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CIRPThe Freshman Survey
2011
First-time Full-time Freshmen who entered College in 2011First-time Full-time Freshmen who entered College in 2011
National Norms DataNational Norms DataN=203,967N=203,967
Higher Education Research Institute, University of California at Los Angeles
The Freshman Survey
• The CIRP Freshman Survey provides The CIRP Freshman Survey provides institutions with information on the institutions with information on the characteristics, values, and expectations of your characteristics, values, and expectations of your incoming first-year students. Providing insight incoming first-year students. Providing insight on how your incoming class changes over time on how your incoming class changes over time and compares to your peers, the survey is most and compares to your peers, the survey is most valuable as the start of a longitudinal valuable as the start of a longitudinal assessment program that continues with the assessment program that continues with the Your First College Year Survey, the Diverse Your First College Year Survey, the Diverse Learning Environments Survey, and the College Learning Environments Survey, and the College Senior Survey.Senior Survey.
• This presentation is designed to provide a This presentation is designed to provide a visual executive summary of the results. visual executive summary of the results.
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Presentation Summary
• Demographics
• AcademicAcademic Preparation
Habits of Mind (construct)
Academic Self-Concept (construct)
Interactions with Teachers
Active and Collaborative Learning
Written and Oral Communication
Academic Enhancement Experiences
Academic Disengagement
• Civic EngagementSocial Agency (construct)
Civic Engagement
Leadership
• DiversityPluralistic Orientation (construct)Diversity
• Social LifeSocial Self-Concept (construct)Likelihood of College Involvement
(construct)Online Social NetworkSocializing with Friends
• Choosing CollegeCollege Reputation Orientation
(construct)College ChoiceFinancing College
• Career Planning• Health and Wellness• Spirituality/Religiosity
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Demographics
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DemographicsRace/Ethnicity
(mark all that apply)
7.0%1.5%
5.4% 3.6%
12.1%
70.2%
2.7% 1.2%
9.8%
0%
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%
AfricanAmerica
n/Black
Mexican
American/
Chicano
Am. Indian/AlaskaNative
NativeHawaiia
n/Pacific
Islande
r
AsianAmeric
an/Asian
PuertoRican
OtherOtherLatino
White/Caucasi
an
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DemographicsSex
Men45.9%
Women54.1%
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DemographicsAge
0.4%
27.5%
0.9%
69.4%
0.0%1.7%
0%
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%
16 or younger 17 18 19 20 21 or older
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Yes
First-generation in college
19.7%
Native English speaker 89.8%
Demographics
Citzentship Status
1.8%
96.2%
2.0%0%
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%
U.S. citizen Permanent resident Neither
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DemographicsAverage Grade in High School
0.0%
1.0%
3.1%
6.1%
19.4%
20.7%
25.3%
24.4%
0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
D
C
C+
B-
B
B+
A-
A or A+
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Demographics How would you characterize your political views?
20.7%
1.6%
47.4%
2.7%
27.6%
0%
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%
far left liberal middle-of-the-road conservative far right
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Academic
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Mean Median
SAT Critical Reading
588 590
Sat Mathematics 603 610
SAT Writing 588 600
ACT Composite 25 25
CIRP Theme
Academic Preparation
4.2% 10.2%
0%
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%
Prior to this term, have taken courses for credit at thisinstitution
Since leaving high school, have taken courses, whether forcredit or not for credit, at any other institution
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CIRP Theme
Academic PreparationFrom what kind of high school did you graduate?
0.5%
10.3%6.4%
2.9%
77.2%
2.7%
0%
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%
Public school (notcharter or magnet)
Public charter school Public magnetschool
Privatereligious/ parochial
school
Private independentcollege-prep school
Home school
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CIRP Theme
Academic PreparationHave you had, or do you feel you will need, any special tutoring or remedial
workin any of the following subjects?
