Insights from Rutgers University-New Brunswick CIRP Freshman Survey 2014 Results

Rutgers University-New Brunswick CIRP Freshman Survey 2014 Results First-time, Full-time Freshmen Rutgers University-New Brunswick N=1,290 Public Universities-high selectivity N=17,687 Higher Education Research Institute, University of California at Los Angeles Return to contents

INCOMING FIRST YEAR STUDENTS The First Year is Important The CIRP Freshman Survey (TFS) collects important information on what your incoming students are like before they experience college. Key sections of the survey examine: College admissions decisions Financing college High school experiences and behaviors Knowledge, skills and abilities Expectations for college-major and career Expectations for college life Return to contents 2

Table of Contents Demographics Sex and Race/Ethnicity Distance from Home Type of High School College Admissions Decisions College Applications Accepted/Attending First Choice Reasons for Attending College Reasons for Attending This College High School Experience Academic Preparation Habits of Mind Construct Pluralistic Orientation Academic Self-Concept Civic Engagement Health and Wellness Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Expectations for College- Major and Career Financing College Economic Situation Educational Expenses Ability to Finance Education Expectations for College Life Return to contents 3

A Note about CIRP Constructs We use the CIRP Constructs throughout this PowerPoint to help summarize important information about your students from the TFS. Constructs statistically aggregate the results from CIRP questions that tap into key aspects of the college experience. They focus on student traits and institutional practices contributing to students academic and social development. Return to contents 4

Demographics SEX Comparison Group Your Institution 39.5% 48.9% 51.1% 60.5% Male Female Male Female Return to contents 5

Demographics Race/Ethnicity 100% 90% 80% 68.1% 70% 60% 50% 37.7% 40% 35.4% 30% 20% 12.3% 9.6% 8.8% 8.3% 10% 6.4% 5.7% 3.4% 2.6% 1.7% 0.1% 0.0% 0% African American Indian/ Alaska Native Asian/ Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander Latino White/ Caucasian Other Race/ Ethnicity Two or More Races/ Ethnicities American/ Black Your Institution Comparison Group Return to contents 6

Demographics How many miles is this college from your permanent home? 100% 90% 80% 70% 60% 55.3% 50% 38.2% 40% 30% 22.1% 22.0% 18.5% 20% 12.4% 8.7% 10% 7.4% 5.1% 5.0% 2.8% 2.5% 0% 5 or less 6-10 11-50 51-100 101-500 Over 500 Your Institution Comparison Group Return to contents 7

Demographics From what kind of high school did you graduate? 100% 90% 83.7% 80% 75.0% 70% 60% 50% 40% 30% 20% 10.8% 8.4% 10% 6.0% 5.4% 3.3% 2.7% 2.7% 0.9% 0.5% 0.3% 0% Public school (not charter or magnet) Public charter school Public magnet school Private Private independent college-prep school Home school religious/parochial school Your Institution Comparison Group Return to contents 8

College Admissions Decisions Many factors impact incoming students college choice, including the benefits they see in attending college and considerations about which specific college to attend. Return to contents

College Admissions Decisions To how many colleges other than this one did you apply for admission this year? 100% 90% 80% 70% 60% 50% 40% 30% 26.0% 21.6% 20% 13.8% 12.9% 11.6% 11.1% 11.1% 10.8% 10.5% 10.3% 9.9% 9.8% 8.2% 10% 7.4% 7.2% 6.5% 5.8% 5.7% 0% None 1 2 3 4 5 6 7-10 11 or more Your Institution Comparison Group Return to contents 10

College Acceptance Is this collegeyour 100% 90% Were you accepted by your first choice college? 80% 70% 60% 56.7% 50% 45.3% 40% 33.7% 27.7% 30% 24.7% 20% 14.3% 66.3% 12.7% 11.2% 10% 7.4% 0% First Choice Second Choice Third Choice Less than Third Choice Yes No Your Institution Comparison Group Return to contents 11

College Choice In deciding to go to college, how important to you was each of the following reasons? 100% 90% 80% 70% 47.6% 70.9% 68.2% 57.0% 60% 76.5% 75.8% 87.0% 90.5% 50% 40% 30% 41.9% 20% 33.0% 27.7% 26.8% 22.0% 21.8% 10% 11.6% 8.5% 0% To be able to get a better job To gain a general education and appreciation of ideas To make me a more cultured person To be able to make more money Your Institution Very Important Very Important Somewhat Important Somewhat Important Comparison Group Return to contents 12

College Choice In deciding to go to college, how important to you was each of the following reasons? 100% 90% 80% 70% 60% 71.2% 59.7% 84.0% 67.2% 84.3% 80.6% 50% 40% 30% 20% 28.9% 24.7% 23.4% 10% 16.2% 15.1% 14.6% 0% To learn more about things that interest me To get training for a specific career To prepare myself for graduate or professional school Your Institution Very Important Very Important Somewhat Important Somewhat Important Comparison Group Return to contents 13

