Higher Education Research Institute
Graduate School of Education & Information Studies
University of California, Los Angeles
3005 Moore Hall / Mailbox 951528
Los Angeles, CA 90095-1528
FILE DOCUMENTATION
2002 YFCY SURVEY
File Name: YFCY2002.DAT
Record Length: 545
# of Cases: 13,130
This file is the final research version of the 2002 YFCY Survey, with matching 2001 CIRP data and
Institutional Charcateristics appended. Please note that CIRP matches were found for 13,130 cases. The
variable CIRPFLAG (column #210) identifies the cases that have matched CIRP data. Please also note that the
664 cases that were not valid responses (i.e. unsubmitted web surveys) are not included in this file.
The data are organized by survey, as follows:
Columns
001-209
210-524
525-545
Contents
2002 YFCY Survey
2001 CIRP Survey
Institutional Characteristics
Unless otherwise noted, the values “blank” and “0” represent missing data.
2002 YFCY SURVEY – YFCY DATA
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ACE: College I.D.
YFCYSUBJ: Subject I.D. (HERI)
SSN: Social Security Number
What year did you first enter:
1=2001 or 2002
2=2000
3=1999
4=1998
5=1997 or earlier
ENTER1ST: Your first college
ENTERCUR: This college
ENRLSTAT: Your current enrollment status
1=Not enrolled
2=Part-time
3=Full-time
SEX02:
Your sex
1=Male
2=Female
Since entering this college, how often have you interacted with the following people
(e.g., by phone, e-mail, Instant Messenger, or in person):
1=Never
2=1 or 2 times per term
3=1 or 2 times per month
4=Once a week
5=2 or 3 times per week
6=Daily
INTACT01: Faculty during office hours
INTACT02: Faculty outside of class or office hours
INTACT03: Teaching assistants during office hours
INTACT04: Academic advisors/counselors
INTACT05: Other college personnel
INTACT06: Close friends at this institution
INTACT07: Close friends not at this institution
INTACT08: Your family
Rate your satisfaction with each of the following at this institution.
1=No experience/Not available
2=Dissatisfied
3=Neutral
4=Satisfied
5=Very satisfied
SATIS01: Classroom facilities
SATIS02: Computer facilities
SATIS03: Library facilities and services
SATIS04: Tutoring or other academic assistance
SATIS05: Academic advising
SATIS06: Student housing facilities
SATIS07: Financial aid services
SATIS08: Student health center/services
SATIS09: Psychological counseling services
SATIS10: Recreational facilities
SATIS11: Orientation for new students
Are you:
1=Not marked
2=Marked
RACE021: White/Caucasian
RACE022: African American/Black
RACE023: American Indian/Alaska Native
RACE024: Asian American/Asian
RACE025: Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
RACE026: Mexican American/Chicano
RACE027: Puerto Rican
RACE028: Other Latino
RACE029: Other
ENGSPK02: Is English your native language?
1=No
2=Yes
2002 YFCY SURVEY – YFCY DATA
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Since entering college, how successful have you felt at:
1=Unsuccessful
2=Somewhat successful
3=Fairly successful
4=Completely successful
SUCCESS1: Understanding what your professors expect of you academically
SUCCESS2: Developing effective study skills
SUCCESS3: Adjusting to the academic demands of college
SUCCESS4: Managing your time effectively
SUCCESS5: Getting to know faculty
SUCCESS6: Developing close friendships with other students
Rate yourself on each of the following traits as compared with the average person your
age. We want the most accurate assessment of how you see yourself.
1=Lowest 10%
2=Below average
3=Average
4=Above average
5=Highest 10%
RATE0201: Academic ability
RATE0202: Artistic ability
RATE0203: Computer skills
RATE0204: Emotional health
RATE0205: Leadership ability
RATE0206: Mathematical ability
RATE0207: Physical health
RATE0208: Public speaking ability
RATE0209: Self-confidence (intellectual)
RATE0210: Self-confidence (social)
RATE0211: Self-understanding
RATE0212: Writing ability
Since entering this college, how often have you:
1=Not at all
2=Occasionally
3=Frequently
ACTS0201: Attended a religious service
ACTS0202: Participated in organized demonstrations
ACTS0203: Smoked cigarettes
ACTS0204: Drank beer
ACTS0205: Drank wine or liquor
ACTS0206: Felt overwhelmed by all you had to do
ACTS0207: Felt depressed
ACTS0208: Participated in volunteer or community service work
ACTS0209: Discussed politics
ACTS0210: Socialized with someone of another racial/ethnic group
ACTS0211: Discussed religion
Indicate the importance to you personally of each of the following:
1=Not important
2=Somewhat important
3=Very important
4=Essential
GOAL021: Becoming an authority in my field
GOAL022: Influencing social values
GOAL023: Helping others who are in difficulty
GOAL024: Making a theoretical contribution to science
GOAL025: Creating artistic work (painting, sculpture, decorating, etc.)
