Question Count Col % Count Col % Count Col %

1. Male 1127 36.1% 1226 35.8% 405 36.0%Female 1993 63.9% 2203 64.2% 721 64.0%

Total 3120 100.0% 3429 100.0% 1126 100.0%2. 16 or younger 1 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0%

17 20 0.6% 42 1.2% 21 1.9%18 2101 67.8% 2296 67.6% 859 76.2%19 949 30.6% 1041 30.6% 243 21.6%20 25 0.8% 14 0.4% 3 0.3%21 to 24 4 0.1% 4 0.1% 0 0.0%25 to 29 0 0.0% 1 0.0% 0 0.0%30 to 39 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 1 0.1%

Total 3100 100.0% 3398 100.0% 1127 100.0%3. No 34 1.1% 34 1.0% 9 0.8%

Yes 3048 98.9% 3357 99.0% 1118 99.2%Total 3082 100.0% 3391 100.0% 1127 100.0%

4. Current Year 3077 99.4% 3386 99.6% 1122 99.6%One Year Ago 14 0.5% 9 0.3% 3 0.3%Two Years Ago 3 0.1% 2 0.1% 1 0.1%Three Years Ago or Later 2 0.1% 4 0.1% 0 0.0%

Total 3096 100.0% 3401 100.0% 1127 100.0%5. Full‐time  3087 100.0% 3392 100.0% 1127 100.0%

Part‐time 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 0 0.0%Total 3087 100.0% 3392 100.0% 1127 100.0%

6. 5 or less 49 1.6% 63 1.9% 15 1.3%6 to 10 41 1.3% 40 1.2% 3 0.3%11 to 50 295 9.6% 325 9.6% 84 7.5%51 to 100 769 25.0% 935 27.6% 290 25.7%101 to 500 1857 60.4% 1974 58.2% 707 62.7%Over 500 63 2.0% 53 1.6% 28 2.5%

Total 3074 100.0% 3390 100.0% 1127 100.0%7. A or A+ 418 13.5% 469 13.8% 184 16.3%

A‐ 757 24.5% 887 26.1% 295 26.2%B+ 719 23.3% 839 24.7% 261 23.2%B 807 26.2% 858 25.3% 275 24.4%B‐ 291 9.4% 249 7.3% 80 7.1%C+ 74 2.4% 67 2.0% 26 2.3%C 20 0.6% 23 0.7% 4 0.4%D 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 1 0.1%

Total 3086 100.0% 3392 100.0% 1126 100.0%

CIRP First‐Time, Full‐Time Freshman Survey Frequency Distributions

Year

Response Options1999 2001 2008

0.0% 0 0.0% 1 0.1%

Are you enrolled (or enrolling) as a:

Your sex:

How old will you be on December 31 of this year?

Is English your native language?

In what year did you graduate from high school?

Did not graduate but passed G.E.D. test

0

How many miles is this college from your permanent home?

What was your average grade in high school?

Office of Institutional Research 1 January 2009

   

Question Count Col % Count Col % Count Col %

8. 18 or lower 90 8.3%19 ‐ 21 327 30.3%22 ‐ 24 352 32.6%25 ‐ 27 198 18.4%28 or higher 112 10.4%

Total 1079 100.0%9. Public school  1034 91.7%

Public charter school 15 1.3%Public magnet school 2 0.2%

Home school 2 0.2%Total 1127 100.0%

10.

Total 3087 100.0% 3410 100.0% 1126 100.0%11.

Total 3120 100.0% 3429 100.0% 1126 100.0%12.

College residence hall 2902 93.3% 3205 93.7% 1066 94.6%

Other 2 0.1% 2 0.1% 2 0.2%Total 3110 100.0% 3419 100.0% 1127 100.0%

What was your composite ACT score?

NA NA

From what kind of high school did you graduate?

NAChanged Response 

Options

Private religious/ parochial school

64

Year

Response Options1999 2001 2008

5.7%

Private independent college‐prep school

10 0.9%

Prior to this term, have you ever taken courses for credit at this institution?

No 3026 98.0% 3346

Since leaving high school, have you ever taken courses, whether for credit or not for credit, at any other institution?

No 2788 89.4% 3026

Yes 332 10.6% 403

88.2%

98.1% 1093 97.1%

Yes 61 2.0% 64 1.9% 33 2.9%

1027 91.2%

11.8% 99 8.8%

Where do you plan to live during the fall term?

With my family or other relatives

153 4.9% 164 4.8%

Fraternity or sorority house

2 0.1% 3

35 3.1%

Other private home, apartment, or room

27 0.9% 28 0.8% 8 0.7%

0.1% 1 0.1%

Other campus student housing

24 0.8% 17 0.5% 15 1.3%

Office of Institutional Research 2 January 2009

   

Question Count Col % Count Col % Count Col %

13. None 715 23.1% 810 23.8% 251 22.3%One 676 21.8% 690 20.2% 201 17.8%Two 767 24.7% 740 21.7% 257 22.8%Three 513 16.5% 665 19.5% 231 20.5%Four 261 8.4% 285 8.4% 117 10.4%Five 95 3.1% 136 4.0% 46 4.1%Six 37 1.2% 42 1.2% 9 0.8%Seven to ten 28 0.9% 33 1.0% 12 1.1%Eleven or more 9 0.3% 8 0.2% 3 0.3%

Total 3101 100.0% 3409 100.0% 1127 100.0%14. No 130 11.5%

Yes 997 88.5%Total 1127 100.0%

15. Less than third choice 26 0.8% 33 1.0% 10 0.9%Third choice 59 1.9% 90 2.6% 42 3.7%Second choice 544 17.5% 713 20.8% 274 24.3%First choice 2478 79.8% 2586 75.6% 800 71.0%

Total 3107 100.0% 3422 100.0% 1126 100.0%16. Neither 4 0.1% 0 0.0% 2 0.2%

Permanent resident  13 0.4% 18 0.5% 7 0.6%U.S. citizen 3081 99.5% 3387 99.5% 1118 99.2%

Total 3098 100.0% 3405 100.0% 1127 100.0%17. One or both deceased 93 3.0% 98 2.9% 34 3.0%

Total 3083 100.0% 3398 100.0% 1127 100.0%18a. None 3 0.1% 2 0.2%

One‐half 2 0.1% 1 0.1%One 3 0.1% 4 0.4%Two 18 0.5% 3 0.3%Three 230 6.7% 49 4.3%Four 3015 88.2% 1026 91.0%Five or more 149 4.4% 42 3.7%

Total 3420 100.0% 1127 100.0%18b. None 0 0.0% 4 0.4%

One‐half 4 0.1% 3 0.3%One 5 0.1% 8 0.7%Two 168 4.9% 39 3.5%Three 1181 34.6% 247 21.9%Four 1957 57.3% 785 69.7%Five or more 102 3.0% 41 3.6%

Total 3417 100.0% 1127 100.0%

Are your parents:Both alive, divorced or living apart

731 23.7% 847 24.9%

To how many colleges other than this one did you apply for admission this year?

Were you accepted by your first choice college?

NA NA

Is this college your:

Citizenship status:

304 27.0%

Both alive and living with each other

2259 73.3% 2453 72.2% 789 70.0%

During high school how may years did you study each of the following:  English

NA

During high school how may years did you study each of the following:  Mathematics

NA

Year

Response Options1999 2001 2008

Office of Institutional Research 3 January 2009

   

Question Count Col % Count Col % Count Col %

18c. None 227 6.7% 68 6.0%One‐half 60 1.8% 18 1.6%One 454 13.3% 131 11.6%Two 1447 42.5% 458 40.7%Three 736 21.6% 254 22.6%Four 454 13.3% 179 15.9%Five or more 27 0.8% 18 1.6%

Total 3405 100.0% 1126 100.0%18d. None 217 6.4% 39 3.5%

One‐half 141 4.1% 32 2.8%One 1360 40.0% 417 37.1%Two 1083 31.9% 362 32.2%Three 437 12.9% 179 15.9%Four 148 4.4% 92 8.2%Five or more 13 0.4% 4 0.4%

Total 3399 100.0% 1125 100.0%18e. None 92 2.7% 12 1.1%

One‐half 112 3.3% 21 1.9%One 1675 49.2% 469 41.7%Two 1158 34.0% 416 37.0%Three 259 7.6% 121 10.8%Four 101 3.0% 80 7.1%Five or more 9 0.3% 6 0.5%

Total 3406 100.0% 1125 100.0%18f. None 1 0.0% 2 0.2%

One‐half 40 1.2% 11 1.0%One 288 8.5% 74 6.6%Two 855 25.2% 211 18.8%Three 1272 37.4% 442 39.4%Four 903 26.6% 369 32.9%Five or more 38 1.1% 14 1.2%

Total 3397 100.0% 1123 100.0%18g. None 876 26.0% 275 24.5%

One‐half 574 17.0% 169 15.0%One 1084 32.2% 378 33.7%Two 555 16.5% 199 17.7%Three 179 5.3% 64 5.7%Four 88 2.6% 35 3.1%Five or more 14 0.4% 3 0.3%

Total 3370 100.0% 1123 100.0%

During high school how may years did you study each of the following:  Physical Science

NA

During high school how may years did you study each of the following:  Biological Science

NA

2001 2008

During high school how may years did you study each of the following:  History/Am. Govt.

NA

During high school how may years did you study each of the following:  Foreign Language

NA

1999

During high school how may years did you study each of the following:  Computer Science

NA

Year

Response Options

Office of Institutional Research 4 January 2009

   

Question Count Col % Count Col % Count Col %

18h. None 838 24.7% 252 22.4%One‐half 211 6.2% 81 7.2%One 599 17.6% 162 14.4%Two 479 14.1% 166 14.7%Three 290 8.5% 103 9.1%Four 850 25.0% 313 27.8%Five or more 128 3.8% 50 4.4%

Total 3395 100.0% 1127 100.0%19a. None 12 0.5% 10 0.3% 14 1.3%

Vocational certificate 2 0.1% 4 0.1% 3 0.3%Associate  4 0.2% 3 0.1% 22 2.0%Bachelor's degree  903 34.7% 939 32.2% 279 25.1%Master's degree  1212 46.6% 1390 47.7% 473 42.6%Ph.D. or Ed.D. 280 10.8% 355 12.2% 200 18.0%M.D., D.O., D.D.S., D.V.M. 104 4.0% 136 4.7% 80 7.2%J.D. (Law) 51 2.0% 47 1.6% 21 1.9%B.D. or M.DIV. (Divinity) 4 0.2% 6 0.2% 2 0.2%Other 30 1.2% 24 0.8% 17 1.5%

Total 2602 100.0% 2914 100.0% 1111 100.0%19b. None 27 1.7% 31 1.7% 23 2.1%

Vocational certificate 3 0.2% 3 0.2% 10 0.9%Associate  22 1.3% 37 2.0% 37 3.4%Bachelor's degree  1131 69.2% 1273 69.3% 636 58.9%Master's degree  385 23.5% 433 23.6% 276 25.6%Ph.D. or Ed.D. 39 2.4% 31 1.7% 61 5.7%M.D., D.O., D.D.S., D.V.M. 3 0.2% 9 0.5% 15 1.4%J.D. (Law) 6 0.4% 3 0.2% 4 0.4%B.D. or M.DIV. (Divinity) 3 0.2% 0 0.0% 3 0.3%Other 16 1.0% 18 1.0% 14 1.3%