College Choice How important was each reason in your decision to attend this college? 100% 90% 80% 70% 64.9% 60% 47.1% 68.0% 56.4% 46.8% 47.8% 36.5% 85.0% 30.8% 50% 25.2% 40% 30% 20% 38.8% 37.4% 37.1% 36.5% 36.4% 35.9% 32.3% 29.9% 26.6% 10% 14.1% 0% This college has a very good academic reputation This college has a good reputation for its social activities This college s graduates gain admission to top graduate/professional schools Comparison Group The percentage of students that graduate from this college This college s graduates get good jobs Your Institution Very Important Very Important Somewhat Important Somewhat Important Return to contents 14

College Choice How important was each reason in your decision to attend this college? 100% 90% 80% 70% 65.2% 60% 31.0% 50% 43.7% 40% 30.3% 26.3% 30% 20.1% 20% 35.3% 9.5% 7.6% 28.2% 25.9% 21.5% 10% 20.3% 18.2% 10.6% 9.7% 0% I was offered financial assistance The cost of attending this college Not offered aid by first choice Could not afford first choice Your Institution Very Important Somewhat Important Somewhat Important Comparison Group Very Important Return to contents 15

College Choice How important was each reason in your decision to attend this college? 100% 90% 80% 70% 60% 43.3% 34.1% 25.9% 24.3% 30.8% 50% 25.4% 14.2% 40% 30% 10.3% 44.7% 43.0% 43.0% 42.4% 20% 37.9% 37.9% 36.8% 25.2% 10% 0% My parents wanted me to come here I wanted to live near home Rankings in national magazines A visit to the campus Your Institution Very Important Somewhat Important Somewhat Important Comparison Group Very Important Return to contents 16

Financing College Economic factors play an important role in students decisions about college. Return to contents

Financing College The percentage of students with at least some funds from these various sources. 84.4% Family resources 85.4% 59.5% Personal resources 61.2% 67.2% Aid not to be repaid 61.7% 57.4% Aid to be repaid 42.0% 10.2% Other sources 5.2% 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% Your Institution Comparison Group Return to contents 18

Financing College Do you have any concern about your ability to finance your college education? 100% 90% 80% 70% 57.2% 60% 50.1% 50% 42.2% 40% 30% 22.1% 20.6% 20% 7.7% 10% 0% None Some Major Your Institution Comparison Group Return to contents 19

High School Experiences Understanding students established behaviors in high school helps foster skills, knowledge and abilities in the curriculum and co-curriculum. Return to contents

High School Experiences Please mark which of the following courses you have completed? 98.7% 100% 97.4% 97.0% 92.2% 90% 80% 70.4% 70% 62.7% 60% 52.6% 50% 42.5% 39.1% 40% 34.3% 31.8% 30% 23.4% 20% 10% 0% Algebra II Pre-Calculus/Trigonometry Probability & Statistics Calculus AP Probability & Statistics AP Calculus Your Institution Comparison Group Return to contents 21

High School Experiences Have you had any remedial work in any of the following subjects? 100% 90% 80% 70% 60% 50% 40% 30% 18.5% 20% 16.4% 16.2% 15.5% 15.0% 14.9% 14.9% 13.5% 10% 0% English Reading Mathematics Writing Your Institution Comparison Group Return to contents 22

High School Experiences Do you feel you will need any remedial work in any of the following subjects? 100% 90% 80% 70% 60% 50% 40% 30% 17.9% 20% 14.9% 11.6% 11.3% 11.2% 9.7% 10% 6.6% 5.0% 0% English Reading Mathematics Writing Your Institution Comparison Group Return to contents 23

Habits of Mind Habits 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. 60 Construct Items 58 Support your opinion with logical argument Seek solutions to problems and explain them to others Seek alternative solutions to a problem Evaluate the quality or reliability of information you received Ask questions in class Take a risk because you felt you had more to gain Seek feedback on academic work Explore topics on your own, even though it was not required for a class Accept mistakes as part of the learning process Revise your papers to improve your writing Look up scientific research articles and resources 56 54 52.3 52.0 52.0 51.9 51.9 51.5 52 50 48 46 44 42 40 All FTFT Men Women Your Institution Comparison Group Return to contents 24

Pluralistic Orientation Pluralistic Orientation measures skills and dispositions appropriate for living and working in a diverse society. 60 58 Construct Items 56 Tolerance of others with different beliefs Ability to work cooperatively with diverse people Ability to discuss and negotiate controversial issues Openness to having my views challenged Ability to see the world from someone else's perspective 54 51.5 52 51.3 51.1 50.5 50.4 50.2 50 48 46 44 42 40 All FTFT Men Women Your Institution Comparison Group Return to contents 25

