Fall 2004 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
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Publication Date
New Jersey’s Public
Liberal Arts College
Babette Varano, Director
Xiurong Zhang, Research Analyst
Laura Plessner, Admin. Assistant
May 2005
CONTENTS
II. Data Tables and Charts
Graph 1: College Choice ......................................................................................................... 9
Graph 2: Top Ten Reasons Fall 2004 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 2004 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
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GRAPH 1: COLLEGE CHOICE
90
80
70
Percent
60
50
40
30
20
10
0
1992
1993
1994
1995
1996
1997
1998
1999
2000
2001
Fall of Entry
First
Second
Third
9
Fourth or more
2002
2003
2004
GRAPH 2: TOP TEN REASONS FALL 2004 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
Percent Who Responded "Very Important"
10
40
45
50
55
60
TABLE 1: COLLEGE CHOICE
This College was Student's
first choice
second choice
third choice
less than third choice
Number of Respondents
Fall 2000
Pct. of
Respondents
77.7
17.6
3.2
1.5
529
Fall 2001
Pct. of
Respondents
78.4
16.9
3.5
1.2
597
RAMAPO
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
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 2000
Pct. of
Respondents
8.2
3.8
39.9
21.5
24.2
27.5
12.1
1.6
27.2
1.8
48.4
5.9
16.2
6.7
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
Fall 2003
Pct. of
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
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
11
RAMAPO
Pct. Point
Pct. Point
Difference
Difference
00 to 04
03 to 04
4.8
3.6
-2.6
-2.8
-1.5
-0.1
-0.7
-0.7
PEER GROUP
Fall 2004
Difference
Pct. of
(Ramapo Respondents
Peer Group)
75.7
6.8
18.6
-3.6
3.9
-2.2
1.8
-1.0
RAMAPO
Pct. Point
Pct. Point
Difference
Difference
00 to 04
03 to 04
-1.4
-1.1
0.0
-0.4
17.0
4.9
6.4
-1.6
1.7
-1.2
12.1
9.3
-0.2
0.1
0.1
0.6
-3.7
-1.0
-0.4
0.6
0.0
4.1
8.1
6.3
5.6
2.6
7.2
2.0
PEER GROUP
Fall 2004
Difference
Pct. of
(Ramapo Respondents
Peer Group)
8.7
-1.9
4.7
-0.9
61.3
-4.4
27.3
0.6
26.7
-0.8
37.6
2.0
7.2
4.7
1.9
-0.2
13.9
9.6
3.2
-1.8
36.8
11.6
17.5
-3.5
10.7
11.1
15.0
-1.1
TABLE 1: COLLEGE CHOICE (CONT.)
none
one
two
three
four
five
six or more
Number of Respondents
Fall 2000
Pct. of
Respondents
17.8
12.8
12.8
22.0
16.3
9.4
9.0
533
Fall 2001
Pct. of
Respondents
16.9
13.7
16.4
19.7
14.0
8.9
10.4
598
RAMAPO
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
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 2000
Pct. of
Respondents
37.9
3.3
18.9
71.6
65.5
38.8
71.4
48.5
77.9
72.6
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
No. of Other College Applic.
12
RAMAPO
Pct. Point
Pct. Point
Difference
Difference
00 to 04
03 to 04
-3.1
-0.4
0.3
1.0
4.9
2.6
-2.8
-2.6
0.2
2.0
-1.0
-2.5
1.4
0.0
PEER GROUP
Fall 2004
Difference
Pct. of
(Ramapo Respondents
Peer Group)
19.4
-4.7
14.0
-0.9
17.4
0.3
17.2
2.0
12.0
4.5
7.7
0.7
12.4
-2.0
RAMAPO
Pct. Point
Pct. Point
Difference
Difference
00 to 04
03 to 04
2.3
8.6
1.8
0.3
-3.2
-2.7
1.7
3.0
4.4
1.1
3.4
2.6
-4.2
-2.0
3.6
-2.0
1.1
1.8
6.7
5.4
PEER GROUP
Fall 2004
Difference
Pct. of
(Ramapo Respondents
Peer Group)
38.2
2.0
5.1
0.0
22.2
-6.5
71.9
1.4
61.4
8.5
37.3
4.9
68.1
-0.9
51.8
0.3
75.9
3.1
75.1
4.2
GRAPH 3: TOP TEN ACTIVITIES IN HIGH SCHOOL
used a personal computer
studied with other students
used Internet for res/homewrk
performed volunteer work
attended religious service
socialized w/diff ethnic grp*
tutored another student
participated in demonstrations
drank wine or liquor
drank beer
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
Percent Who Responded "Frequently" or "Occasionally" (* = frequently only)
13
90
100
GRAPH 4: WHILE IN HIGH SCHOOL, MORE THAN 15 HOURS PER WEEK WERE SPENT ON...
working for pay
socializing
exercise/sport
watching TV
studying
partying
student clubs
video/computer games
pleasure reading
volunteer work
household chores
prayer/meditation
talking w/teachers
0.0
5.0
10.0
15.0
20.0
Percent
14
25.0
30.0
35.0
40.0
TABLE 2: HIGH SCHOOL ACTIVITIES
Average H.S. Grade
A or A+
AB+
B
BC+
C
D
Number of Respondents
Fall 2000
Pct. of
Respondents
11.0
15.3
23.8
29.1
12.3
6.0
2.5
0.0
529
Fall 2001
Pct. of
Respondents
11.3
18.7
23.4
31.8
11.6
2.2
1.2
0.0
595
RAMAPO
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 2000
Fall 2001
Fall 2002
Fall 2003
Fall 2004
Pct. of
Pct. of
Pct. of
Pct. of
Pct. of
Activities Engaged in
Respondents
Respondents
Respondents
Respondents
Respondents
attended religious service
78.6
78.0
74.4
78.2
78.2
felt bored in class*
30.3
29.7
27.8
28.1
28.6
participated in demonstrations
45.0
40.3
45.0
52.6
47.3
tutored another student
41.3
43.9
49.0
43.8
51.8
studied with other students
85.3
84.4
84.2
82.2
85.5
guest in a teacher's home
24.5
21.3
20.2
19.4
16.9
smoked cigarettes*
9.2
8.6
8.5
3.5
4.4
drank beer
41.0
35.9
40.5
33.7
36.5
drank wine or liquor
46.3
40.0
44.9
38.5
39.6
felt overwhelmed*
24.1
22.0
20.2
21.7
18.5
felt depressed*
6.1
6.1
5.8
5.5
4.8
performed volunteer work
75.4
76.5
74.1
76.8
78.5
played musical instrument
36.5
35.9
34.0
36.9
35.7
asked teacher for advice*
21.5
21.2
21.2
19.6
19.7
discussed politics*
10.4
12.9
14.3
15.1
19.5
socialized w/diff ethnic grp*
78.8
77.7
80.2
73.9
74.8
discussed religion*
20.7
22.5
20.8
20.7
18.4
used Internet for res/homewrk
68.0
79.1
82.0
83.2
82.3
used a personal computer
72.6
84.4
85.6
82.1
88.1
* Percent reporting "frequently" only. Percentages on other items reflect responses of "frequently" or "occasionally."