Total 1635 100.0% 1838 100.0% 1079 100.0%20a. Completely non‐White 9 0.8%

Mostly non‐White 43 3.8%Roughly half non‐White 195 17.3%Mostly White 772 68.6%Completely White 106 9.4%

Total 1125 100.0%20b. Completely non‐White 14 1.2%

Mostly non‐White 38 3.4%Roughly half non‐White 92 8.2%Mostly White 658 58.4%Completely White 324 28.8%

Total 1126 100.0%

Racial composition of high school I last attended:

NA NA

Racial composition of the neighborhood where I grew up:

NA NA

During high school how may years did you study each of the following:  Arts and/or Music

NA

Highest Degree Planned at Any Institution:

Highest Degree Planned at This Institution:

Year

Response Options1999 2001 2008

Office of Institutional Research 5 January 2009

   

Question Count Col % Count Col % Count Col %

21a. No 998 88.6%Yes 129 11.4%

Total 1127 100.0%21b. No 118 91.5%

Yes 11 8.5%Total 129 100.0%

21c. No 123 95.3%Yes 6 4.7%

Total 129 100.0%

21d. No 125 96.9%

Yes 4 3.1%

Total 129 100.0%

21e. No 99 76.7%Yes 30 23.3%

Total 129 100.0%

21f. No 115 89.1%

Yes 14 10.9%

Total 129 100.0%

21g. No 108 83.7%Yes 21 16.3%

Total 129 100.0%21h. No 110 85.3%

Yes 19 14.7%Total 129 100.0%

22a. None 312 9.7% 192 17.2%

Less than $1,000 410 12.8% 153 13.7%

$1,000 ‐ 2,999 645 20.1% 173 15.5%

$3,000 ‐ 5,999 765 23.8% 195 17.5%

$6,000 ‐ 9,999 566 17.6% 155 13.9%

$10,000 + 514 16.0% 249 22.3%

Total 3212 100.0% 1117 100.0%

22b. None 402 13.8% 189 17.0%

Less than $1,000 1050 36.0% 382 34.3%

$1,000 ‐ 2,999 1067 36.6% 372 33.4%

$3,000 ‐ 5,999 312 10.7% 114 10.2%

$6,000 ‐ 9,999 61 2.1% 39 3.5%

$10,000 + 25 0.9% 19 1.7%

Total 2917 100.0% 1115 100.0%

Of those that have a disability:  Speech Disability

NA NA

Of those that have a disability:  Orthopedic Disability

NA NA

Do you have a disability? NA NA

Of those that have a disability:  Hearing Disability

NA NA

Of those that have a disability:  Health‐related Disability

NA NA

Of those that have a disability:  Other Disability

NA NA

Of those that have a disability:  Learning Disability

NA NA

Of those that have a disability:  Partially sighted or blind

NA NA

How much of your first year's educational expenses do you expect to cover from:  Family resources (parents, relatives, spouse, etc.)

NA

How much of your first year's educational expenses do you expect to cover from:  My own resources (savings from work, work‐study, other income)

NA

Year

Response Options1999 2001 2008

Office of Institutional Research 6 January 2009

   

Question Count Col % Count Col % Count Col %

22c. None 326 10.6% 238 21.4%

Less than $1,000 202 6.6% 118 10.6%

$1,000 ‐ 2,999 1110 36.1% 279 25.1%

$3,000 ‐ 5,999 955 31.1% 243 21.9%

$6,000 ‐ 9,999 334 10.9% 128 11.5%

$10,000 + 144 4.7% 104 9.4%

Total 3071 100.0% 1110 100.0%

22d. None 1133 41.7% 315 28.3%Less than $1,000 225 8.3% 44 4.0%$1,000 ‐ 2,999 659 24.3% 120 10.8%$3,000 ‐ 5,999 443 16.3% 234 21.0%$6,000 ‐ 9,999 185 6.8% 207 18.6%$10,000 + 69 2.5% 192 17.3%

Total 2714 100.0% 1112 100.0%22e. None 1477 90.1% 900 82.1%

Less than $1,000 80 4.9% 104 9.5%$1,000 ‐ 2,999 43 2.6% 55 5.0%$3,000 ‐ 5,999 21 1.3% 17 1.6%$6,000 ‐ 9,999 8 0.5% 10 0.9%$10,000 + 10 0.6% 10 0.9%

Total 1639 100.0% 1096 100.0%23. Less than $10,000 30 2.7%

$10,000 to $14,999 25 2.3%$15,000 to $19,999 22 2.0%$20,000 to $24,999 32 2.9%$25,000 to $29,999 33 3.0%$30,000 to $39,999 76 6.9%$40,000 to $49,999 78 7.1%$50,000 to $59,999 109 9.9%$60,000 to $74,999 161 14.6%$75,000 to $99,999 187 17.0%$100,000 to $149,999 196 17.8%$150,000 to $199,999 78 7.1%$200,000 to $249,999 31 2.8%$250,000 or more 44 4.0%

Total 1102 100.0%

How much of your first year's educational expenses do you expect to cover from:  Aid which must be repaid 

NA

How much of your first year's educational expenses do you expect to cover from:  Other than above

NA

What is your best estimate of your parents' total income last year?  Consider income from all sources before taxes

Response Options Differed

How much of your first year's educational expenses do you expect to cover from:  Aid which need not be repaid (grants, scholarships, military funding, etc.)

NA

Year

Response Options1999 2001 2008

Response Options Differed

Office of Institutional Research 7 January 2009

   

Question Count Col % Count Col % Count Col %

23.* Less than $10,000 67 2.4% 60 2.0% 30 2.7%$10,000 to $14,999 51 1.8% 57 1.8% 25 2.3%$15,000 to $19,999 66 2.4% 73 2.3% 22 2.0%$20,000 to $24,999 90 3.2% 110 3.5% 32 2.9%$25,000 to $29,999 107 3.8% 114 3.6% 33 3.0%$30,000 to $39,999 245 8.8% 230 7.4% 76 6.9%$40,000 to $49,999 314 11.3% 327 10.5% 78 7.1%$50,000 to $59,999 386 13.8% 410 13.1% 109 9.9%$60,000 to $74,999 489 17.5% 535 17.1% 161 14.6%$75,000 to $99,999 447 16.0% 519 16.6% 187 17.0%$100,000 to $149,999 355 12.7% 476 15.2% 196 17.8%$150,000 to $199,999 117 4.2% 136 4.3% 78 7.1%$200,000 or more 55 2.0% 81 2.6% 75 6.8%

Total 2789 100.0% 3128 100.0% 1102 100.0%24.

Total 3012 100.0% 3359 100.0% 1125 100.0%25a.* Baptist 186 6.2% 247 7.4% 54 4.8%

Buddhist 3 0.1% 7 0.2% 5 0.4%Church of Christ NA NA NA NA 50 4.5%Eastern Orthodox 12 0.4% 8 0.2% 6 0.5%Episcopalian 33 1.1% 32 1.0% 9 0.8%Hindu NA NA NA NA 0 0.0%Islamic 3 0.1% 3 0.1% 0 0.0%Jewish 8 0.3% 12 0.4% 6 0.5%LDS (Mormon) 7 0.2% 6 0.2% 1 0.1%Lutheran 341 11.4% 324 9.7% 89 7.9%Methodist 267 8.9% 251 7.5% 91 8.1%Muslim NA NA NA NA 1 0.1%Presbyterian 139 4.7% 125 3.8% 24 2.1%Quaker 5 0.2% 6 0.2% 2 0.2%Roman Catholic 1005 33.6% 1078 32.3% 293 26.2%Seventh Day Adventist 5 0.2% 9 0.3% 3 0.3%

Other Christian 368 12.3% 499 15.0% 219 19.6%Other Religion 76 2.5% 85 2.6% 36 3.2%None 501 16.8% 591 17.7% 220 19.6%

Total 2988 100.0% 3333 100.0% 1120 100.0%

What is your best estimate of your parents' total income last year?     *Recoded:  1999 and 2000 included "less than $6,000"; "$6,000 to $9,999"; and "$200,000 or more"

Do you have any concern about your ability to finance your college education?

None (I am confident that I will have sufficient funds)

867 28.8% 936 27.9%

Major (not sure I will have enough funds)

454

Your current religious preference:  *Recoded:  2008 included "Church of Christ", "Hindu", and "Muslim"

United Church of Christ/ Congregational

29 1.0% 50

271 24.1%

Some (but I probably will have enough funds)

1691 56.1% 1976 58.8% 653 58.0%

Year

Response Options1999 2001 2008

1.5% 11 1.0%

15.1% 447 13.3% 201 17.9%

Office of Institutional Research 8 January 2009

   

Question Count Col % Count Col % Count Col %

25b.* Baptist 178 6.6% 238 7.7% 68 6.1%Buddhist 4 0.1% 6 0.2% 0 0.0%Church of Christ NA NA NA NA 59 5.3%Eastern Orthodox 8 0.3% 7 0.2% 9 0.8%Episcopalian 30 1.1% 35 1.1% 11 1.0%Hindu NA NA NA NA 0 0.0%Islamic 6 0.2% 7 0.2% 0 0.0%Jewish 17 0.6% 17 0.5% 10 0.9%LDS (Mormon) 5 0.2% 3 0.1% 3 0.3%Lutheran 341 12.6% 332 10.7% 98 8.8%Methodist 254 9.4% 244 7.9% 82 7.4%Muslim NA NA NA NA 4 0.4%Presbyterian 133 4.9% 134 4.3% 42 3.8%Quaker 5 0.2% 3 0.1% 2 0.2%Roman Catholic 968 35.7% 1093 35.3% 292 26.3%Seventh Day Adventist 4 0.1% 7 0.2% 5 0.4%

Other Christian 295 10.9% 388 12.5% 199 17.9%Other Religion 44 1.6% 51 1.6% 26 2.3%None 403 14.8% 488 15.8% 189 17.0%

Total 2714 100.0% 3095 100.0% 1112 100.0%25c.* Baptist 191 6.8% 254 8.0% 73 6.5%

Buddhist 1 0.0% 4 0.1% 0 0.0%Church of Christ NA NA NA NA 64 5.7%Eastern Orthodox 7 0.2% 8 0.3% 10 0.9%Episcopalian 40 1.4% 41 1.3% 13 1.2%Hindu NA NA NA NA 0 0.0%Islamic 3 0.1% 3 0.1% 0 0.0%Jewish 17 0.6% 8 0.3% 8 0.7%LDS (Mormon) 5 0.2% 6 0.2% 1 0.1%Lutheran 360 12.8% 349 11.0% 111 9.9%Methodist 279 9.9% 288 9.1% 101 9.1%Muslim NA NA NA NA 1 0.1%Presbyterian 155 5.5% 151 4.8% 36 3.2%Quaker 8 0.3% 4 0.1% 2 0.2%Roman Catholic 1066 38.0% 1151 36.3% 320 28.7%Seventh Day Adventist 4 0.1% 10 0.3% 6 0.5%

Other Christian 330 11.8% 461 14.5% 208 18.6%Other Religion 45 1.6% 60 1.9% 24 2.2%None 274 9.8% 330 10.4% 126 11.3%

