CIRP Freshman Survey 2008
The CIRP Freshman Survey is administered by the Higher Education
Research Institute at University of California, Los Angeles. The
questionnaire is designed to capture the high school experiences,
behaviors, attitudes, expectations and beliefs of incoming first-time
college students.
This presentation reveals the results of the survey administered to the
Fall 2008 incoming freshmen cohort at UNT compared to two peer
groups of public universities.
2008 Cooperative Institutional Research Program (CIRP) Results
Presented by the Office of Planning and Assessment for Student Development
CIRP Designated Stratification Levels
Stratification
Level
Selectivity Level
Median SAT
Score
Median ACT
Score
1
Low
Less than 1070
Less than 23
2
Medium
1070-1149
23-24
3
High
1150 or more
25 or more
Selectivity is based on median SAT/ACT composite scores of entering class
as reported to IPEDS.
UNT’s scores on The Freshmen Survey were compared to 1) All Medium-Selectivity
Public Universities and 2) All Public Universities.
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Public Universities – Medium
2008 Participants
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Colorado State University
Iowa State University
North Dakota State University
Oklahoma State University
Purdue University
Texas Tech University
University of Alabama
University of California-Santa Cruz
University of Massachusetts-Amherst
University of Minnesota-Duluth
University of North Texas
Utah State University
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N = 19,442 students
All Public Universities 2008 Participants
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Colorado State University2
Florida State University3
Georgia Institute of Technology3
Iowa State University2
Miami University3
North Dakota State University2
Northern Arizona University1
Northern Illinois University1
Oklahoma State University2
Purdue University2
Rutgers University-Newark1
South Dakota State University1
Texas Tech University2
University of Alabama2
University of California-Los Angeles3
University of California-Riverside1
University of California-San Diego3
University of California-Santa Barbara3
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University of California-Santa Cruz2
University of Colorado-Colorado Spring1
University of Florida3
University of Georgia3
University of Idaho1
University of Illinois-Urbana Champaign3
University of Massachusetts-Amherst2
University of Massachusetts-Boston1
University of Michigan3
University of Minnesota-Duluth2
University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill3
University of North Texas2
University of Pittsburgh3
University of South Carolina-Columbia3
University of Texas-Austin3
University of Vermont3
Utah State University2
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State
University3
Superscript indicates selectivity level. N = 67,765 students
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Financing the First Year of College
60.0
$0
50.0
$10,000+
40.0
30.0
51.4
20.0
40.2
29.0
10.0
33.2
16.3
11.7
1.5
0.0
Family Resources
Student's Own Resoures
Grants/Scholarships
11.3
Loans
29% of UNT students expect their families to contribute $10,000 or more to their
first year of college expenses whereas 16% expect zero family contribution.
Over 50% of UNT students do not expect to take out loans or other aid that must be
repaid to finance their first year.
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Concerns about Financing College
No Concerns
40
Major Concern
35
30
25
20
35.8
15
31.3
28.1
10
16.5
14.8
12.3
5
0
Men
Women
Total
A higher percentage of women compared to men at UNT have concerns about being
able to finance their college education.
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Distance From Permanent Home
Over 500 miles
100%
101-500 miles
51-100 miles
4.5
11-50 miles
8.2
10 or fewer miles
10.7
90%
80%
26.6
70%
60%
45.2
45.6
25.3
19.9
16.1
18.3
6.3
5.2
5.4
UNT
Public U- med
All Public U
19.2
50%
40%
30%
43.4
20%
10%
0%
A higher percentage of UNT students attend college within 50 miles of their permanent
homes compared to students at other public universities.
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Representation of Religious Faiths
Most Commonly Represented Christian Denominations at UNT
Compared to Peer Institutions
30.0
Baptist
Other Christian
Roman Catholic
Methodist
Church of Christ
Lutheran
25.0
20.0
15.0
10.0
5.0
22.3
24.5
23.3
18.1
14.1
8.0
0.0
11.0
4.5
2.5
5.6
UNT
5.2 3.4
7.8
Public Med.
