Fall 2003 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
August, 2004
CONTENTS
II. Data Tables and Charts
Graph 1: College Choice ......................................................................................................... 9
Graph 2: Top Ten Reasons Fall 2003 Freshmen Chose Ramapo College .............................. 10
Table 1: College Choice ................................................................................................................. 11
This College was Student’s ........................................................................................... 11
Why Select This College ............................................................................................... 11
Number of Other College Applications......................................................................... 12
Important Reasons for College...................................................................................... 12
Graph 3: Top Ten Activities in High School .......................................................................... 13
Graph 4: While in High School, More Than 15 Hours per Week Were Spent On ................. 14
Table 2: High School Activities ..................................................................................................... 15
Average High School Grades ........................................................................................ 15
Activities Engaged in .................................................................................................... 15
Student Rated Self ......................................................................................................... 16
Hours per Week on Studying ........................................................................................ 16
Hours per Week on Socializing..................................................................................... 17
Hours per Week on Talking with Teachers................................................................... 17
Hours per Week on Exercise/Sport ............................................................................... 17
Hours per Week on Partying ......................................................................................... 18
Hours per Week on Working for Pay............................................................................ 18
Hours per Week on Volunteer Work............................................................................. 18
Hours per Week on Student Clubs ................................................................................ 19
Hours per Week on Watching TV................................................................................. 19
Hours per Week on Household Chores ......................................................................... 19
Hours per Week on Pleasure Reading ........................................................................... 20
Hours per Week on Video/Computer Games................................................................ 20
Hours per Week on Prayer/Meditation.......................................................................... 20
Had Remedial Work/Tutoring In .................................................................................. 21
Will Need Remedial Work/Tutoring In......................................................................... 21
High School Required Community Service .................................................................. 21
Graph 5: Highest Degree Planned ........................................................................................... 22
Graph 6: Top Ten Personal Goals of Fall 2003 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
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Student’s Probable Career ............................................................................................. 29
Student’s Probable Major .............................................................................................. 30
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
80
70
60
Percent
50
40
30
20
10
0
1992
1993
1994
1995
1996
1997
1998
1999
2000
Fall of Entry
First
Second
Third
9
Fourth or more
2001
2002
2003
GRAPH 2: TOP TEN REASONS FALL 2003 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
offers special programs
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
TABLE 1: COLLEGE CHOICE
This College was Student's
first choice
second choice
third choice
less than third choice
Number of Respondents
Fall 1999
Pct. of
Respondents
69.6
23.7
5.6
1.2
414
Fall 2000
Pct. of
Respondents
77.7
17.6
3.2
1.5
529
RAMAPO
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
Fall 2003
Pct. of
Respondents
78.9
17.8
1.8
1.5
659
Why Select This College
relatives wanted me to come
teacher advised me
good academic reputation
good social reputation
offered financial assistance
offers special programs
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 1999
Pct. of
Respondents
7.9
5.2
43.1
23.9
28.2
18.7
37.5
15.7
2.0
23.5
1.0
44.6
4.8
15.9
--
Fall 2000
Pct. of
Respondents
8.2
3.8
39.9
21.5
24.2
15.0
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
18.2
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
16.1
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
18.4
30.3
11.8
1.1
24.5
0.8
44.3
7.7
19.2
11.9
11
RAMAPO
Pct. Point
Pct. Point
Difference
Difference
99 to 03
02 to 03
9.3
0.3
-5.9
1.0
-3.8
-1.9
0.3
0.6
PEER GROUP
Fall 2003
Difference
Pct. of
(Ramapo Respondents
Peer Group)
76.5
2.4
17.9
-0.1
3.8
-2.0
1.9
-0.4
RAMAPO
Pct. Point
Pct. Point
Difference
Difference
99 to 03
02 to 03
0
0.0
-1.0
-0.7
8.9
4.8
5.6
1.9
-1.1
2.3
-0.3
2.3
-7.2
1.9
-3.9
-1.7
-0.9
-1.5
1.0
1.1
-0.2
-0.7
-0.3
-4.2
2.9
0.2
N/A
0.1
N/A
0.8
PEER GROUP
Fall 2003
Difference
Pct. of
(Ramapo Respondents
Peer Group)
8.4
-0.5
3.7
0.5
58.3
-6.3
25.8
3.7
28.5
-1.4
21.4
-3.0
30.7
-0.4
6.1
5.7
1.4
-0.3
14.0
10.5
2.5
-1.7
32.4
11.9
15.7
-8.0
9.0
10.2
13.6
-1.7
TABLE 1: COLLEGE CHOICE (CONT.)
none
one
two
three
four
five
six or more
Number of Respondents
Fall 1999
Pct. of
Respondents
16.9
9.9
17.6
22.2
16.2
9.7
7.5
414
Fall 2000
Pct. of
Respondents
17.8
12.8
12.8
22.0
16.3
9.4
9.0
533
RAMAPO
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
Fall 2003
Pct. of
Respondents
15.1
12.1
15.1
21.8
14.5
10.9
10.4
661
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
improve reading/study skills
become more cultured person
make more money
mentor encouraged me
prepare for grad/prof school
learn things that interest me
get training for specific career
Fall 1999
Pct. of
Respondents
31.4
3.7
16.3
72.1
64.0
43.5
39.1
69.6
12.5
55.0
71.1
74.2
Fall 2000
Pct. of
Respondents
37.9
3.3
18.9
71.6
65.5
45.0
38.8
71.4
13.8
48.5
77.9
72.6
Fall 2001
Pct. of
Respondents
28.9
2.9
15.7
73.2
66.3
41.9
40.5
68.0
10.3
52.0
77.7
75.9
Fall 2002
Pct. of
Respondents
31.3
5.6
20.1
72.9
66.3
39.4
39.7
71.6
10.5
52.0
75.8
73.0
Fall 2003
Pct. of
Respondents
31.6
4.8
18.4
70.3
68.8
43.4
39.6
69.2
12.4
54.1
77.2
73.9
No. of Other College Applic.
12
RAMAPO
Pct. Point
Pct. Point
Difference
Difference
99 to 03
02 to 03
-1.8
-3.2
2.2
2.3
-2.5
-3.6
-0.4
3.5
-1.7
0.5
1.2
2.5
2.9
-2.1
PEER GROUP
Fall 2003
Difference
Pct. of
(Ramapo Respondents
Peer Group)
19.2
-4.1
14.6
-2.5
17.2
-2.1
17.6
4.2
12.0
2.5
7.8
3.1
11.6
-1.2
RAMAPO
Pct. Point
Pct. Point
Difference
Difference
99 to 03
02 to 03
0.2
0.3
1.1
-0.8
2.1
-1.7
-1.8
-2.6
4.8
2.5
-0.1
4.0
0.5
-0.1
-0.4
-2.4
-0.1
1.9
N/A
2.1
N/A
1.4
N/A
0.9
PEER GROUP
Fall 2003
Difference
Pct. of
(Ramapo Respondents
Peer Group)
31.7
-0.1
4.5
0.3
21.6
-3.2
68.5
1.8
61.9
6.9
35.3
8.1
36.6
3.0
65.8
3.4
12.9
-0.5
52.6
1.5
74.8
2.4
71.8
2.1
GRAPH 3: TOP TEN ACTIVITIES IN HIGH SCHOOL
used Internet for res/homewrk
studied with other students
used a personal computer
attended religious service
performed volunteer work
socialized w/diff ethnic grp*
communicated via e-mail
participated in demonstrations
visited art gallery or museum
tutored another student
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
partying
watching TV
studying
student clubs
volunteer work
video/computer games
household chores
prayer/meditation
pleasure reading
talking w/teachers
0.0
5.0
10.0
15.0
20.0
25.0
Percent
14
30.0
35.0
40.0
45.0
TABLE 2: HIGH SCHOOL ACTIVITIES
Average H.S. Grade
A or A+
AB+
B
BC+
C
D
Number of Respondents
Fall 1999
Pct. of
Respondents
7.8
13.6
25.0
30.8
11.4
8.5
2.9
0.0
412
Fall 2000
Pct. of
Respondents
11.0
15.3
23.8
29.1
12.3
6.0
2.5
0.0
529
RAMAPO
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 1999
Fall 2000
Fall 2001
Fall 2002
Fall 2003
Pct. of
Pct. of
Pct. of
Pct. of
Pct. of
Activities Engaged in
Respondents
Respondents
Respondents
Respondents
Respondents
attended religious service
80.4
78.6
78.0
74.4
78.2
felt bored in class*
30.6
30.3
29.7
27.8
28.1
participated in demonstrations
47.1
45.0
40.3
45.0
52.6
tutored another student
45.0
41.3
43.9
49.0
43.8
studied with other students
85.8
85.3
84.4
84.2
82.2
guest in a teacher's home
23.7
24.5
21.3
20.2
19.4
smoked cigarettes*
8.9
9.2
8.6
8.5
3.5
drank beer
41.1
41.0
35.9
40.5
33.7
drank wine or liquor
45.8
46.3
40.0
44.9
38.5
felt overwhelmed*
19.9
24.1
22.0
20.2
21.7
felt depressed*
5.5
6.1
6.1
5.8
5.5
performed volunteer work
72.7
75.4
76.5
74.1
76.8
played musical instrument
33.6
36.5
35.9
34.0
36.9
asked teacher for advice*
23.6
21.5
21.2
21.2
19.6
discussed politics*
13.5
10.4
12.9
14.3
15.1
socialized w/diff ethnic grp*
79.9
78.8
77.7
80.2
73.9
visited art gallery or museum
59.9
55.2
57.1
56.9
47.1
discussed religion*
20.8
20.7
22.5
20.8
20.7
communicated via e-mail
54.2
61.1
72.2
73.5
67.1
used Internet for res/homewrk
61.6
68.0
79.1
82.0
83.2
used a personal computer
66.2
72.6
84.4
85.6
82.1
* Percent reporting "frequently" only. Percentages on other items reflect responses of "frequently" or "occasionally."