15
RAMAPO
Pct. Point
Pct. Point
Difference
Difference
00 to 04
03 to 04
4.8
0.0
11.4
3.2
6.3
1.4
-8.4
-2.8
-8.1
-0.1
-4.7
-1.6
-1.2
-0.1
0.0
0.0
PEER GROUP
Fall 2004
Difference
Pct. of
(Ramapo Respondents
Peer Group)
26.5
-10.7
26.4
0.3
21.0
9.1
18.5
2.2
4.7
-0.5
1.8
-0.5
1.0
0.3
0.0
0.0
RAMAPO
Pct. Point
Pct. Point
Difference
Difference
00 to 04
03 to 04
-0.4
0.0
-1.7
0.5
2.3
-5.3
10.5
8.0
0.2
3.3
-7.6
-2.5
-4.8
0.9
-4.5
2.8
-6.7
1.1
-5.6
-3.2
-1.3
-0.7
3.1
1.7
-0.8
-1.2
-1.8
0.1
9.1
4.4
-4.0
0.9
-2.3
-2.3
14.3
-0.9
15.5
6.0
PEER GROUP
Fall 2004
Difference
Pct. of
(Ramapo Respondents
Peer Group)
80.6
-2.4
47.3
-18.7
47.1
0.2
56.0
-4.2
86.4
-0.9
24.6
-7.7
6.8
-2.4
47.3
-10.8
53.1
-13.5
26.8
-8.3
7.4
-2.6
81.7
-3.2
42.7
-7.0
24.0
-4.3
26.9
-7.4
66.0
8.8
25.0
-6.6
78.2
4.1
87.4
0.7
TABLE 2: HIGH SCHOOL ACTIVITIES (CONT.)
Student Rated Self*
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
Fall 2000
Pct. of
Respondents
55.6
27.7
73.2
61.6
65.3
46.8
59.4
37.5
49.2
36.0
49.0
50.0
65.1
44.3
49.6
33.0
--
Fall 2001
Pct. of
Respondents
58.2
34.5
78.2
62.8
72.2
56.2
57.5
33.2
51.9
33.2
53.4
48.9
70.8
46.4
54.6
30.1
21.1
RAMAPO
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 2003
Pct. of
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
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 2000
Pct. of
Respondents
2.9
15.1
25.9
30.5
15.8
6.6
2.3
1.0
518
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
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
16
RAMAPO
Pct. Point
Pct. Point
Difference
Difference
00 to 04
03 to 04
15.5
2.3
-0.8
-1.0
0.3
-1.4
-2.7
-0.9
9.6
1.2
9.3
3.1
-3.8
-3.6
1.2
0.8
2.7
-4.7
-4.1
-1.5
4.6
-4.0
-1.0
2.0
1.1
-1.1
3.9
2.7
0.7
-0.5
-4.5
0.2
N/A
1.3
PEER GROUP
Fall 2004
Difference
Pct. of
(Ramapo Respondents
Peer Group)
74.5
-3.4
29.0
-2.1
69.1
4.4
55.4
3.5
71.3
3.6
51.9
4.2
60.6
-5.0
48.3
-9.6
54.6
-2.7
36.7
-4.8
58.2
-4.6
49.2
-0.2
62.3
3.9
49.8
-1.6
51.5
-1.2
36.3
-7.8
31.6
-8.0
RAMAPO
Pct. Point
Pct. Point
Difference
Difference
00 to 04
03 to 04
-2.6
-3.1
-4.7
-6.0
-0.1
-1.6
5.0
6.1
2.6
2.8
-1.1
-0.5
0.5
1.9
0.4
0.5
PEER GROUP
Fall 2004
Difference
Pct. of
(Ramapo Respondents
Peer Group)
3.0
-2.7
13.2
-2.8
21.9
3.9
29.4
6.1
18.7
-0.3
7.9
-2.4
3.5
-0.7
2.4
-1.0
TABLE 2: HIGH SCHOOL ACTIVITIES (CONT.)
Fall 2000
Pct. of
Respondents
0.2
1.2
5.4
17.6
21.7
17.8
12.4
23.6
516
Fall 2001
Pct. of
Respondents
0.7
1.2
5.0
18.2
24.1
19.9
12.2
18.7
582
RAMAPO
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
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 2000
Pct. of
Respondents
7.4
43.8
33.1
11.6
1.9
1.9
0.2
0.0
516
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
10.1
3.7
1.1
0.1
0.1
724
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 2000
Pct. of
Respondents
3.5
9.1
20.7
21.7
17.0
12.6
6.0
9.5
517
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
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
00 to 04
03 to 04
0.1
0.0
0.1
0.2
-1.2
-1.0
-1.1
3.2
4.0
0.1
3.6
1.5
0.9
-1.7
-6.2
-2.2
PEER GROUP
Fall 2004
Difference
Pct. of
(Ramapo Respondents
Peer Group)
0.4
-0.1
1.2
0.1
4.9
-0.7
16.1
0.4
25.3
0.4
20.1
1.3
13.2
0.1
18.9
-1.5
RAMAPO
Pct. Point
Pct. Point
Difference
Difference
00 to 04
03 to 04
1.9
-0.7
3.0
-0.6
-4.4
1.0
-1.5
-1.0
1.8
1.9
-0.8
0.5
-0.1
-1.0
0.1
-0.2
PEER GROUP
Fall 2004
Difference
Pct. of
(Ramapo Respondents
Peer Group)
10.4
-1.1
44.7
2.1
30.4
-1.7
10.5
-0.4
2.6
1.1
0.8
0.3
0.3
-0.2
0.4
-0.3
RAMAPO
Pct. Point
Pct. Point
Difference
Difference
00 to 04
03 to 04
1.6
-0.7
0.4
-2.5
-1.8
-0.1
-1.0
1.1
-1.6
1.1
0.5
0.8
1.5
0.1
0.2
0.0
PEER GROUP
Fall 2004
Difference
Pct. of
(Ramapo Respondents
Peer Group)
4.1
1.0
8.5
1.0
14.0
4.9
18.2
2.5
19.4
-4.0
15.9
-2.8
9.1
-1.6
10.6
-0.9
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 2000
Pct. of
Respondents
15.3
17.8
20.9
23.2
12.0
5.6
2.5
2.7
517
Fall 2001
Pct. of
Respondents
15.3
16.5
23.4
23.9
11.7
5.3
2.1
1.9
582
RAMAPO
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 2000
Pct. of
Respondents
15.0
1.2
2.7
7.8
15.2
17.3
19.3
21.4
513
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 2000
Pct. of
Respondents
38.0
21.5
20.7
10.5
6.0
1.0
1.0
1.4
516
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
18
RAMAPO
Pct. Point
Pct. Point
Difference
Difference
00 to 04
03 to 04
5.7
0.4
-2.5
-0.3
-0.2
-2.8
1.9
3.9
-2.3
-1.1
-0.1
0.7
-0.7
0.1
-1.7
-0.7
PEER GROUP
Fall 2004
Difference
Pct. of
(Ramapo Respondents
Peer Group)
24.5
-3.5
15.9
-0.6
17.2
3.5
18.8
6.3
12.4
-2.7
5.7
-0.2
2.5
-0.7
2.9
-1.9
RAMAPO
Pct. Point
Pct. Point
Difference
Difference
00 to 04
03 to 04
3.5
-1.4
-0.1
-0.9
-1.0
-0.6
-1.0
0.2
-1.5
-0.5
2.1
0.4
3.0
3.5
-4.8
-0.6
PEER GROUP
Fall 2004
Difference
Pct. of
(Ramapo Respondents
Peer Group)
27.0
-8.5
2.6
-1.5
3.9
-2.2
7.3
-0.5
12.6
1.1
14.9
4.5
16.2
6.1
15.6
1.0
RAMAPO
Pct. Point
Pct. Point
Difference
Difference
00 to 04
03 to 04
-9.2
-6.1
3.2
2.2
4.1
1.0
2.7
1.0
-0.2
2.3
0.2
0.0
-0.4
0.1
-0.6
-0.6
PEER GROUP
Fall 2004
Difference
Pct. of