GOAL026: Developing a meaningful philosophy of life
GOAL027: Helping to promote racial understanding
GOAL028: Becoming a community leader
GOAL029: Integrating spirituality into my life
Since entering college, how often have you felt:
1=Not at all
2=Rarely
3=Occasionally
4=Frequently
AFFACT01: Lonely or homesick
AFFACT02: Worried about meeting new people
AFFACT03: Isolated from campus life
AFFACT04: A need to break away from your family in order to succeed in college
AFFACT05: Unsafe on this campus
AFFACT06: Worried about your health
AFFACT07: Intimidated by your professors
(continued)
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Since entering college, how often have you felt: (continued)
1=Not at all
2=Rarely
3=Occasionally
4=Frequently
AFFACT08: Bored in class
AFFACT09: That your courses inspired you to think in new ways
AFFACT10: That your job responsibilities interfered with your schoolwork
AFFACT11: That your family responsibilities interfered with your schoolwork
AFFACT12: That your social life interfered with your schoolwork
LIVED:
Where did you primarily live while attending college this past year?
1=College residence hall, suite, or other campus housing
2=Private home or apartment
3=Other
Please indicate how often each of the following has been included in your courses at this
institution
1=Not at all
2=Rarely
3=Occasionally
4=Frequently
OFTEN01: Group discussions
OFTEN02: Student presentations or performances
OFTEN03: Formal lectures
OFTEN04: Research projects
OFTEN05: Multiple drafts of written work
OFTEN06: Group projects
OFTEN07: Weekly essay assignments
OFTEN08: Student evaluations of each other's work
OFTEN09: Field experience or internship
OFTEN10: Community service linked to coursework (service learning)
OFTEN11: Student-selected topics
OFTEN12: Laboratory component
OFTEN13: Required on-line interaction with professors and/or classmates
Since entering college have you:
1=not marked
2=marked
COLACT01: Changed your career plans
COLACT02: Decided to pursue a different major
COLACT03: Declared your major
COLACT04: Joined a social fraternity or sorority
COLACT05: Enrolled in an honors course
COLACT06: Participated in varsity/intercollegiate athletics
COLACT07: Enrolled in a remedial/developmental course
COLACT08: Transferred from another institution
COLACT09: Taken a college course or seminar specifically designed to help first-year
students adjust to college (e.g., freshman seminar, student success seminar,
University 101)
COLACT10: Enrolled in a formal program where a group of students takes two or more
courses together (e.g., FIG, learning cluster, learning community, linked
courses)
Since entering college, how often have you:
1=Not at all
2=Rarely
3=Occasionally
4=Frequently
CLSACT01: Turned in course assignment(s) late
CLSACT02: Spoke up in class
CLSACT03: Discussed course content with students outside of class
CLSACT04: Studied with other students
CLSACT05: Came late to class
CLSACT06: Skipped class
CLSACT07: Received tutoring
CLSACT08: Worked with professor on a research project
CLSACT09: Used the Internet for research or homework
CLSACT10: Turned in course assignments that did not reflect your best work
CLSACT11: Participated in intramural sports
CLSACT12: Had difficulty getting along with your roommate(s)/housemate(s)
CLSACT13: Sought personal counseling
2002 YFCY SURVEY – YFCY DATA
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Compared with when you entered this college, how would you now describe your:
1=Much weaker
2=Weaker
3=No change
4=Stronger
5=Much stronger
SLFCHG01: General knowledge
SLFCHG02: Analytical and problem-solving skills
SLFCHG03: Knowledge of a particular field or discipline
SLFCHG04: Critical thinking skills
SLFCHG05: Knowledge of people from different races/cultures
SLFCHG06: Religious beliefs and convictions
SLFCHG07: Ability to get along with others
SLFCHG08: Library/research skills
SLFCHG09: Ability to work as part of a team
SLFCHG10: Understanding of the problems facing your community
SLFCHG11: Understanding of national issues
SLFCHG12: Understanding of global issues
FINCON02: Do you have any concern about your ability to finance your college education?
1=None (I am confident that I will have sufficient funds)
2=Some (but I probably will have enough funds)
3=Major (not sure I will have enough funds to complete college)
Since entering this college, how much time have you spent during a typical week doing the
following activities?
1=None
2=Less than 1 hour
3=1 to 2
4=3 to 5
5=6 to 10
6=11 to 15
7=16 to 20
8=21 to 30
9=Over 30
HPW0201: Attending classes/labs
HPW0202: Studying/homework
HPW0203: Socializing with friends
HPW0204: Exercising or sports
HPW0205: Partying
HPW0206: Working (for pay) on campus
HPW0207: Working (for pay) off campus
HPW0208: Participating in student clubs/groups
HPW0209: Watching TV
HPW0210: Household/childcare duties
HPW0211: Reading for pleasure
HPW0212: Commuting
HPW0213: Playing video/computer games
HPW0214: Praying/meditating
HPW0215: Surfing the Internet
HPW0216: Communicating via e-mail, Instant Messenger, etc.
CURRGPA: What is your current grade average (as of your most recently completed academic
term)?