15
RAMAPO
Pct. Point
Pct. Point
Difference
Difference
99 to 03
02 to 03
8.0
3.3
9.9
4.2
3.7
-0.9
-7.3
-2.5
-7.1
-3.0
-5.6
-1.1
-1.5
0.2
0.0
0.0
PEER GROUP
Fall 2003
Difference
Pct. of
(Ramapo Respondents
Peer Group)
29.7
-13.9
29.8
-6.3
20.5
8.2
15.2
8.3
3.3
1.0
1.2
1.7
0.5
0.9
0.0
0.0
RAMAPO
Pct. Point
Pct. Point
Difference
Difference
99 to 03
02 to 03
-2.2
3.8
-2.5
0.3
5.5
7.6
-1.2
-5.2
-3.6
-2.0
-4.3
-0.8
-5.4
-5.0
-7.4
-6.8
-7.3
-6.4
1.8
1.5
0.0
-0.3
4.1
2.7
3.3
2.9
-4.0
-1.6
1.6
0.8
-6.0
-6.3
-12.8
-9.8
-0.1
-0.1
12.9
-6.4
21.6
1.2
N/A
-3.5
PEER GROUP
Fall 2003
Difference
Pct. of
(Ramapo Respondents
Peer Group)
82.0
-3.8
44.6
-16.5
43.3
9.3
58.9
-15.1
86.8
-4.6
27.7
-8.3
6.5
-3.0
45.6
-11.9
52.2
-13.7
25.1
-3.4
6.5
-1.0
84.2
-7.4
43.2
-6.3
23.6
-4.0
21.5
-6.4
71.9
2.0
57.9
-10.8
31.7
-11.0
64.3
2.8
81.9
1.3
85.7
-3.6
TABLE 2: HIGH SCHOOL ACTIVITIES (CONT.)
Fall 1999
Pct. of
Student Rated Self*
Respondents
academic ability
57.4
artistic ability
27.5
cooperativeness
76.3
creativity/originality
57.3
drive to achieve
70.1
emotional health
53.5
leadership ability
58.7
mathematical ability
37.3
physical health
55.2
popularity
39.3
public speaking ability
33.1
risk-taking**
-self-confidence (intellectual)
58.7
self-confidence (social)
55.3
understanding of others
69.6
writing ability
47.5
self-understanding
54.7
spirituality
38.0
persistence
-religiousness
-* "Above Average" or "Highest 10%."
** This item included for the first time in 2002.
Fall 2000
Pct. of
Respondents
55.6
27.7
73.2
61.6
65.3
46.8
59.4
37.5
49.2
37.7
36.0
-49.0
50.0
65.1
44.3
49.6
33.0
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RAMAPO
Fall 2001
Pct. of
Respondents
58.2
34.5
78.2
62.8
72.2
56.2
57.5
33.2
51.9
36.9
33.2
-53.4
48.9
70.8
46.4
54.6
30.1
64.3
21.1
Fall 2002
Pct. of
Respondents
63.1
25.8
73.5
56.4
68.9
52.3
56.6
40.5
52.5
32.4
31.0
40.5
53.8
51.4
64.1
46.2
53.9
28.6
62.6
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
39.5
33.4
40.4
57.6
47.0
67.3
45.5
50.8
28.3
61.4
22.3
Fall 1999
Pct. of
Respondents
2.2
10.0
25.4
35.9
16.0
6.7
1.5
2.2
401
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
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
16
RAMAPO
Pct. Point
Pct. Point
Difference
Difference
99 to 03
02 to 03
11.4
5.7
0.4
2.1
-1.4
1.4
2.5
3.4
3.6
4.8
-0.5
0.7
0.5
2.6
0.6
-2.6
1.4
4.1
0.2
7.1
0.3
2.4
N/A
-0.1
-1.1
3.8
-8.3
-4.4
-2.3
3.2
-2.0
-0.7
-3.9
-3.1
-9.7
-0.3
N/A
-1.2
N/A
2.7
PEER GROUP
Fall 2003
Difference
Pct. of
(Ramapo Respondents
Peer Group)
76.7
-7.9
27.6
0.3
74.2
0.7
56.2
3.6
74.1
-0.4
57.1
-4.1
64.4
-5.2
51.6
-13.7
61.0
-4.4
39.6
-0.1
38.7
-5.3
44.4
-4.0
62.4
-4.8
51.1
-4.1
65.6
1.7
49.6
-4.1
57.1
-6.3
41.3
-13.0
66.1
-4.7
34.8
-12.5
RAMAPO
Pct. Point
Pct. Point
Difference
Difference
99 to 03
02 to 03
1.2
1.6
6.4
-0.5
2.0
2.5
-6.5
-1.6
-0.4
-0.2
-0.7
-0.4
-0.6
-1.0
-1.3
-0.4
PEER GROUP
Fall 2003
Difference
Pct. of
(Ramapo Respondents
Peer Group)
3.3
0.1
13.8
2.6
22.2
5.2
28.5
0.9
18.2
-2.6
8.0
-2.0
3.7
-2.8
2.2
-1.3
TABLE 2: HIGH SCHOOL ACTIVITIES (CONT.)