(Ramapo Respondents
Peer Group)
27.9
0.9
25.9
-1.2
25.1
-0.3
12.8
0.4
4.7
1.1
1.7
-0.5
0.8
-0.2
1.1
-0.3
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 2000
Pct. of
Respondents
27.0
18.0
26.0
14.7
7.4
4.5
1.0
1.4
511
Fall 2001
Pct. of
Respondents
23.9
18.2
28.7
17.6
6.2
2.9
0.9
1.5
581
RAMAPO
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
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 2000
Pct. of
Respondents
3.9
17.6
23.5
27.6
17.1
5.5
2.4
2.4
510
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 2000
Pct. of
Respondents
15.4
22.0
30.5
20.6
7.4
1.6
1.2
1.4
514
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
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
00 to 04
03 to 04
-6.2
-0.8
0.5
-0.3
4.6
3.3
4.0
-1.0
-0.7
-0.3
-2.5
-2.0
0.1
0.8
0.1
0.1
PEER GROUP
Fall 2004
Difference
Pct. of
(Ramapo Respondents
Peer Group)
28.5
-7.7
16.3
2.2
25.8
4.8
16.8
1.9
7.0
-0.3
2.7
-0.7
1.4
-0.3
1.7
-0.2
RAMAPO
Pct. Point
Pct. Point
Difference
Difference
00 to 04
03 to 04
-0.3
-0.4
-3.3
-1.4
1.1
-1.1
3.6
5.2
-0.4
-1.3
-0.8
-0.1
0.7
0.6
-0.6
-1.4
PEER GROUP
Fall 2004
Difference
Pct. of
(Ramapo Respondents
Peer Group)
5.6
-2.0
14.8
-0.5
24.5
0.1
28.7
2.5
15.6
1.1
5.7
-1.0
2.4
0.7
2.8
-1.0
RAMAPO
Pct. Point
Pct. Point
Difference
Difference
00 to 04
03 to 04
-1.7
-2.8
-1.9
0.2
3.2
0.7
1.5
2.8
-0.6
0.0
0.6
-0.4
-0.1
0.3
-1.1
-0.8
PEER GROUP
Fall 2004
Difference
Pct. of
(Ramapo Respondents
Peer Group)
19.6
-5.9
21.1
-1.0
30.8
2.9
19.0
3.1
5.9
0.9
2.0
0.2
0.7
0.4
1.0
-0.7
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 2000
Pct. of
Respondents
22.7
29.4
28.8
11.2
4.5
2.4
0.6
0.4
510
Fall 2001
Pct. of
Respondents
20.3
31.9
24.5
13.3
6.6
2.6
0.2
0.7
580
RAMAPO
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
Fall 2004
Pct. of
Respondents
19.0
30.2
25.3
16.2
5.2
2.1
1.3
0.7
715
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 2000
Pct. of
Respondents
35.1
27.8
20.2
9.9
4.3
1.2
0.4
1.2
515
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
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 2000
Pct. of
Respondents
42.4
33.9
16.0
5.4
1.4
0.4
0.0
0.6
514
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
20
RAMAPO
Pct. Point
Pct. Point
Difference
Difference
00 to 04
03 to 04
-3.7
-4.2
0.8
2.6
-3.5
0.7
5.0
2.6
0.7
-1.3
-0.3
-0.4
0.7
0.2
0.3
-0.2
PEER GROUP
Fall 2004
Difference
Pct. of
(Ramapo Respondents
Peer Group)
23.6
-4.6
25.6
4.6
24.5
0.8
16.0
0.2
6.3
-1.1
2.2
-0.1
0.8
0.5
1.0
-0.3
RAMAPO
Pct. Point
Pct. Point
Difference
Difference
00 to 04
03 to 04
7.1
2.4
-5.1
0.0
-3.6
0.2
0.4
-0.8
-0.7
-2.1
1.4
0.4
0.3
-0.5
0.1
0.4
PEER GROUP
Fall 2004
Difference
Pct. of
(Ramapo Respondents
Peer Group)
40.3
1.9
21.5
1.2
15.8
0.8
11.1
-0.8
5.9
-2.3
2.4
0.2
1.2
-0.5
1.8
-0.5
RAMAPO
Pct. Point
Pct. Point
Difference
Difference
00 to 04
03 to 04
3.8
0.6
-0.5
-1.5
-1.0
2.2
-1.9
0.4
0.1
-0.8
-0.4
-0.9
0.0
0.0
-0.3
0.0
PEER GROUP
Fall 2004
Difference
Pct. of
(Ramapo Respondents
Peer Group)
38.2
8.0
33.5
-0.1
18.9
-3.9
6.2
-2.7
1.7
-0.2
0.6
-0.6
0.3
-0.3
0.6
-0.3
TABLE 2: HIGH SCHOOL ACTIVITIES (CONT.)
HS required community service
Yes
No
Number of Respondents
Fall 2000
Pct. of
Respondents
15.5
84.5
515
Fall 2001
Pct. of
Respondents
14.6
85.4
576
RAMAPO
Fall 2002
Pct. of
Respondents
19.4
80.6
649
Fall 2003
Pct. of
Respondents
16.1
83.9
651
21
Fall 2004
Pct. of
Respondents
18.9
81.1
725
RAMAPO
Pct. Point
Pct. Point
Difference
Difference
00 to 04
03 to 04
3.4
2.8
-3.4
-2.8
PEER GROUP
Fall 2004
Difference
Pct. of
(Ramapo Respondents
Peer Group)
32.2
-13.3
67.8
13.3
GRAPH 5: HIGHEST DEGREE PLANNED
60
50
Percent
40
30
20
10
0
1993
1994
1995
1996
1997
1998
1999
2000
2001
2002
2003
Fall of Entry
None/Less than Bachelor's
Bachelor's
Master's
22
Doctorate/Professional
2004
GRAPH 6: TOP TEN PERSONAL GOALS OF FALL 2004 FRESHMEN
raise a family
be financially well-off
help others in need
become authority in field
obtain recog. from colleagues
develop philosophy of life
have admin. responsibility
understand other cultures**
influence social values
be successful in business
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
Percent Who Responded "Essential" or "Very Important"
23
70
80
90
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
transfer to another college
24
2002
2003
2004
GRAPH 8: TOP PROBABLE CAREER OCCUPATIONS
business/executive
nurse
teacher/admin (secondary)
teacher/admin (elementary)
other career
writer/journalist
therapist
physician
accountant/actuary
law enforcement officer
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
Percent
25
7
8
9
10
11
GRAPH 9: GENERAL AREA OF PROBABLE MAJOR
Business
Undecided
Professional
Education
Arts and Humanities
Social Sciences
Other Fields
Biological Sciences
Physical Sciences
Technical
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
Percent
26
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
TABLE 3: ASPIRATIONS
Highest Deg. Planned Any Col.
none
associate or certificate
bachelor's
master's
Ph.D. or Ed.D.