6.3%13.0% 12.9% 10.3% 11.9%
5.5%5.4% 5.0%5.0%3.8%
25.5%
9.5%3.9%5.2%
0%
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%
English Reading Mathematics Social Studies Science ForeignLanguage
Writing
Have Had Will Need
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CIRP Theme
Academic PreparationNumber of AP Courses/AP Exams taken during high school
5.5%
49.3%
1.7% 0.2%
19.4%
0.2%2.1%
23.4%29.9%
17.0%
5.7%
45.5%
0%
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%
Not offered at my highschool
None 1 to 4 5 to 9 10 to 14 15+
AP Courses AP Exams
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Take notes during class
69.2%
53.7%
44.0% 42.4%
56.1%
27.2%
0%
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%
■ occasionally ■ frequently
Work with other students on group projects
Integrate skills and knowledge from different sources and
experiences
CIRP Theme
Academic PreparationHow often in the past year did you:
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CIRP Theme
Academic PreparationHours spent during typical week studying/homework while in high school
10.1%5.2% 4.1%
27.2%
20.1%21.4%
1.9%10.2%
0%
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%
None Less than 1 hr 1 to 2 hrs 3 to 5 hrs 6 to 10 hrs 11 to 15 hrs 16 to 20 hrs Over 20 hrs
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CIRP Construct
Habits of MindHabits of Mind is a unified measure of the behaviors and traits associated
with academic success.These learning behaviors are seen as the foundation for lifelong learning.
“High” represents students who scored one-half standard deviation or more above the mean (i.e., higher than 55).
High Habits of Mind
26.7%
27.4%
27.0%
0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
Women
Men
All Students
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CIRP Construct Survey Items
Habits of MindHow often in the past year did you:
49.5%
33.5%
40.1%
46.1%
58.4%
53.6%
45.0%
50.9%
55.3%
51.5%
37.7%
43.5%
0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
Seek feedback on your academic work (1.24)
Explore topics on your own, even though it was not required fora class (1.27)
Evaluate the quality or reliability of information you received(1.58)
Seek alternative solutions to a problem (1.61)
Support your opinions with a logical argument (1.74)
Seek solutions to problems and explain them to others (1.99)
■ occasionally ■ frequently
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CIRP Construct Survey Items
Habits of MindHow often in the past year did you:
54.2%
39.7%
47.7%
24.9%
54.6%
43.7%
54.5%
45.3%
53.0%
42.3%
0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
Accept mistakes as part of thelearning process (0.95)
Take a risk because you felt youhad more to gain (1.03)
Revise your papers to improveyour writing (1.04)
Look up scientific researcharticles and resources (1.05)
Ask questions in class (1.20)
■ occasionally ■ frequently
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CIRP Construct
Academic Self-ConceptAcademic Self-Concept is a unified measure of students’ beliefsabout their abilities and confidence in academic environments.
High Academic Self-Concept
18.8%
28.0%
23.0%
0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
Women
Men
All Students
“High” represents students who scored one-half standard deviation or more above the mean (i.e., higher than 55).
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CIRP Construct Survey Items
Academic Self-ConceptRate yourself on each of the following traits as compared
with the average person your age:
35.3%
18.8%
13.4%
19.9%
41.7%
40.2%
31.6%
51.0%
0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
Drive to achieve (0.95)
Self-confidence intellectual (1.22)
Mathematical ability (1.32)
Academic ability (3.52)
■ above average ■ highest 10%
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CIRP Theme
Interaction with TeachersFrequency of Activity During the Past Year as High School Senior
3.0%
29.9%16.4%
55.9%
0%
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%
Was a guest in a teacher’s home Asked a teacher for advice after class
■ occasionally ■ frequently
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CIRP Theme
Interaction with Teachers
Hours spent during typical week while in high school
None < 1 hr1-2 hrs
3-5 hrs
6-10 hrs
11+ hrs
Talking with teachers outside of class 9.5% 41.6% 31.9% 11.8% 3.3% 1.9%
Reason attend this college: My teacher advised me
66.8%
6.0%
27.2%
0%
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%
Very important Somewhat important Not important
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CIRP Theme
Active and Collaborative LearningFrequency of Activity During the Past Year as High School Senior
Tutored another student
12.9%
32.9%
56.0%
38.3%
19.1%
45.4%
0%
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%
■ occasionally ■ frequently
Studied with other students
Performed community service as a part of a class
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CIRP Theme
Written and Oral Communication
Rate yourself as compared to the average person your age:
11.1% 11.8%
25.5%34.2%
0%
