.4
4.4
1.0
-6.8
0.1
3.7
1.5
0.0
-1.2
PEER GROUP
Fall 2005
Difference
Pct. of
(Ramapo Respondents
Peer Group)
2.6
-1.1
25.4
1.5
44.8
9.9
25.1
-8.9
2.2
-1.5
TABLE 5: FRESHMAN CHARACTERISTICS (CONT.)
Fall 2001
Pct. of
Agrees Strongly/Somewhat
Respondents
too much cncrn for criminals
64.9
abortion should be legal
63.1
abolish death penalty
29.3
marijuana should be legalized
29.4
prohibit homosexual relations
15.2
fed gov more ctrl of handguns
88.8
racial discrim no longer a prob
18.2
indiv can't change society
22.9
wealthy should pay more tax
55.7
prohibit racist/sexist speech
61.9
abolish affirm action - col adm
43.0
married women best stay home
20.2
legal status - same sex couple
75.0
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 2001
Pct. of
Respondents
4.8
0.3
1.0
1.2
1.0
5.8
0.2
2.2
3.9
2.4
0.3
50.3
0.0
0.2
6.7
4.1
15.6
585
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
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
RAMAPO
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
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 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
42
RAMAPO
Pct. Point
Pct. Point
Difference
Difference
01 to 05
04 to 05
-7.5
-3.6
0.3
1.0
2.8
-2.3
2.5
-0.2
-0.1
-3.4
-3.3
-2.4
2.1
3.2
1.8
3.0
4.7
2.9
-3.2
-1.5
5.2
-3.2
-3.2
-0.5
-1.4
3.8
PEER GROUP
Fall 2005
Difference
Pct. of
(Ramapo Respondents
Peer Group)
59.0
-1.6
55.3
8.1
31.2
0.9
36.3
-4.4
26.6
-11.5
76.7
8.8
22.7
-2.4
27.1
-2.4
56.6
3.8
59.4
-0.7
54.0
-5.8
20.1
-3.1
58.3
15.3
RAMAPO
Pct. Point
Pct. Point
Difference
Difference
01 to 05
04 to 05
-1.5
-0.1
0.1
0.4
0.3
0.3
0.4
-0.2
-0.7
-0.4
0.3
0.9
-0.1
0.1
1.0
0.5
-0.3
1.5
-0.1
-1.6
-0.3
-0.4
0.6
-2.5
0.4
0.0
-0.1
0.0
3.0
1.6
-1.5
1.8
-1.9
-0.6
PEER GROUP
Fall 2005
Difference
Pct. of
(Ramapo Respondents
Peer Group)
9.7
-6.4
0.9
-0.5
0.8
0.5
2.1
-0.5
1.2
-0.9
3.2
2.9
0.4
-0.3
4.1
-0.9
6.3
-2.7
4.0
-1.7
0.2
-0.2
30.8
20.1
0.2
0.2
0.7
-0.6
15.1
-5.4
3.1
-0.5
17.3
-3.6
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 2001
Pct. of
Respondents
2.7
6.4
23.9
5.5
16.5
25.9
3.4
15.6
582
Fall 2002
Pct. of
Respondents
3.8
5.9
24.0
6.4
18.0
25.3
2.4
14.3
629
RAMAPO
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 2001
Pct. of
Respondents
0.7
30.8
1.2
0.2
0.2
1.1
4.4
1.2
7.0
0.5
1.4
0.0
0.4
0.5
0.4
0.9
0.4
11.2
3.5
3.3
2.6
28.2
571
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
43
RAMAPO
Pct. Point
Pct. Point
Difference
Difference
01 to 05
04 to 05
-0.7
-0.5
-1.7
-0.4
0.3
-1.2
-0.3
0.0
-0.2
0.5
3.5
0.8
-1.9
-1.2
1.0
1.8
PEER GROUP
Fall 2005
Difference
Pct. of
(Ramapo Respondents
Peer Group)
2.0
0.0
4.1
0.6
19.9
4.3
3.7
1.5
15.4
0.9
29.7
-0.3
2.2
-0.7
22.9
-6.3
RAMAPO
Pct. Point
Pct. Point
Difference
Difference
01 to 05
04 to 05
0.5
-0.8
-3.3
-1.4
0.0
0.3
0.7
0.3
0.1
-0.3
0.7
0.3
-0.9
0.9
0.8
1.1
-1.7
-2.1
-0.3
0.2
0.0
-0.1
0.0
-0.3
0.5
-0.1
-0.2
0.2
-0.1
0.0
-0.7
-0.4
0.1
-0.1
0.9
3.4
-1.1
-1.0
-0.1
-2.3
0.6
0.0
3.4
2.2
PEER GROUP
Fall 2005