M.D., D.O., D.D.S., D.V.M.
LL.B. or J.D.
B.D. or M.Div.
other
Number of Respondents
Fall 2000
Pct. of
Respondents
5.9
0.0
12.1
59.3
15.0
4.0
2.6
0.0
1.1
273
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
RAMAPO
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
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 2000
Pct. of
Respondents
17.2
55.7
50.2
13.1
33.9
71.0
35.2
75.9
60.8
10.7
17.7
13.5
35.9
17.6
38.2
21.2
28.6
18.3
24.9
-30.8
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
** This item included for the first time in 2002.
27
RAMAPO
Pct. Point
Pct. Point
Difference
Difference
00 to 04
03 to 04
-4.8
0.3
0.0
-0.8
14.2
-1.2
-4.0
4.2
-4.8
-2.6
-0.1
0.0
-0.7
-0.8
0.2
0.2
0.1
0.6
PEER GROUP
Fall 2004
Difference
Pct. of
(Ramapo Respondents
Peer Group)
0.8
0.3
0.5
-0.5
26.7
-0.4
43.8
11.5
15.7
-5.5
6.8
-2.9
4.1
-2.2
0.2
0.0
1.3
-0.1
RAMAPO
Pct. Point
Pct. Point
Difference
Difference
00 to 04
03 to 04
-4.3
-2.1
3.2
0.5
5.3
-0.9
5.5
3.6
7.2
3.0
8.7
7.3
7.3
-2.3
-0.9
-4.7
3.6
1.0
-0.2
-2.1
0.0
-2.5
0.7
-3.9
-0.2
-4.6
-2.1
-0.4
4.6
5.7
-3.7
-1.7
-1.7
-0.9
12.6
2.9
2.9
-1.2
N/A
2.2
-4.1
0.6
PEER GROUP
Fall 2004
Difference
Pct. of
(Ramapo Respondents
Peer Group)
14.2
-1.3
57.1
1.8
50.4
5.1
19.4
-0.8
36.9
4.2
74.9
4.8
39.4
3.1
70.6
4.4
59.9
4.5
17.1
-6.6
15.0
2.7
15.3
-1.1
35.9
-0.2
17.8
-2.3
40.0
2.8
19.3
-1.8
25.5
1.4
34.3
-3.4
30.5
-2.7
41.2
0.7
37.2
-10.5
TABLE 3: ASPIRATIONS (CONT.)
Fall 2000
Pct. of
Respondents
1.6
0.8
74.2
20.6
2.1
0.3
0.0
0.0
0.5
384
Fall 2001
Pct. of
Respondents
0.6
2.7
71.8
21.0
2.1
0.3
0.3
0.6
0.6
333
RAMAPO
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 2000
Pct. of
Estimated Very Likely They will
Respondents
change major field
14.6
change career choice
13.0
get job to pay expenses
40.8
work full-time while attending
4.8
play varsity athletics
16.2
make at least a B average
56.4
get bachelor's degree
72.4
participate in student protests
2.8
transfer to another college
3.8
be satisfied with college
46.7
participate in volunteer service
17.3
seek personal counseling
4.0
join social fraternity/sorority
8.9
participate in student govt.
5.4
develop close friendships
65.8
talk regularly with professors
31.7
socialize w/other ethnic group
70.0
drop out of college**
-participate in student clubs
40.2
Fall 2001
Pct. of
Respondents
12.4
11.1
46.7
4.7
16.0
57.9
77.1
4.5
3.1
52.1
15.3
4.3
7.5
4.7
71.3
37.1
71.1
-41.8
Fall 2002
Pct. of
Respondents
12.5
11.8
45.4
4.5
14.9
63.0
78.6
3.7
4.5
56.1
17.2
6.7
7.0
7.6
76.0
33.9
68.3
0.7
38.9
Fall 2003
Pct. of
Respondents
14.8
12.8
45.6
7.0
16.2
67.7
80.4
4.8
4.1
59.4
18.6
5.9
6.9
7.2
77.1
38.3
71.9
0.8
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
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
** This item included for the first time in 2002.
28
RAMAPO
Pct. Point
Pct. Point
Difference
Difference
00 to 04
03 to 04
-0.4
0.4
-0.3
0.2
1.0
-0.1
-1.5
-1.1
0.3
0.7
-0.3
0.0
0.2
-0.6
0.2
0.2
0.7
0.4
PEER GROUP
Fall 2004
Difference
Pct. of
(Ramapo Respondents
Peer Group)
1.4
-0.2
1.7
-1.2
75.8
-0.6
17.3
1.8
1.8
0.6
0.5
-0.5
0.2
0.0
0.2
0.0
1.0
0.2
419.0
RAMAPO
Pct. Point
Pct. Point
Difference
Difference
00 to 04
03 to 04
-1.7
-1.9
-0.3
-0.1
6.6
1.8
0.6
-1.6
3.2
3.2
16.6
5.3
-72.4
-80.4
1.6
-0.4
-2.4
-2.7
13.5
0.8
1.5
0.2
0.0
-1.9
N/A
-1.7
N/A
0.2
N/A
-77.1
N/A
-8.4
N/A
-0.2
N/A
-0.8
N/A
1.5
PEER GROUP
Fall 2004
Difference
Pct. of
(Ramapo Respondents
Peer Group)
14.3
-1.4
13.3
-0.6
44.5
2.9
6.5
-1.1
16.9
2.5
57.3
15.7
0.0
5.6
-1.2
6.5
-5.1
52.7
7.5
20.5
-1.7
6.4
-2.4
6.5
-1.3
6.3
1.1
0.0
29.7
0.2
60.1
11.6
0.0
39.7
-0.4
TABLE 3: ASPIRATIONS (CONT.)
Fall 2000
Pct. of
Student's Probable Career
Respondents
accountant/actuary
4.0
actor/entertainer
3.6
architect/urban planning
0.0
artist
1.9
business/clerical
0.2
business/executive
10.3
business owner/proprietor
1.7
business salesperson/buyer
0.8
clergy (minister/priest)
0.0
clergy (other)
0.0
clinical psychologist
2.3
college teacher/administrator
0.8
computer programmer/analyst
4.6
conservationist/forester
0.4
dentist
0.6
dietitian/home economist
0.0
engineer
0.8
farmer/rancher
0.0
foreign service/diplomat
0.4
homemaker
0.0
interior decorator/design
0.2
lab technician/hygienist
0.0
law enforcement officer
2.5
lawyer/judge
2.3
military service
0.2
musician
1.5
nurse
2.7
optometrist
0.0
pharmacist
0.2
physician
1.9
policy-maker/government
0.4
school counselor
0.6
school principal/super.