Total 2807 100.0% 3171 100.0% 1116 100.0%

1.2%

Your mother's current religious preference:        *Recoded:  2008 included "Church of Christ", "Hindu", and "Muslim"

United Church of Christ/ Congregational

22 0.8% 43 1.4% 12 1.1%

United Church of Christ/ Congregational

19 0.7% 42 1.4% 13

Year

Response Options1999 2001 2008

Your father's current religious preference:  *Recoded:  2008 included "Church of Christ", "Hindu", and "Muslim"

Office of Institutional Research 9 January 2009

   

Question Count Col % Count Col % Count Col %

26a. Not at all 562 18.1% 566 16.6% 293 26.0%Occasionally 1368 44.1% 1521 44.5% 477 42.3%Frequently 1169 37.7% 1328 38.9% 357 31.7%

Total 3099 100.0% 3415 100.0% 1127 100.0%26b. Not at all 36 1.2% 42 1.2% 39 3.5%

Occasionally 1577 50.8% 1603 46.9% 654 58.1%Frequently 1490 48.0% 1773 51.9% 433 38.5%

Total 3103 100.0% 3418 100.0% 1126 100.0%

26c. Not at all 1397 45.2% 1487 43.6% 828 73.5%

Occasionally 1316 42.6% 1494 43.9% 267 23.7%

Frequently 377 12.2% 426 12.5% 31 2.8%

Total 3090 100.0% 3407 100.0% 1126 100.0%

26d. Not at all 1658 53.5% 1812 53.1% 495 44.0%Occasionally 1114 35.9% 1256 36.8% 518 46.0%Frequently 329 10.6% 345 10.1% 113 10.0%

Total 3101 100.0% 3413 100.0% 1126 100.0%26e. Not at all 452 14.6% 484 14.2% 122 10.8%

Occasionally 1957 63.1% 2194 64.2% 748 66.4%Frequently 692 22.3% 739 21.6% 257 22.8%

Total 3101 100.0% 3417 100.0% 1127 100.0%26f. Not at all 2121 68.4% 2279 66.8% 865 76.8%

Occasionally 837 27.0% 970 28.4% 218 19.3%Frequently 145 4.7% 163 4.8% 44 3.9%

Total 3103 100.0% 3412 100.0% 1127 100.0%26g. Not at all 1933 62.4% 2325 68.0% 865 76.8%

Occasionally 686 22.1% 685 20.0% 200 17.7%Frequently 481 15.5% 409 12.0% 62 5.5%

Total 3100 100.0% 3419 100.0% 1127 100.0%26h. Not at all 1319 42.6% 1537 45.0% 626 55.5%

Occasionally 1367 44.2% 1447 42.3% 407 36.1%Frequently 409 13.2% 435 12.7% 94 8.3%

Total 3095 100.0% 3419 100.0% 1127 100.0%26i. Not at all 1156 37.4% 1259 36.8% 557 49.4%

Occasionally 1639 53.0% 1787 52.2% 492 43.7%Frequently 296 9.6% 375 11.0% 78 6.9%

Total 3091 100.0% 3421 100.0% 1127 100.0%26j. Not at all 247 7.9% 299 8.8% 91 8.1%

Occasionally 1738 55.9% 1937 56.7% 648 57.5%Frequently 1122 36.1% 1180 34.5% 388 34.4%

Total 3107 100.0% 3416 100.0% 1127 100.0%26k. Not at all 1071 34.5% 1288 37.7% 403 35.8%

Occasionally 1738 56.0% 1853 54.2% 619 54.9%Frequently 295 9.5% 276 8.1% 105 9.3%

Total 3104 100.0% 3417 100.0% 1127 100.0%

Activities noted in the past year:  Attended a religious serviceActivities noted in the past year:  Was bored in class

Activities noted in the past year:  Participated in political demonstrations

Activities noted in the past year:  Tutored another studentActivities noted in the past year:  Studied with other studentsActivities noted in the past year:  Was a guest in a teacher's home

Activities noted in the past year:  Drank beer

Activities noted in the past year:  Drank wine or liquor

Activities noted in the past year:  Felt overwhelmed by all I had to doActivities noted in the past year:  Felt depressed

Year

Response Options1999 2001 2008

Activities noted in the past year:  Smoked cigarettes

Office of Institutional Research 10 January 2009

   

Question Count Col % Count Col % Count Col %

26l. Not at all 654 21.1% 704 20.6% 179 15.9%Occasionally 1735 56.0% 1856 54.3% 654 58.1%Frequently 711 22.9% 858 25.1% 293 26.0%

Total 3100 100.0% 3418 100.0% 1126 100.0%26m. Not at all 2010 64.9% 2114 61.9% 642 57.0%

Occasionally 442 14.3% 553 16.2% 210 18.6%Frequently 647 20.9% 748 21.9% 275 24.4%

Total 3099 100.0% 3415 100.0% 1127 100.0%26n. Not at all 522 16.8% 546 16.0% 146 13.0%

Occasionally 1968 63.4% 2119 62.0% 691 61.3%Frequently 613 19.8% 754 22.1% 290 25.7%

Total 3103 100.0% 3419 100.0% 1127 100.0%26o. Not at all 730 23.6% 677 19.9% 263 23.4%

Occasionally 1749 56.5% 1987 58.3% 597 53.0%Frequently 615 19.9% 742 21.8% 266 23.6%

Total 3094 100.0% 3406 100.0% 1126 100.0%26p. Not at all 150 4.8% 134 3.9% 46 4.1%

Occasionally 1295 41.7% 1359 39.8% 455 40.4%

Frequently 1660 53.5% 1922 56.3% 624 55.5%

Total 3105 100.0% 3415 100.0% 1125 100.0%

26q. Not at all 897 29.0% 960 28.3% 461 40.9%Occasionally 1823 58.9% 1920 56.5% 575 51.0%Frequently 376 12.1% 516 15.2% 91 8.1%

Total 3096 100.0% 3396 100.0% 1127 100.0%26r. Not at all 180 5.8% 50 1.5% 5 0.4%

Occasionally 1137 36.6% 785 22.9% 258 22.9%

Frequently 1787 57.6% 2586 75.6% 864 76.7%

Total 3104 100.0% 3421 100.0% 1127 100.0%

26s. Not at all 152 13.5%Occasionally 476 42.2%Frequently 499 44.3%

Total 1127 100.0%26t. Not at all 483 42.9%

Occasionally 328 29.1%Frequently 315 28.0%

Total 1126 100.0%26u. Not at all 704 62.6%

Occasionally 243 21.6%Frequently 178 15.8%

Total 1125 100.0%

Activities noted in the past year:  Performed volunteer work

Year

Response Options1999 2001 2008

Activities noted in the past year:  Used the Internet:  To blog

NA NA

Activities noted in the past year:  Used the Internet:  To read news sites

NA NA

Activities noted in the past year:  Used the Internet:  To read blogs

NA NA

Activities noted in the past year:  Played a musical instrumentActivities noted in the past year:  Asked a teacher for advice after classActivities noted in the past year:  Voted in a student election

Activities noted in the past year:  Socialized with someone of another racial/ethnic group

Activities noted in the past year:  Came late to class

Activities noted in the past year: Used the Internet:  For research or homework

Office of Institutional Research 11 January 2009

   

Question Count Col % Count Col % Count Col %

26v. Not at all 1498 48.4% 1620 47.4% 411 36.5%

Occasionally 1165 37.6% 1309 38.3% 519 46.1%

Frequently 434 14.0% 490 14.3% 197 17.5%

Total 3097 100.0% 3419 100.0% 1127 100.0%

26w. Not at all 727 23.6% 709 20.8% 218 19.4%Occasionally 1727 56.0% 1896 55.7% 603 53.6%Frequently 632 20.5% 801 23.5% 305 27.1%

Total 3086 100.0% 3406 100.0% 1126 100.0%26x. Not at all 1025 33.2% 1000 29.4% 159 14.1%

Occasionally 1659 53.7% 1881 55.2% 634 56.3%Frequently 408 13.2% 524 15.4% 334 29.6%

Total 3092 100.0% 3405 100.0% 1127 100.0%26y. Not at all 1004 89.1%

Occasionally 98 8.7%

Frequently 25 2.2%

Total 1127 100.0%

27a. Lowest 10% 0 0.0% 0 0.0% 1 0.1%Below average 18 0.6% 24 0.7% 16 1.4%Average 1082 35.0% 1189 34.8% 376 33.4%Above average 1593 51.5% 1774 51.9% 559 49.6%Highest 10% 399 12.9% 429 12.6% 174 15.5%

Total 3092 100.0% 3416 100.0% 1126 100.0%27b. Lowest 10% 386 12.5% 392 11.5% 117 10.4%

Below average 1044 33.8% 1023 29.9% 396 35.2%Average 956 30.9% 1120 32.8% 347 30.8%Above average 552 17.9% 697 20.4% 203 18.0%Highest 10% 153 4.9% 184 5.4% 62 5.5%

Total 3091 100.0% 3416 100.0% 1125 100.0%27c. Lowest 10% 52 1.7% 39 1.1% 10 0.9%

Below average 446 14.4% 387 11.3% 90 8.0%Average 1685 54.5% 1871 54.8% 567 50.4%Above average 776 25.1% 936 27.4% 401 35.6%Highest 10% 132 4.3% 182 5.3% 58 5.2%

Total 3091 100.0% 3415 100.0% 1126 100.0%27d. Lowest 10% 2 0.1% 5 0.1% 1 0.1%

Below average 57 1.8% 64 1.9% 7 0.6%Average 761 24.7% 948 27.8% 252 22.4%Above average 1615 52.4% 1761 51.6% 619 55.0%Highest 10% 649 21.0% 638 18.7% 247 21.9%

Total 3084 100.0% 3416 100.0% 1126 100.0%

Activities noted in the past year:  Performed community service as part of a class

Activities noted in the past year:  Discussed religion

Activities noted in the past year:  Discussed politics

Rate yourself on each trait compared with the average person your age:  Cooperativeness

Activities noted in the past year:  Worked on a local, state or national political campaign

NA NA

Rate yourself on each trait compared with the average person your age:  Academic ability

Rate yourself on each trait compared with the average person your age:  Artistic ability

Rate yourself on each trait compared with the average person your age:  Computer skills

Year2008

Response Options1999 2001

Office of Institutional Research 12 January 2009

   

Question Count Col % Count Col % Count Col %

27e. Lowest 10% 29 0.9% 27 0.8% 10 0.9%Below average 325 10.5% 319 9.3% 116 10.3%Average 1152 37.3% 1269 37.2% 378 33.6%Above average 1151 37.2% 1273 37.3% 453 40.2%Highest 10% 434 14.0% 525 15.4% 169 15.0%

Total 3091 100.0% 3413 100.0% 1126 100.0%27f. Lowest 10% 6 0.2% 5 0.1% 1 0.1%

Below average 97 3.1% 88 2.6% 25 2.2%Average 892 28.9% 1023 29.9% 279 24.8%Above average 1400 45.3% 1485 43.5% 488 43.3%Highest 10% 693 22.4% 815 23.9% 333 29.6%