Fall 1999
Pct. of
Respondents
0.0
1.0
5.5
17.0
25.6
17.5
13.8
19.5
399
Fall 2000
Pct. of
Respondents
0.2
1.2
5.4
17.6
21.7
17.8
12.4
23.6
516
RAMAPO
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
Fall 2003
Pct. of
Respondents
0.3
1.1
5.2
13.3
25.6
19.9
15.0
19.6
653
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 1999
Pct. of
Respondents
7.2
42.1
30.9
13.0
5.5
0.5
0.5
0.2
401
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
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 1999
Pct. of
Respondents
2.7
11.9
16.9
20.6
18.7
12.9
8.2
8.0
402
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
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
99 to 03
02 to 03
0.3
0.1
0.1
-0.3
-0.3
-0.4
-3.7
-4.0
0.0
1.4
2.4
1.0
1.2
0.9
0.1
1.3
PEER GROUP
Fall 2003
Difference
Pct. of
(Ramapo Respondents
Peer Group)
0.3
0.0
1.1
0.0
4.8
0.4
16.5
-3.2
25.2
0.4
19.2
0.7
12.9
2.1
19.9
-0.3
RAMAPO
Pct. Point
Pct. Point
Difference
Difference
99 to 03
02 to 03
2.8
0.7
5.3
1.5
-3.2
-2.7
-1.9
0.7
-3.7
-0.6
0.1
-0.4
0.6
0.5
0.1
0.3
PEER GROUP
Fall 2003
Difference
Pct. of
(Ramapo Respondents
Peer Group)
9.7
0.3
45.2
2.2
30.8
-3.1
10.5
0.6
2.5
-0.7
0.7
-0.1
0.3
0.8
0.4
-0.1
RAMAPO
Pct. Point
Pct. Point
Difference
Difference
99 to 03
02 to 03
3.1
-0.6
0.1
-0.8
2.1
-0.6
-1.0
-1.3
-4.4
-1.8
-0.6
1.9
-0.8
1.2
1.7
2.2
PEER GROUP
Fall 2003
Difference
Pct. of
(Ramapo Respondents
Peer Group)
3.9
1.9
8.4
3.6
13.3
5.7
17.8
1.8
19.6
-5.3
15.8
-3.5
9.9
-2.5
11.3
-1.6
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 1999
Pct. of
Respondents
14.1
13.8
21.4
25.9
14.8
5.8
2.3
2.0
398
Fall 2000
Pct. of
Respondents
15.3
17.8
20.9
23.2
12.0
5.6
2.5
2.7
517
RAMAPO
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
Fall 2003
Pct. of
Respondents
20.6
15.6
23.5
21.2
10.8
4.8
1.7
1.7
646
Fall 1999
Pct. of
Respondents
15.9
0.7
1.2
6.5
13.2
17.7
23.1
21.6
402
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 1999
Pct. of
Respondents
35.7
21.6
21.6
12.4
4.2
2.5
1.0
1.0
403
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
18
RAMAPO
Pct. Point
Pct. Point
Difference
Difference
99 to 03
02 to 03
6.5
3.3
1.8
1.9
2.1
1.1
-4.7
-2.3
-4.0
-3.1
-1.0
1.3
-0.6
-1.2
-0.3
-1.0
PEER GROUP
Fall 2003
Difference
Pct. of
(Ramapo Respondents
Peer Group)
23.3
-2.7
16.1
-0.5
17.5
6.0
19.5
1.7
12.8
-2.0
5.7
-0.9
2.7
-1.0
2.6
-0.9
RAMAPO
Pct. Point
Pct. Point
Difference
Difference
99 to 03
02 to 03
4.0
0.5
1.3
-0.1
1.1
1.0
0.1
1.2
1.0
0.1
1.3
3.8
-4.3
-4.3
-4.4
-2.2
PEER GROUP
Fall 2003
Difference
Pct. of
(Ramapo Respondents
Peer Group)
29.2
-9.3
2.8
-0.8
3.8
-1.5
7.2
-0.6
12.6
1.6
15.3
3.7
14.7
4.1
14.4
2.8
RAMAPO
Pct. Point
Pct. Point
Difference
Difference
99 to 03
02 to 03
-0.8
-0.2
0.9
3.3
2.2
0.9
-0.2
-0.9
-0.7
-1.8
-1.3
-0.7
-0.5
-0.3
0.4
-0.2
PEER GROUP
Fall 2003
Difference
Pct. of
(Ramapo Respondents
Peer Group)
27.7
7.2
26.1
-3.6
24.4
-0.6
13.0
-0.8
5.0
-1.5
1.8
-0.6
0.8
-0.3
1.3
0.1
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 1999
Pct. of
Respondents
26.4
15.5
25.2
18.0
9.0
2.5
2.2
1.2
401
Fall 2000
Pct. of
Respondents
27.0
18.0
26.0
14.7
7.4
4.5
1.0
1.4
511
RAMAPO
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
Fall 2003
Pct. of
Respondents
21.6
18.8
27.3
19.7
7.0
4.0
0.3
1.4
645
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 1999
Pct. of
Respondents
4.7
16.1
27.0
24.1
17.9
6.0
1.2
3.0
403
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 1999
Pct. of
Respondents
17.2
20.4
28.9
20.4
9.0
2.2
1.0
1.0
402
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
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
99 to 03
02 to 03
-4.8
-3.2
3.3
1.5
2.1
-1.6
1.7
2.4
-2.0
1.2
1.5
1.4
-1.9
-1.5
0.2
-0.2
PEER GROUP
Fall 2003
Difference
Pct. of
(Ramapo Respondents
Peer Group)
24.7
-3.1
16.7
2.1
26.7
0.6
17.8
1.9
7.6
-0.6
3.1
0.9
1.4
-1.1
2.1
-0.7
RAMAPO
Pct. Point
Pct. Point
Difference
Difference
99 to 03
02 to 03
-0.7
0.5
-0.4
2.3
-1.3
0.7
1.9
-5.0
0.1
2.8
-1.2
-2.7
1.3
-0.1
0.2
1.4
PEER GROUP
Fall 2003
Difference
Pct. of
(Ramapo Respondents
Peer Group)
5.6
-1.6
15.7
0.0
24.8
0.9
26.9
-0.9
16.3
1.7
5.5
-0.7
2.4
0.1
2.9
0.3
RAMAPO
Pct. Point
Pct. Point
Difference
Difference
99 to 03
02 to 03
-0.7
-0.7
-0.5
-1.9
4.1
1.1
-1.1
0.8
-2.2
-0.3
0.4
1.2
-0.2
0.0
0.1
-0.2
PEER GROUP
Fall 2003
Difference
Pct. of
(Ramapo Respondents
Peer Group)
20.3
-3.8
23.2
-3.3
31.2
1.8
17.4
1.9
4.9
1.9
1.5
1.1
0.6
0.2
0.8
0.3
TABLE 2: HIGH SCHOOL ACTIVITIES (CONT.)
Hrs/Wk on Pleasure Reading
none
less than an hour
1 to 2 hours
3 to 5 hours
6 to 10 hours
11 to 15 hours
16 to 20 hours
over 20 hours
Number of Respondents
Fall 1999
Pct. of
Respondents
16.8
33.3
26.3
13.8
6.3
2.0
0.5
1.3
400
Fall 2000
Pct. of
Respondents
22.7
29.4
28.8
11.2
4.5
2.4
0.6
0.4
510
RAMAPO
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
Fall 2003
Pct. of
Respondents
23.2
27.6
24.6
13.6
6.5
2.5
1.1
0.9
646
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 1999
Pct. of
Respondents
43.4
25.4
17.5
7.5
2.7
1.7
1.0
0.7
401
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
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 1999
Pct. of
Respondents
43.0
33.2
15.8
4.8
1.5
0.8
0.3
0.8
398
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
20
RAMAPO
Pct. Point
Pct. Point
Difference
Difference
99 to 03
02 to 03
6.4
0.6
-5.7
0.0
-1.7
0.4
-0.2
-2.6
0.2
0.1
0.5
0.6
0.6
0.8
-0.4
0.3
PEER GROUP
Fall 2003
Difference
Pct. of
(Ramapo Respondents
Peer Group)
25.0
-1.8
27.3
0.3
22.8
1.8
15.3
-1.7
6.1
0.4
2.0
0.5
0.8
0.3
0.8
0.1
RAMAPO
Pct. Point
Pct. Point
Difference
Difference
99 to 03
02 to 03
-3.6
5.1
-2.7
-0.3
-1.1
-2.5
3.6
-2.8
3.0
1.4
0.5
-0.8
0.2
-0.1
0.2
0.1
PEER GROUP
Fall 2003
Difference
Pct. of
(Ramapo Respondents
Peer Group)
38.3
1.5
23.2
-0.5
16.5
-0.1
11.8
-0.7
5.7
0.0
2.2
0.0
1.0
0.2
1.3
-0.4
RAMAPO
Pct. Point
Pct. Point
Difference
Difference
99 to 03
02 to 03
2.6
-0.4
1.7
4.3
-3.0
-1.9
-1.7
-2.8
0.8
0.9
0.1
0.6
-0.3
-0.5
-0.5
-0.2
PEER GROUP
Fall 2003
Difference
Pct. of
(Ramapo Respondents
Peer Group)
33.0
12.6
35.1
-0.2
21.2
-8.4
6.9
-3.8
2.3
0.0
0.7
0.2
0.3
-0.3
0.5
-0.2
TABLE 2: HIGH SCHOOL ACTIVITIES (CONT.)