1=I do not receive grades in my courses
2=C- or less (below 1.75)
3=C (1.75-2.24)
4=B-,C+ (2.25-2.74)
5=B (2.75-3.24)
6=A-,B+ (3.25-3,74)
7=A (3.75-4.0)
Rate your satisfaction with this institution on each of the aspects of campus life listed
below.
1=Dissatisfied
2=Neutral
3=Satisfied
4=Very satisfied
CMPSAT1: Amount of contact with faculty
CMPSAT2: Opportunities for community service
CMPSAT3: Relevance of coursework to everyday life
CMPSAT4: Relevance of coursework to future career plans
CMPSAT5: Overall quality of instruction
CMPSAT6: Overall sense of community among students
CMPSAT7: Overall college experience
2002 YFCY SURVEY – YFCY DATA
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PLAN02:
What do you think you will be doing in Fall 2002?
1=Attending your current (or most recent) institution
2=Attending another institution
3=Not attending any institution
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PERMIT02: Do you give the Higher Education Research Institute at UCLA permission to
include your ID number should your college request the data for additional
research analyses?
1=No
2=Yes
Optional Questions
1=A
2=B
3=C
4=D
5=E
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OPT0201: Question #24
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OPT0202: Question #25
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OPT0203: Question #26
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OPT0204: Question #27
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OPT0205: Question #28
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OPT0206: Question #29
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OPT0207: Question #30
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OPT0208: Question #31
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OPT0209: Question #32
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OPT0210: Question #33
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OPT0211: Question #34
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OPT0212: Question #35
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OPT0213: Question #36
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OPT0214: Question #37
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OPT0215: Question #38
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OPT0216: Question #39
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OPT0217: Question #40
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OPT0218: Question #41
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OPT0219: Question #42
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OPT0220: Question #43
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OPT0221: Question #44
200
SURVTYPE: Type of survey returned
1=Paper
2=Web
201
RESPMED: Response medium
1=Pencil
2=Ink
3=Damaged
202
RESPSTAT: Response Status
1=Never accessed
2=Accessed, no changes
3=Save & Edit
4=Submitted
Responded to
1=No
2=Yes
203
RSPRCE02: Race question
Date of Birth
204-205 BYEAR:
Year
206-207 BMONTH:
Month
208-209 BDAY:Day
2002 YFCY SURVEY – CIRP DATA
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211-212
213-214
215-216
217-222
223
224-225
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227
228
229
230
231
232
233
234
235
236
237
238
CRPFLAG: CIRP Data Present?
1=No
2=Yes
SHRED:
Shred (Breakout) Code
GRPA:Group Code A
GRPB:Group Code B
CIRPSUBJ: Subject (SIF) I.D.
SEX01:
Your sex
1=Male
2=Female
AGE: How old will you be on December 31 of this year?
1=16 or younger
2=17
3=18
4=19
5=20
6=21 to 24
7=25 to 29
8=30 to 39
9=40 to 54
10=55 or older
ENGSPK01: Is English your native language?
1=No
2=Yes
YRGRADHS: In what year did you graduate from high school?
1=2001
2=2000
3=1999
4=1998 or earlier
5=Did not graduate but passed G.E.D. test
6=Never completed high school
FULLSTAT: Are your enrolled (or enrolling) as a:
1=Part-time student
2=Full-time student
DISTHOME: How many miles is this college from your permanent home?
1=5 or less
2=6 to 10
3=11 to 50
4=51 to 100
5=101 to 500
6=Over 500
HSGPA:
What was your average grade in high school?
1=D
2=C
3=C+
4=B5=B
6=B+
7=A8=A or A+
CITIZEN: Citizenship status
1=Neither
2=Permanent resident (green card)
3=U.S. citizen
Had you had any special tutoring or remedial work in:
1=Not marked
2=Marked
HADREM1: English
HADREM2: Reading
HADREM3: Mathematics
HADREM4: Social Studies
HADREM5: Science
HADREM6: Foreign Language
HADREM7: Writing
2002 YFCY SURVEY – CIRP DATA
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240
241
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244
245
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247
248
249
250
251
252
253
254
255
256
257
258
259
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261
262
263
Do you feel you will need special tutoring or remedial work in:
1=Not marked
2=Marked
NEEDREM1: English
NEEDREM2: Reading
NEEDREM3: Mathematics
NEEDREM4: Social Studies
NEEDREM5: Science
NEEDREM6: Foreign Language
NEEDREM7: Writing
PREVCRED: Prior to this term, have you ever taken courses for credit at this institution?
1=No
2=Yes
Since leaving high school, have you ever taken courses for credit at any other
institution?
1=Not marked
2=marked
CRED1:
Yes, at a community/junior college
CRED2:
Yes, at a 4-yr college or university
CRED3:
Yes, at some other postsecondary school (For example, technical, vocational,
business)
Since leaving high school, have you ever taken courses not for credit at any other
institution?
1=Not marked
2=Marked
NOCRED1: Yes, at a community/junior college
NOCRED2: Yes, at a 4-yr college or university
NOCRED3: Yes, at some other postsecondary school (For example, technical, vocational,
business)
LIVEPLAN: Where do you plan to live during the fall term?