11.7
6.1
4.4 3.6 4.5
All Publics
Note: Does not include students who indicated they had no religious preference.
10.0
8.0
6.0
4.0
Most Commonly Represented Other World Faiths at UNT
Compared to Peer Institutions
Buddhist
Muslim
Jewish
LDS (Mormon)
Hindu
2.0
0.0
UNT
Public Med.
Note: Does not include students who indicated they had no religious preference.
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All Publics
Average Grade in High School
A or A+
A-
B+
B
B- or lower
100%
90%
18.8
22.5
30.7
29.1
27.5
80%
70%
60%
30.3
50%
40%
23.8
24.8
30%
20%
20.2
18.8
16.0
6.6
4.8
5.3
UNT
Public U- med
All Public U
10%
0%
20.9
Almost 50% of UNT students report obtaining A grade averages in high school.
2008 Cooperative Institutional Research Program (CIRP) Results
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Gender Differences in Self-Reported Grades
Men
Women
A or A+
15.5
21.1
A-
26.8
33.5
B+
25.4
22.6
B
24.7
16.9
B- or lower
7.7
5.8
In general, women report obtaining higher grades in high school than men. This
trend is evident for the two comparison groups medium public universities and all
public universities as well.
2008 Cooperative Institutional Research Program (CIRP) Results
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Unhealthy Behavior in High School
All Public U
Public U-med
UNT
5.7
6.5
8.6
Felt depressed
26.9
28.0
31.1
Felt overwhelmed by all I had to do
43.2
42.2
42.2
Drank wine or liquor
38.1
37.9
34.6
Drank beer
Smoked cigarettes
3.4
4.0
7.7
0.0
10.0
20.0
30.0
40.0
50.0
A higher percentage of UNT students “frequently” or “occasionally” smoked
cigarettes in the last year of high school. Nationally, as of 2006 the CDC estimated
that 23% of high school students smoked and the Texas Youth Tobacco Survey by
the Texas Department of State Health Services indicated that 22.4% of high school
students used cigarettes.
2008 Cooperative Institutional Research Program (CIRP) Results
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Unhealthy Behavior – Gender Differences
Total
8.6
9.5
7.4
Felt depressed
Women
Men
31.1
Felt overwhelmed by all I
had to do
41.1
17.1
42.2
42.8
41.4
Drank wine or liquor
34.6
31.3
39.1
Drank beer
7.7
6.6
9.2
Smoked cigarettes
0.0
10.0
20.0
30.0
40.0
50.0
A significantly higher percentage of women at UNT report feeling overwhelmed by
their responsibilities compared to men.
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Academic Behaviors in High School
14.4
14.5
19.7
Used internet to blog
All Public U
Public U-med
UNT
80.0
100.0
25.7
24.7
31.9
Used internet to read blogs
44.9
42.2
43.2
Used internet to read news sites
79.4
77.0
73.2
Used internet for research or
homework
61.1
59.7
60.2
Came late to class
71.2
64.1
79.4
Socialized with someone in another
ethnic/racial group
40.6
42.1
45.9
Was bored in class
0.0
20.0
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40.0
60.0
Academic Behaviors – Gender Differences
19.7
21.1
17.8
Used internet to blog
Total
Women
Men
31.9
33.5
29.6
Used internet to read blogs
43.2
40.2
47.5
Used internet to read news sites
73.2
78.1
66.4
Used internet for research or homework
60.2
60.1
60.2
Came late to class
79.4
81.1
77.0
Socialized with someone in another ethnic/racial
group
45.9
44.5
47.8
Was bored in class
0.0
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10.0
20.0
30.0
40.0
50.0
60.0
70.0
80.0
90.0
Student Self-Appraisal
50.0
46.9
50.8
53.6
50.9
54.4
Writing ability
Self-confidence (social)
Self-confidence (intellectual)
Mathematical ability
37.5
All Public U
Public U-med
UNT
64.4
60.7
61.0
53.5
50.0
64.0
61.8
60.6
Leadership ability
78.3
74.6
72.3
Drive to achieve
56.6
56.5
Creativity
64.2
40.6
39.0
44.9
Computer skills
30.4
31.1
Artistic ability
41.1
Academic ability
65.9
0.0
10.0
20.0
30.0
79.2
75.3
40.0
50.0
60.0
70.0
80.0
90.0
A slightly higher percentage of UNT students rate themselves above average or in
the highest 10% of their peers in artistic ability, creativity and computer skills.