Total 3088 100.0% 3416 100.0% 1126 100.0%27g. Lowest 10% 29 0.9% 35 1.0% 9 0.8%

Below average 196 6.3% 260 7.6% 114 10.1%Average 1307 42.3% 1535 45.0% 453 40.2%Above average 1107 35.9% 1136 33.3% 372 33.0%Highest 10% 448 14.5% 448 13.1% 178 15.8%

Total 3087 100.0% 3414 100.0% 1126 100.0%27h. Lowest 10% 16 0.5% 15 0.4% 9 0.8%

Below average 199 6.4% 258 7.6% 69 6.1%Average 1020 33.0% 1193 35.0% 350 31.1%Above average 1252 40.5% 1323 38.8% 463 41.1%Highest 10% 606 19.6% 624 18.3% 235 20.9%

Total 3093 100.0% 3413 100.0% 1126 100.0%

27i. Lowest 10% 141 4.6% 157 4.6% 41 3.6%

Below average 685 22.2% 762 22.3% 217 19.3%

Average 1145 37.0% 1321 38.7% 428 38.0%

Above average 871 28.2% 892 26.1% 341 30.3%

Highest 10% 249 8.1% 283 8.3% 99 8.8%

Total 3091 100.0% 3415 100.0% 1126 100.0%27j. Lowest 10% 15 0.5% 12 0.4% 4 0.4%

Below average 173 5.6% 211 6.2% 90 8.0%Average 1268 41.0% 1461 42.7% 463 41.1%Above average 1110 35.9% 1224 35.8% 376 33.4%Highest 10% 524 17.0% 510 14.9% 193 17.1%

Total 3090 100.0% 3418 100.0% 1126 100.0%27k. Lowest 10% 30 1.0% 36 1.1% 17 1.5%

Below average 177 5.7% 236 6.9% 99 8.8%Average 1606 52.1% 1771 51.9% 596 52.9%Above average 1056 34.3% 1116 32.7% 346 30.7%Highest 10% 213 6.9% 255 7.5% 68 6.0%

Total 3082 100.0% 3414 100.0% 1126 100.0%

Rate yourself on each trait compared with the average person your age:  Creativity

Rate yourself on each trait compared with the average person your age:  Drive to achieve

Rate yourself on each trait compared with the average person your age:  Emotional health

Rate yourself on each trait compared with the average person your age:  Leadership ability

Rate yourself on each trait compared with the average person your age:  Mathematical ability

Rate yourself on each trait compared with the average person your age:  Physical health

Rate yourself on each trait compared with the average person your age:  Popularity

Year

Response Options1999 2001 2008

Office of Institutional Research 13 January 2009

   

Question Count Col % Count Col % Count Col %

27l. Lowest 10% 124 4.0% 130 3.8% 34 3.0%Below average 660 21.4% 757 22.2% 224 19.9%Average 1281 41.5% 1362 39.9% 445 39.5%Above average 776 25.1% 849 24.9% 310 27.5%Highest 10% 248 8.0% 315 9.2% 113 10.0%

Total 3089 100.0% 3413 100.0% 1126 100.0%

27m. Lowest 10% 14 0.5% 18 0.5% 2 0.2%

Below average 170 5.5% 197 5.8% 87 7.7%

Average 1310 42.4% 1404 41.1% 435 38.7%

Above average 1208 39.1% 1373 40.2% 431 38.3%

Highest 10% 385 12.5% 421 12.3% 170 15.1%

Total 3087 100.0% 3413 100.0% 1125 100.0%27n. Lowest 10% 30 1.0% 40 1.2% 9 0.8%

Below average 330 10.7% 365 10.7% 152 13.5%Average 1253 40.6% 1418 41.5% 428 38.0%Above average 1097 35.5% 1173 34.3% 400 35.6%Highest 10% 378 12.2% 421 12.3% 136 12.1%

Total 3088 100.0% 3417 100.0% 1125 100.0%27o. Lowest 10% 10 0.3% 12 0.4% 3 0.3%

Below average 131 4.2% 173 5.1% 56 5.0%Average 1462 47.4% 1654 48.5% 461 41.0%Above average 1133 36.7% 1187 34.8% 427 38.0%Highest 10% 351 11.4% 383 11.2% 178 15.8%

Total 3087 100.0% 3409 100.0% 1125 100.0%27p. Lowest 10% 88 2.9% 211 6.2% 58 5.2%

Below average 438 14.2% 504 14.8% 157 14.0%Average 1407 45.7% 1573 46.2% 472 42.0%Above average 828 26.9% 842 24.7% 320 28.4%Highest 10% 318 10.3% 276 8.1% 118 10.5%

Total 3079 100.0% 3406 100.0% 1125 100.0%

27q. Lowest 10% 5 0.2% 15 0.4% 1 0.1%

Below average 69 2.2% 89 2.6% 13 1.2%

Average 1042 33.8% 1238 36.3% 351 31.2%

Above average 1508 48.9% 1553 45.5% 540 48.0%

Highest 10% 463 15.0% 515 15.1% 221 19.6%

Total 3087 100.0% 3410 100.0% 1126 100.0%27r. Lowest 10% 30 1.0% 34 1.0% 13 1.2%

Below average 321 10.4% 345 10.1% 119 10.6%Average 1347 43.6% 1468 43.1% 473 42.0%Above average 1075 34.8% 1218 35.7% 387 34.4%Highest 10% 316 10.2% 343 10.1% 134 11.9%

Total 3089 100.0% 3408 100.0% 1126 100.0%

Year

Response Options1999 2001 2008

Rate yourself on each trait compared with the average person your age:  Spirituality

Rate yourself on each trait compared with the average person your age:  Understanding of others

Rate yourself on each trait compared with the average person your age:  Writing ability

Rate yourself on each trait compared with the average person your age:  Public speaking abilityRate yourself on each trait compared with the average person your age:  Self‐confidence (intellectual)

Rate yourself on each trait compared with the average person your age:  Self‐confidence (social)Rate yourself on each trait compared with the average person your age:  Self‐understanding

Office of Institutional Research 14 January 2009

   

Question Count Col % Count Col % Count Col %

28a. Lowest 10% 2 0.2%

Below average 27 2.4%

Average 388 34.4%

Above average 482 42.8%

Highest 10% 228 20.2%

Total 1127 100.0%

28b. Lowest 10% 1 0.1%

Below average 26 2.3%

Average 293 26.0%

Above average 511 45.3%

Highest 10% 296 26.3%

Total 1127 100.0%

28c. Lowest 10% 4 0.4%

Below average 74 6.6%

Average 395 35.0%

Above average 443 39.3%

Highest 10% 211 18.7%

Total 1127 100.0%

28d. Lowest 10% 3 0.3%

Below average 60 5.3%

Average 376 33.4%

Above average 442 39.3%

Highest 10% 245 21.8%

Total 1126 100.0%

28e. Below average 11 1.0%

Average 261 23.2%

Above average 527 46.8%

Highest 10% 328 29.1%

Total 1127 100.0%

Year

Rate yourself on each trait compared with the average person your age:  Ability to see the world from someone else's perspective

NA NA

Rate yourself on each trait compared with the average person your age:  Ability to discuss and negotiate controversial issues

NA NA

Rate yourself on each trait compared with the average person your age:  Ability to work cooperatively with diverse people

NA NA

Rate yourself on each trait compared with the average person your age:  Tolerance of others with different beliefs

NA NA

Rate yourself on each trait compared with the average person your age:  Openness to having my own views challenged

NA NA

Response Options1999 2001 2008

Office of Institutional Research 15 January 2009

   

Question Count Col % Count Col % Count Col %

29a. Grammar school or less 53 1.7% 31 0.9% 10 0.9%Some high school 123 4.0% 128 3.8% 31 2.8%High school graduate 906 29.5% 986 29.1% 276 24.6%

Some college 607 19.8% 721 21.3% 223 19.9%College degree 824 26.9% 891 26.3% 334 29.7%Some graduate school 41 1.3% 38 1.1% 24 2.1%Graduate degree 362 11.8% 437 12.9% 164 14.6%

Total 3068 100.0% 3384 100.0% 1123 100.0%29b. Grammar school or less 50 1.6% 26 0.8% 3 0.3%

Some high school 71 2.3% 60 1.8% 20 1.8%High school graduate 1031 33.4% 1063 31.2% 253 22.5%

Some college 670 21.7% 801 23.5% 269 23.9%College degree 797 25.8% 909 26.7% 369 32.8%Some graduate school 61 2.0% 48 1.4% 23 2.0%Graduate degree 284 9.2% 362 10.6% 135 12.0%

Total 3084 100.0% 3403 100.0% 1125 100.0%30a. Not at all 32 2.8%

Occasionally 536 47.6%Frequently 559 49.6%

Total 1127 100.0%30b. Not at all 33 2.9%

Occasionally 479 42.5%

Frequently 614 54.5%

Total 1126 100.0%

30c. Not at all 35 3.1%

Occasionally 520 46.2%

Frequently 571 50.7%

Total 1126 100.0%

30d. Not at all 45 4.0%

Occasionally 487 43.3%

Frequently 594 52.8%

Total 1126 100.0%

Mother's highest level of education

Postsecondary school other than college

120 3.9% 134 3.9% 53 4.7%

Father's highest level of education

Postsecondary school other than college

152 5.0% 152 4.5%

How often in the past year have you:  Seek solutions to problems and explain them to others

NA NA

How often in the past year have you:  Revise your papers to improve your writing

NA NA

How often in the past year have you:  Ask questions in class

NA NA

How often in the past year have you:  Support your opinions with a logical argument

NA NA

61 5.4%

Year

Response Options1999 2001 2008

Office of Institutional Research 16 January 2009

   

Question Count Col % Count Col % Count Col %

30e. Not at all 36 3.2%

Occasionally 647 57.5%

Frequently 443 39.3%

Total 1126 100.0%

30f. Not at all 63 5.6%

Occasionally 601 53.4%

Frequently 461 41.0%

Total 1125 100.0%

30g. Not at all 28 2.5%

Occasionally 599 53.2%

Frequently 499 44.3%

Total 1126 100.0%30h. Not at all 271 24.1%

Occasionally 630 56.0%Frequently 224 19.9%

Total 1125 100.0%30i. Not at all 192 17.1%

Occasionally 635 56.4%

Frequently 299 26.6%

Total 1126 100.0%

30j. Not at all 29 2.6%

Occasionally 532 47.2%

Frequently 565 50.2%

Total 1126 100.0%

30k. Not at all 53 4.7%

Occasionally 556 49.4%

Frequently 517 45.9%

Total 1126 100.0%

30l. Not at all 14 1.2%Occasionally 337 29.9%Frequently 775 68.8%

Total 1126 100.0%

How often in the past year have you:  Seek alternative solutions to a problem

NA NA

How often in the past year have you:  Look up scientific research articles and 

NA NA

How often in the past year have you:  Evaluate the quality or reliability of information you received

NA NA

How often in the past year have you:  Take a risk because you felt you had more to gain

NA NA

How often in the past year have you:  Seek feedback on your academic work

NA NA

How often in the past year have you:  Take notes during class

NA NA

How often in the past year have you:  Explore topics on your own, even though it was not required for a class

NA NA

How often in the past year have you:  Accept mistakes as part of the learning process

NA NA

Year

Response Options1999 2001 2008

Office of Institutional Research 17 January 2009

   