Academic Self-Concept Self-awareness and confidence in academic environments help students learn by encouraging their intellectual inquiry. Academic Self-Concept is a unified measure of students beliefs about their abilities and confidence in academic environments. 60 58 55.4 56 53.5 53.5 54 Construct Items 51.7 51.6 52 Self-rated academic ability Self-rated mathematical ability Self-rated self-confidence (intellectual) Self-rated drive to achieve 50.4 50 48 46 44 42 40 All FTFT Men Women Your Institution Comparison Group Return to contents 26

Civic Engagement Engaged citizens are a critical element in the functioning of our democratic society. Civic Engagement measures the extent to which students are motivated and involved in civic, electoral and political activities. 60 58 Construct Items 56 Publicly communicated your opinion about a cause Worked on a local, state, or national political campaign Demonstrated for a cause Keeping up to date with political affairs Influencing social values Helped raise money for a cause or campaign Performed volunteer work 54 51.8 52 51.1 50.6 50.1 49.7 50 48.7 48 46 44 42 40 All FTFT Men Women Your Institution Comparison Group Return to contents 27

Health and Wellness Students physical and emotional well-being can affect many important aspects of the student experience including academic performance and persistence. These items gauge student behaviors, attitudes and experiences related to health and wellness. 100% 90% 80% 32.1% 70% 39.7% 60% 16.8% 50% 40% 7.3% 30% 56.6% 50.0% 46.4% 20% 36.5% 10% 0% Felt overwhelmed by all you had to do Felt depressed Your Institution Comparison Group Frequently Frequently Occasionally Occasionally Return to contents 28

Health and Wellness Do you have any of the following disabilities or medical conditions? 20% 10% 8.1% 6.6% 4.4% 3.0% 2.7% 2.6% 2.3% 2.2% 1.8% 1.6% 0.7% 0.5% 0% Learning disability ADHD Autism spectrum Physical disability Chronic illness Psychological disorder Your Institution Comparison Group Return to contents 29

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities These items illustrate students views of their academic skills and abilities. Return to contents

High School Experiences At this institution, which course placement tests have you taken in the following subject areas: 100% 89.2% 90% 80% 69.8% 70% 60% 48.9% 48.2% 47.1% 50% 40% 31.3% 30% 20% 12.6% 10% 4.0% 0% English Reading Mathematics Writing Your Institution Comparison Group Return to contents 31

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Think about your current abilities and tell us how strong or weak you believe you are in each of the following areas: 100% 90% 80% 70% 26.6% 25.3% 60% 31.4% 31.4% 50% 40% 20.4% 12.7% 30% 54.0% 48.0% 44.5% 44.4% 20% 26.7% 25.7% 10% 0% General knowledge Knowledge of a particular field or discipline Foreign language ability Your Institution Comparison Group A Major Strength A Major Strength Somewhat Strong Somewhat Strong Return to contents 32

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Think about your current abilities and tell us how strong or weak you believe you are in each of the following areas: 100% 90% 80% 70% 60% 50% 16.4% 40% 10.0% 16.4% 16.1% 11.2% 10.7% 30% 20% 34.4% 33.0% 30.8% 28.9% 28.8% 28.0% 10% 0% Understanding of the problems facing your community Understanding of national issues Understanding of global issues Your Institution Comparison Group A Major Strength A Major Strength Somewhat Strong Somewhat Strong Return to contents 33

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Think about your current abilities and tell us how strong or weak you believe you are in each of the following areas: 100% 90% 80% 70% 30.9% 27.7% 60% 35.4% 31.7% 50% 20.1% 21.1% 40% 30% 48.2% 47.8% 42.7% 20% 40.9% 34.9% 30.3% 10% 0% Critical thinking skills Problem-solving skills Ability to manage your time effectively Your Institution Comparison Group A Major Strength A Major Strength Somewhat Strong Somewhat Strong Return to contents 34

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Think about your current abilities and tell us how strong or weak you believe you are in each of the following areas: 100% 90% 80% 70% 60% 50% 19.0% 18.5% 24.3% 40% 11.1% 30% 20% 38.1% 37.8% 34.4% 34.0% 10% 0% Knowledge of people from different races/cultures Interpersonal skills Your Institution Comparison Group A Major Strength A Major Strength Somewhat Strong Somewhat Strong Return to contents 35

Expectations for College: Major and Career Understanding students intended majors and career aspirations helps them plot an intentional and meaningful course of study. Return to contents