A lower percentage of UNT students rate themselves above average in
mathematical and academic ability.
2008 Cooperative Institutional Research Program (CIRP) Results
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Student Self-Appraisal – Gender Differences
50.8
52.5
48.3
54.4
50.7
59.5
61.0
53.6
Writing ability
Self-confidence (social)
Self-confidence (intellectual)
Total
Women
Men
71.4
37.5
Mathematical ability
30.7
47.0
60.6
59.7
61.8
Leadership ability
72.3
75.2
68.2
64.2
62.5
66.7
Drive to achieve
Creativity
44.9
Computer skills
36.2
57.1
41.1
40.8
41.4
Artistic ability
65.9
62.3
71.1
Academic ability
0.0
10.0
20.0
30.0
40.0
50.0
60.0
70.0
80.0
A higher percentage of men at UNT rated themselves above average in academic
ability, self-confidence, mathematical ability and computer skills compared to
women.
2008 Cooperative Institutional Research Program (CIRP) Results
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How UNT Students Spent their Time in the
Last Year of High School
Less than 1 hour
Online social networks
1-2 hours
26.6
6-15 hours
26.7
Playing computer games
24.5
21.2
Working
29.8
Partying
2.8
6.4
18.1
1.3
Studying/Homework
6.3
20.4
0%
18.0
20.1
20.7
20%
12.8
2.9
3.9
15.1
29.4
30.1
40%
6.2
8.5
26.9
42.2
26.5
15.2
37.1
18.2
19.8
2.5
6.6
14.8
23.9
47.1
Exercise/sports
20.9
21.0
4.0
10.6
18.3
52.8
5.7
11.7
15.8
26.9
39.1
Volunteering
12.6
23.2
21.0
Student Organizations
16.7
15.3
47.8
Watching TV
Over 16 hours
24.3
56.3
Reading for pleasure
Socializing with friends
3-5 hours
60%
19.5
80%
3.6
100%
Over 20% of incoming UNT students report spending less than an hour a week on
studying or homework; 77% report spending 5 hours or less per week.
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Average Time Spent Studying Per Week in High School
All Public U
19.4
16.5
11 or more hours
Public U-med
8.6
UNT
22.2
21.4
6-10 hours
14.5
29.4
29.6
30.1
3-5 hours
19.0
20.6
1-2 hours
26.5
10.1
11.8
Less than 1 hour
20.4
0.0
5.0
10.0
15.0
20.0
25.0
30.0
On average incoming UNT students spend less time studying or doing homework
per week in high school than peers at other public universities.
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35.0
Time Spent Studying Per Week –
Gender Differences
Total
Women
Men
8.6
9.8
6.9
11 or more hours
14.5
16.0
12.5
6-10 hours
30.1
33.2
3-5 hours
25.8
26.5
24.7
28.9
1-2 hours
20.4
Less than 1 hour
16.4
26.0
0.0
5.0
10.0
15.0
20.0
25.0
30.0
35.0
On average , men at UNT spend less time studying or doing homework per week in
high school than women.