Question Count Col % Count Col % Count Col %

31a. Artist 343 10.4% 127 11.3%Business 432 13.1% 149 13.3%Business (clerical) 26 0.8% 6 0.5%Clergy 4 0.1% 1 0.1%College teacher 13 0.4% 7 0.6%Doctor (MD or DDS) 118 3.6% 77 6.9%Education (secondary) 355 10.8% 98 8.7%Education (elementary) 376 11.4% 73 6.5%Engineer 99 3.0% 34 3.0%Farmer or forester 19 0.6% 2 0.2%Health professional 223 6.8% 154 13.7%Homemaker 2 0.1% 0 0.0%Lawyer 55 1.7% 20 1.8%Military (career) 5 0.2% 5 0.4%Nurse 15 0.5% 8 0.7%Research scientist 35 1.1% 17 1.5%

Skilled worker 10 0.3% 15 1.3%Semi‐skilled worker 21 0.6% 2 0.2%Unskilled 17 0.5% 0 0.0%Unemployed 34 1.0% 1 0.1%Other 578 17.5% 189 16.8%Undecided 476 14.5% 125 11.1%

Total 3294 100.0% 1124 100.0%31b. Artist 21 0.6% 21 1.9%

Business 890 26.9% 328 29.3%Business (clerical) 29 0.9% 20 1.8%Clergy 10 0.3% 9 0.8%College Teacher 9 0.3% 0 0.0%Doctor (MD or DDS) 29 0.9% 6 0.5%Education (secondary) 144 4.3% 27 2.4%Education (elementary) 28 0.8% 9 0.8%Engineer 292 8.8% 108 9.6%Farmer or forester 67 2.0% 15 1.3%Health professional 37 1.1% 12 1.1%Homemaker (full‐time) 3 0.1% 3 0.3%Lawyer 28 0.8% 20 1.8%Military (career) 17 0.5% 8 0.7%Nurse 9 0.3% 6 0.5%Research scientist 7 0.2% 4 0.4%

Skilled worker 439 13.3% 143 12.8%Semi‐skilled worker 162 4.9% 42 3.7%

14

Year

1.2%

2008

NA

Response Options1999 2001

Father's Occupation (aggregated):

1.2%

Social/welfare/rec worker24 0.7% 8 0.7%

Your probable career occupation:

NA

Social/welfare/rec worker38

Office of Institutional Research 18 January 2009

   

Question Count Col % Count Col % Count Col %

Unskilled worker 126 3.8% 46 4.1%Unemployed 67 2.0% 69 6.2%Other 873 26.4% 217 19.4%

Total 3311 100.0% 1121 100.0%31c. Artist 31 0.9% 25 2.2%

Business 533 15.9% 204 18.2%Business (clerical) 286 8.6% 80 7.1%Clergy 4 0.1% 3 0.3%College teacher 4 0.1% 1 0.1%Doctor (MD or DDS) 21 0.6% 3 0.3%Education (secondary) 162 4.8% 45 4.0%Education (elementary) 285 8.5% 78 7.0%Engineer 20 0.6% 11 1.0%Farmer or forester 5 0.1% 4 0.4%Health professional 94 2.8% 44 3.9%Homemaker (full‐time) 298 8.9% 85 7.6%Lawyer 4 0.1% 3 0.3%Military 2 0.1% 0 0.0%Nurse 262 7.8% 88 7.9%Research scientist 3 0.1% 2 0.2%

Skilled worker 62 1.9% 36 3.2%Semi‐skilled worker 115 3.4% 42 3.8%Unskilled worker 89 2.7% 29 2.6%Unemployed 125 3.7% 89 8.0%Other 875 26.2% 233 20.8%

Total 3345 100.0% 1119 100.0%32. Far right 22 0.8% 40 1.2% 13 1.2%

Conservative 449 15.5% 518 15.8% 216 19.3%Middle‐of‐the‐road 1784 61.8% 1925 58.8% 546 48.8%Liberal 589 20.4% 728 22.2% 313 28.0%Far left 45 1.6% 61 1.9% 30 2.7%

Total 2889 100.0% 3272 100.0% 1118 100.0%33a. Disagree strongly 134 4.4% 166 4.9% 39 3.5%

Disagree somewhat 700 23.1% 890 26.2% 326 29.1%Agree somewhat 1748 57.6% 1969 58.0% 629 56.2%Agree strongly 451 14.9% 369 10.9% 125 11.2%

Total 3033 100.0% 3394 100.0% 1119 100.0%33b. Disagree strongly 777 25.5% 897 26.4% 269 24.0%

Disagree somewhat 615 20.2% 686 20.2% 205 18.3%Agree somewhat 1042 34.2% 1139 33.5% 377 33.6%Agree strongly 614 20.1% 673 19.8% 271 24.2%

Total 3048 100.0% 3395 100.0% 1122 100.0%

Year

Response Options1999 2001 2008

1.3%

How would you characterize your political views?

There is too much concern in the courts for the rights of criminals

Abortion should be legal

Mother's Occupation (aggregated):

NA

Social/welfare/rec worker65 1.9% 14

Father's Occupation (continued):

NA

Office of Institutional Research 19 January 2009

   

Question Count Col % Count Col % Count Col %

33c. Disagree strongly 930 30.6% 880 26.2% 232 20.7%Disagree somewhat 1317 43.4% 1429 42.5% 445 39.7%Agree somewhat 528 17.4% 656 19.5% 299 26.7%Agree strongly 260 8.6% 399 11.9% 144 12.9%

Total 3035 100.0% 3364 100.0% 1120 100.0%33d. Disagree strongly 1254 41.1% 1181 34.8% 318 28.4%

Disagree somewhat 897 29.4% 976 28.7% 280 25.0%Agree somewhat 662 21.7% 885 26.1% 341 30.4%Agree strongly 241 7.9% 353 10.4% 182 16.2%

Total 3054 100.0% 3395 100.0% 1121 100.0%33e. Disagree strongly 1235 40.6% 1449 42.8% 618 55.1%

Disagree somewhat 1078 35.4% 1167 34.5% 274 24.4%Agree somewhat 470 15.5% 502 14.8% 166 14.8%Agree strongly 258 8.5% 267 7.9% 64 5.7%

Total 3041 100.0% 3385 100.0% 1122 100.0%33f. Disagree strongly 920 30.2% 1028 30.3% 352 31.4%

Disagree somewhat 1527 50.1% 1694 49.9% 537 47.9%Agree somewhat 541 17.7% 600 17.7% 207 18.5%Agree strongly 61 2.0% 72 2.1% 24 2.1%

Total 3049 100.0% 3394 100.0% 1120 100.0%33g. Disagree strongly 808 26.6% 924 27.3% 350 31.2%

Disagree somewhat 1408 46.3% 1557 46.0% 433 38.6%Agree somewhat 706 23.2% 777 22.9% 286 25.5%Agree strongly 118 3.9% 128 3.8% 52 4.6%

Total 3040 100.0% 3386 100.0% 1121 100.0%33h. Disagree strongly 337 11.1% 416 12.3% 110 9.8%

Disagree somewhat 1052 34.6% 1126 33.3% 271 24.2%Agree somewhat 1212 39.9% 1339 39.6% 482 43.0%Agree strongly 440 14.5% 501 14.8% 258 23.0%

Total 3041 100.0% 3382 100.0% 1121 100.0%33i. Disagree strongly 556 18.3% 568 16.8% 115 10.2%

Disagree somewhat 766 25.3% 807 23.9% 160 14.3%Agree somewhat 1127 37.2% 1236 36.6% 347 30.9%Agree strongly 582 19.2% 766 22.7% 500 44.6%

Total 3031 100.0% 3377 100.0% 1122 100.0%33j. Disagree strongly 297 10.0% 273 8.2% 65 5.8%

Disagree somewhat 1230 41.3% 1316 39.4% 298 26.7%Agree somewhat 921 30.9% 1087 32.6% 469 42.0%Agree strongly 530 17.8% 661 19.8% 285 25.5%

Total 2978 100.0% 3337 100.0% 1117 100.0%33k. Disagree strongly 222 19.9%

Disagree somewhat 579 51.9%Agree somewhat 284 25.4%Agree strongly 31 2.8%

Total 1116 100.0%

It is important to have laws prohibiting homosexual relationshipsRacial discrimination is no longer a major problem in America

Realistically, an individual can do little to bring about changes in our societyWealthy people should pay a larger share of taxes than they do now

Same‐sex couples should have the right to legal marital status

Affirmative action in college admissions should be abolished

The death penalty should be abolished

Marijuana should be legalized

Federal military spending should be increased NA NA

Year

Response Options1999 2001 2008

Office of Institutional Research 20 January 2009

   

Question Count Col % Count Col % Count Col %

33l. Disagree strongly 165 5.4% 230 6.8% 44 3.9%Disagree somewhat 319 10.4% 495 14.6% 214 19.1%Agree somewhat 1047 34.3% 1324 39.0% 574 51.3%Agree strongly 1523 49.9% 1348 39.7% 287 25.6%

Total 3054 100.0% 3397 100.0% 1119 100.0%33m. Disagree strongly 74 6.6%

Disagree somewhat 213 19.1%Agree somewhat 458 41.0%Agree strongly 373 33.4%

Total 1118 100.0%33n. Disagree strongly 24 2.1%

Disagree somewhat 175 15.7%Agree somewhat 553 49.5%Agree strongly 365 32.7%

Total 1117 100.0%33o. Disagree strongly 81 7.2%

Disagree somewhat 162 14.5%Agree somewhat 525 47.0%Agree strongly 350 31.3%

Total 1118 100.0%33p. Disagree strongly 148 13.2%

Disagree somewhat 366 32.8%Agree somewhat 390 34.9%Agree strongly 213 19.1%

Total 1117 100.0%33q. Disagree strongly 19 1.7%

Disagree somewhat 162 14.5%Agree somewhat 498 44.5%Agree strongly 441 39.4%

Total 1120 100.0%33r. Disagree strongly 22 2.0%

Disagree somewhat 327 29.6%Agree somewhat 654 59.2%Agree strongly 102 9.2%

Total 1105 100.0%33s. Disagree strongly 188 16.8%

Disagree somewhat 430 38.5%Agree somewhat 397 35.5%Agree strongly 103 9.2%

Total 1118 100.0%

The federal government is not doing enough to control environmental 

NA NA

A national health care plan is needed to cover everybody's medical costs

NA NA

The federal government should do more to control the sale of handguns

Only volunteers should serve in the armed forces NA NA

Year

Response Options1999

Dissent is a critical component of the political process NA NA

Colleges have the right to ban extreme speakers from campus

NA NA

Undocumented immigrants should be denied access to public education

NA NA

Through hard work, everybody can succeed in American society

NA NA

2001 2008

Office of Institutional Research 21 January 2009

   

Question Count Col % Count Col % Count Col %

33t. Disagree strongly 182 16.3%

Disagree somewhat 479 42.9%

Agree somewhat 417 37.3%

Agree strongly 39 3.5%

Total 1117 100.0%

33u. Disagree strongly 195 17.5%Disagree somewhat 572 51.3%Agree somewhat 303 27.2%Agree strongly 46 4.1%