Fall 1999
Pct. of
Had remedial work/tutoring in
Respondents
English
5.8
Reading
5.5
Mathematics
11.8
Social Studies
4.1
Science
4.8
Foreign Language
5.8
Writing
5.8
Number of Respondents
416
Fall 2000
Pct. of
Respondents
4.3
3.9
11.0
2.6
3.7
3.0
4.1
534
RAMAPO
Fall 2001
Pct. of
Respondents
3.8
3.2
10.6
2.5
3.0
3.5
3.0
603
Fall 2002
Pct. of
Respondents
4.7
5.6
14.3
3.5
4.3
3.8
4.7
657
Fall 2003
Pct. of
Respondents
4.2
4.8
10.9
2.6
2.9
3.5
3.8
663
Fall 1999
Pct. of
Will need rem. work/tutoring in
Respondents
English
7.9
Reading
6.7
Mathematics
20.4
Social Studies
1.9
Science
5.8
Foreign Language
5.5
Writing
5.5
Number of Respondents
416
Fall 2000
Pct. of
Respondents
6.0
5.2
19.9
2.6
5.4
5.4
6.6
534
Fall 2001
Pct. of
Respondents
4.3
4.5
16.6
1.5
5.3
4.1
8.1
603
Fall 2002
Pct. of
Respondents
5.2
3.5
15.4
2.6
6.2
5.5
7.5
657
Fall 2003
Pct. of
Respondents
5.4
3.0
16.0
2.3
7.1
6.2
7.2
663
Fall 1999
Pct. of
Respondents
13.4
86.6
409
Fall 2000
Pct. of
Respondents
15.5
84.5
515
Fall 2001
Pct. of
Respondents
14.6
85.4
576
Fall 2002
Pct. of
Respondents
19.4
80.6
649
Fall 2003
Pct. of
Respondents
16.1
83.9
651
HS required community service
Yes
No
Number of Respondents
21
RAMAPO
Pct. Point
Pct. Point
Difference
Difference
99 to 03
02 to 03
-1.6
-0.5
-0.7
-0.8
-0.9
-3.4
-1.5
-0.9
-1.9
-1.4
-2.3
-0.3
-2.0
-0.9
PEER GROUP
Fall 2003
Difference
Pct. of
(Ramapo Respondents
Peer Group)
3.8
0.4
3.2
1.6
8.7
2.2
2.3
0.3
3.4
-0.5
3.4
0.1
3.1
0.7
RAMAPO
Pct. Point
Pct. Point
Difference
Difference
99 to 03
02 to 03
-2.5
0.2
-3.7
-0.5
-4.4
0.6
0.4
-0.3
1.3
0.9
0.7
0.7
1.7
-0.3
PEER GROUP
Fall 2003
Difference
Pct. of
(Ramapo Respondents
Peer Group)
7.7
-2.3
3.6
-0.6
19.1
-3.1
2.6
-0.3
9.8
-2.7
9.8
-3.6
8.5
-1.3
RAMAPO
Pct. Point
Pct. Point
Difference
Difference
99 to 03
02 to 03
2.7
-3.3
-2.7
3.3
PEER GROUP
Fall 2003
Difference
Pct. of
(Ramapo Respondents
Peer Group)
28.7
-12.6
71.3
12.6
GRAPH 5: HIGHEST DEGREE PLANNED
60
50
Percent
40
30
20
10
0
1992
1993
1994
1995
1996
1997
1998
1999
2000
2001
Fall of Entry
None/Less than Bachelor's
Bachelor's
Master's
22
Doctorate/Professional
2002
2003
GRAPH 6: TOP TEN PERSONAL GOALS OF FALL 2003 FRESHMEN
be financially well-off
raise a family
help others in need
become authority in field
obtain recog. from colleagues
have admin. responsibility
be successful in business
understand other cultures
influence social values
develop philosophy of life
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
be satisfied with Ramapo College
1998
1999
2000
2001
transfer to another college
24
2002
2003
GRAPH 8: TOP PROBABLE CAREER OCCUPATIONS
business/executive
teacher/admin (secondary)
teacher/admin (elementary)
other career
nurse
writer/journalist
accountant/actuary
therapist
computer programmer/analyst
business owner/proprietor
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
Percent
25
7
8
9
10
11
GRAPH 9: GENERAL AREA OF PROBABLE MAJOR
Business
Education
Arts and Humanities
Undecided
Professional
Social Sciences
Other Fields
Biological Sciences
Physical Sciences
Technical
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 1999
Pct. of
Respondents
0.6
0.6
24.3
55.1
12.1
2.8
2.2
0.6
1.6
321
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
Fall 2003
Pct. of
Respondents
0.8
0.8
27.5
51.1
12.8
3.9
2.7
0.0
0.6
517
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 1999
Pct. of
Respondents
16.1
60.2
52.6
17.9
38.1
72.5
42.4
79.9
61.9
15.1
18.9
15.1
38.2
16.9
39.9
22.2
30.6
24.8
29.9
-30.6
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
** This item included for the first time in 2002.
27
RAMAPO
Pct. Point
Pct. Point
Difference
Difference
99 to 03
02 to 03
0.2
0.4
0.2
0.0
3.2
-2.9
-4.0
4.5
0.7
-2.4
1.1
0.4
0.5
0.8
-0.6
-0.2
-1.0
-0.4
PEER GROUP
Fall 2003
Difference
Pct. of
(Ramapo Respondents
Peer Group)
0.6
0.2
0.3
0.5
25.7
1.8
46.0
5.1
15.8
-3.0
6.6
-2.7
3.6
-0.9
0.2
-0.2
1.1
-0.5
RAMAPO
Pct. Point
Pct. Point
Difference
Difference
99 to 03
02 to 03
-1.1
0.0
-1.8
0.0
3.8
1.6
-2.9
-3.1
0.0
1.9
-0.1
1.2
2.4
3.3
-0.2
-0.4
1.5
3.3
-2.5
-0.3
1.3
4.8
3.0
3.4
2.1
1.2
-1.0
1.5
-2.8
-2.0
-3.0
-1.1
-2.8
-2.4
3.2
1.2
-0.9
-0.1
N/A
3.7
-4.5
2.6
PEER GROUP
Fall 2003
Difference
Pct. of
(Ramapo Respondents
Peer Group)
14.0
1.0
59.7
-1.3
50.1
6.3
18.9
-3.9
37.6
0.5
75.8
-3.4
40.5
4.3
68.6
11.1
61.5
1.9
15.1
-2.5
13.8
6.4
14.6
3.5
34.3
6.0
16.1
-0.2
37.2
-0.1
19.9
-0.7
26.5
1.3
35.3
-7.3
32.9
-3.9
42.3
-2.6
42.3
-16.2
TABLE 3: ASPIRATIONS (CONT.)
Fall 1999
Pct. of
Respondents
0.0
2.3
76.5
15.0
0.9
0.5
0.0
1.4
3.3
213
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
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 1999
Pct. of
Estimated Very Likely They will
Respondents
change major field
11.3
change career choice
11.1
get job to pay expenses
39.6
work full-time while attending
4.0
play varsity athletics
19.2
make at least a B average
54.5
get bachelor's degree
74.4
participate in student protests
4.5
transfer to another college
4.2
be satisfied with college
48.5
participate in volunteer service
16.9
seek personal counseling
5.7
join social fraternity/sorority
-participate in student govt.