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Very Important Reasons in Deciding to Attend My College
37.4
37.0
34.9
A visit to campus
Information from a website
Rankings in national magazines
I wanted to go to a school this size
This college's graduates get good jobs
This college's graduates gain admission to top
graduate/professional schools
I wanted to live near home
The cost of attending this college
I was offered financial assistance
This college has a good reputation for social
activities
All Public U
Public U-med
UNT
18.2
15.5
20.9
22.9
17.6
13.0
30.9
31.6
29.7
#3
54.5
53.2
44.6
37.2
30.2
24.0
15.0
14.8
25.1
37.1
36.3
44.9
33.7
32.3
28.3
41.9
40.2
37.8
This college has a very good academic reputation
0.0
53.8
20.0
#2
67.0
64.2
#1
40.0
60.0
80.0
Academic reputation continues to be the #1 factor influencing students to attend
UNT. The percentage of students citing UNT’s strong academics has risen from
42% in 2005 to 54% in 2008.
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Very Important Reasons in the Decision
to Attend UNT
Total
34.9
39.2
A visit to campus
Women
20.9
24.7
Information from a website
Men
13.0
13.4
Rankings in national magazines
I wanted to go to a school this size
29.7
32.9
44.6
49.0
This college's graduates get good jobs
This college's graduates gain admission to top
graduate/professional schools
24.0
26.9
I wanted to live near home
25.1
27.0
44.9
48.6
The cost of attending this college
28.3
33.1
I was offered financial assistance
This college has a good reputation for social activities
This college has a very good academic reputation
0.0
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37.8
38.9
53.8
58.6
47.2
20.0
40.0
60.0
80.0
Working during the last year of high school
40.0
UNT
Public U-med
All Public U
35.0
30.0
25.0
20.0
36.1
15.0
27.5
28.8
21.3
10.0
13.5
5.0
11.2
0.0
Did not work
Worked over 20 hours
Over 21% of incoming UNT freshmen report spending more than 20 hours a week
working for pay.
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Essential or Very Important Life Objectives
Improving my understanding of other cultures & countries
Helping to promote racial understanding
†
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Creating artistic works
*
Writing original works
Public U-med
UNT
14.8
14.4
28.3
14.6
14.4
23.2
25.1
23.6
17.2
Making a theoretical contribution to science
69.0
66.5
68.1
77.6
76.0
76.4
75.3
76.8
70.0
Helping others who are in difficulty
Being very well off financially
Raising a family
42.1
40.3
45.4
Influencing social values
59.9
56.9
62.0
Becoming an authority in my field
*
All Public U
49.1
45.6
50.6
55.0
50.0
54.4
36.8
32.5
41.6
Adopting "green" practices to protect the environment
14.3
14.4
Becoming accomplished in the performing arts
0.0
24.5
10.0
20.0
30.0
40.0
50.0
*Objectives important to a higher percentage of UNT students
† Objectives important to a lower percentage of UNT students.
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60.0
70.0
80.0
90.0
Essential or Very Important Life Objectives
* Adopting "green" practices to protect the environment
* my understanding of other cultures & countries
Improving
Helping to promote racial understanding
Women
Men
28.3
30.3
25.4
23.2
21.6
25.5
17.2
15.0
20.4
Creating artistic works
Writing original works
Making a theoretical contribution to science
68.1
73.0
61.2
76.4
77.3
75.0
70.0
71.6
67.6
* Helping others who are in difficulty
Being very well off financially
Raising a family
45.4
45.9
44.6
Influencing social values
62.0
60.5
64.1
Becoming an authority in my field
24.5
22.9
26.8
Becoming accomplished in the performing arts
0.0
10.0
20.0
30.0
*Objectives important to a higher percentage of women.