Difference
Pct. of
(Ramapo Respondents
Peer Group)
1.0
0.2
29.7
-2.2
1.1
0.1
0.7
0.2
0.7
-0.4
2.5
-0.7
2.7
0.8
0.9
1.1
8.7
-3.4
1.0
-0.8
1.2
0.2
0.2
-0.2
2.1
-1.2
2.4
-2.1
0.5
-0.2
0.7
-0.5
0.6
-0.1
8.2
3.9
2.6
-0.2
2.7
0.5
2.2
1.0
27.5
4.1
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 2001
Pct. of
Respondents
2.9
4.8
30.3
7.0
19.0
21.4
2.9
11.7
588
Fall 2002
Pct. of
Respondents
3.4
4.7
29.9
5.6
17.0
25.5
2.6
11.4
643
RAMAPO
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 2001
Pct. of
Respondents
0.9
12.8
11.1
0.3
0.2
0.3
4.3
13.5
0.9
0.0
2.4
11.6
0.2
0.0
7.6
0.2
1.6
2.1
1.7
1.6
3.5
23.2
577
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
44
RAMAPO
Pct. Point
Pct. Point
Difference
Difference
01 to 05
04 to 05
-1.5
-1.0
-1.0
0.5
-4.1
0.3
-0.4
-1.2
-4.9
-4.4
9.8
3.0
-0.6
-0.8
2.7
3.6
PEER GROUP
Fall 2005
Difference
Pct. of
(Ramapo Respondents
Peer Group)
1.7
-0.3
3.0
0.8
20.7
5.5
4.1
2.5
17.9
-3.8
32.3
-1.1
2.9
-0.6
17.4
-3.0
RAMAPO
Pct. Point
Pct. Point
Difference
Difference
01 to 05
04 to 05
-0.2
-0.3
-1.3
-1.4
-4.8
-2.1
-0.3
0.0
0.1
0.3
0.4
0.4
0.2
-0.4
-0.6
3.6
-0.3
-0.1
0.3
0.3
-0.2
-0.8
-3.4
0.5
0.1
0.2
0.0
0.0
2.5
0.0
0.7
0.0
-0.1
0.0
-0.5
0.0
0.2
0.0
-0.1
0.0
1.1
0.0
6.1
0.0
PEER GROUP
Fall 2005
Difference
Pct. of
(Ramapo Respondents
Peer Group)
1.7
-1.0
16.2
-4.7
5.6
0.7
0.2
-0.2
0.5
-0.2
1.1
-0.4
5.6
-1.1
9.8
3.1
0.7
-0.1
0.2
0.1
3.1
-0.9
9.1
-0.9
0.7
-0.4
0.2
-0.2
8.8
1.3
0.4
0.5
1.7
-0.2
1.5
0.1
2.0
-0.1
1.4
0.1
5.1
-0.5
24.4
4.9
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 2001
Pct. of
Respondents
4.1
0.2
2.0
2.0
1.3
7.6
0.2
2.6
3.1
2.8
0.6
54.2
0.2
0.0
6.1
3.9
9.2
541
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 2001
Pct. of
Respondents
5.2
0.4
1.3
1.8
0.9
7.6
0.2
2.0
4.9
3.1
0.2
55.1
0.0
0.2
7.6
3.6
6.1
554
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
RAMAPO
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
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 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
45
RAMAPO
Pct. Point
Pct. Point
Difference
Difference
01 to 05
04 to 05
-1.0
-0.4
0.1
0.0
-1.0
-0.1
-0.5
0.2
-0.8
-0.8
1.1
2.8
0.0
0.0
0.3
0.2
0.3
1.3
-0.4
-0.6
-0.4
-0.3
2.5
-1.2
0.1
0.1
0.3
0.0
3.3
1.5
-2.3
-0.8
-1.6
-1.9
PEER GROUP
Fall 2005
Difference
Pct. of
(Ramapo Respondents
Peer Group)
9.6
-6.5
1.2
-0.9
0.8
0.2
2.4
-0.9
1.4
-0.9
4.1
4.6
0.4
-0.2
4.9
-2.0
6.8
-3.4
4.7
-2.3
0.2
0.0
33.6
23.1
0.3
0.0
0.6
-0.3
13.7
-4.3
2.5
-0.9
12.7
-5.1
RAMAPO
Pct. Point
Pct. Point
Difference
Difference
01 to 05
04 to 05
-1.4
0.2
0.1
0.3
-0.1
0.0
-0.6
-0.8
-0.6
-0.6
-0.6
0.5
0.1
0.3
1.8
0.0
-0.9
1.3
1.2
-0.7
-0.2
-0.3
0.4
-0.1
0.6
0.3
0.0
0.0
3.0
0.7
-1.6
-0.5
-1.4
-0.6
PEER GROUP
Fall 2005
Difference
Pct. of
(Ramapo Respondents
Peer Group)
10.0
-6.2
1.3
-0.8
0.9
0.3
2.7
-1.5
1.3
-1.0
3.8
3.2
0.4
-0.1
5.0
-1.2
7.4
-3.4
5.0
-0.7
0.2
-0.2
35.2
20.3
0.3
0.3
0.8
-0.6
15.2
-4.6
2.5
-0.5
8.1
-3.4
TABLE 5: FRESHMAN CHARACTERISTICS (CONT.)