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%
Public speaking ability Writing ability
■ above average ■ highest 10%
Mean Median
SAT Critical Reading
588 590
SAT Writing 588 600
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CIRP Theme
Written and Oral CommunicationSpecial tutoring or remedial work in writing
5.0% 11.9%0%
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%
Have had Will need
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CIRP Theme
Written and Oral CommunicationHow often in the past year did you:
47.7%
69.2%
45.3%
27.2%
0%
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%
Revise your papers to improve your writing Take notes during class
■ occasionally ■ frequently
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CIRP Theme
Academic Enhancement Experiences What is your best guess that you will:
Communicate regularly with your professors
Participate in astudy abroad program
Work on a professor’sresearch project
39.6% 33.4%
32.6%45.6%
30.7%
49.2%
0%
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%
■ some chance ■ very good chance
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CIRP Theme
Academic DisengagementFrequency of Activity During the Past Year as High School Senior
36.4%
7.1% 6.7% 4.3%
47.6%
25.7%
39.8% 47.7%
2.0%
58.4%
0%
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%
■ occasionally ■ frequently
Was bored
in class
Came lateto class
Skippedschool/class
Fell asleepin class
Failed to complete
homework in time
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Civic Engagement
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CIRP Construct
Social AgencySocial Agency measures the extent to which students’ value
political and social involvement as a personal goal.
“High” represents students who scored one-half standard deviation or more above the mean (i.e., higher than 55).
High Social Agency
26.9%
22.1%
24.8%
0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
Women
Men
All Students
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CIRP Construct Survey Items
Social AgencyIndicate the importance to you personally of each of the following:
10.0%
28.7%
11.7%
11.9%
10.4%
8.2%
22.9%
41.0%
30.1%
25.7%
23.1%
22.0%
0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
Keeping up to date with political affairs (1.35)
Helping others who are in difficulty (1.36)
Influencing social values (1.58)
Becoming a community leader (2.01)
Helping to promote racial understanding (2.05)
Participating in a community action program (2.42)
■ very important ■ essential
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CIRP Theme
Civic EngagementFrequency of Activity During the Past Year as High School Senior
3.4%
35.3%
19.1%
52.6%
49.4%
38.3%
22.1%22.0%
0%
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%
■ occasionally ■ frequently
Demonstrated fora cause
Performedvolunteer work
Voted in a student election
Performed community service as a part of a class
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CIRP Theme
Civic EngagementFrequency of Activity During the Past Year as High School Senior
30.8%
2.0%15.9%7.9%
31.7%
45.4%
13.5%
50.9%
0%
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%
■ occasionally ■ frequently
Discussed politics Worked on a local, state, or national
political campaign
Publicly communicated my
opinion about a cause
(e.g., blog, email, petition)
Helped raise money for a cause or
campaign
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CIRP Theme
Civic Engagement How much time did you spend during the typical week volunteering?
6.0%
15.6%
6.6%
25.3%25.4%
21.1%
0%
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%
None Less than 1 hr 1 to 2 hrs 3 to 5 hrs 6 to 10 hrs 11+ hrs
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6.8% 6.0%
33.9%25.9% 25.2%
40.8%
0%
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%
student protests or demonstrations
volunteer or community service work
CIRP Theme
Civic EngagementWhat is your best guess as to the chances that you will participate in:
■ some chance ■ very good chance
student government
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CIRP Theme
LeadershipCompared to the average person your age, rate yourself on your:
35.3%22.3%
38.8%
33.6%
15.8%
41.7%
0%
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%
Drive to achieve Leadership ability Self-confidence (social)
■ above average ■ highest 10%
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CIRP Theme
Leadership
20.2%11.9% 6.8%
38.2%
25.7%25.9%
0%
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%
Goal:Becoming an authority in my field
(essential/very important)
Future Act:Participate in student government(very good chance/some chance)
■ very important – some chance■ essential – very good chance
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Goal:Becoming a community leader
(essential/very important)
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Diversity
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CIRP Construct
Pluralistic OrientationPluralistic Orientation measures skills and dispositions appropriate
for living and working in a diverse society.