1=With my family or other relatives
2=Other private home, apartment or room
3=College dormitory
4=Fraternity or sorority house
5=Other campus student housing
6=Other
CHOICE:
Is this college your
1=Less than third choice
2=Third choice
3=Second choice
4=First choice
NUMAPPLY: To how many colleges other than this one did you apply for admission this year?
1=None
2=One
3=Two
4=Three
5=Four
6=Five
7=Six
8=Seven to ten
9=Eleven or more
During high school (grades 9-12) how many years did you study each of the following:
1=None
2=One-half
3=One
4=Two
5=Three
6=Four
7=Five or more
YRSTUDY1: English
YRSTUDY2: Mathematics
YRSTUDY3: Foreign Language
YRSTUDY4: Physical Sciences
YRSTUDY5: Biological Science
YRSTUDY6: History/Am. Govt.
YRSTUDY7: Computer Science
YRSTUDY8: Arts and/or Music
2002 YFCY SURVEY – CIRP DATA
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266-267
268
269
270
271
272
273
274-275
276-277
278-279
280-281
What is the highest academic degree that you intend to obtain?
1=None
2=Vocational certificate
3=Associate (A.A. or equivalent)
4=Bachelor's (B.A., B.S., etc.)
5=Master's (M.A., M.S., etc.)
6=Ph.D. or Ed.D.
7=M.D., D.O., D.D.S., D.V.M.
8=LL.B. or J.D. (Law)
9=B.D. or M.Div. (Divinity)
10=other
DEGASP01: Highest planned
HIDEGHRE: Highest planned at this college
PARSTAT: Are your parents
1=One or both deceased
2=Both alive, divorced or living apart
3=Both alive and living with each other
How much of your first year's educational expenses (room, board, tuition, and fees) do
you expect to cover from:
1=None
2=Less than $1,000
3=$1,000 - 2,999
4=$3,000 - 5,999
5=$6,000 - 9,999
6=$10,000 +
AID01:
Family resources (parents, relatives, spouse, etc.)
AID02:
My own resources (savings from work, work-study, other income)
AID03:
Aid which need not be repaid (grants, scholarships, military funding, etc.)
AID04:
Aid which must be repaid (loans, etc.)
AID05:
Other than above
INCOME:
What is your best estimate of your parent's total income last year? Consider
income from all sources before taxes
1=Less than $6,000
2=$6,000 to $9,999
3=$10,000 to $14,999
4=$15,000 to $19,999
5=$20,000 to $24,999
6=$25,000 to $29,999
7=$30,000 to $39,999
8=$40,000 to $49,999
9=$50,000 to $59,999
10=$60,000 to $74,999
11=$75,000 to $99,999
12=$100,000 to $149,999
13=$150,000 to $199,999
14=$200,000 or more
Current religious preference
1=Baptist
2=Buddhist
3=Eastern Orthodox
4=Episcopal
5=Islamic
6=Jewish
7=LDS (Mormon)
8=Lutheran
9=Methodist
10=Presbyterian
11=Quaker
12=Roman Catholic
13=Seventh Day Adventist
14=United Church of Christ
15=Other Christian
16=Other Religion
17=None
RELIG01D: Yours
FRELIG:
Father's
MRELIG:
Mother's
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283
284
285
286
287
288
289
290
291
292
293
294
295
296
297
298
299
300
301
302
303
304
305
306
307
308
309
310
311
312
313
314
315
316
317
318
319
320
321
322
323
324
325
326
327
328
329
330
331
332
333
334
335
336
337
Your ethnic background
1=Not marked
2=Marked
RACE011: White/Caucasian
RACE012: African American/Black
RACE013: American Indian/Alaska Native
RACE014: Asian American/Asian
RACE014: Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
RACE016: Mexican American/Chicano
RACE017: Puerto Rican
RACE018: Other Latino
RACE019: Other
Your father's ethnic background
1=Not marked
2=Marked
FRACE1:
White/Caucasian
FRACE2:
African American/Black
FRACE3:
American Indian/Alaska Native
FRACE4:
Asian American/Asian
FRACE4:
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
FRACE6:
Mexican American/Chicano
FRACE7:
Puerto Rican
FRACE8:
Other Latino
FRACE9:
Other
Your mother's ethnic background
1=Not marked
2=Marked
MRACE1:
White/Caucasian
MRACE2:
African American/Black
MRACE3:
American Indian/Alaska Native
MRACE4:
Asian American/Asian
MRACE4:
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
MRACE6:
Mexican American/Chicano
MRACE7:
Puerto Rican
MRACE8:
Other Latino
MRACE9:
Other
BORNAGIN: Do you consider yourself a born-again Christian?