-develop close friendships
-talk regularly with professors
-socialize w/other ethnic group
-drop out of college**
-participate in student clubs
--
Fall 2000
Pct. of
Respondents
14.6
13.0
40.8
4.8
16.2
56.4
72.4
2.8
3.8
46.7
17.3
4.0
8.9
5.4
65.8
31.7
70.0
-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
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
99 to 03
02 to 03
0.8
-1.1
-2.0
-1.0
-1.2
5.4
5.2
-3.2
0.8
1.1
-0.5
-0.6
0.8
-1.1
-1.4
0.0
-2.5
0.5
PEER GROUP
Fall 2003
Difference
Pct. of
(Ramapo Respondents
Peer Group)
1.2
-0.4
1.2
-0.9
77.3
-2.0
16.9
3.3
1.6
0.1
0.4
-0.4
0.3
0.5
0.2
-0.2
0.9
-0.1
361.0
RAMAPO
Pct. Point
Pct. Point
Difference
Difference
99 to 03
02 to 03
3.5
2.3
1.7
1.0
6.0
0.2
3.0
2.5
-3.0
1.3
13.2
4.7
6.0
1.8
0.3
1.1
-0.1
-0.4
10.9
3.3
1.7
1.4
0.2
-0.8
N/A
-0.1
N/A
-0.4
N/A
1.1
N/A
4.4
N/A
3.6
N/A
0.1
N/A
-1.1
PEER GROUP
Fall 2003
Difference
Pct. of
(Ramapo Respondents
Peer Group)
13.8
1.0
12.7
0.1
40.0
5.6
6.2
0.8
16.7
-0.5
56.0
11.7
80.1
0.3
4.4
0.4
6.5
-2.4
53.9
5.5
21.4
-2.8
6.5
-0.6
8.2
-1.3
6.7
0.5
73.7
3.4
34.6
3.7
67.9
4.0
0.9
-0.1
41.4
-3.6
TABLE 3: ASPIRATIONS (CONT.)
Fall 1999
Pct. of
Student's Probable Career
Respondents
accountant/actuary
4.1
actor/entertainer
4.1
architect/urban planning
0.0
artist
3.3
business/clerical
0.0
business/executive
12.5
business owner/proprietor
2.5
business salesperson/buyer
1.1
clergy (minister/priest)
0.0
clergy (other)
0.0
clinical psychologist
1.4
college teacher/administrator
0.0
computer programmer/analyst
6.3
conservationist/forester
0.5
dentist
0.8
dietitian/home economist
0.3
engineer
1.1
farmer/rancher
0.0
foreign service/diplomat
0.0
homemaker
0.0
interior decorator/design
0.8
lab technician/hygienist
0.0
law enforcement officer
1.9
lawyer/judge
1.6
military service
0.0
musician
1.1
nurse
3.3
optometrist
0.0
pharmacist
0.3
physician
1.1
policy-maker/government
1.1
school counselor
0.0
school principal/super.
0.0
scientific researcher
1.9
social worker
3.0
therapist
1.1
teacher/admin (elementary)
8.4
teacher/admin (secondary)
5.4
veterinarian
0.0
writer/journalist
4.1
laborer (skilled or unskilled)
0.5
other career
10.1
undecided/unemployed
16.3
Number of Respondents
367
Fall 2000
Pct. of
Respondents
4.0
3.6
0.0
1.9
0.2
10.3
1.7
0.8
0.0
0.0
2.3
0.8
4.6
0.4
0.6
0.0
0.8
0.0
0.4
0.0
0.2
0.0
2.5
2.3
0.2
1.5
2.7
0.0
0.2
1.9
0.4
0.6
0.0
1.5
3.6
2.1
9.3
7.4
0.2
3.4
0.6
9.9
16.7
474
RAMAPO
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
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
29
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
RAMAPO
Pct. Point
Pct. Point
Difference
Difference
99 to 03
02 to 03
-0.4
-1.2
-2.1
-0.8
0.0
0.0
-1.0
0.6
0.7
0.5
-2.1
0.7
0.8
0.3
-0.4
0.2
0.2
0.0
0.0
0.0
1.2
1.3
0.0
-0.5
-3.0
-0.1
-0.3
0.2
-0.6
0.2
-0.1
0.2
-0.6
0.2
0.2
0.2
0.5
0.3
0.0
0.0
-0.6
0.2
0.0
0.0
-0.1
-1.2
1.5
-0.3
0.0
0.0
0.2
0.3
2.4
2.7
0.3
0.1
-0.3
0.0
0.9
-1.0
-0.4
0.4
0.5
0.0
0.0
0.0
-0.3
0.3
-1.4
0.4
2.5
0.4
-0.6
-1.2
2.9
0.1
0.3
-0.2
-0.2
-0.1
-0.2
-0.8
-3.9
-1.7
1.4
-2.7
PEER GROUP
Fall 2003
Difference
Pct. of
(Ramapo Respondents
Peer Group)
2.2
1.5
1.1
0.9
1.3
-1.3
1.6
0.7
0.6
0.1
6.7
3.7
2.6
0.7
1.1
-0.4
0.1
0.1
0.1
-0.1
1.2
1.4
0.4
-0.4
1.9
1.4
0.3
-0.1
0.7
-0.5
0.2
0.0
7.1
-6.6
0.2
0.0
0.5
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.5
-0.3
0.1
-0.1
1.1
0.7
3.2
-0.1
9.5
-9.5
1.3
0.0
3.1
2.6
0.2
0.1
0.9
-0.9
3.9
-1.9
1.1
-0.4
0.3
0.2
0.0
0.0
1.9
-0.3
0.7
0.9
3.5
0.1
5.9
1.9
5.2
3.1
1.2
-0.9
2.0
1.9
0.8
-0.5
7.7
-1.5
14.0
3.7
TABLE 3: ASPIRATIONS (CONT.)
Student's Probable Major
Arts and Humanities
art, fine/applied
english, lang./literature
history
journalism
lang./literature (excl. Engl.)