“High” represents students who scored one-half standard deviation or more above the mean (i.e., higher than 55).
High Pluralistic Orientation
25.2%
28.9%
26.8%
0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
Women
Men
All Students
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CIRP Construct Survey Items
Pluralistic OrientationRate yourself on each of the following traits as compared with the average
person your age:
20.5%
22.9%
19.2%
30.0%
33.1%
46.9%
40.6%
39.6%
43.9%
45.6%
0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
Ability to see the world fromsomeone else's perspective (1.78)
Ability to discuss and negotiatecontroversial issues (2.03)
Openness to having my viewschallenged (2.13)
Tolerance of others withdifferent beliefs (2.35)
Ability to work cooperativelywith diverse people (2.39)
■ above average ■ highest 10%
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CIRP Theme
DiversityHow would you describe the racial composition of the high
school/neighborhood you last attended?
6.7%
25.2%
6.8%
49.2%
4.0%
14.8%14.5%
17.9%13.0%
47.9%
0%
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%
Completely White Mostly White Roughly half non-White Mostly non-White Completely non-White
High School Neighborhood
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3.5%
70.0%
26.5%
0%
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%
Frequently Occasionally Not at all
CIRP Theme
DiversityIn the past year, socialized with someone of another racial/ethnic group
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CIRP Theme
DiversityPersonal Views
■ agree somewhat ■ agree strongly
3.9%
45.6%
6.4%
25.7%
26.4%35.7%
16.6%20.6%
0%
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%
Racial discrimination is
no longer a problem in America
Same-sex couples should have the right
to legal marital status
Undocumented immigrants should be
denied access to public education
Students from disadvantaged backgrounds
should be given preferential treatment in
college admissions
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CIRP Theme
DiversityIndicate the importance to you personally of each of the following:
11.7% 10.4%
23.1%
32.0%
17.9%
30.1%
0%
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%
Influencing social values
Helping to promote racial understanding
Improving my understanding of
other countries and cultures
■ very important ■ essential
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65.7%
29.5%
27.7%
41.3%
0%
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%
Socialize with someone of another racial/ethnic group
Have a roommate of a different race/ethnicity
CIRP Theme
DiversityWhat is your best guess as to the chances that you will:
■ some chance ■ very good chance
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Social Life
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CIRP Construct
Social Self-ConceptSocial Self-Concept is a unified measure of students’ beliefs
about their abilities and confidence in social situations.
High Social Self-Concept
22.5%
32.3%
27.0%
0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
Women
Men
All Students
“High” represents students who scored one-half standard deviation or more above the mean (i.e., higher than 55).
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CIRP Construct Survey Items
Social Self-ConceptRate yourself on each of the following traits as compared
with the average person your age:
11.1%
7.3%
22.3%
15.8%
25.5%
28.9%
38.8%
33.6%
0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
Public speaking ability (1.68)
Popularity (1.92)
Leadership ability (1.96)
Self-confidence social (2.33)
■ above average ■ highest 10%
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CIRP Construct
Likelihood of College InvolvementLikelihood of College Involvement is a unified measure of students’
expectationsabout their involvement in college life generally.
“High” represents students who scored one-half standard deviation or more above the mean (i.e., higher than 55).
High Likelihood of College Involvement
34.8%
17.8%
27.1%
0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
Women
Men
All Students
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CIRP Construct Survey Items
Likelihood of College InvolvementWhat is your best guess as to the chances that you will:
6.8%
33.4%
65.7%
33.9%
49.5%
25.9%
32.6%
27.7%
40.8%
35.2%
0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
Participate in student government (0.96)
Participate in a study abroad program (1.24)
Socialize with someone of another racial/ ethnic group (1.28)
Participate in volunteer or community service work (1.58)
Participate in student clubs/groups (3.25)
■ some chance ■ very good chance
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Social LifeHow much time did you spend during the typical week:
online social networks (Myspace, Facebook, etc.)?
6.1%3.0% 4.4%
25.9%
13.7%
25.9%
5.2%
15.9%
0%
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%
None Less than 1 hr 1 to 2 hrs 3 to 5 hrs 6 to 10 hrs 11 to 15 hrs 16 to 20 hrs Over 20 hrs
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Social LifeHow much time did you spend during the typical week socializing with
friends?