0.0
scientific researcher
1.5
social worker
3.6
therapist
2.1
teacher/admin (elementary)
9.3
teacher/admin (secondary)
7.4
veterinarian
0.2
writer/journalist
3.4
laborer (skilled or unskilled)
0.6
other career
9.9
undecided/unemployed
16.7
Number of Respondents
474
Fall 2001
Pct. of
Respondents
4.1
3.4
0.2
3.0
0.5
9.4
2.5
1.1
0.2
0.0
1.8
0.0
5.0
0.0
0.4
0.0
0.2
0.0
0.4
0.0
0.0
0.2
1.9
3.0
0.0
1.2
4.2
0.2
0.2
1.8
0.5
0.4
0.0
1.1
1.6
1.4
9.9
4.8
0.2
4.4
1.2
8.3
21.8
565
RAMAPO
Fall 2002
Pct. of
Respondents
4.9
2.8
0.0
1.7
0.2
9.7
3.0
0.5
0.2
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
Fall 2003
Pct. of
Respondents
3.7
2.0
0.0
2.3
0.7
10.4
3.3
0.7
0.2
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
29
Fall 2004
Pct. of
Respondents
3.3
1.6
0.3
1.3
1.2
9.6
3.0
0.7
0.0
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
RAMAPO
Pct. Point
Pct. Point
Difference
Difference
00 to 04
03 to 04
-0.7
-0.4
-2.0
-0.4
0.3
0.3
-0.6
-1.0
1.0
0.5
-0.7
-0.8
1.3
-0.3
-0.1
0.0
0.0
-0.2
0.0
0.0
-1.0
-1.3
-0.8
0.0
-3.2
-1.9
-0.3
-0.1
0.0
0.4
0.3
0.1
-0.7
-0.4
0.0
-0.2
0.3
0.2
0.0
0.0
-0.1
-0.1
0.3
0.3
0.7
1.4
0.1
-0.7
0.2
0.4
-1.2
-1.0
5.8
2.8
0.1
-0.2
0.1
0.3
1.4
1.3
0.6
0.3
-0.5
-0.4
0.0
0.0
-0.6
-0.7
-1.3
0.7
1.4
-0.1
-1.5
0.0
0.7
-0.2
0.1
0.0
0.3
-0.2
-0.3
0.0
-2.8
0.9
3.8
2.8
PEER GROUP
Fall 2004
Difference
Pct. of
(Ramapo Respondents
Peer Group)
2.0
1.3
1.1
0.5
1.0
-0.7
1.6
-0.3
0.6
0.6
6.7
2.9
3.1
-0.1
1.0
-0.3
0.1
-0.1
0.0
0.0
1.3
0.0
0.5
-0.5
2.2
-0.8
0.2
-0.1
0.7
-0.1
0.6
-0.3
9.4
-9.3
0.3
-0.3
0.8
-0.1
0.0
0.0
0.4
-0.3
0.1
0.2
1.3
1.9
3.2
-0.8
6.2
-5.8
1.0
-0.7
3.4
5.1
0.2
-0.1
1.0
-0.7
4.3
-1.0
1.0
0.0
0.3
-0.2
0.1
-0.1
1.9
-1.0
0.8
1.5
3.1
0.4
5.9
1.9
6.2
1.9
1.1
-0.8
2.4
1.3
0.6
-0.3
7.5
-0.4
14.4
6.1
695.0
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 2000
Pct. of
Respondents
13.4
3.0
2.2
0.8
1.8
0.4
0.6
0.0
0.0
3.0
0.0
1.6
5.0
2.8
0.2
0.2
1.4
0.4
0.0
0.0
0.0
17.8
3.0
5.6
2.0
1.2
1.6
3.0
0.0
1.4
13.2
0.4
7.0
0.8
0.2
4.6
0.2
0.0
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
RAMAPO
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
30
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
RAMAPO
Pct. Point
Pct. Point
Difference
Difference
00 to 04
03 to 04
-2.4
-2.3
-1.0
-0.9
0.0
0.1
0.9
0.4
0.1
-0.7
0.3
0.5
-0.5
-1.0
0.0
-0.2
0.0
0.0
-1.8
-0.7
0.0
-0.2
-0.4
0.4
1.3
1.1
1.1
0.5
0.7
0.1
-0.2
0.0
-0.7
0.4
-0.3
0.1
0.0
-0.2
0.3
0.3
0.4
-0.1
0.6
-3.9
0.0
-0.9
-2.3
-1.0
-0.3
-0.7
0.5
-0.2
1.9
-0.5
1.2
-0.8
0.0
0.0
-0.4
0.2
-1.5
-1.7
0.0
0.1
-0.6
-1.0
-0.1
0.2
-0.2
-0.6
-1.0
-0.4
0.4
0.0
0.0
0.0
PEER GROUP
Fall 2004
Difference
Pct. of
(Ramapo Respondents
Peer Group)
11.2
-0.2
2.0
0.0
2.1
0.1
1.8
-0.1
1.4
0.5
0.7
0.0
1.2
-1.1
0.2
-0.2
0.2
-0.2
0.7
0.5
0.1
-0.1
0.8
0.4
6.1
0.2
3.3
0.6
0.8
0.1
0.0
0.0
0.4
0.3
0.7
-0.6
0.2
-0.2
0.2
0.1
0.5
-0.1
14.7
3.7
2.0
1.0
3.4
-0.1
1.0
0.7
1.6
0.1
2.6
0.9
3.1
1.1
0.0
0.0
1.0
0.0
11.3
0.4
0.2
0.2
5.3
1.1
0.8
-0.1
0.5
-0.5
3.4
0.2
0.7
-0.1
0.4
-0.4
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
home economics
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 2000
Pct. of
Respondents
0.6
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.6
0.0
0.0
0.0
3.2
0.2
0.0
1.4
0.0
0.0
1.4
0.0
0.0
0.2
4.8
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
2.6
0.0
0.8
0.8
0.6
12.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
1.2
7.2
2.6
0.8
0.0
0.2
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
RAMAPO
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
** This item included for the first time in 2002
31
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
RAMAPO
Pct. Point
Pct. Point
Difference
Difference
00 to 04
03 to 04
-0.1
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
-0.2
0.1
0.1
N/A
N/A
-0.5
0.1
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
-1.0
-0.7
-0.2
0.0
0.0
0.0
-1.0
-0.2
0.3
0.0
0.0
0.0
-0.5
0.1
0.4
-0.6
0.1
0.1
-0.1
-0.1
8.2
1.8
0.0
-0.3
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.1
0.1
-1.3
-5.4
9.1
9.1
-0.7
-0.4
1.5
-0.9
-0.5
-0.4
-1.3
0.0
0.0
-0.2
0.1
0.1
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
2.0
0.6
-1.8
-0.5
-1.0
0.0
-0.5
0.1
0.0
0.0
-0.1
-0.1
PEER GROUP
Fall 2004
Difference
Pct. of
(Ramapo Respondents
Peer Group)
13.6
-13.1
1.5
-1.5
1.7
-1.7
0.6
-0.5
1.4
-1.1
1.5
-1.4
0.2
-0.2
4.0
-4.0
2.7
-2.7
4.2
-2.0
0.1
-0.1
0.2
-0.2
1.2
-0.8
0.2
0.1
0.4
-0.4
1.0
-0.1
0.8
-0.4
0.1
0.0
0.2
-0.1
12.4
0.6
0.9
-0.9
0.1
-0.1
0.5
-0.5
0.0
0.1
3.6
-2.3
3.4
5.7
0.7
-0.6
2.5
-0.2
0.7
-0.6
9.5
1.2
0.2
-0.2
0.4
-0.3
0.0
0.0
0.1
-0.1
3.5
-0.3
3.9
1.5
0.5
1.1
0.5
-0.2
0.0
0.0
0.4
-0.3
TABLE 3: ASPIRATIONS (CONT.)