1=No
2=Yes
Indicate which activities you did during the past year
1=Not at all
2=Occasionally
3=Frequently
ACTS0101: Attended a religious service
ACTS0102: Was bored in class
ACTS0103: Participated in organized demonstrations
ACTS0104: Tutored another student
ACTS0105: Studied with other students
ACTS0106: Was a guest in a teacher's home
ACTS0107: Smoked cigarettes
ACTS0108: Drank beer
ACTS0109: Drank wine or liquor
ACTS0110: Felt overwhelmed by all I had to do
ACTS0111: Felt depressed
ACTS0112: Performed volunteer work
ACTS0113: Played a musical instrument
ACTS0114: Asked a teacher for advice after class
ACTS0115: Overslept and missed class or appointment
ACTS0116: Discussed politics
ACTS0117: Voted in student election
ACTS0118: Socialized with someone of another racial/ethnic group
ACTS0119: Came late to class
ACTS0120: Attended a public recital or concert
ACTS0121: Visited an art gallery or museum
ACTS0122: Discussed religion
ACTS0123: Communicated via e-mail
ACTS0124: Used the Internet for research or homework
ACTS0125: Participated in Internet chat rooms
ACTS0126: Other Internet use
ACTS0127: Performed community service as part of a class
ACTS0128: Used a personal computer
2002 YFCY SURVEY – CIRP DATA
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339
340
341
342
343
344
345
346
347
348
349
350
351
352
353
354
355
356
357
358
359
360
361
362
363
364
365
366
367
368
369
370
371
372
373
374
375
376
How many Advanced Placement courses or exams did you take in high school?
1=None
2=One
3=2 to 3
4=4 to 6
5=7 to 10
6=11 +
APCOURSE: AP Courses
APEXAM:
AP Exams
What is the highest level of formal education obtained by your parents?
1=Grammar school or less
2=Some high school
3=High school graduate
4=Postsecondary school other than college
5=Some college
6=College degree
7=Some graduate school
8=Graduate degree
FATHEDUC: Father
MOTHEDUC: Mother
HSTYPE:
From what kind of secondary school did you graduate?
1=Public
2=Private (denominational)
3=Private (non-religious)
4=Other
Reasons for Attending College
1=Not important
2=Somewhat important
3=Very important
REASON01: My parents wanted me to go
REASON02: I could not find a job
REASON03: Wanted to get away from home
REASON04: To be able to get a better job
REASON05: To gain a general education and appreciation of ideas
REASON06: To improve my reading and study skills
REASON07: There was nothing better to do
REASON08: To make me a more cultured person
REASON09: To be able to make more money
REASON10: To learn more about things that interest me
REASON11: To prepare myself for graduate or professional school
REASON12: A mentor/role model encouraged me to go
REASON13: To get training for a specific career
Rate yourself on each of the following traits as compared with the average person your
age
1=Lowest 10%
2=Below average
3=Average
4=Above average
5=Highest 10%
RATE0101: Academic ability
RATE0102: Artistic ability
RATE0103: Computer skills
RATE0104: Competitiveness
RATE0105: Cooperativeness
RATE0106: Creativity
RATE0107: Drive to achieve
RATE0108: Emotional health
RATE0109: Leadership ability
RATE0110: Mathematical ability
RATE0111: Physical health
RATE0112: Persistence
RATE0113: Popularity
RATE0114: Public speaking ability
RATE0115: Religiousness
RATE0116: Self-confidence (intellectual)
RATE0117: Self-confidence (social)
RATE0118: Self-understanding
RATE0119: Spirituality
RATE0120: Understanding of others
RATE0121: Writing ability
2002 YFCY SURVEY – CIRP DATA
Career or Occupation of
1=Accountant or actuary
2=Actor or entertainer
3=Architect or urban planner
4=Artist
5=Business (clerical)
6=Business executive (management, administrator)
7=Business owner or proprietor
8=Business salesperson or buyer
9=Clergy (minister, priest)
10=Clergy (other religious)
11=Clinical psychologist
12=College administrator/staff
13=College teacher
14=Computer programmer or analyst
15=Conservationist or forester
16=Dentist (including orthodontist)
17=Dietitian or home economist
18=Engineer
19=Farmer or rancher
20=Foreign service worker (including diplomat)
21=Homemaker (full-time)
22=Interior decorator (including designer)
23=Lab technician or hygienist
24=Law enforcement officer
25=Lawyer (attorney) or judge
26=Military service (career)
27=Musician (performer, composer)
28=Nurse
29=Optometrist
30=Pharmacist
31=Physician
32=Policymaker/Government
33=School counselor
34=School principal or superintendent
35=Scientific researcher
36=Social, welfare or recreation worker
37=Therapist (physical, occupational, speech)
38=Teacher or administrator (elementary)
39=Teacher or administrator (secondary)
40=Veterinarian
41=Writer or journalist
42=Skilled trades
43=Laborer (unskilled)
44=Semi-skilled worker
45=Unemployed
46=Other career
47=Undecided [student only]
377-378 CAREER01: Student (probable)
379-380 FCAREERD: Father
381-382 MCAREERD: Mother
Student Opinions
1=Disagree strongly
2=Disagree somewhat
3=Agree somewhat
4=Agree strongly
383
VIEW0101: There is too much concern in the courts for rights of criminals
384
VIEW0102: Abortion should be legal
385
VIEW0103: The death penalty should be abolished
386
VIEW0104: If two people really like each other, it's all right for them to have sex even
if they've known each other for only a very short time
387
VIEW0105: Marijuana should be legalized
388
VIEW0106: It is important to have laws prohibiting homosexual relationships
389
VIEW0107: Employers should be allowed to require drug testing of employees or job
applicants
390
VIEW0108: The federal government should do more to control the sale of handguns