Fall 2001
Pct. of
Estimated Parental Income
Respondents
Less than $10,000
4.7
$10,000 to $14,999
3.5
$15,000 to $19,999
3.1
$20,000 to $24,999
3.3
$25,000 to $29,999
3.1
$30,000 to $39,999
6.1
$40,000 to $49,999
6.2
$50,000 to $59,999
9.9
$60,000 to $74,999
15.6
$75,000 to $99,999
20.7
$100,000 to $149,999
17.8
$150,000 to $199,999
3.5
$200,000 or more
3.5
Number of Respondents
545
Fall 2002
Pct. of
Respondents
4.3
2.4
2.4
2.9
3.4
6.7
7.4
7.6
13.6
21.5
18.4
6.7
2.7
582
Fall 2001
Pct. of
Respondents
73.7
21.7
4.5
594
Fall 2002
Pct. of
Respondents
74.2
22.6
3.2
647
Status of Parents
living with each other
divorced or separated
one or both deceased
Number of Respondents
RAMAPO
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
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 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
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RAMAPO
Pct. Point
Pct. Point
Difference
Difference
01 to 05
04 to 05
-1.4
0.5
-0.4
0.4
-0.9
-1.2
-1.1
-1.4
-0.9
-0.2
-0.7
0.6
-1.0
0.6
-2.2
-0.7
-5.0
-1.4
0.4
-0.5
7.4
3.0
3.0
-0.4
1.8
0.8
PEER GROUP
Fall 2005
Difference
Pct. of
(Ramapo Respondents
Peer Group)
2.2
1.1
2.4
0.7
2.1
0.1
3.0
-0.8
2.9
-0.7
5.4
0.0
6.9
-1.7
8.5
-0.8
12.5
-1.9
17.9
3.2
20.3
4.9
7.6
-1.1
8.4
-3.1
RAMAPO
Pct. Point
Pct. Point
Difference
Difference
01 to 05
04 to 05
-1.8
-1.5
2.1
0.2
-0.1
1.5
PEER GROUP
Fall 2005
Difference
Pct. of
(Ramapo Respondents
Peer Group)
73.8
-1.9
22.8
1.0
3.4
1.0
TABLE A-1: INSTITUTIONS IN OUR COMPARISON GROUP, FALL 2003
Institutions (N=29)
Consortia*
Bernard M baruch College
California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo
College of Charleston
College of New Jersey
College of William and Mary
Grand Valley State University
Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts
New College of Florida
New Mexico Institute of Mining & Technology
North Georgia College & State University
Richard Stockton College of New Jersey
Rowan University
SUNY College, Geneseo
Saint Mary's College of Maryland
Southwest Missouri State University
Texas State University - San Marcos
Towson University
Truman State University
University of Central Florida
University of Michigan - Dearborn
University of Michigan - Flint
University of Missouri - Rolla
University of South Florida - St Petersburg
US Air Force Academy
US Coast Guard Academy
US Military Academy
US Naval Academy
West Texas A&M University
William Paterson University of New Jersey
NJSCU
NJSCU
COPLAC
COPLAC
NJSCU
* COPLAC = Council of Public Liberal Arts Colleges. NJSCU = New Jersey St
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