Student's Probable Major
Technical
building trades
data proc/computer prog
drafting/design
electronics
mechanics
other Technical
Other Fields
agriculture
communications
computer science
forestry
kinesiology
law enforcement
military science
Other Field
Undecided
Number of Respondents
Fall 2000
Pct. of
Respondents
2.2
0.0
1.4
0.6
0.2
0.0
0.0
13.8
0.0
8.0
3.4
0.0
0.0
2.2
0.2
0.0
14.2
501
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
RAMAPO
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
32
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
RAMAPO
Pct. Point
Pct. Point
Difference
Difference
00 to 04
03 to 04
-1.5
-0.3
0.0
0.0
-1.1
-0.3
-0.3
0.1
-0.2
0.0
0.1
0.1
0.0
-0.2
-3.6
1.7
0.0
0.0
-3.2
0.5
-2.5
-0.7
0.0
0.0
N/A
0.0
1.6
1.7
-0.2
0.0
0.7
0.2
0.6
3.6
PEER GROUP
Fall 2004
Difference
Pct. of
(Ramapo Respondents
Peer Group)
1.3
-0.6
0.0
0.0
0.6
-0.3
0.2
0.1
0.2
-0.2
0.2
-0.1
0.1
-0.1
8.2
2.0
1.0
-1.0
2.2
2.6
1.4
-0.5
0.1
-0.1
0.4
-0.4
1.4
2.4
0.4
-0.4
1.3
-0.6
7.5
7.3
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
GRAPH 11: CONCERN ABOUT FINANCING COLLEGE
60
50
Percent
40
30
20
10
0
1994
1995
1996
1997
1998
1999
2000
2001
Fall of Entry
Major
Some
34
None
2002
2003
2004
TABLE 4: NEGOTIATING COLLEGE
Fall 2000
Pct. of
Respondents
18.5
0.6
80.4
0.6
0.0
530
Fall 2001
Pct. of
Respondents
15.4
0.2
83.1
1.2
0.2
602
RAMAPO
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
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 2000
Pct. 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
Respondents
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
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 2000
Pct. 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
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 2000
Pct. 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
Residence Planned
with family or relatives
other private home, apt., room
college dormitory
other campus housing
other/frat or sorority house
Number of Respondents
-
-
-
35
RAMAPO
Pct. Point
Pct. Point
Difference
Difference
00 to 04
03 to 04
-6.2
1.1
-0.6
-0.2
6.6
-1.3
0.1
0.5
0.0
-0.2
PEER GROUP
Fall 2004
Difference
Pct. of
(Ramapo Respondents
Peer Group)
11.1
1.2
2.6
-2.6
84.0
3.0
2.0
-1.3
0.4
-0.4
RAMAPO
Pct. Point
Pct. Point
Difference
Difference
00 to 04
03 to 04
N/A
-7.3
N/A
2.8
N/A
2.5
N/A
0.7
N/A
0.0
N/A
1.3
PEER GROUP
Fall 2004
Difference
Pct. of
(Ramapo Respondents
Peer Group)
22.4
-4.7
10.7
-2.2
14.9
-3.7
14.9
-1.5
12.7
2.1
24.5
9.8
729.0
RAMAPO
Pct. Point
Pct. Point
Difference
Difference
00 to 04
03 to 04
N/A
-2.8
N/A
2.9
N/A
1.1
N/A
-0.4
N/A
-0.9
N/A
0.1
PEER GROUP
Fall 2004
Difference
Pct. of
(Ramapo Respondents
Peer Group)
42.6
8.3
27.2
-0.6
20.6
-4.1
6.4
-2.3
1.9
-0.7
1.4
-0.7
RAMAPO
Pct. Point
Pct. Point
Difference
Difference
00 to 04
03 to 04
N/A
-2.4
N/A
1.6
N/A
-0.1
N/A
2.0
N/A
0.7
N/A
-1.8
PEER GROUP
Fall 2004
Difference
Pct. of
(Ramapo Respondents
Peer Group)
38.0
15.1
8.7
1.3
20.3
-8.0
14.8
-6.8
8.1
0.0
9.9
-1.4
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 2000
Pct. of
Respondents
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 2000
Pct. of
Respondents
Concern about Financing Col.
none
some
major
Number of Respondents
-
-
Fall 2000
Pct. of
Respondents
34.4
53.3
12.3
514
Fall 2001
Pct. of
Respondents
60.7
2.7
11.3
10.9
7.8
6.6
603
RAMAPO
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 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
Fall 2003
Pct. of
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 2001
Pct. of
Respondents
32.0
54.2
13.8
514
Fall 2002
Pct. of
Respondents
33.1
53.0
13.9
617
Fall 2003
Pct. of
Respondents
32.3
53.1
14.6
644
Fall 2004
Pct. of
Respondents
36.8
53.0
10.3
721
36
RAMAPO
Pct. Point
Pct. Point
Difference
Difference
00 to 04
03 to 04
N/A
-7.0
N/A
0.2
N/A
5.9
N/A
2.8
N/A
-0.5
N/A
-1.3
PEER GROUP
Fall 2004
Difference
Pct. of
(Ramapo Respondents
Peer Group)
56.5
-2.6
3.8
-0.6
16.0
1.4
11.4
0.1
6.5
0.2
5.9
1.4
729.0
RAMAPO
Pct. Point
Pct. Point
Difference
Difference
00 to 04
03 to 04
N/A
-2.7
N/A
0.4
N/A
1.0
N/A
0.5
N/A
0.1
N/A
0.7
PEER GROUP
Fall 2004
Difference
Pct. of
(Ramapo Respondents
Peer Group)
95.2
0.0
2.0
-0.1
1.2
-0.2
0.6
0.1
0.5
-0.2
0.6
0.4
729.0
RAMAPO
Pct. Point
Pct. Point
Difference
Difference
00 to 04
03 to 04
2.4
4.5
-0.3
-0.1
-2.0
-4.3
PEER GROUP
Fall 2004
Difference
Pct. of
(Ramapo Respondents
Peer Group)
42.0
-5.2
48.2
4.8
9.9
0.4
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
Fall of Entry
10 or fewer miles
11-50 miles
37
51-100 miles
>100 miles
2003
2004
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
Fall of Entry
Liberal/Far Left
Middle of the Road
38
Conservative/Far Right
2002
2003
2004
GRAPH 14: TOP TEN STATEMENTS WITH WHICH FRESHMEN AGREE
fed gov more ctrl of handguns
legal status - same sex couple
abortion should be legal
too much concern for criminals
prohibit racist/sexist speech
wealthy should pay more tax
abolish affirm action - college 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
1995
1996
1997
1998
1999
2000
2001
2002
Fall of Entry
Mother - H.S. degree (can include some post-secondary)
Mother - College Degree (can include some graduate)
Mother - Graduate Degree
40
Father - H.S. Degree (can include some post-secondary)
Father - College Degree (can include some graduate)
Father - Graduate Degree
2003
2004
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 2000
Pct. of
Respondents
1.9
6.0
48.8
33.2
9.4
0.8
521
Fall 2001
Pct. of
Respondents
2.2
6.4
44.4
35.5
10.2
1.4
581
RAMAPO
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 2004
Pct. of
Respondents
2.0
6.5
44.8
36.5
8.7
1.5
710
Fall 2000
Pct. of
Respondents
94.1
5.3
0.6
529
Fall 2001
Pct. of
Respondents
93.3
4.9
1.8
596
Fall 2002
Pct. of
Respondents
92.6
5.4
2.0
650
Fall 2003
Pct. of
Respondents
94.9
3.3
1.8
662
Fall 2004
Pct. of
Respondents
95.5
3.0
1.5
727
Fall 2000
Pct. of
Respondents
91.3
8.7
528
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 2000
Pct. of
Respondents
2.5
24.0
62.0
10.4
1.1
471
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
41
RAMAPO
Pct. Point
Pct. Point
Difference
Difference
00 to 04
03 to 04
0.1
0.6
0.5
0.0
-4.0
0.9
3.3
-0.6
-0.7
-0.8
0.7
-0.2
PEER GROUP
Fall 2004
Difference
Pct. of
(Ramapo Respondents
Peer Group)
3.1
-1.1
3.8
2.7
18.8
26.0
15.5
21.0
44.9
-36.2
14.0
-12.5
RAMAPO
Pct. Point
Pct. Point
Difference
Difference
00 to 04
03 to 04
1.4
0.6
-2.3
-0.3
0.9
-0.3
PEER GROUP
Fall 2004
Difference
Pct. of
(Ramapo Respondents
Peer Group)
98.4
-2.9
1.1
1.9
0.5
1.0
RAMAPO
Pct. Point
Pct. Point
Difference
Difference
00 to 04
03 to 04
1.1
2.9
-1.1
-2.9
PEER GROUP
Fall 2004
Difference
Pct. of
(Ramapo Respondents
Peer Group)
96.6
-4.2
3.4
4.2
RAMAPO
Pct. Point
Pct. Point
Difference
Difference
00 to 04
03 to 04
0.4
0.0
1.9
5.0
-7.4
-5.2
4.3
-0.1
0.8
0.3
PEER GROUP
Fall 2004
Difference
Pct. of
(Ramapo Respondents
Peer Group)
3.0
-0.1
23.9
2.0
45.6
9.0
24.7
-10.0
2.7
-0.8
TABLE 5: FRESHMAN CHARACTERISTICS (CONT.)