17.5%
9.7%13.2%
22.2%27.1%
8.1%0.4%
1.9%0%
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%
None Less than 1 hr 1 to 2 hrs 3 to 5 hrs 6 to 10 hrs 11 to 15 hrs 16 to 20 hrs Over 20 hrs
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Choosing College
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CIRP Construct
College Reputation OrientationCollege Reputation Orientation measures the degree to which students valueacademic reputation and future career potential as a reason for choosing this
college.
“High” represents students who scored one-half standard deviation or more above the mean (i.e., higher than 55).
High College Reputation Orientation
29.5%
23.3%
26.7%
0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
Women
Men
All Students
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CIRP Construct Survey Items
College Reputation OrientationHow important was each reason in your decision to come here?
63.7%
33.4%
54.6%
31.5%
40.3%
33.9%
0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
This college has a very goodacademic reputation (1.54)
This college's graduates gainadmission to top
graduate/professional schools(2.50)
This college's graduates getgood jobs (6.11)
■ somewhat important ■ very important
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CIRP Theme
College ChoiceTo how many colleges other than this one did you apply for admission this
year?
10.5%7.9%
16.4%
4.6%
14.7% 13.3%11.7%
12.2%
8.8%
0%
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%
None 1 2 3 4 5 6 7-10 11 or more
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Yes
Were you accepted by your first choice college?
76.0%
CIRP Theme
College Choice
Is this college your...
second choice27.0%
first choice57.9%
third choice9.7%
less than third choice5.5%
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85.9%72.4%
25.6%
39.7%
50.3%
12.6%
0%
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%
To be able to get a better job
To gain a general education and
appreciation of ideas
To make me a morecultured person
■ somewhat important ■ very important
CIRP Theme
College ChoiceIn deciding to go to college, how important to you was each of the following
reasons?
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CIRP Theme
College ChoiceIn deciding to go to college, how important to you was each of the following
reasons?
■ somewhat important ■ very important
71.7%82.9%
61.4%
16.1%19.3%
27.9%
77.6%
24.6%
0%
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%
To be able to make more money
To learn more about things that interest
me
To get training for a specific career
To prepare myself for graduate or
professional school
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CIRP Theme
College ChoiceHow important was each reason in your decision to come here?
■ somewhat important ■ very important
14.3%6.1%
63.7%
38.6% 44.0%23.0% 27.2%
31.5%
44.4%26.3%
6.0%
40.0%
0%
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%
My parents wanted me
to come here
My relatives wanted me
to come here
My teacher advised me
This college has a very
good academic reputation
This college has a good reputation
for its social
activities
I was offered
financial assistance
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CIRP Theme
College ChoiceHow important was each reason in your decision to come here?
■ somewhat important ■ very important
40.6%
9.5%18.9%
9.3% 12.6%
29.3%
13.3%
28.5%
14.5% 12.0%
3.5%
35.3%
0%
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%
The cost of attending
this college
High school counselor
advised me
Private college
counselor advised me
I wanted to live near
home
Not offered aid by first
choice
Could not afford first
choice
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CIRP Theme
College ChoiceHow important was each reason in your decision to come here?
■ somewhat important ■ very important
33.4%
54.6%
38.1%
18.2%
33.9%
17.0%
39.2%
35.6%
6.8%
40.3%
0%
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%
This college's graduates gain
admission to top graduate/professi
onal schools
This college's graduates get
good jobs
I was attracted by the religious affiliation/orient
ation of the college
I wanted to go to a school
about the size of this college
Rankings in national
magazines
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CIRP Theme
College ChoiceHow important was each reason in your decision to come here?
■ somewhat important ■ very important
18.5% 15.0%
42.5%
2.7%
15.7%
7.4%
36.4%
12.8%8.3%
42.4%
0%
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%
Information from a website
I was admitted through an
Early Action or Early Decision
program
The athletic department recruited me
A visit to campus
Ability to take online courses
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CIRP Theme
College ChoiceThe current economic situation significantly affected my college choice.