391
VIEW0109: Racial discrimination no longer a major problem in America
392
VIEW0110: Realistically, an individual can do little to bring about changes in our
society
393
VIEW0111: Wealthy people should pay a larger share of taxes than they do now
394
VIEW0112: Colleges should prohibit racist/sexist speech on campus
(continued)
2002 YFCY SURVEY – CIRP DATA
395
396
397
398
399
400
401
402
403
404
405
406
407
408
409
410
411
412
413
414
415
416
417
418
419
420
421
422
423
424
425
426
427
428
429
430
431
432
433
434
Student Opinions (continued)
1=Disagree strongly
2=Disagree somewhat
3=Agree somewhat
4=Agree strongly
VIEW0113: Same-sex couples should have the right to legal marital status
VIEW0114: Affirmative action in college admissions should be abolished
VIEW0115: The activities of married women are best confined to the home and family
During your last year in high school, how much time did you spend during
1=None
2=Less than one
3=1 to 2
4=3 to 5
5=6 to 10
6=11 to 15
7=16 to 20
8=Over 20
HPW0101: Studying/homework
HPW0102: Socializing with friends
HPW0103: Talking with teachers outside of class
HPW0104: Exercise or sports
HPW0105: Partying
HPW0106: Working (for pay)
HPW0107: Volunteer work
HPW0108: Student clubs/groups
HPW0109: Watching TV
HPW0110: Household/childcare duties
HPW0111: Reading for pleasure
HPW0112: Playing video/computer games
HPW0113: Prayer/meditation
FINCON:
Do you have any concern about your ability to finance your college education?
1=none (I am confident that I will have sufficient funds)
2=some (but I probably will have enough funds)
3=major (not sure I will have enough funds to complete college)
POLIVW01: How would you characterize your political views?
1=Far right
2=Conservative
3=Middle-of-the-road
4=Liberal
5=Far left
MARITAL: Are You Presently Married?
1=No
2=Yes
CSVREQ:
Did your high school require community service for graduation?
1=No
2=Yes
Reasons for choosing to attend this particular college
1=Not important
2=Somewhat important
3=Very important
CHOOSE01: My relatives wanted me to come here
CHOOSE02: My teacher advised me
CHOOSE03: This college has a very good academic reputation
CHOOSE04: This college has a good reputation for its social activities
CHOOSE05: I was offered financial assistance
CHOOSE06: This college offers special educational programs
CHOOSE07: This college has low tuition
CHOOSE08: High school guidance counselor advised me
CHOOSE09: Private college counselor advised me
CHOOSE10: I wanted to live near home
CHOOSE11: Not offered aid by first choice
CHOOSE12: This college's graduates gain admission to top graduate/professional schools
CHOOSE13: This college's graduates get good jobs
CHOOSE14: I was attracted by the religious affiliation/orientation of the college
CHOOSE15: I wanted to go to a school about the size of this college
CHOOSE16: Not accepted anywhere else
CHOOSE17: Rankings in national magazines
CHOOSE18: Information from a website
CHOOSE19: I was admitted through an Early Action or Early Decision program
CHOOSE20: My friends are attending
(continued)
2002 YFCY SURVEY – CIRP DATA
Reasons for choosing to attend this particular college (continued)
1=Not important
2=Somewhat important
3=Very important
435
CHOOSE21: I was offered an athletic scholarship
436
CHOOSE22: I was offered a merit-based scholarship
437
CHOOSE23: I was offered a need-based scholarship
438-439 MAJOR01D: Student's Probable Major
1=Art, fine and applied
2=English (language & literature)
3=History
4=Journalism
5=Language and Literature (except English)
6=Music
7=Philosophy
8=Speech
9=Theater or Drama
10=Theology or Religion
11=Other Arts and Humanities
12=Biology (general)
13=Biochemistry or Biophysics
14=Botany
15=Environmental Science
16=Marine (Life) Science
17=Microbiology or Bacteriology
18=Zoology
19=Other Biological Science
20=Accounting
21=Business Administration (general)
22=Finance
23=International Business
24=Marketing
25=Management
26=Secretarial Studies
27=Other Business
28=Business Education
29=Elementary Education
30=Music or Art Education
31=Physical Education or Recreation
32=Secondary Education
33=Special Education
34=Other Education
35=Aeronautical or Astronautical Engineering
36=Civil Engineering
37=Chemical Engineering
38=Electrical or Electronic Engineering
39=Industrial Engineering
40=Mechanical Engineering
41=Other Engineering
42=Astronomy
43=Atmospheric Science (incl. Meteorology)
44=Chemistry
45=Earth Science
46=Marine Science (incl. Oceanography)
47=Mathematics
48=Physics
49=Statistics
50=Other Physical Science
51=Architecture or Urban Planning
52=Home Economics
53=Health Technology (medical, dental, laboratory)
54=Library or Archival Science
55=Medicine, Dentistry, Veterinarian
56=Nursing
57=Pharmacy
58=Therapy (occupational, physical, speech)
59=Other Professional
60=Anthropology
61=Economics
62=Ethnic Studies
63=Geography
64=Political Science (gov't, int. relations)
(continued)
2002 YFCY SURVEY – CIRP DATA
438-439 MAJOR01D: Student's Probable Major (continued)
65=Psychology
66=Social Work
67=Sociology
68=Women's Studies
69=Other Social Science
70=Building Trades
71=Data Processing or Computer Programming
72=Drafting or Design
73=Electronics
74=Mechanics
75=Other Technical
76=Agriculture
77=Communications (radio, TV, etc)
78=Computer Science
79=Forestry
80=Kinesiology
81=Law Enforcement
82=Military Science
83=Other Field
84=Undecided
Goals & Values
1=Not important
2=Somewhat important
3=Very important
4=Essential
440
GOAL0101: Becoming accomplished in one of the performing arts (acting, dancing, etc.)