Total 1116 100.0%33v. Disagree strongly 66 5.9%

Disagree somewhat 209 18.7%Agree somewhat 496 44.5%Agree strongly 344 30.9%

Total 1115 100.0%34a. None 102 3.4% 132 3.9% 23 2.0%

Less than one hour 561 18.6% 714 21.2% 124 11.0%1 to 2 hours 737 24.5% 908 27.0% 249 22.1%3 to 5 hours 903 30.0% 939 27.9% 364 32.3%6 to 10 hours 461 15.3% 446 13.3% 219 19.4%11 to 15 hours 173 5.7% 149 4.4% 88 7.8%16 to 20 hours 54 1.8% 47 1.4% 36 3.2%Over 20 hours 21 0.7% 27 0.8% 23 2.0%

Total 3012 100.0% 3362 100.0% 1126 100.0%34b. None 5 0.2% 3 0.1% 3 0.3%

Less than one hour 25 0.8% 21 0.6% 17 1.5%1 to 2 hours 103 3.4% 141 4.2% 59 5.2%3 to 5 hours 359 12.0% 454 13.5% 168 14.9%6 to 10 hours 653 21.8% 747 22.3% 302 26.8%11 to 15 hours 549 18.3% 718 21.4% 217 19.3%16 to 20 hours 501 16.7% 491 14.7% 159 14.1%Over 20 hours 804 26.8% 776 23.2% 201 17.9%

Total 2999 100.0% 3351 100.0% 1126 100.0%34c. None 291 9.7% 334 9.9% 111 9.9%

Less than one hour 1419 47.2% 1553 46.2% 463 41.2%1 to 2 hours 845 28.1% 1005 29.9% 382 34.0%3 to 5 hours 308 10.2% 320 9.5% 115 10.2%6 to 10 hours 89 3.0% 94 2.8% 38 3.4%11 to 15 hours 36 1.2% 38 1.1% 10 0.9%16 to 20 hours 13 0.4% 7 0.2% 5 0.4%Over 20 hours 6 0.2% 8 0.2% 1 0.1%

Total 3007 100.0% 3359 100.0% 1125 100.0%

Addressing global warming should be a federal priority NA NA

Time spent during a typical week in high school:  Studying/ homework

Time spent during a typical week in high school:  Socializing with friends

Time spent during a typical week in high school:  Talking with teachers outside of class

Students from disadvantaged social backgrounds should be given preferential treatment in college admissions

NA NA

The federal government should raise taxes to reduce the deficit

NA NA

Year

Response Options1999 2001 2008

Office of Institutional Research 22 January 2009

   

Question Count Col % Count Col % Count Col %

34d. None 101 3.4% 120 3.6% 38 3.4%Less than one hour 290 9.6% 312 9.3% 88 7.8%1 to 2 hours 427 14.2% 480 14.3% 184 16.4%3 to 5 hours 518 17.2% 585 17.4% 230 20.5%6 to 10 hours 529 17.6% 638 19.0% 220 19.6%11 to 15 hours 509 16.9% 553 16.5% 167 14.9%16 to 20 hours 276 9.2% 319 9.5% 101 9.0%Over 20 hours 361 12.0% 349 10.4% 96 8.5%

Total 3011 100.0% 3356 100.0% 1124 100.0%34e. None 499 16.6% 556 16.6% 316 28.1%

Less than one hour 351 11.7% 444 13.2% 148 13.2%1 to 2 hours 484 16.1% 595 17.8% 175 15.6%3 to 5 hours 661 22.0% 708 21.1% 212 18.9%6 to 10 hours 521 17.3% 538 16.1% 159 14.1%11 to 15 hours 273 9.1% 279 8.3% 75 6.7%16 to 20 hours 113 3.8% 132 3.9% 25 2.2%Over 20 hours 102 3.4% 100 3.0% 14 1.2%

Total 3004 100.0% 3352 100.0% 1124 100.0%34f. None 497 16.5% 530 15.8% 302 26.8%

Less than one hour 32 1.1% 55 1.6% 28 2.5%1 to 2 hours 65 2.2% 90 2.7% 41 3.6%3 to 5 hours 130 4.3% 189 5.6% 81 7.2%6 to 10 hours 328 10.9% 404 12.0% 134 11.9%11 to 15 hours 532 17.7% 587 17.5% 194 17.2%16 to 20 hours 727 24.2% 833 24.8% 185 16.4%Over 20 hours 696 23.1% 668 19.9% 160 14.2%

Total 3007 100.0% 3356 100.0% 1125 100.0%34g. None 977 32.6% 1060 31.6% 288 25.6%

Less than one hour 721 24.0% 927 27.7% 261 23.2%1 to 2 hours 735 24.5% 783 23.4% 289 25.7%3 to 5 hours 328 10.9% 341 10.2% 156 13.9%6 to 10 hours 128 4.3% 138 4.1% 78 6.9%11 to 15 hours 49 1.6% 53 1.6% 27 2.4%16 to 20 hours 25 0.8% 20 0.6% 12 1.1%Over 20 hours 38 1.3% 29 0.9% 14 1.2%

Total 3001 100.0% 3351 100.0% 1125 100.0%34h. None 940 31.4% 1150 34.3% 312 27.7%

Less than one hour 460 15.4% 538 16.1% 113 10.0%1 to 2 hours 740 24.7% 765 22.8% 260 23.1%3 to 5 hours 467 15.6% 483 14.4% 210 18.7%6 to 10 hours 210 7.0% 235 7.0% 110 9.8%11 to 15 hours 81 2.7% 83 2.5% 53 4.7%16 to 20 hours 32 1.1% 37 1.1% 25 2.2%Over 20 hours 66 2.2% 61 1.8% 43 3.8%

Total 2996 100.0% 3352 100.0% 1126 100.0%

Time spent during a typical week in high school:  Exercise or sports

Time spent during a typical week in high school:  Partying

Time spent during a typical week in high school:  Working (for pay)

Time spent during a typical week in high school:  Volunteer work

Time spent during a typical week in high school:  Student clubs/groups

Year

Response Options1999 2001 2008

Office of Institutional Research 23 January 2009

   

Question Count Col % Count Col % Count Col %

34i. None 150 5.0% 177 5.3% 34 3.0%Less than one hour 500 16.6% 601 17.9% 118 10.5%1 to 2 hours 748 24.9% 843 25.1% 226 20.1%3 to 5 hours 786 26.2% 884 26.4% 355 31.6%6 to 10 hours 476 15.8% 524 15.6% 238 21.2%11 to 15 hours 167 5.6% 159 4.7% 80 7.1%16 to 20 hours 89 3.0% 70 2.1% 40 3.6%Over 20 hours 88 2.9% 96 2.9% 34 3.0%

Total 3004 100.0% 3354 100.0% 1125 100.0%34j. None 452 15.1% 601 17.9% 102 9.1%

Less than one hour 725 24.2% 697 20.8% 163 14.5%1 to 2 hours 997 33.2% 1101 32.8% 366 32.5%3 to 5 hours 550 18.3% 672 20.0% 338 30.0%6 to 10 hours 164 5.5% 186 5.5% 101 9.0%11 to 15 hours 52 1.7% 45 1.3% 33 2.9%16 to 20 hours 24 0.8% 25 0.7% 5 0.4%Over 20 hours 37 1.2% 32 1.0% 17 1.5%

Total 3001 100.0% 3359 100.0% 1125 100.0%34k. None 915 30.4% 932 27.8% 230 20.5%

Less than one hour 879 29.3% 1029 30.7% 235 20.9%1 to 2 hours 653 21.7% 763 22.8% 266 23.7%3 to 5 hours 339 11.3% 392 11.7% 223 19.8%6 to 10 hours 130 4.3% 148 4.4% 102 9.1%11 to 15 hours 49 1.6% 47 1.4% 39 3.5%16 to 20 hours 18 0.6% 19 0.6% 9 0.8%Over 20 hours 22 0.7% 21 0.6% 20 1.8%

Total 3005 100.0% 3351 100.0% 1124 100.0%34l. None 1701 56.6% 1227 36.5% 363 32.3%

Less than one hour 664 22.1% 878 26.1% 256 22.8%1 to 2 hours 312 10.4% 599 17.8% 191 17.0%3 to 5 hours 190 6.3% 353 10.5% 156 13.9%6 to 10 hours 74 2.5% 153 4.6% 89 7.9%11 to 15 hours 31 1.0% 63 1.9% 32 2.8%16 to 20 hours 14 0.5% 34 1.0% 15 1.3%Over 20 hours 19 0.6% 51 1.5% 21 1.9%

Total 3005 100.0% 3358 100.0% 1123 100.0%34m. None 67 6.0%

Less than one hour 135 12.0%1 to 2 hours 272 24.2%3 to 5 hours 322 28.6%6 to 10 hours 197 17.5%11 to 15 hours 61 5.4%16 to 20 hours 34 3.0%Over 20 hours 37 3.3%

Total 1125 100.0%

Time spent during a typical week in high school:  Household/ childcare duties

Time spent during a typical week in high school:  Reading for pleasure

Time spent during a typical week in high school:  Playing video/computer games

Time spent during a typical week in high school:  Online social networks (MySpace, Facebook, etc.) NA NA

Time spent during a typical week in high school:  Watching TV

Response Options1999 2001

Year2008

Office of Institutional Research 24 January 2009

   

Question Count Col % Count Col % Count Col %

35a. No 237 7.6% 280 8.2% 76 6.7%Yes 2883 92.4% 3149 91.8% 1051 93.3%

Total 3120 100.0% 3429 100.0% 1127 100.0%35b. No 3004 96.3% 3268 95.3% 1076 95.5%

Yes 116 3.7% 161 4.7% 51 4.5%Total 3120 100.0% 3429 100.0% 1127 100.0%

35c. No 3054 97.9% 3379 98.5% 1100 97.6%Yes 66 2.1% 50 1.5% 27 2.4%

Total 3120 100.0% 3429 100.0% 1127 100.0%35d. No 3083 98.8% 3392 98.9% 1113 98.8%

Yes 37 1.2% 37 1.1% 14 1.2%Total 3120 100.0% 3429 100.0% 1127 100.0%

35e. No 3424 99.9% 1126 99.9%Yes 5 0.1% 1 0.1%

Total 3429 100.0% 1127 100.0%35f. No 3078 98.7% 3388 98.8% 1108 98.3%

Yes 42 1.3% 41 1.2% 19 1.7%Total 3120 100.0% 3429 100.0% 1127 100.0%

35g. No 3110 99.7% 3421 99.8% 1124 99.7%Yes 10 0.3% 8 0.2% 3 0.3%

Total 3120 100.0% 3429 100.0% 1127 100.0%35h. No 3114 99.8% 3421 99.8% 1119 99.3%

Yes 6 0.2% 8 0.2% 8 0.7%Total 3120 100.0% 3429 100.0% 1127 100.0%

35i. No 3065 98.2% 3375 98.4% 1100 97.6%Yes 55 1.8% 54 1.6% 27 2.4%

Total 3120 100.0% 3429 100.0% 1127 100.0%36a. Not important 519 46.2%

Somewhat important 481 42.8%

Very important 123 11.0%

Total 1123 100.0%

36b. Not important 2291 74.9% 2418 71.1% 742 66.1%

Somewhat important 658 21.5% 827 24.3% 315 28.0%

Very important 110 3.6% 158 4.6% 66 5.9%

Total 3059 100.0% 3403 100.0% 1123 100.0%

36c. Not important 2128 69.6% 2329 68.5% 580 51.8%Somewhat important 865 28.3% 972 28.6% 453 40.4%Very important 65 2.1% 100 2.9% 87 7.8%