music
philosophy
speech
theater/drama
theology/religion
other Arts/Hum. areas
Biological Sciences
biology, general
biochemistry/biophysics
botany
environmental science
marine (life) science
microbiology/bacteriology
zoology
other Biological sciences
Business
accounting
business admin., general
finance
international business
marketing
management
secretarial studies
other Business
Education
business education
elementary education
music/art education
physical education
secondary education
special education
other Education
Fall 1999
Pct. of
Respondents
15.5
3.8
1.8
1.8
2.0
0.0
0.3
0.0
0.3
4.0
0.0
1.5
5.6
2.0
1.5
0.3
1.5
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.3
20.6
4.0
4.0
1.8
2.5
4.5
3.0
0.0
0.8
11.1
0.0
7.3
0.5
0.5
2.3
0.5
0.0
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
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
30
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
RAMAPO
Pct. Point
Pct. Point
Difference
Difference
99 to 03
02 to 03
-2.2
-0.8
-0.9
0.4
0.3
0.9
-0.5
-0.9
0.6
-0.1
0.2
-0.1
0.8
0.3
0.2
0.2
-0.3
0.0
-2.1
-0.3
0.2
0.2
-0.7
-1.4
-0.4
-1.4
1.4
-1.6
-0.7
0.0
-0.3
0.0
-1.2
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.2
0.2
0.0
-0.3
0.2
0.3
1.7
2.9
-0.1
-1.1
0.3
-0.2
0.6
0.0
-0.6
0.4
-0.5
2.2
2.0
1.6
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
2.3
0.7
0.3
0.0
0.1
0.0
0.0
0.2
0.1
0.3
1.7
0.1
0.1
0.4
0.0
-0.3
PEER GROUP
Fall 2003
Difference
Pct. of
(Ramapo Respondents
Peer Group)
10.4
2.9
2.3
0.6
1.5
0.6
1.7
-0.4
1.3
1.3
0.5
-0.3
1.1
0.0
0.3
-0.1
0.2
-0.2
0.8
1.1
0.1
0.1
0.6
0.2
6.4
-1.2
3.3
0.1
0.8
0.0
0.1
-0.1
0.4
-0.1
0.6
-0.6
0.2
0.0
0.5
-0.5
0.5
0.0
14.8
7.5
2.2
1.7
3.5
0.8
1.1
1.3
1.1
0.8
3.0
1.0
3.1
1.9
0.0
0.0
0.8
0.0
11.1
2.3
0.2
0.1
5.6
1.8
0.8
-0.3
0.7
-0.1
2.7
1.3
0.8
-0.2
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
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 1999
Pct. of
Respondents
1.1
0.0
0.3
0.0
0.5
0.0
0.3
0.0
1.8
0.0
0.0
0.5
0.3
0.0
0.5
0.5
0.0
0.0
5.7
0.0
0.0
1.0
0.0
2.8
0.3
0.0
0.8
0.8
12.1
0.0
0.8
0.0
0.0
1.5
5.5
3.0
0.5
0.0
0.8
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
RAMAPO
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
31
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
RAMAPO
Pct. Point
Pct. Point
Difference
Difference
99 to 03
02 to 03
-0.6
-0.9
0.0
-0.2
-0.1
0.2
0.0
-0.2
N/A
N/A
-0.5
0.0
0.0
0.0
-0.3
-0.2
0.0
0.0
1.1
0.6
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.1
0.3
0.0
0.3
0.0
0.0
0.3
-1.0
0.5
0.8
0.0
0.0
0.2
0.2
5.5
5.1
0.3
0.3
0.0
0.0
-1.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
3.9
5.5
-0.3
-3.2
0.5
0.5
2.4
1.7
-0.3
0.3
-1.4
0.4
0.2
0.0
-0.8
-0.5
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
1.1
0.1
0.4
0.7
-1.4
0.3
-0.3
-0.1
0.0
0.0
-0.6
-0.1
PEER GROUP
Fall 2003
Difference
Pct. of
(Ramapo Respondents
Peer Group)
12.9
-12.4
2.9
-2.9
1.4
-1.2
0.2
-0.2
1.2
-0.9
1.2
-1.2
0.3
-0.3
3.4
-3.4
2.3
-2.3
3.8
-0.9
0.1
-0.1
0.1
-0.1
1.1
-0.5
0.2
0.1
0.4
-0.4
0.9
-0.1
0.8
0.2
0.0
0.0
0.2
0.0
12.5
-1.3
1.2
-0.9
0.0
0.0
0.5
-0.5
0.0
0.0
3.2
3.5
0.6
-0.6
3.4
-2.9
3.1
0.1
0.5
0.0
9.7
1.0
0.3
-0.1
0.5
-0.5
0.0
0.0
0.1
-0.1
3.9
-1.3
3.8
2.1
0.5
1.1
0.3
-0.1
0.0
0.0
0.3
-0.1
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 1999
Pct. of
Respondents
3.3
0.0
2.5
0.5
0.0
0.0
0.3
11.6
0.0
4.3
4.0
0.0
0.0
2.0
0.0
1.3
12.5
399
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
RAMAPO
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
32
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
RAMAPO
Pct. Point
Pct. Point
Difference
Difference
99 to 03
02 to 03
-2.3
0.1
0.0
0.0
-1.9
-0.1
-0.3
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
-0.1
0.2
-3.1
-5.5
0.0
0.0
0.0
-3.6
-2.4
-0.2
0.0
0.0
N/A
0.0
0.1
-1.4
0.0
0.0
-0.8
-0.3
-1.3
-0.6
PEER GROUP
Fall 2003
Difference
Pct. of
(Ramapo Respondents
Peer Group)
1.1
-0.1
0.1
-0.1
0.6
0.0
0.2
0.0
0.1
-0.1
0.0
0.0
0.1
0.1
9.2
-0.7
1.1
-1.1
2.7
1.6
1.4
0.2
0.2
-0.2
0.4
-0.4
1.4
0.7
0.6
-0.6
1.4
-0.9
8.1
3.1
GRAPH 10: PLANNED RESIDENCE
90
Percent
70
50
30
10
-10
1992
1993
1994
1995
1996
1997
1998
1999
2000
Fall of Entry
On-campus
With Family
33
Rent/Other
2001
2002
2003
GRAPH 11: CONCERN ABOUT FINANCING COLLEGE
60
50
Percent
40
30
20
10
0
1992
missing
1994
1995
1996
1997
1998
1999
2000
Fall of Entry (question not asked in 1993)
Major
Some
34
None
2001
2002
2003
TABLE 4: NEGOTIATING COLLEGE
Fall 1999
Pct. of
Respondents
19.6
0.0
79.9
0.2
0.2
413
Fall 2000
Pct. of
Respondents
18.5
0.6
80.4
0.6
0.0
530
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 1999
Pct. of
Respondents
Fall 2000
Pct. of
Respondents
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 1999
Pct. of
Respondents
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 1999
Pct. of
Respondents
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 2000
Pct. of
Respondents
-
-
Fall 2000
Pct. of
Respondents
-
-
RAMAPO
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 2003
Pct. of
Respondents
11.2
0.2
88.3
0.2
0.2
660
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 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 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
35
RAMAPO
Pct. Point
Pct. Point
Difference
Difference
99 to 03
02 to 03
-8.4
-1.8
0.2
0.0
8.4
2.1
0.0
-0.4
0.0
0.2
PEER GROUP
Fall 2003
Difference
Pct. of
(Ramapo Respondents
Peer Group)
9.5
1.7
1.4
-1.2
86.7
1.6
0.0
0.2
2.1
-1.9
RAMAPO
Pct. Point
Pct. Point
Difference
Difference
99 to 03
02 to 03
N/A
-1.0
N/A
-1.5
N/A
-3.6
N/A
0.4
N/A
1.6
N/A
4.1
PEER GROUP
Fall 2003
Difference
Pct. of
(Ramapo Respondents
Peer Group)
27.1
-2.1
10.4
-4.7
15.3
-6.6
14.3
-1.6
12.3
2.5
20.7
12.3
RAMAPO
Pct. Point
Pct. Point
Difference
Difference
99 to 03
02 to 03
N/A
-4.7
N/A
4.7
N/A
1.4
N/A
-0.4
N/A
-0.3
N/A
-0.6
PEER GROUP
Fall 2003
Difference
Pct. of
(Ramapo Respondents
Peer Group)
50.1
3.6
25.8
-2.1
16.6
-1.2
5.0
-0.5
1.4
0.7
1.0
-0.4
RAMAPO
Pct. Point
Pct. Point
Difference
Difference
99 to 03
02 to 03
N/A
-2.2
N/A
0.6
N/A
0.8
N/A
-2.1
N/A
1.3
N/A
1.5
PEER GROUP
Fall 2003
Difference
Pct. of
(Ramapo Respondents
Peer Group)
39.0
16.5
7.9
0.5
18.4
-6.0
13.1
-7.1
6.6
0.8
14.9
-4.6
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 1999
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 1999
Pct. of
Respondents
Concern about Financing Col.