Disagree strongly14.7%
Disagree somewhat21.4%
Agree strongly21.5%
Agree somewhat42.4%
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CIRP Theme
Financing CollegeHow much of your first year’s educational expenses do you expect to cover
from each of the sources listed below?
NoneLess than
$1,000
$1,000 to
$2,999
$3,000 to
$5,999
$6,000 to
$9,999
$10,000+
Family resources (parents, relatives, spouse, etc.)
21.7%
10.6% 12.2% 11.4% 10.0% 34.1%
My own resources (savings from work, work-study, other income)
38.3%
25.6% 22.2% 8.4% 2.8% 2.7%
Aid which need not be repaid (grants, scholarships, military funding, etc.)
30.5%
5.9% 12.4% 13.7% 10.8% 26.8%
Aid which must be repaid (loans, etc.)
47.5%
3.8% 9.1% 16.1% 10.2% 13.3%
Other than above93.4
%2.3% 1.5% 1.0% 0.6% 1.2%
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17.1%20.9%
10.0%12.9%15.0%
4.5%
19.6%
0%
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%
Less than $10,00 $10,000-$39,999 $40,000-$59,999 $60,000-$74,999 $75,000-$99,999 $100,000-$149,000 $150,000 or more
CIRP Theme
Financing CollegeWhat is your best estimate of your parents’ total income last year?
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CIRP Theme
Financing CollegeLevel of Concern About Ability to Finance College Education
None32.6%
Some55.5%
Major11.9%
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49.1%
6.9%
32.6%
22.5%
0%
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%
Get a job to help pay for college expenses
Work full-time while attending college
CIRP Theme
Financing CollegeWhat is your best guess as to the chances that you will:
■ some chance ■ very good chance
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Career Planning
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CIRP Theme
Career PlanningHighest Degree Planned
None 1.0%
Vocational certificate 0.1%
Associate (A.A. or equivalent) 0.4%
Bachelor's degree (B.A., B.S., etc.) 21.4%
Master's degree (M.A., M.S., etc.) 42.0%
Ph.D. or Ed.D. 19.1%
M.D., D.O., D.D.S., D.V.M. 10.2%
J.D. (Law) 4.2%
B.D. or M.DIV. (Divinity) 0.2%
Other 1.3%
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CIRP Theme
Career Planning Career/Occupation
student
father
mother
student
father
mother
Artist 6.5%1.1%
1.9% Lawyer 3.4%2.4%
1.2%
Business12.8%
26.8%
17.0%
Military (career) 1.5%1.7%
0.2%
Business (clerical) 0.7%1.4%
3.8% Nurse 4.7%0.6%
7.8%
Clergy 0.2%0.6%
0.2% Research scientist 2.5%0.8%
0.5%
College teacher 0.4%0.7%
0.5% Social, welfare, rec. worker
1.2%0.5%
1.8%
Doctor (MD or DDS) 8.5%3.0%
1.6% Skilled worker 0.2%6.4%
1.4%
Education (secondary)
3.4%1.9%
4.2% Semi-skilled worker 0.2%3.1%
2.0%
Education (elementary)
3.1%0.6%
7.2% Unskilled worker 0.3%3.5%
2.0%
Engineer 9.6%9.0%
1.1% Unemployed 1.5%4.7%
8.6%
Farmer or forester 0.6%1.1%
0.2% Other 16.1%
28.4%
25.5%
Health professional 8.2%1.4%
3.7% Undecided14.2
%-- --
Homemaker (full-time)
0.1%0.3%
7.6%
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CIRP Theme
Career PlanningThe chief benefit of a college education is that it increases one’s earning
power
Disagree strongly6.1%
Disagree somewhat21.6%
Agree strongly24.2%
Agree somewhat48.1%
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CIRP Theme
Career PlanningProbably field of study/major
Agriculture 0.5%
Biological Science 11.0%
Business 14.9%
Education 5.9%
Engineering 11.8%
English 1.8%
Health Professional 12.7%
History or Political Science 4.2%
Humanities 3.2%
Fine Arts 4.1%
Mathematics or Statistics 0.9%
Physical Science 2.7%
Social Science 9.2%
Other Technical 2.7%
Other non-Technical 8.0%
Undecided 6.4%
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CIRP Theme
Career PlanningPlease indicate the importance to you personally of each of the following:
■ very important ■ essential
7.4%20.2%
7.6%18.5%
38.2%
36.0%
16.1%
22.6%
43.5%
8.2%
0%
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%
Becoming accomplished in one of the
performing arts (acting,
dancing, etc.)