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Total
50.6
56.0
43.0
54.4
58.6
48.6
41.6
43.8
38.6
40.0
50.0
60.0
70.0
80.0
90.0
In College There is A Very Good Chance I Will…
52.5
49.9
43.8
Discuss course content with students outside class
Participate in a study abroad program
UNT
49.7
45.8
42.8
Participate in student clubs/groups
68.5
62.4
68.7
Socialize with someone of another racial/ethnic group
34.8
31.1
31.3
Communicate regularly with professors
58.7
56.2
52.2
Be satisfied with my college
Need extra time to complete degree requirements
5.2
5.4
8.3
6.0
6.1
6.4
64.5
63.8
58.1
Make at least a "B" average
Work full-time while attending college
Public U-med
27.1
23.8
31.5
31.6
27.9
19.0
Work on a professor's research project
Transfer to another college before graduating
All Public U
5.6
5.7
9.4
50.0
52.6
50.9
Get a job to help pay for college expenses
0.0
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10.0
20.0
30.0
40.0
50.0
60.0
70.0
80.0
At UNT There is A Very Good Chance I Will…
43.8
48.8
36.7
31.5
33.9
28.1
Discuss course content with students outside class
Work on a professor's research project
Total
Women
Men
19.0
23.1
13.3
Participate in a study abroad program
42.8
50.5
Participate in student clubs/groups
31.9
68.7
72.3
63.8
Socialize with someone of another racial/ethnic group
31.3
33.9
27.7
Communicate regularly with professors
52.2
55.2
48.0
Be satisfied with my college
8.3
8.9
7.3
6.4
6.6
6.1
Transfer to another college before graduating
Need extra time to complete degree requirements
58.1
58.7
57.4
Make at least a "B" average
9.4
10.4
8.1
Work full-time while attending college
50.9
56.3
43.5
Get a job to help pay for college expenses
0.0
10.0
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20.0
30.0
40.0
50.0
60.0
70.0
80.0
Top-Ranking Probable Occupations
Probable Occupation
Accountant or actuary
Actor or entertainer
Artist
Business executive
Business owner
Clinical psychologist
Computer programmer or analyst
Engineer
Lawyer (attorney) or judge
Musician (performer, composer)
Physician
Therapist (physical, occupational,
Teacher or administrator (elementary)
Teacher or administrator (secondary)
Writer or journalist
Other
Undecided
UNT
2.2
2.3
6.2
7.0
3.6
2.1
2.4
4.7
2.5
4.9
4.3
3.0
4.1
3.8
4.7
14.0
11.2
Public U-medium
2.2
0.9
2.2
7.0
2.6
1.2
2.5
16.1
2.4
1.5
4.7
2.6
3.0
2.9
2.5
9.1
14.2
All Public U
2.3
0.8
1.5
8.0
2.9
1.2
2.0
12.7
3.7
1.3
8.4
2.4
2.2
2.7
2.6
7.9
14.9
Yellow indicates occupations selected by higher percentages of UNT students.
Pink indicates occupations selected by lower percentages of UNT students.
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Top Ranking Probable Occupations - UNT
Probable Occupation
Men
Women
Total
Accountant or actuary
2.5
2.0
4.5
9.0
5.8
1.3
5.2
9.6
2.4
7.5
3.7
1.6
0.6
3.9
3.7
10.6
11.9
2.0
2.5
7.5
5.6
1.9
2.6
0.5
1.2
2.6
3.0
4.8
4.0
6.7
3.8
5.5
16.5
10.7
2.2
2.3
6.2
7.0
3.6
2.1
2.4
4.7
2.5
4.9
4.3
3.0
4.1
3.8
4.7
14.0
11.2
Actor or entertainer
Artist
Business executive
Business owner
Clinical psychologist
Computer programmer or analyst
Engineer
Lawyer (attorney) or judge
Musician (performer, composer)
Physician
Therapist (physical, occupational,
Teacher or administrator (elementary)
Teacher or administrator (secondary)
Writer or journalist
Other
Undecided
Yellow indicates occupations selected by higher percentages of male students.
Pink indicates occupations selected by higher percentages of female students.
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UNT-Specific Questions
These are the 20 optional institution-specific questions that can
be asked on the CIRP Freshman Survey Instrument. Questions
were developed by Division of Student Development staff.
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Tutoring and Academic Supplementation
Chance of needing math tutoring?