Total 3058 100.0% 3401 100.0% 1120 100.0%

Are you:  Mexican American/Chicano

Are you:  Puerto Rican

Are you:  Other Latino

Are you:  Other

Reasons for attending CMU:  My parents wanted me to come here

NA

Are you:  White/Caucasian

Are you:  African American/Black

Are you:  American Indian/Alaska NativeAre you:  Asian American/Asian

Are you:  Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

NA

Reasons for attending CMU:  My relatives wanted me to come here

Reasons for attending CMU:  My teacher advised me

Year

Response Options1999 2001 2008

NA

Office of Institutional Research 25 January 2009

   

Question Count Col % Count Col % Count Col %

36d. Not important 228 7.4% 256 7.5% 53 4.7%

Somewhat important 1436 46.9% 1593 46.9% 356 31.8%

Very important 1400 45.7% 1544 45.5% 712 63.5%

Total 3064 100.0% 3393 100.0% 1121 100.0%

36e. Not important 467 15.2% 507 14.9% 128 11.4%

Somewhat important 1684 54.9% 1832 53.8% 447 39.8%

Very important 914 29.8% 1064 31.3% 548 48.8%

Total 3065 100.0% 3403 100.0% 1123 100.0%

36f. Not important 1230 40.4% 1214 35.9% 277 24.7%Somewhat important 901 29.6% 1026 30.3% 378 33.7%Very important 913 30.0% 1142 33.8% 468 41.7%

Total 3044 100.0% 3382 100.0% 1123 100.0%36g. Not important 195 17.4%

Somewhat important 503 44.8%

Very important 425 37.8%

Total 1123 100.0%

36h. Not important 2091 68.6% 2341 68.9% 608 54.1%

Somewhat important 830 27.2% 911 26.8% 401 35.7%

Very important 126 4.1% 144 4.2% 114 10.2%

Total 3047 100.0% 3396 100.0% 1123 100.0%

36i. Not important 2847 94.2% 3194 94.2% 874 77.9%

Somewhat important 154 5.1% 181 5.3% 213 19.0%

Very important 22 0.7% 14 0.4% 35 3.1%

Total 3023 100.0% 3389 100.0% 1122 100.0%

36j. Not important 1974 64.8% 2174 64.0% 624 55.6%Somewhat important 813 26.7% 918 27.0% 362 32.3%Very important 259 8.5% 305 9.0% 136 12.1%

Total 3046 100.0% 3397 100.0% 1122 100.0%36k. Not important 2660 88.3% 2863 84.7% 721 64.4%

Somewhat important 239 7.9% 349 10.3% 286 25.5%Very important 112 3.7% 168 5.0% 113 10.1%

Total 3011 100.0% 3380 100.0% 1120 100.0%36l. Not important 762 68.0%

Somewhat important 233 20.8%Very important 125 11.2%

Total 1120 100.0%

Reasons for attending CMU:  This college has a very good academic reputation

Reasons for attending CMU:  This college has a good reputation for its social activities

Reasons for attending CMU:  I was offered financial assistance

Year

Response Options1999 2001

Reasons for attending CMU:  Not offered aid by first choiceReasons for attending CMU:  Could not afford first choice

NA NA

Reasons for attending CMU:  The cost of attending this college

NA NA

Reasons for attending CMU:  High school counselor advised me

Reasons for attending CMU:  Private college counselor advised me

Reasons for attending CMU:  I wanted to live near home

2008

Office of Institutional Research 26 January 2009

   

Question Count Col % Count Col % Count Col %

36m.Not important 1209 39.9% 1378 40.6% 294 26.3%

Somewhat important 1269 41.9% 1443 42.6% 506 45.2%

Very important 551 18.2% 569 16.8% 320 28.6%

Total 3029 100.0% 3390 100.0% 1120 100.0%

36n. Not important 361 11.9% 480 14.1% 112 10.0%

Somewhat important 1251 41.1% 1420 41.9% 391 34.9%

Very important 1429 47.0% 1493 44.0% 618 55.1%

Total 3041 100.0% 3393 100.0% 1121 100.0%

36o. Not important 2714 90.2% 2989 88.4% 810 72.4%

Somewhat important 269 8.9% 354 10.5% 261 23.3%

Very important 27 0.9% 38 1.1% 48 4.3%

Total 3010 100.0% 3381 100.0% 1119 100.0%

36p. Not important 476 15.6% 537 15.8% 148 13.2%

Somewhat important 1435 47.0% 1540 45.4% 447 39.8%

Very important 1141 37.4% 1318 38.8% 527 47.0%

Total 3052 100.0% 3395 100.0% 1122 100.0%

36q. Not important 2219 73.5% 2552 75.3% 561 50.1%Somewhat important 689 22.8% 722 21.3% 459 41.0%Very important 113 3.7% 113 3.3% 100 8.9%

Total 3021 100.0% 3387 100.0% 1120 100.0%36r. Not important 2200 65.1% 360 32.1%

Somewhat important 1020 30.2% 581 51.8%Very important 157 4.6% 180 16.1%

Total 3377 100.0% 1121 100.0%36s. Not important 2735 91.3% 3061 90.7% 802 71.6%

Somewhat important 204 6.8% 238 7.1% 220 19.6%

Very important 58 1.9% 75 2.2% 98 8.8%

Total 2997 100.0% 3374 100.0% 1120 100.0%

36t. Not important 961 85.7%

Somewhat important 118 10.5%

Very important 42 3.7%

Total 1121 100.0%

Reasons for attending CMU:  This college's graduates gain admission to top graduate/ professional schools

Reasons for attending CMU:  This college's graduates get good jobs

Reasons for attending CMU:  The athletic department recruited me

NA NA

Reasons for attending CMU:  I was attracted by the religious affiliation/ orientation of the college

Reasons for attending CMU:  I wanted to go to a school about the size of this collegeReasons for attending CMU:  Rankings in national magazinesReasons for attending CMU:  Information from a website

NA

Reasons for attending CMU:  I was admitted through an Early Action or Early Decision program

Year

Response Options1999 2001 2008

Office of Institutional Research 27 January 2009

   

Question Count Col % Count Col % Count Col %

36u. Not important 164 14.6%Somewhat important 429 38.2%Very important 529 47.1%

Total 1122 100.0%37. Agriculture 2 0.1% 2 0.2%

Biological Science 131 4.0% 56 5.0%Business 465 14.0% 169 15.0%Education 769 23.2% 167 14.8%Engineering 81 2.4% 35 3.1%English 36 1.1% 12 1.1%Health Professional 337 10.2% 181 16.1%

Humanities 105 3.2% 39 3.5%Fine Arts 174 5.3% 44 3.9%

Physical Science 56 1.7% 25 2.2%Social Science 236 7.1% 94 8.3%Other Technical 176 5.3% 41 3.6%Other Non‐technical 358 10.8% 156 13.8%Undecided 295 8.9% 70 6.2%

Total 3314 100.0% 1127 100.0%

38a. Not important 2094 69.6% 2242 67.0% 665 59.3%

Somewhat important 547 18.2% 680 20.3% 239 21.3%

Very important 198 6.6% 221 6.6% 126 11.2%

Essential 170 5.6% 205 6.1% 91 8.1%

Total 3009 100.0% 3348 100.0% 1121 100.0%38b. Not important 295 9.9% 302 9.0% 82 7.3%

Somewhat important 965 32.2% 1146 34.3% 357 31.9%Very important 1240 41.4% 1335 39.9% 447 39.9%Essential 493 16.5% 561 16.8% 233 20.8%

Total 2993 100.0% 3344 100.0% 1119 100.0%

38c. Not important 315 10.5% 335 10.0% 82 7.3%

Somewhat important 1201 40.1% 1373 41.1% 341 30.4%

Very important 1138 38.0% 1230 36.8% 480 42.8%

Essential 342 11.4% 405 12.1% 218 19.4%

Total 2996 100.0% 3343 100.0% 1121 100.0%

Reasons for attending CMU:  A visit to campus

NA NA

Importance to you:  Becoming accomplished in one of the performing arts (acting, dancing, etc.)

Importance to you:  Becoming an authority in my field

Importance to you:  Obtaining recognition from my colleagues for contributions to my special field

2.7%

Mathematics or Statistics13 0.4% 6 0.5%

Student Major [Aggregated]

NA

History or Political Science80 2.4% 30

Year

Response Options1999 2001 2008

Office of Institutional Research 28 January 2009

   

Question Count Col % Count Col % Count Col %

38d. Not important 1514 50.8% 1567 46.8% 382 34.1%Somewhat important 1123 37.7% 1319 39.4% 475 42.4%Very important 266 8.9% 356 10.6% 177 15.8%Essential 78 2.6% 106 3.2% 87 7.8%

Total 2981 100.0% 3348 100.0% 1121 100.0%38e. Not important 576 19.3% 634 19.0% 126 11.2%

Somewhat important 1379 46.3% 1526 45.6% 401 35.8%Very important 830 27.8% 968 29.0% 430 38.4%Essential 196 6.6% 215 6.4% 164 14.6%

Total 2981 100.0% 3343 100.0% 1121 100.0%38f. Not important 260 8.7% 275 8.2% 56 5.0%

Somewhat important 598 20.0% 666 19.9% 146 13.0%Very important 1118 37.3% 1206 36.1% 334 29.8%Essential 1019 34.0% 1198 35.8% 585 52.2%

Total 2995 100.0% 3345 100.0% 1121 100.0%38g. Not important 113 3.8% 129 3.9% 33 2.9%

Somewhat important 709 23.6% 724 21.6% 222 19.8%Very important 1203 40.1% 1322 39.5% 446 39.8%Essential 975 32.5% 1171 35.0% 419 37.4%

Total 3000 100.0% 3346 100.0% 1120 100.0%38h. Not important 143 4.8% 182 5.4% 19 1.7%

Somewhat important 1030 34.4% 1217 36.4% 239 21.3%Very important 1260 42.1% 1344 40.2% 505 45.1%Essential 561 18.7% 603 18.0% 357 31.9%

Total 2994 100.0% 3346 100.0% 1120 100.0%38i. Not important 1861 62.3% 2102 62.9% 498 44.5%

Somewhat important 843 28.2% 900 26.9% 386 34.5%Very important 229 7.7% 262 7.8% 161 14.4%Essential 56 1.9% 78 2.3% 75 6.7%

Total 2989 100.0% 3342 100.0% 1120 100.0%38j. Not important 1996 66.8% 2167 64.8% 597 53.4%

Somewhat important 642 21.5% 718 21.5% 295 26.4%Very important 210 7.0% 292 8.7% 135 12.1%Essential 140 4.7% 165 4.9% 92 8.2%

Total 2988 100.0% 3342 100.0% 1119 100.0%38k. Not important 2059 69.0% 2157 64.6% 650 58.1%

Somewhat important 582 19.5% 707 21.2% 271 24.2%Very important 214 7.2% 303 9.1% 127 11.3%Essential 129 4.3% 173 5.2% 71 6.3%