441
GOAL0102: Becoming an authority in my field
442
GOAL0103: Obtaining recognition from colleagues for contributions to my special field
443
GOAL0104: Influencing the political structure
444
GOAL0105: Influencing social values
445
GOAL0106: Raising a family
446
GOAL0107: Having administrative responsibility for the work of others
447
GOAL0108: Being very well off financially
448
GOAL0109: Helping others who are in difficulty
449
GOAL0110: Making a theoretical contribution to science
450
GOAL0111: Writing original works (poems, novels, short stories, etc.)
451
GOAL0112: Creating artistic work (painting, sculpture, decorating, etc)
452
GOAL0113: Becoming successful in a business of my own
453
GOAL0114: Becoming involved in programs to clean up the environment
454
GOAL0115: Developing a meaningful philosophy of life
455
GOAL0116: Participating in a community action program
456
GOAL0117: Helping to promote racial understanding
457
GOAL0118: Keeping up to date with political affairs
458
GOAL0119: Becoming a community leader
459
GOAL0120: Integrating spirituality into my life
What is your best guess as to the chances that you will
1=No chance
2=Very little chance
3=Some chance
4=Very good chance
460
FUTACT01: Change major field
461
FUTACT02: Change career choice
462
FUTACT03: Graduate with honors
463
FUTACT04: Participate in student government
464
FUTACT05: Get a job to help pay for college expenses
465
FUTACT06: Work full-time while attending college
466
FUTACT07: Join a social fraternity or sorority
467
FUTACT08: Play varsity/intercollegiate athletics
468
FUTACT09: Make at least "B" average
469
FUTACT10: Need extra time to complete your degree requirements
470
FUTACT11: Get a bachelor's degree (B.A., B.S., etc.)
471
FUTACT12: Participate in student protests or demonstrations
472
FUTACT13: Drop out of this college temporarily (exclude transferring)
473
FUTACT14: Drop out permanently (exclude transferring)
474
FUTACT15: Transfer to another college before graduating
475
FUTACT16: Be satisfied with your college
476
FUTACT17: Participate in volunteer or community service work
477
FUTACT18: Seek personal counseling
478
FUTACT19: Develop close friendships with other students
479
FUTACT20: Communicate regularly with your professors
480
FUTACT21: Socialize with someone of another racial/ethnic group
481
FUTACT22: Participate in student clubs/groups
2002 YFCY SURVEY – CIRP DATA
482
PERMIT01: Do you give the Higher Education Research Institute (HERI) permission to
include your ID number should your college request the data for additional
research analyses?