Fall 2000
Pct. of
Agrees Strongly/Somewhat
Respondents
too much concern for criminals
70.7
abortion should be legal
59.0
abolish death penalty
34.6
marijuana should be legalized
32.3
prohibit homosexual relations
14.8
fed gov more ctrl of handguns
89.9
racial discrim no longer a prob
19.7
indiv can't change society
31.3
wealthy should pay more tax
56.5
prohibit racist/sexist speech
63.9
abolish affirm action-college adm
43.7
married women best stay home
24.1
legal status - same sex couple
74.8
Fall 2001
Pct. of
Respondents
64.9
63.1
29.3
29.4
15.2
88.8
18.2
22.9
55.7
61.9
43.0
20.2
75.0
RAMAPO
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 2000
Pct. of
Respondents
3.4
0.2
1.6
1.8
0.8
8.5
0.0
2.6
2.6
2.6
0.0
49.9
0.8
0.0
8.3
2.8
14.4
507
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
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
2.3
14.3
712
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
42
RAMAPO
Pct. Point
Pct. Point
Difference
Difference
00 to 04
03 to 04
-9.7
2.3
3.4
0.2
-0.2
4.6
-0.2
-0.1
3.7
4.3
-2.0
3.5
-2.6
-1.6
-9.6
-4.7
1.0
-0.4
-3.7
-0.7
7.7
3.2
-6.6
-0.6
-5.0
-6.1
PEER GROUP
Fall 2004
Difference
Pct. of
(Ramapo Respondents
Peer Group)
60.7
0.3
53.2
9.2
30.9
3.5
37.1
-5.0
29.7
-11.2
75.7
12.2
24.6
-7.5
26.5
-4.8
53.8
3.7
58.9
1.3
57.7
-6.3
20.4
-2.9
56.4
13.4
RAMAPO
Pct. Point
Pct. Point
Difference
Difference
00 to 04
03 to 04
0.0
-0.1
-0.2
-0.2
-0.6
-0.9
0.0
0.5
-0.1
0.2
-3.3
0.9
0.0
-0.2
0.1
0.0
-0.5
-0.6
1.3
0.4
0.4
0.4
3.5
-0.6
-0.4
0.2
0.1
-0.5
-0.2
0.5
-0.5
0.1
-0.1
0.4
PEER GROUP
Fall 2004
Difference
Pct. of
(Ramapo Respondents
Peer Group)
8.7
-5.3
0.7
-0.7
0.5
0.5
2.2
-0.4
0.7
0.0
1.8
3.4
0.3
-0.3
5.7
-3.0
7.2
-5.1
5.1
-1.2
0.2
0.2
29.4
24.0
0.2
0.2
1.0
-0.9
15.0
-6.9
2.8
-0.5
18.4
-4.1
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
Number of Respondents
Fall 2000
Pct. of
Respondents
2.2
5.4
30.5
4.4
16.1
23.7
2.6
15.1
502
Fall 2001
Pct. of
Respondents
2.7
6.4
23.9
5.5
16.5
25.9
3.4
15.6
582
RAMAPO
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 2000
Pct. of
Respondents
1.0
30.4
1.0
0.8
0.0
0.6
4.6
1.5
7.3
0.4
1.5
0.2
1.0
0.6
0.0
1.3
0.8
11.0
3.5
2.7
2.9
26.7
480
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
43
RAMAPO
Pct. Point
Pct. Point
Difference
Difference
00 to 04
03 to 04
0.3
-0.3
-0.3
-0.5
-5.1
-1.6
0.8
1.2
-0.3
-3.0
4.9
2.8
0.1
0.7
-0.3
0.8
PEER GROUP
Fall 2004
Difference
Pct. of
(Ramapo Respondents
Peer Group)
1.5
1.0
3.1
2.0
20.6
4.8
4.6
0.6
15.4
0.4
30.7
-2.1
2.4
0.3
21.6
-6.8
RAMAPO
Pct. Point
Pct. Point
Difference
Difference
00 to 04
03 to 04
1.0
0.9
-1.5
-2.1
-0.1
-0.6
-0.2
-0.2
0.6
0.3
0.9
0.2
-2.0
0.0
-0.6
-0.9
0.1
1.4
-0.4
-0.2
0.0
0.0
0.1
0.3
0.0
-0.1
-0.5
-0.2
0.3
0.1
-0.7
-0.4
-0.2
0.3
-2.3
0.9
-0.1
1.3
2.8
2.3
0.3
-0.2
2.7
-3.2
PEER GROUP
Fall 2004
Difference
Pct. of
(Ramapo Respondents
Peer Group)
0.9
1.1
28.9
0.0
1.0
-0.1
0.6
0.0
0.6
0.0
2.4
-0.9
3.1
-0.5
1.0
-0.1
10.0
-2.6
1.4
-1.4
1.5
0.0
0.2
0.1
2.1
-1.1
2.1
-2.0
0.5
-0.2
0.7
-0.1
0.5
0.1
9.5
-0.8
2.9
0.5
3.1
2.4
1.8
1.4
25.1
4.3
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 2000
Pct. of
Respondents
1.9
5.2
33.0
7.8
17.3
19.8
1.9
13.0
515
Fall 2001
Pct. of
Respondents
2.9
4.8
30.3
7.0
19.0
21.4
2.9
11.7
588
RAMAPO
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
1.8
3.4
29.3
5.8
18.7
28.1
3.5
9.4
652
Fall 2004
Pct. of
Respondents
2.4
3.3
25.9
7.8
18.5
28.2
3.1
10.8
719
Fall 2000
Pct. of
Respondents
1.0
13.4
10.5
0.0
0.0
0.4
4.3
14.4
0.0
0.2
2.0
7.5
0.4
0.0
8.5
0.2
1.0
2.4
2.8
2.0
4.3
24.5
493
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
11.9
0.3
2.0
2.0
2.7
1.6
6.4
24.7
699
44
RAMAPO
Pct. Point
Pct. Point
Difference
Difference
00 to 04
03 to 04
0.5
0.6
-1.9
-0.1
-7.1
-3.4
0.0
2.0
1.2
-0.2
8.4
0.1
1.2
-0.4
-2.2
1.4
PEER GROUP
Fall 2004
Difference
Pct. of
(Ramapo Respondents
Peer Group)
1.3
1.1
2.0
1.3
21.3
4.6
5.1
2.7
17.2
1.3
32.9
-4.7
3.1
0.0
17.0
-6.2
RAMAPO
Pct. Point
Pct. Point
Difference
Difference
00 to 04
03 to 04
0.0
0.4
-0.5
-1.1
-2.1
0.0
0.0
-0.2
0.0
-0.2
-0.1
-0.8
0.6
-0.3
-5.1
-1.4
0.7
0.5
-0.2
-0.2