Becoming an authority in my
field
Being very well off financially
Making a theoretical
contribution to science
Becoming successful in a business of my
own
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CIRP Theme
Career PlanningWhat is your best guess that you will change:
13.6%
36.8%34.3%
15.3%
34.2%
12.6% 14.9%
38.3%
0%
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%
Very good chance Some chance Very little chance No chance
Major Field Career Choice
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Health and Wellness
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2.8% 6.2%
28.5%
6.7%
29.2% 35.0%
58.5%
38.7%
6.1%8.8%
0%
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%
Smoked cigarettes
Drank beer Drank wine or liquor
Felt overwhelmed by all I had to do
Felt depressed
CIRP Theme
Health and WellnessFrequency of Activity During the Past Year as High School Senior
■ occasionally ■ frequently
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CIRP Theme
Health and WellnessCompared to the average person your age, rate yourself on your…
19.4% 19.9%
35.5% 37.5%
19.2%
33.2%
0%
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%
Emotional health Physical health Self-understanding
■ above average ■ highest 10%
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CIRP Theme
Health and WellnessDuring the past year, how much time did you spend
during the typical week doing the following activities:
None < 1 hr1-2 hrs
3-5 hrs
6+ hrs
Exercise/sports 4.9% 8.5% 14.7% 18.7% 53.1%
Partying 34.7% 16.5% 17.1% 16.9% 14.9%
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16.8%
44.2%
9.9%
29.2%
0%
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%
Very good chance Some chance Very little chance No chance
CIRP Theme
Health and WellnessWhat is your best guess that you will seek personal counseling?
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Religiosity / Spirituality
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student
father
mother
student
father
mother
Baptist 9.3%9.5%
10.1%
Muslim 1.1%1.5%
1.3%
Buddhist 1.3%1.8%
1.9% Presbyterian 2.9%3.3%
3.7%
Church of Christ 5.5%5.7%
6.4% Quaker 0.2%0.2%
0.2%
Eastern Orthodox 0.7%0.8%
0.8% Roman Catholic26.0%
29.7%
31.5%
Episcopalian 1.4%1.6%
1.9% Seventh Day Adventist 0.4%0.5%
0.5%
Hindu 0.8%1.0%
1.0% United Church of Christ/Congregational
0.8%0.8%
0.9%
Jewish 2.6%3.5%
3.2% Other Christian12.4%
11.9%
13.0%
LDS (Mormon) 0.3%0.3%
0.3% Other Religion 2.8%2.3%
2.3%
Lutheran 3.2%3.9%
4.1% None24.5%
17.3%
12.2%
Methodist 3.8%4.2%
4.7%
CIRP Theme
Religiosity/Spirituality Current religious preference:
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0.2%0.2%
0%
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%
Career: Clergy Major: Theology or Religion
CIRP Theme
Religiosity/Spirituality
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33.9% 30.7%
49.7%38.9%
0%
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%
Attended a religious service
Discussed religion
CIRP Theme
Religiosity/SpiritualityFrequency of Activity During the Past Year as High School Senior
■ occasionally ■ frequently
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CIRP Theme
Religiosity/SpiritualitySelf-Rating – “Spirituality”
23.7%
12.4%
40.0%
7.6%
16.2%
0%
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%
Highest 10% Above Average Average Below Average Lowest 10%
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CIRP Theme
Religiosity/SpiritualityReason come here: I was attracted by the religious affiliation/orientation of
the college
17.0%
6.8%
76.3%
0%
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%
Very important Somewhat important Not important
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20.8%
32.4%
18.5%
28.3%
0%
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%
Essential Very important Somewhat important Not important
CIRP Theme
Religiosity/SpiritualityHow important is it to you to develop a meaningful philosophy of life?
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