1=No
2=Yes
Optional Questions
1=A
2=B
3=C
4=D
5=E
483
OPT0101: Question #42
484
OPT0102: Question #43
485
OPT0103: Question #44
486
OPT0104: Question #45
487
OPT0105: Question #46
488
OPT0106: Question #47
489
OPT0107: Question #48
490
OPT0108: Question #49
491
OPT0109: Question #50
492
OPT0110: Question #51
493
OPT0111: Question #52
494
OPT0112: Question #53
495
OPT0113: Question #54
496
OPT0114: Question #55
497
OPT0115: Question #56
498
OPT0116: Question #57
499
OPT0117: Question #58
500
OPT0118: Question #59
501
OPT0119: Question #60
502
OPT0120: Question #61
503
OPT0121: Question #62
504-505 SCAREERD: Student's career (aggregated)
1=Artist
2=Business
3=Business (clerical)
4=Clergy
5=College teacher
6=Doctor (MD or DDS)
7=Education (secondary)
8=Education (elementary)
9=Engineer
10=Farmer or forester
11=Health professional
12=Homemaker (full-time)
13=Lawyer
14=Military (career)
15=Nurse
16=Research scientist
17=Social/welfare/rec worker
18=Skilled worker
19=Semi-skilled worker
20=Unskilled worker
21=Unemployed
22=Other
23=Undecided
2002 YFCY SURVEY – CIRP DATA
Parents' Occupation (aggregated)
1=Artist
2=Business
3=Business (clerical)
4=Clergy
5=College teacher
6=Doctor (MD or DDS)
7=Education (secondary)
8=Education (elementary)
9=Engineer
10=Farmer or forester
11=Health professional
12=Homemaker (full-time)
13=Lawyer
14=Military (career)
15=Nurse
16=Research scientist
17=Social/welfare/rec worker
18=Skilled worker
19=Semi-skilled worker
20=Unskilled worker
21=Unemployed
22=Other
506-507 Father's
508-509 Mother's
510-511 Student's Major (aggregated)
1=Agriculture
2=Biological Science
3=Business
4=Education
5=Engineering
6=English
7=Health Professional
8=History or Political Science
9=Humanities
10=Fine Arts
11=Mathematics or Statistics
12=Physical Science
13=Social Science
14=Other Technical
15=Other Non-technical
16=Undecided
Response to
1=No
2=Yes
512
RESPATT: Previous attendance
513
RSPSRACE: Student's Race
514
RSPFRACE: Father's Race
515
RSPMRACE: Mother's Race
516
CIRPSTAT: Student Status
1=First-time, full-time
2=First-time, part-time
3=Not a freshman
Test Scores
517-519 SATV:
520-522 SATM:
523-524 ACTCOMP:
SAT Verbal Score
SAT Math Score
ACT Composite Score
2002 YFCY SURVEY – INSTITUTIONAL CHARACTERISTICS
525-526
527-531
532-533
534-535
536-537
538
HOMEST:
Student's Home State
(See Appendix)
HOMEZIP: Student's home ZIP cde
ISTATE:
Institution’s state
(See Appendix)
STRAT:
Stratification cell
1=public university - low select
2=public university - medium select
3=public university - high select
4=private university - low select
5=private university - medium select
6=private university - high select
7=public 4-yr - low select
8=public 4-yr - medium select
9=public 4-yr - high select
10=public 4-yr - unknown select
11=nonsectarian 4-yr - low select
12=nonsectarian 4-yr - medium select
13=nonsectarian 4-yr - high select
14=nonsectarian 4-yr - very high select
15=nonsectarian 4-yr - unknown select
16=Catholic 4-yr - low select
17=Catholic 4-yr - medium select
18=Catholic 4-yr - high select
19=Catholic 4-yr - unknown select
20=Protestant 4-yr - very low select
21=Protestant 4-yr - low select
22=Protestant 4-yr - medium select
23=Protestant 4-yr - high select
24=Protestant 4-yr - unknown select
25=public 2-yr - very low enroll
26=public 2-yr - low enroll
27=public 2-yr - medium enroll
28=public 2-yr - high enroll
29=public 2-yr - very high enroll
30=private 2-yr - very low enroll
31=private 2-yr - low enroll
32=private 2-yr - medium enroll
33=private 2-yr - high enroll
34=public 4-yr - predom black
35=nonsectarian 4-yr - predom black
36=public 2-yr - predom black
37=private 2-yr - predom black
38=Protestant 4-yr - predom black
39=Catholic 4-yr - predom black
40=public university - predom black
41=private university - predom black
CARNEGIE: Carnegie code
11=Research I
12=Research II
13=Doctoral I
14=Doctoral II
21=Master's I
22=Master's II
31=Baccalaureate I
32=Baccalaureate II
40=Associate of Arts
51=Theological
52=Medical
53=Other health
54=Engineering/Technology
55=Business/Management
56=Art, Music, Design
57=Law
58=Teacher's Colleges*
59=Other Specialized
60=Tribal
INSTRACE: Institutional Race
1=white
2=predominantly black
2002 YFCY SURVEY – INSTITUTIONAL CHARACTERISTICS
539
INSTCONT: Institutional Control
1=public
2=private
540
INSTTYPE: Institutional Type
1=university
2=4-year college
3=2-year college
541
INSTSEX: Institutional Sex
1=male only
2=female only
3=co-educational
4=coordinate
542-545
SELECTIV: Institutional Selectivity (SATV+M)
APPENDIX
STATE CODES
10=Alabama
11=Alaska
12=Arizona
13=Arkansas
14=California
15=Colorado
16=Connecticut
17=Delaware
18=District of Columbia
19=Florida
20=Georgia
21=Hawaii
22=Idaho
23=Illinois
24=Indiana
25=Iowa
26=Kansas
27=Kentucky
28=Louisiana
29=Maine
30=Maryland
31=Massachusetts
32=Michigan
33=Minnesota
34=Mississippi
35=Missouri
36=Montana
37=Nebraska
38=Nevada
39=New Hampshire
40=New Jersey
41=New Mexico
42=New York
43=North Carolina
44=North Dakota
45=Ohio
46=Oklahoma
47=Oregon
48=Pennsylvania
49=Rhode Island
50=South Carolina
51=South Dakota
52=Tennessee
53=Texas
54=Utah
55=Vermont
56=Virginia
57=Washington
58=West Virginia
59=Wisconsin
60=Wyoming
61=U.S. Service Schools
62=Outlying Areas