none
some
major
Number of Respondents
Fall 2000
Pct. of
Respondents
-
-
Fall 2000
Pct. of
Respondents
-
-
Fall 1999
Pct. of
Respondents
37.7
50.9
11.5
401
Fall 2000
Pct. of
Respondents
34.4
53.3
12.3
514
RAMAPO
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
Fall 2003
Pct. of
Respondents
60.9
3.0
11.5
8.7
7.2
8.6
663
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 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
36
RAMAPO
Pct. Point
Pct. Point
Difference
Difference
99 to 03
02 to 03
N/A
0.0
N/A
1.0
N/A
-1.4
N/A
-0.7
N/A
-1.5
N/A
2.5
PEER GROUP
Fall 2003
Difference
Pct. of
(Ramapo Respondents
Peer Group)
63.7
-2.8
3.4
-0.4
14.3
-2.8
9.0
-0.3
5.4
1.8
4.2
4.4
RAMAPO
Pct. Point
Pct. Point
Difference
Difference
99 to 03
02 to 03
N/A
0.3
N/A
0.6
N/A
-0.6
N/A
-0.1
N/A
0.0
N/A
-0.2
PEER GROUP
Fall 2003
Difference
Pct. of
(Ramapo Respondents
Peer Group)
95.5
2.4
1.6
-0.1
0.9
-0.9
0.5
-0.3
0.3
-0.1
1.3
-1.0
RAMAPO
Pct. Point
Pct. Point
Difference
Difference
99 to 03
02 to 03
-5.4
-0.8
2.2
0.1
3.1
0.7
PEER GROUP
Fall 2003
Difference
Pct. of
(Ramapo Respondents
Peer Group)
45.6
-13.3
45.0
8.1
9.4
5.2
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
Fall of Entry
10 or fewer miles
11-50 miles
37
51-100 miles
>100 miles
2002
2003
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
GRAPH 14: TOP TEN STATEMENTS WITH WHICH FRESHMEN AGREE
fed gov more control of handguns
legal status - same sex couple
abortion should be legal
prohibit racist/sexist speech
too much concern for criminals
wealthy should pay more tax
abolish affirm action
military spending should be
increased
people should not obey laws which
violate personal values
marijuana should be legalized
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
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
2003
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 1999
Pct. of
Respondents
3.5
6.2
52.1
28.7
9.0
0.5
401
Fall 2000
Pct. of
Respondents
1.9
6.0
48.8
33.2
9.4
0.8
521
RAMAPO
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
Fall 2003
Pct. of
Respondents
1.4
6.5
43.9
37.1
9.5
1.7
645
Fall 1999
Pct. of
Respondents
92.5
6.0
1.4
415
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 1999
Pct. of
Respondents
88.6
11.4
412
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 1999
Pct. of
Respondents
3.7
25.6
57.4
12.0
1.3
383
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
41
RAMAPO
Pct. Point
Pct. Point
Difference
Difference
99 to 03
02 to 03
-2.1
-1.1
0.3
0.6
-8.2
-2.0
8.4
2.3
0.5
0.6
1.2
-0.2
PEER GROUP
Fall 2003
Difference
Pct. of
(Ramapo Respondents
Peer Group)
2.4
-1.0
2.9
3.6
21.2
22.7
15.6
21.5
43.2
-33.7
14.7
-13.0
RAMAPO
Pct. Point
Pct. Point
Difference
Difference
99 to 03
02 to 03
2.4
2.3
-2.7
-2.1
0.4
-0.2
PEER GROUP
Fall 2003
Difference
Pct. of
(Ramapo Respondents
Peer Group)
98.7
-3.8
0.9
2.4
0.4
1.4
RAMAPO
Pct. Point
Pct. Point
Difference
Difference
99 to 03
02 to 03
0.9
1.0
-0.9
-1.0
PEER GROUP
Fall 2003
Difference
Pct. of
(Ramapo Respondents
Peer Group)
96.7
-7.2
3.3
7.2
RAMAPO
Pct. Point
Pct. Point
Difference
Difference
99 to 03
02 to 03
-0.8
0.1
-4.7
-6.2
2.4
2.4
2.8
2.8
0.3
0.9
PEER GROUP
Fall 2003
Difference
Pct. of
(Ramapo Respondents
Peer Group)
1.8
1.1
19.3
1.6
50.6
9.2
26.3
-11.5
2.1
-0.5
TABLE 5: FRESHMAN CHARACTERISTICS (CONT.)
Fall 1999
Pct. of
Agrees Strongly/Somewhat
Respondents
too much cncrn for criminals
71.5
abortion should be legal
61.9
abolish death penalty
27.1
marijuana should be legalized
28.5
prohibit homosexual relations
21.1
fed gov more ctrl of handguns
91.5
racial discrim no longer a prob
20.9
indiv can't change society
25.7
wealthy should pay more tax
59.0
prohibit racist/sexist speech
60.6
abolish affirm action - col adm
46.0
married women best stay home
31.5
people should not obey laws
-which violate personal values
military spending shld be increased
-legal status - same sex couple
67.7
Fall 2000
Pct. of
Respondents
70.7
59.0
34.6
32.3
14.8
89.9
19.7
31.3
56.5
63.9
43.7
24.1
RAMAPO
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
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
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
--74.8
--75.0
37.6
50.7
73.4
36.6
43.2
75.9
Fall 1999
Pct. of
Respondents
3.8
0.3
0.3
2.0
1.3
4.8
0.0
2.3
2.5
4.0
0.0
53.3
0.8
0.3
7.8
4.8
12.1
398
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
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
99 to 03
02 to 03
-12.8
-8.9
0.3
0.9
2.7
1.0
3.7
-3.0
-6.9
-0.8
-7.1
1.4
-2.2
1.0
0.7
-1.1
-1.1
5.2
0.3
1.4
2.2
3.4
-13.4
0.4
N/A
N/A
8.2
-1.0
-7.5
2.5
RAMAPO
Pct. Point
Pct. Point
Difference
Difference
99 to 03
02 to 03
-0.3
-0.3
-0.1
0.0
1.6
-0.3
-0.7
-0.6
-0.8
-0.1
-0.5
-1.5
0.2
0.0
0.4
-0.1
0.2
-0.9
-0.5
-1.2
0.0
-0.2
0.7
6.3
-0.6
-0.1
0.3
0.3
-0.2
-1.4
-2.6
-1.6
1.8
1.1
PEER GROUP
Fall 2003
Difference
Pct. of
(Ramapo Respondents
Peer Group)
63.9
-5.2
51.8
10.4
28.3
1.5
34.9
-2.7
27.5
-13.3
71.3
13.1
26.0
-7.3
27.6
-1.2
50.8
7.1
57.9
3.0
59.5
-11.3
21.9
-3.8
33.2
47.2
56.9
3.4
-4.0
19.0
PEER GROUP
Fall 2003
Difference
Pct. of
(Ramapo Respondents
Peer Group)
12.1
-8.6
0.6
-0.4
0.4
1.5
1.9
-0.6
0.3
0.2
2.0
2.3
0.5
-0.3
4.9
-2.2
7.6
-4.9
4.4
-0.9
0.1
-0.1
30.2
23.8
0.2
0.0
1.4
-0.8
14.8
-7.2
2.1
0.1
16.1
-2.2
TABLE 5: FRESHMAN CHARACTERISTICS (CONT.)