1.0
0.0
0.2
0.9
-0.3
-0.1
0.0
-0.2
3.4
2.5
0.1
0.3
1.0
1.4
-0.4
-0.1
-0.1
0.2
-0.4
-0.6
2.1
0.5
0.2
-1.7
PEER GROUP
Fall 2004
Difference
Pct. of
(Ramapo Respondents
Peer Group)
1.4
-0.4
16.2
-3.3
5.7
2.7
0.3
-0.3
0.5
-0.5
1.1
-0.8
5.5
-0.6
9.7
-0.4
0.7
0.0
0.3
-0.3
3.4
-0.4
10.4
-2.7
0.6
-0.5
0.2
-0.2
9.3
2.6
0.3
0.0
1.9
0.1
1.5
0.5
2.0
0.7
1.4
0.2
4.4
2.0
23.2
1.5
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 2000
Pct. of
Respondents
3.3
0.2
0.9
1.8
1.3
9.3
0.0
3.6
3.1
2.7
0.0
55.3
0.7
0.0
8.2
1.8
7.8
450
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
RAMAPO
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 2000
Pct. of
Respondents
3.4
0.0
1.5
2.6
0.6
9.4
0.2
3.2
3.4
3.2
0.0
55.3
0.9
0.0
10.0
1.5
4.7
468
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
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
45
RAMAPO
Pct. Point
Pct. Point
Difference
Difference
00 to 04
03 to 04
0.2
0.3
0.1
-0.2
0.2
-1.1
-0.5
-0.4
0.0
1.0
-3.4
0.6
0.2
0.0
-0.9
0.5
-1.0
-0.6
0.3
-0.6
0.5
0.5
2.6
-1.5
-0.5
-0.1
0.3
-0.4
-0.3
1.4
0.6
0.9
1.7
1.0
PEER GROUP
Fall 2004
Difference
Pct. of
(Ramapo Respondents
Peer Group)
8.7
-5.2
0.6
-0.3
0.6
0.5
2.5
-1.2
0.8
0.5
2.3
3.6
0.3
-0.1
6.5
-3.8
7.5
-5.4
5.6
-2.6
0.3
0.2
31.7
26.2
0.2
0.0
1.1
-0.8
13.7
-5.8
2.2
0.2
15.5
-6.0
RAMAPO
Pct. Point
Pct. Point
Difference
Difference
00 to 04
03 to 04
0.2
0.4
0.2
-0.5
-0.3
-0.8
-0.6
0.7
0.3
0.4
-2.9
1.2
-0.2
0.0
0.6
1.1
-0.7
-1.5
1.8
0.8
0.3
0.3
0.3
-5.0
-0.6
0.1
0.2
-0.3
-0.1
2.2
1.0
1.0
0.6
0.8
PEER GROUP
Fall 2004
Difference
Pct. of
(Ramapo Respondents
Peer Group)
8.9
-5.3
0.6
-0.4
0.6
0.6
2.8
-0.8
0.7
0.2
2.2
4.3
0.3
-0.3
6.8
-3.0
8.6
-5.9
6.3
-1.3
0.2
0.1
33.7
21.9
0.3
0.0
1.1
-0.9
14.6
-4.7
2.3
0.2
10.0
-4.7
TABLE 5: FRESHMAN CHARACTERISTICS (CONT.)
Fall 2000
Pct. of
Estimated Parental Income
Respondents
Less than $10,000
4.3
$10,000 to $14,999
2.4
$15,000 to $19,999
2.2
$20,000 to $24,999
3.2
$25,000 to $29,999
4.8
$30,000 to $39,999
6.7
$40,000 to $49,999
8.4
$50,000 to $59,999
11.0
$60,000 to $74,999
14.3
$75,000 to $99,999
21.6
$100,000 to $149,999
15.4
$150,000 to $199,999
3.5
$200,000 or more
1.7
Number of Respondents
462
Fall 2001
Pct. of
Respondents
4.7
3.5
3.1
3.3
3.1
6.1
6.2
9.9
15.6
20.7
17.8
3.5
3.5
545
RAMAPO
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 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 2000
Pct. of
Respondents
71.7
24.9
3.4
523
Fall 2001
Pct. of
Respondents
73.7
21.7
4.5
594
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
Status of Parents
living with each other
divorced or separated
one or both deceased
Number of Respondents
46
RAMAPO
Pct. Point
Pct. Point
Difference
Difference
00 to 04
03 to 04
-1.5
-0.4
0.3
-0.8
1.2
0.6
0.4
0.8
-2.4
-1.4
-1.9
0.1
-3.8
-0.2
-2.6
1.6
-2.3
-1.0
0.0
-0.6
6.8
1.2
3.4
-1.3
2.8
3.5
PEER GROUP
Fall 2004
Difference
Pct. of
(Ramapo Respondents
Peer Group)
2.0
0.8
1.8
0.9
1.8
1.6
2.5
1.1
2.8
-0.4
5.3
-0.5
7.6
-3.0
9.7
-1.3
13.2
-1.2
17.9
3.7
19.9
2.3
7.3
-0.4
8.2
-3.7
RAMAPO
Pct. Point
Pct. Point
Difference
Difference
00 to 04
03 to 04
1.7
-0.7
-1.3
1.1
-0.5
-0.6
PEER GROUP
Fall 2004
Difference
Pct. of
(Ramapo Respondents
Peer Group)
74.6
-1.2
22.2
1.4
3.2
-0.3
TABLE A-1: INSTITUTIONS IN OUR COMPARISON GROUP, FALL 2003
Institutions (N=20)
Consortia*
California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo
College of New Jersey
Georgia Southwesteern State University
Grand Valley State University
Longwood University
Maine Maritime Academy
North Georgia College & State University
Richard Stockton College of New Jersey
Southwest Missouri State University
SUNY College of Enivronmental Science & Forestry
SUNY College, Geneseo
Texas State University - San Marcos
Towson University
Truman State University
University of Michigan, Flint
US Air Force Academy
US Coast Guard Academy
US Merchant Marine Academy
US Military Academy
US Naval Academy
NJSCU
NJSCU
COPLAC
COPLAC
* COPLAC = Council of Public Liberal Arts Colleges. NJSCU = New Jersey State Colleges & Universities.
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