Total 2984 100.0% 3340 100.0% 1119 100.0%38l. Not important 1270 42.5% 1212 36.3% 303 27.1%

Somewhat important 877 29.3% 1041 31.1% 343 30.6%Very important 539 18.0% 639 19.1% 267 23.8%Essential 303 10.1% 451 13.5% 207 18.5%

Total 2989 100.0% 3343 100.0% 1120 100.0%

Importance to you:  Influencing the political structure

Importance to you:  Influencing social values

Importance to you:  Raising a family

Year

Response Options1999 2001 2008

Importance to you:  Being very well off financially

Importance to you:  Helping others who are in difficulty

Importance to you:  Making a theoretical contribution to science

Importance to you:  Writing original works (poems, novels, short stories, etc.)Importance to you:  Creating artistic work (painting, sculpture, decorating, etc.)Importance to you:  Becoming successful in a business of my own

Office of Institutional Research 29 January 2009

   

Question Count Col % Count Col % Count Col %

38m. Not important 1081 36.3% 1282 38.4% 222 19.8%Somewhat important 1506 50.5% 1613 48.4% 543 48.5%Very important 321 10.8% 357 10.7% 260 23.2%Essential 73 2.4% 83 2.5% 95 8.5%

Total 2981 100.0% 3335 100.0% 1120 100.0%38n. Not important 758 25.4% 843 25.2% 168 15.0%

Somewhat important 1113 37.3% 1252 37.5% 312 27.8%Very important 762 25.5% 857 25.7% 384 34.3%Essential 353 11.8% 387 11.6% 257 22.9%

Total 2986 100.0% 3339 100.0% 1121 100.0%38o. Not important 974 32.7% 1172 35.1% 214 19.1%

Somewhat important 1457 48.9% 1594 47.8% 490 43.8%Very important 476 16.0% 489 14.7% 324 29.0%Essential 70 2.4% 82 2.5% 90 8.1%

Total 2977 100.0% 3337 100.0% 1118 100.0%38p. Not important 902 30.3% 970 29.1% 212 18.9%

Somewhat important 1380 46.4% 1582 47.5% 485 43.3%Very important 555 18.6% 618 18.5% 300 26.8%Essential 139 4.7% 164 4.9% 123 11.0%

Total 2976 100.0% 3334 100.0% 1120 100.0%38q. Not important 1052 35.3% 1137 34.1% 217 19.4%

Somewhat important 1307 43.9% 1454 43.6% 432 38.6%Very important 493 16.6% 578 17.3% 340 30.4%Essential 125 4.2% 167 5.0% 131 11.7%

Total 2977 100.0% 3336 100.0% 1120 100.0%38r. Not important 841 28.2% 964 28.9% 220 19.7%

Somewhat important 1281 43.0% 1369 41.0% 439 39.2%Very important 670 22.5% 786 23.6% 330 29.5%Essential 189 6.3% 216 6.5% 130 11.6%

Total 2981 100.0% 3335 100.0% 1119 100.0%38s. Not important 122 10.9%

Somewhat important 389 34.8%Very important 408 36.5%Essential 200 17.9%

Total 1119 100.0%38t. Not important 139 12.4%

Somewhat important 407 36.3%Very important 397 35.4%Essential 178 15.9%

Total 1121 100.0%39a. No chance 292 9.7% 282 8.4% 141 12.6%

Very little chance 1061 35.3% 1206 36.1% 446 39.7%Some chance 1205 40.1% 1337 40.0% 372 33.1%Very good chance 447 14.9% 520 15.5% 164 14.6%

Total 3005 100.0% 3345 100.0% 1123 100.0%

Importance to you:  Becoming involved in programs to clean up the environment

Importance to you:  Developing a meaningful philosophy of life

Importance to you:  Participating in a community action program

Importance to you:  Helping to promote racial understanding

Importance to you:  Keeping up to date with political affairs

Importance to you:  Becoming a community leader

Importance to you:  Improving my understanding of other countries and cultures

NA NA

Importance to you:  Adopting "green" practices to protect the environment

NA NA

Chances you will:  Change major field

Year

Response Options1999 2001 2008

Office of Institutional Research 30 January 2009

   

Question Count Col % Count Col % Count Col %

39b. No chance 311 10.4% 334 10.0% 134 11.9%Very little chance 1022 34.1% 1124 33.6% 405 36.1%Some chance 1226 40.9% 1365 40.8% 422 37.6%Very good chance 436 14.6% 519 15.5% 162 14.4%

Total 2995 100.0% 3342 100.0% 1123 100.0%39c. No chance 821 24.6% 254 22.7%

Very little chance 1469 44.0% 463 41.3%Some chance 828 24.8% 319 28.5%Very good chance 217 6.5% 85 7.6%

Total 3335 100.0% 1121 100.0%39d. No chance 123 4.1% 106 3.2% 20 1.8%

Very little chance 294 9.8% 297 8.9% 56 5.0%Some chance 936 31.3% 950 28.5% 299 26.6%Very good chance 1639 54.8% 1982 59.4% 747 66.6%

Total 2992 100.0% 3335 100.0% 1122 100.0%39e. No chance 977 32.7% 793 23.8% 197 17.6%

Very little chance 1283 42.9% 1379 41.5% 443 39.5%Some chance 602 20.1% 898 27.0% 348 31.0%Very good chance 129 4.3% 255 7.7% 134 11.9%

Total 2991 100.0% 3325 100.0% 1122 100.0%39f. No chance 412 13.8% 648 19.5% 286 25.5%

Very little chance 866 28.9% 1251 37.6% 384 34.2%Some chance 1275 42.6% 1155 34.7% 355 31.6%Very good chance 441 14.7% 275 8.3% 98 8.7%

Total 2994 100.0% 3329 100.0% 1123 100.0%39g. No chance 1168 39.1% 1319 39.6% 412 36.7%

Very little chance 983 32.9% 1066 32.0% 363 32.3%Some chance 598 20.0% 662 19.9% 253 22.5%Very good chance 240 8.0% 280 8.4% 95 8.5%

Total 2989 100.0% 3327 100.0% 1123 100.0%39h. No chance 16 0.5% 5 0.2% 1 0.1%

Very little chance 119 4.0% 116 3.5% 9 0.8%Some chance 1423 47.6% 1429 42.9% 259 23.0%Very good chance 1434 47.9% 1780 53.5% 855 76.1%

Total 2992 100.0% 3330 100.0% 1124 100.0%39i. No chance 226 7.6% 285 8.6% 40 3.6%

Very little chance 1298 43.5% 1471 44.2% 365 32.5%Some chance 1216 40.7% 1303 39.2% 577 51.4%Very good chance 247 8.3% 266 8.0% 141 12.6%

Total 2987 100.0% 3325 100.0% 1123 100.0%39j. No chance 594 19.9% 783 23.6% 184 16.4%

Very little chance 1454 48.8% 1634 49.2% 494 44.0%Some chance 805 27.0% 763 23.0% 366 32.6%Very good chance 129 4.3% 144 4.3% 78 7.0%

Total 2982 100.0% 3324 100.0% 1122 100.0%

Chances you will:  Get a job to help pay for college expenses

Chances you will:  Work full‐time while attending college

Year

Response Options1999 2001 2008

Chances you will:  Change career choice

Chances you will:  Participate in student government

Chances you will:  Join a social fraternity or sorority

Chances you will:  Play varsity/ intercollegiate athletics

Chances you will:  Make at least a "B" average

Chances you will:  Need extra time to complete your degree requirementsChances you will:  Participate in student protests or demonstrations

NA

Office of Institutional Research 31 January 2009

   

Question Count Col % Count Col % Count Col %

39k. No chance 861 28.9% 915 27.5% 219 19.5%Very little chance 1137 38.2% 1257 37.8% 527 47.0%Some chance 763 25.6% 896 27.0% 282 25.1%Very good chance 216 7.3% 254 7.6% 94 8.4%

Total 2977 100.0% 3322 100.0% 1122 100.0%39l. No chance 19 0.6% 28 0.8% 5 0.4%

Very little chance 87 2.9% 109 3.3% 19 1.7%Some chance 1409 47.2% 1652 49.7% 382 34.0%Very good chance 1469 49.2% 1535 46.2% 717 63.8%

Total 2984 100.0% 3324 100.0% 1123 100.0%39m. No chance 236 7.9% 274 8.3% 38 3.4%

Very little chance 680 22.8% 951 28.6% 190 16.9%Some chance 1409 47.2% 1366 41.1% 474 42.2%Very good chance 663 22.2% 729 22.0% 420 37.4%

Total 2988 100.0% 3320 100.0% 1122 100.0%39n. No chance 655 21.9% 591 17.8% 124 11.1%

Very little chance 1486 49.8% 1689 50.9% 468 41.7%Some chance 714 23.9% 853 25.7% 409 36.5%Very good chance 131 4.4% 187 5.6% 121 10.8%

Total 2986 100.0% 3320 100.0% 1122 100.0%39o. No chance 35 1.1% 4 0.4%

Very little chance 419 12.6% 88 7.8%Some chance 1947 58.6% 623 55.4%Very good chance 921 27.7% 409 36.4%

Total 3322 100.0% 1124 100.0%39p. No chance 29 0.9% 2 0.2%

Very little chance 114 3.4% 19 1.7%Some chance 1011 30.5% 328 29.2%Very good chance 2163 65.2% 775 69.0%

Total 3317 100.0% 1124 100.0%39q. No chance 145 4.4% 19 1.7%

Very little chance 554 16.7% 128 11.4%Some chance 1388 41.8% 437 38.9%Very good chance 1233 37.1% 539 48.0%

Total 3320 100.0% 1123 100.0%39r. No chance 99 8.8%

Very little chance 299 26.6%Some chance 406 36.1%Very good chance 321 28.5%

Total 1125 100.0%No chance 44 3.9%Very little chance 171 15.2%Some chance 602 53.6%

39s. Very good chance 307 27.3%Total 1124 100.0%

Chances you will:  Participate in student clubs/groups

NA

Chances you will:  Participate in a study abroad program

NA NA

Chances you will:  Have a roommate of different race/ethnicity

NA NA

Chances you will:  Be satisfied with your college

Chances you will:  Participate in volunteer or community service workChances you will:  Seek personal counseling

Chances you will:  Communicate regularly with your professors

NA

Chances you will:  Socialize with someone of another racial/ethnic group

NA

Chances you will:  Transfer to another college before graduating

Year

Response Options1999 2001 2008

Office of Institutional Research 32 January 2009

   

Question Count Col % Count Col % Count Col %

39t. No chance 7 0.6%Very little chance 69 6.1%Some chance 491 43.7%Very good chance 557 49.6%

Total 1124 100.0%39u. No chance 34 3.0%

Very little chance 248 22.1%Some chance 547 48.7%Very good chance 295 26.2%

Total 1124 100.0%39v. No chance 25 2.2%

Very little chance 211 18.8%Some chance 551 49.0%Very good chance 338 30.0%

Total 1125 100.0%

Chances you will:  Discuss course content with students outside of class

NA NA

Chances you will:  Get tutoring help in specific courses NA NA

Chances you will:  Work on a professor's research project

NA NA

Response Options1999 2001 2008

Year

Office of Institutional Research 33 January 2009