Chance of needing English tutoring?
8.1%
11.0%
37.9%
4.5%
Very Good Chance
Very Good Chance
Some Chance
Some Chance
28.9%
Unsure
13.4%
14.2%
30.0%
27.9%
Unsure
Very Little Chance
Very Little Chance
No Chance
No Chance
24.1%
Chance of needing science tutoring?
Comfort level in seeking tutoring if needed?
1.1%
3.0%
7.2%
26.0%
11.7%
36.8%
Very Good Chance
Some Chance
Unsure
Very Little Chance
No Chance
22.5%
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16.1%
44.2%
31.3%
Very Comfortable
Comfortable
Unsure
Uncomfortable
Very Uncomfortable
Healthy Lifestyles
Chance you will participate in the
Recreation Center?
Importance of following a healthy
lifestyle?
10.4%
20.6%
11.2%
11.3%
0.9%
4.3%
43.3%
1.7%
34.2%
62.1%
Very Good Chance
Essential
Some Chance
Very important
Unsure
Unsure
Very Little Chance
Somewhat important
No Chance
Not important
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Helicopter Parents
How involved were your parents
in your success in High School?
How involved will your parents be in
your success at UNT?
26.9%
10.6%
2.7%
9.0%
2.8%
31.5%
20.7%
36.4%
25.0%
34.5%
Very involved
Very involved
Involved
Involved
Occasionally involved
Occasionally involved
Uninvolved
Uninvolved
Very uninvolved
Very uninvolved
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Pride
Rate your level of pride in your
high school experience:
Rate your level of pride in deciding
to attend UNT:
27.0%
21.1%
7.5%
2.7%
2.8%
43.6%
1.3%
36.5%
26.3%
31.3%
Very High
High
Moderate/Average
Low
Very Low
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Very High
High
Moderate/Average
Low
Very Low
Communicating about Events
How often has a friend convinced
you to attend an event?
How do you find out about school
and community events?
11.6%
34.9%
36.0%
11.4%
2.6%
2.0%
8.1%
12.5%
42.8%
38.1%
Very Often
Often
Occasionally
Rarely
Very Rarely
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Internet/Facebook
Word of mouth/friends
Email
Newspapers
Flyer/Poster
Money Matters
What is your estimate of your
total college costs for 4 years?
How many credit cards do you have
in your name?
32.0%
23.9%
8.3%
8.0%
2.2%
4.4%
2.1%
17.5%
37.9%
63.8%
$0-$10,000
$10,001-$25,000
Estimated costs for 4 years in
2008 (in-state + residence hall
board): ~$60,000 - $70,000
$25,001-$50,000
$50,001-$75,000
$75,001+
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0
1
2
3
more than 3
Longterm Relationships
What is your expectation of meeting
a spouse/life partner at UNT?
9.0%
What is your expectation of forming
lifelong friendships at UNT?
6.7%
1.4%
10.7%
12.9%
43.7%
17.8%
0.9%
55.8%
41.0%
Very Good Chance
Very Good Chance
Good Chance
Good Chance
Unsure
Very Little Chance
Unsure
Very Little Chance
No Chance
No Chance
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Career Support
What is your expectation that UNT will
help you find a job you want?
28.6%
How willing are you to get help from
an alum with your career?
1.8%
0.6%
17.4%
2.4%
0.7%
41.7%
39.6%
37.8%
29.4%
Very high
High
Moderate/Average
Low
Very low
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Very willing
Willing
Somewhat willing
Unwilling
Very unwilling
Patronage
How much influence does a business’
How important do you believe financial
sponsorship of a UNT event have in your support from alumni is to UNT?
decision to use their products/services?
5.1%
27.0%
5.2%
21.1%
16.8%
1.4%
38.2%
22.7%
28.2%
34.2%
Strong amount
Very important
Good amount
Important
Some amount
Somewhat Important
Slight amount
Not Important
No amount
Very unimportant
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