University of Wyoming Student
Satisfaction
1994-2014
 Three student surveys (March 2014)
 Noel-Levitz (NL) Student Satisfaction Inventory
 ACT Student Opinion Survey
 University of Wyoming Student Opinion Survey
(UWSOS)
 Over 1,000 respondents per survey year
Likes and Dislikes
LIKES
Campus Safety
The Library
Computer Facilities
Faculty
DISLIKES
Parking
Residence Halls
Student Activity Fees
Over 90 percent of UW students indicated they were
pleased with their UW education and would also
recommend UW to a friend or relative.
Pleased with education at UW
100
95
96
95
94
96
94
90
80
Percentages
70
60
50
40
30
20
10
5
6
5
4
4
6
2004
2006
2008
2010
2012
2014
0
Pleased
Displeased
Quality of Instruction is Excellent
100
90
80
78
76
75
75
81
76
73
79
77
Percentages
70
60
50
40
30
20
15
14
15
13
14
13
10
8
9
7
2010
2012
2014
0
1998
2000
2002
2004
Satisfied
2006
2008
Dissatisfied
Faculty available after class, in office hours
100
90
84
82
80
80
80
84
81
79
81
80
Percentages
70
60
50
40
30
20
11
11
1998
2000
10
8
10
2002
2004
10
7
6
6
2010
2012
9
0
Satisfied
2006
2008
Dissatisfied
2014
Classroom Facilities
100
89
90
80
77
75
79
74
73
70
70
Percentages
85
81
82
66
60
50
40
30
20
10
6
10
13
7
8
12
15
7
2
5
4
0
1994
1996
1998
2000
2002
Satisfied
2004
2006
2008
2010
Dissatisfied
2014 significantly more positive than national sample
2012
2014
Laboratory Facilities
100
90
80
78
71
70
Percentages
70
72
68
65
72
77
76
71
70
60
50
40
30
20
10
9
12
16
9
11
8
9
6
6
6
9
0
1994
1996
1998
2000
2002
Satisfied
2004
2006
2008
2010
Dissatisfied
2014 significantly more positive than national sample
2012
2014
Library Facilities and Services
100
90
93
82
81
77
95
92
87
80
92
81
70
70
Percentages
93
60
50
40
30
20
10
0
6
1994
10
1996
11
1998
15
7
2000
4
2002
Satisfied
2004
1
1
1
0
1
2006
2008
2010
2012
2014
Dissatisfied
2014 significantly more positive than national sample
Library Resources and Services
100
90
80
75
77
72
81
79
82
81
82
81
Percentages
70
60
50
40
30
20
15
14
10
7
5
5
4
3
3
4
2002
2004
2006
2008
2010
2012
2014
0
1998
2000
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Computer Services
100
90
80
88
85
76
76
73
91
88
86
86
84
76
Percentages
70
60
50
40
30
20
10
9
11
13
11
6
4
5
2
1
3
6
0
1994
1996
1998
2000
2002
Satisfied
2004
2006
2008
2010
Dissatisfied
2014 significantly more positive than national sample
2012
2014
Computer Labs Adequate and Accessible
100
90
80
84
83
76
86
84
85
85
80
75
Percentages
70
60
50
40
30
20
16
13
10
8
8
2002
2004
5
6
5
7
5
2006
2008
2010
2012
2014
0
1998
2000
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
2014 significantly more positive than national sample
Where Wyoming Residents Prefer to Get a Job
Wyoming
Colorado
Other
nearby
state
Other
location in
U.S.
In another
country
Strongly
Prefer or
Somewhat
Prefer
61%
38%
29%
39%
20%
Would
Consider
30%
46%
55%
46%
38%
Would not
Consider
9%
13%
13%
13%
38%
Social Climate Descriptors of UW
Friendly
83% Hostile
2%
Socially inclusive
55% Socially exclusive
9%
Respectful
77% Disrespectful
5%
Conservative
44% Liberal
12%
Concerned
37% Indifferent
17%
Non-sexist
52% Sexist
13%
Religion-tolerant
57% Religion-intolerant
10%
Improving
64% Worsening
6%
Is UW Homophobic?
45
40
42
36
33
35
Percentages
30
38
27
35
29
26
23
25
20
17
15
10
5
0
2006
2008
Homophobic
2010
2012
Nonhomophobic
2014
Financial Aid Services
100
90
80
Percentages
70
60
60
65
66
67
71
68
73
77
73
75
75
50
40
30
20
20
19
17
15
15
13
2004
2006
9
10
10
11
12
11
2008
2010
2012
2014
0
1994
1996
1998
2000
2002
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
2014 significantly more positive than national sample
Adequate Financial Aid Available
100
90
80
Percentages
70
60
53
56
52
58
53
66
62
66
66
50
40
30
26
24
22
26
24
20
18
16
15
2008
2010
2012
18
10
0
1998
2000
2002
Satisfied
2004
2006
Dissatisfied
Linear (Satisfied)
2014 significantly more positive than national sample
2014
Tuition Paid is a Worthwhile Investment
100
90
80
72
70
Percentages
71
70
73
69
78
76
73
73
60
50
40
30
20
18
17
16
16
13
12
10
11
13
2006
2008
2010
2012
2014
10
0
1998
2000
2002
2004
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Personal Security and Safety at UW
90
78
80
70
61
70
69
72
59
60
Percentages
70
68
77
74
73
50
40
30
20
10
14
9
8
8
5
7
6
4
4
4
3
0
1994
1996
1998
2000
2002
Satisfied
2004
2006
2008
2010
Dissatisfied
2014 significantly more positive than national sample
2012
2014
The Campus is Safe and Secure
100
90
83
81
80
80
86
83
81
86
87
84
Percentages
70
60
50
40
30
20
10
8
8
7
8
6
4
3
1998
2000
2002
2004
2006
2008
2010
6
5
2012
2014
0
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
2014 significantly more positive than national sample
Student Health Services
100
90
80
72
71
74
73
73
Percentages
70
70
75
70
75
66
67
60
50
40
30
20
13
16
10
10
12
12
1998
2000
2002
15
12
16
18
16
9
0
1994
1996
Satsified
2004
2006
2008
2010
Dissatisfied
2014 significantly more positive than national sample
2012
2014
Parking Facilities and Services
100
90
81
80
80
82
77
76
78
percentages
70
76
65
60
60
63
60
50
40
30
18
20
10
23
9
11
11
1996
1998
9
9
24
18
12
10
0
1994
2000
2002
Satisfied
2004
2006
Dissatisfied
2008
2010
2012
2014
Use of Mass Transit/ Shuttles
50
46
45
42
40
36
35
Percentage
41
30
30
31
2004
2006
25
20
15
17
12
14
12
13
2000
2002
10
5
0
1994
1996
1998
2008
2010
2012
2014
Cultural Programs
100
90
90
80
76
74
84
79
75
87
84
80
79
72
Percentages
70
60
50
40
30
20
10
7
6
8
5
5
3
3
3
5
3
1
0
1994
1996
1998
2000
2002
Satisfied
2004
2006
Dissatisfied
2008
2010
2012
2014
Veteran Services
100
88
90
80
Percentages
70
75
70
69
64
63
60
66
55
75
64
51
50
40
30
19
20
10
8
7
17
8
5
11
6
10
6
0
0
1994
1996
1998
2000
2002
Satisfied
2004
2006
Dissatisfied
2008
2010
2012
2014
Questions?
The complete results of the 2014 Student
Satisfaction Survey can be found online at:
www.uwyo.edu/studentaff