Expectations: Major Please indicate your intended major. Your Inst Comp Group Your Inst Comp Group Fine Arts Agriculture 0.2% 0.1% 1.2% 1.9% Biological & Life Sciences Mathematics or Computer Science 22.5% 17.3% 7.4% 6.9% Business Physical Science 12.9% 12.4% 3.6% 3.5% Education Social Science 1.4% 1.8% 5.0% 6.3% Engineering Justice and Security 15.4% 23.7% 1.4% 0.1% English Library Science 0.8% 1.2% 0.0% 0.0% Health Professions Other Non-technical 13.4% 6.1% 1.0% 1.2% History or Political Science Arts & Humanities Undecided 2.9% 3.5% 6.7% 10.1% 4.0% 3.9% Return to contents 37

Expectations: Major Do you consider yourself Pre-Med or Pre-Law? 100% 90% 80% 70% 60% 50% 40% 27.7% 30% 21.6% 20% 10% 5.5% 4.7% 0% Pre-Med Pre-Law Your Institution Comparison Group Return to contents 38

Expectations: Career Please indicate your intended career. Your Inst Comp Group Your Inst Comp Group Health Professional Agriculture/Natural Resources Artist 0.9% 0.6% 12.5% 6.1% Homemaker/Stay-at-Home Parent 4.7% 4.0% 0.1% 0.6% Business Information Technology Professional 14.2% 13.8% 5.5% 4.6% Business (Admin Assistant) Lawyer 0.0% 0.2% 2.6% 3.2% Clergy Military 0.0% 0.6% 0.5% 1.2% College Faculty Nurse 0.2% 0.6% 1.2% 0.7% Communications Research Scientist 1.5% 1.3% 6.5% 5.1% Doctor (MD or DDS) Service Industry 17.5% 15.4% 0.2% 0.6% Education (elementary/secondary) Engineer Skilled worker 1.8% 2.9% 0.0% 0.3% Social/Non-Profit Services 12.6% 15.0% 0.2% 0.7% Government Other 1.9% 1.9% 5.6% 9.3% Return to contents 39

Expectations: Time to Degree How many years do you expect it will take you to graduate from this college? 100% 90% 85.9% 83.8% 80% 70% 60% 50% 40% 30% 20% 9.9% 10% 6.2% 6.0% 2.9% 2.0% 1.9% 0.9% 0.2% 0.1% 0.1% 0.0% 0.0% 0% 1 2 3 4 5 6+ Do not plan to graduate from this college Your Institution Comparison Group Return to contents 40

Expectations: Degree Aspirations What is the highest academic degree that you intend to attain? 100% 90% 80% 70% 60% 50% 42.7% 40% 37.6% 30% 24.9% 21.5% 19.2% 20% 15.5% 14.7% 12.3% 10% 4.5% 3.0% 2.0% 0.7% 0.7% 0.2% 0.1% 0.1% 0.1% 0.1% 0.1% 0.0% 0% None Vocational certificate Associate (A.A. or equivalent) Bachelor's degree (B.A., B.S., etc.) Master's degree (M.A., M.S., etc.) Ph.D. or Ed.D. M.D., D.O., D.D.S., D.V.M. J.D. (Law) B.D. or M.DIV. (Divinity) Other Your Institution Comparison Group Return to contents 41

Expectations for College Life Understanding students expectations helps provide opportunities for students to grow intellectually, interpersonally and affectively. Return to contents

Expectations for College Life What is your best guess as to the chances that you will: 100% 90% 80% 70% 59.1% 49.5% 38.7% 60% 71.8% 45.6% 36.7% 50% 40% 30% 41.7% 20% 36.9% 34.8% 34.4% 32.9% 23.6% 10% 0% Participate in volunteer or community service work Participate in a study abroad program Discuss course content with students outside of class Your Institution Very Good Chance Very Good Chance Some Chance Some Chance Comparison Group Return to contents 43

Expectations for College Life What is your best guess as to the chances that you will: 100% 90% 80% 40.7% 70% 47.4% 33.5% 45.6% 60% 50% 40% 9.0% 30% 51.0% 49.1% 44.0% 41.3% 20% 3.1% 26.8% 10% 15.0% 0% Take a course exclusively online at this institution Work on a professor s research project Communicate regularly with your professors Your Institution Very Good Chance Very Good Chance Some Chance Some Chance Comparison Group Return to contents 44

Expectations for College Life What is your best guess as to the chances that you will: 100% 90% 80% 70% 60% 50% 40% 7.0% 30% 4.5% 20% 3.9% 29.7% 26.8% 2.1% 10% 3.1% 17.3% 1.2% 10.2% 8.0% 6.1% 0% Need extra time to complete your degree requirements Take a leave of absence from this college temporarily Transfer to another college before graduating Your Institution Very Good Chance Some Chance Comparison Group Very Good Chance Some Chance Return to contents 45

The more you get to know your students, the better you can understand their needs. For more information about HERI/CIRP Surveys The Freshman Survey Your First College Year Survey Diverse Learning Environments Survey College Senior Survey The Faculty Survey Please contact: heri@ucla.edu (310) 825-1925 www.heri.ucla.edu Return to contents 46