Father's Education
grammar school or less
some high school
high school graduate
postsec. other than college
some college
college degree
some graduate school
graduate degree
Number of Respondents
Father's Career
artist
business
business/clerical
clergy
college teacher
physician/dentist
education/secondary
education/elementary
engineer
farmer/forester
health professional
homemaker
lawyer
military career
nurse
research scientist
social worker
skilled worker
semi-skilled worker
unskilled worker
unemployed
other
Number of Respondents
Fall 1999
Pct. of
Respondents
2.8
5.5
25.6
4.5
20.6
23.9
2.5
14.6
398
Fall 2000
Pct. of
Respondents
2.2
5.4
30.5
4.4
16.1
23.7
2.6
15.1
502
RAMAPO
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
Fall 2003
Pct. of
Respondents
2.8
5.6
27.0
4.0
18.8
25.8
2.0
14.0
648
Fall 1999
Pct. of
Respondents
0.5
33.2
1.8
0.3
0.3
1.6
2.4
1.3
7.4
0.3
0.3
0.3
1.6
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.8
9.8
2.4
2.9
1.8
30.3
379
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
43
RAMAPO
Pct. Point
Pct. Point
Difference
Difference
99 to 03
02 to 03
0.0
-1.0
0.1
-0.3
1.4
3.0
-0.5
-2.4
-1.8
0.8
1.9
0.5
-0.5
-0.4
-0.6
-0.3
PEER GROUP
Fall 2003
Difference
Pct. of
(Ramapo Respondents
Peer Group)
1.3
1.5
2.9
2.7
19.1
7.9
3.8
0.2
16.6
2.2
31.4
-5.6
2.4
-0.4
22.5
-8.5
RAMAPO
Pct. Point
Pct. Point
Difference
Difference
99 to 03
02 to 03
0.6
0.3
-2.2
1.0
-0.3
0.0
0.5
0.6
0.0
0.3
-0.3
0.8
0.2
-0.4
0.5
0.0
-1.4
-1.2
-0.1
0.0
1.2
0.7
-0.3
-0.2
-0.5
-0.5
0.0
-0.2
-0.1
-0.5
0.7
0.7
-0.5
0.3
-2.0
-4.8
-0.3
0.3
0.3
1.1
1.6
-0.2
2.3
2.1
PEER GROUP
Fall 2003
Difference
Pct. of
(Ramapo Respondents
Peer Group)
1.0
0.1
29.8
1.2
1.1
0.4
0.9
-0.1
0.5
-0.2
2.2
-0.9
3.3
-0.7
1.1
0.7
9.6
-3.6
1.5
-1.3
1.5
0.0
0.2
-0.2
2.0
-0.9
2.9
-2.6
0.5
-0.3
0.7
0.3
0.6
-0.3
8.4
-0.6
2.5
-0.4
2.5
0.7
1.9
1.5
25.4
7.2
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 1999
Pct. of
Respondents
2.7
4.4
30.9
7.4
22.5
20.8
3.4
7.8
408
Fall 2000
Pct. of
Respondents
1.9
5.2
33.0
7.8
17.3
19.8
1.9
13.0
515
RAMAPO
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
Fall 2003
Pct. of
Respondents
2.8
5.6
27.0
4.0
18.8
25.8
2.0
14.0
652
Fall 1999
Pct. of
Respondents
0.8
15.4
10.5
0.0
0.3
0.8
2.6
8.7
0.3
0.3
2.1
10.3
0.3
0.5
8.7
0.3
0.8
2.6
2.3
1.3
4.6
26.7
389
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
44
RAMAPO
Pct. Point
Pct. Point
Difference
Difference
99 to 03
02 to 03
0.1
-0.6
1.2
0.9
-3.9
-2.9
-3.4
-1.6
-3.7
1.8
5.0
0.3
-1.4
-0.6
6.2
2.6
PEER GROUP
Fall 2003
Difference
Pct. of
(Ramapo Respondents
Peer Group)
1.3
1.5
2.9
2.7
19.1
7.9
3.8
0.2
16.6
2.2
31.4
-5.6
2.4
-0.4
22.5
-8.5
RAMAPO
Pct. Point
Pct. Point
Difference
Difference
99 to 03
02 to 03
-0.2
0.0
-1.4
1.2
-2.1
-1.2
0.2
0.2
-0.1
0.0
0.3
0.3
2.6
1.0
2.0
0.8
-0.1
0.0
-0.1
0.2
0.9
-0.6
-3.5
-4.7
-0.1
0.0
-0.3
0.0
0.7
-0.2
-0.3
-0.5
-0.2
-0.4
-0.5
0.5
0.2
0.4
0.9
0.3
1.3
1.2
-0.3
1.6
PEER GROUP
Fall 2003
Difference
Pct. of
(Ramapo Respondents
Peer Group)
1.6
-1.0
15.6
-1.6
6.9
1.5
0.2
0.0
0.4
-0.2
1.1
0.0
6.4
-1.2
11.1
-0.4
0.6
-0.4
0.3
-0.1
3.4
-0.4
10.4
-3.6
0.6
-0.4
0.3
-0.1
8.9
0.5
0.3
-0.3
1.5
-0.9
1.4
0.7
1.8
0.7
1.4
0.8
3.8
2.1
21.9
4.5
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 1999
Pct. of
Respondents
3.4
0.3
0.6
1.7
2.0
7.4
0.0
2.3
1.7
4.0
0.0
57.3
0.6
0.0
6.3
5.1
7.4
351
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
RAMAPO
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 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 1999
Pct. of
Respondents
4.9
0.0
0.3
1.9
1.4
6.0
0.0
2.7
3.3
5.8
0.0
57.7
0.5
0.0
7.7
3.8
3.8
364
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
45
RAMAPO
Pct. Point
Pct. Point
Difference
Difference
99 to 03
02 to 03
-0.2
-0.6
0.2
0.3
1.6
0.0
0.0
-0.7
-1.7
-1.1
-2.1
-0.9
0.2
0.0
-0.1
-0.2
1.0
-0.4
-0.4
-1.0
0.0
0.0
2.1
6.1
-0.3
0.0
0.7
0.2
0.2
-0.9
-3.6
-0.2
1.1
-1.9
PEER GROUP
Fall 2003
Difference
Pct. of
(Ramapo Respondents
Peer Group)
12.2
-9.0
0.6
-0.1
0.4
1.8
2.0
-0.3
0.4
-0.1
2.5
2.8
0.5
-0.3
5.5
-3.3
7.9
-5.2
5.0
-1.4
0.2
-0.2
32.4
27.0
0.2
0.1
1.3
-0.6
13.1
-6.6
1.6
-0.1
13.6
-5.1
RAMAPO
Pct. Point
Pct. Point
Difference
Difference
99 to 03
02 to 03
-1.7
-0.8
0.7
0.7
1.7
-0.2
-0.6
-1.0
-0.9
-0.5
-0.7
-1.2
0.0
-0.2
0.0
-0.3
0.9
-0.8
-1.6
-1.0
0.0
-0.3
2.9
7.1
-0.3
-0.1
0.5
0.2
0.0
-1.5
-2.3
-0.3
0.7
-0.4
PEER GROUP
Fall 2003
Difference
Pct. of
(Ramapo Respondents
Peer Group)
12.4
-9.2
0.7
0.0
0.4
1.6
2.2
-0.9
0.3
0.2
2.4
2.9
0.6
-0.6
5.4
-2.7
8.9
-4.7
5.3
-1.1
0.2
-0.2
34.3
26.3
0.2
0.0
1.4
-0.9
14.1
-6.4
1.6
-0.1
8.8
-4.3
TABLE 5: FRESHMAN CHARACTERISTICS (CONT.)
Fall 1999
Pct. of
Estimated Parental Income
Respondents
Less than $10,000
0.4
$10,000 to $14,999
4.0
$15,000 to $19,999
3.8
$20,000 to $24,999
4.9
$25,000 to $29,999
4.3
$30,000 to $39,999
8.1
$40,000 to $49,999
5.9
$50,000 to $59,999
8.9
$60,000 to $74,999
15.9
$75,000 to $99,999
20.8
$100,000 to $149,999
14.6
$150,000 to $199,999
1.9
$200,000 or more
2.7
Number of Respondents
371
Fall 2000
Pct. of
Respondents
4.3
2.4
2.2
3.2
4.8
6.7
8.4
11.0
14.3
21.6
15.4
3.5
1.7
462
RAMAPO
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
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 1999
Pct. of
Respondents
72.1
22.6
5.3
416
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
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
99 to 03
02 to 03
2.8
-1.1
-0.5
1.1
-1.0
0.4
-2.1
-0.1
-0.5
0.4
-3.4
-2.0
-1.1
-2.6
-2.1
-0.8
-2.9
-0.6
1.4
0.7
6.4
2.6
6.3
1.5
-1.7
-1.7
PEER GROUP
Fall 2003
Difference
Pct. of
(Ramapo Respondents
Peer Group)
1.5
1.7
1.5
2.0
1.7
1.1
2.6
0.2
2.9
0.9
6.2
-1.5
8.0
-3.2
10.0
-3.2
14.8
-1.8
18.2
4.0
19.4
1.6
6.5
1.7
6.7
-5.7
RAMAPO
Pct. Point
Pct. Point
Difference
Difference
99 to 03
02 to 03
2
-0.1
-0.1
-0.1
-1.8
0.3
PEER GROUP
Fall 2003
Difference
Pct. of
(Ramapo Respondents
Peer Group)
76.0
-1.9
21.3
1.2
2.8
0.7
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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