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Cooperative Institutional Research Project (CIRP)
Administered to First-Year and New Transfer Students
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Trends: Berea Only (no comparison data are included) 2002, 2004, 2006, 2008, 2010, 2012, 2014, and 2016
Based on first-year and new transfer student data from the Cooperative Institutional Research Program (CIRP), administed in even Fall Terms during
orientation week.
1.91
1.75 1.77 1.771.80 1.78
1.81
1
2
3
2002Response
Rate: 87.6%
2004Response
Rate: 93.2%
2006Response
Rate: 85.6%
2008Response
Rate: 89.6%
2010Response
Rate: 87.0%
2012ResponseRate: 76%
2014ResponseRate: 84%
2016ResponseRate: 75%
Do you have any concern about your ability to finance your college education?
None(I am confident that I will have
sufficient funds)
Some(but I probably
will have enough funds)
Major (not sure I will have
enough funds to complete
college)
This itemnot asked this year.
In the past year, how often have you:
Based on first-year and new transfer student data from the Cooperative Institutional Research Program (CIRP), administed in even Fall Terms during
orientation week.
2.47
2.402.34 2.36
2.30
2.21 2.22 2.20
1
2
3
2002Response
Rate: 87.6%
2004Response
Rate: 93.2%
2006Response
Rate: 85.6%
2008Response
Rate: 89.6%
2010Response
Rate: 87.0%
2012ResponseRate: 76%
2014ResponseRate: 84%
2016ResponseRate: 75%
Attended a religious service
Not at all
Occasionally
Frequently
In the past year, how often have you:
Based on first-year and new transfer student data from the Cooperative Institutional Research Program (CIRP), administed in even Fall Terms during
orientation week.
2.18
2.252.20
2.15 2.172.14
2.22 2.20
1
2
3
2002Response
Rate: 87.6%
2004Response
Rate: 93.2%
2006Response
Rate: 85.6%
2008Response
Rate: 89.6%
2010Response
Rate: 87.0%
2012ResponseRate: 76%
2014ResponseRate: 84%
2016ResponseRate: 75%
Been bored in class
Not at all
Occasionally
Frequently
In the past year, how often have you:
Based on first-year and new transfer student data from the Cooperative Institutional Research Program (CIRP), administed in even Fall Terms during
orientation week.
1.61
1.68 1.68
1.34
1.80
1.41
1.26
1.33
1
2
3
2002Response
Rate: 87.6%
2004Response
Rate: 93.2%
2006Response
Rate: 85.6%
2008Response
Rate: 89.6%
2010Response
Rate: 87.0%
2012ResponseRate: 76%
2014ResponseRate: 84%
2016ResponseRate: 75%
Demonstrated for a cause (e.g., boycott, rally, protest)(previously worded Participated in political demonstrations/Participated in organized demonstrations and
Demonstrated for/against a cause)
Not at all
Occasionally
Frequently
In the past year, how often have you:
Based on first-year and new transfer student data from the Cooperative Institutional Research Program (CIRP), administed in even Fall Terms during
orientation week.
1.81
1.881.83
1.90
1.80 1.81 1.81
1.74
1
2
3
2002Response
Rate: 87.6%
2004Response
Rate: 93.2%
2006Response
Rate: 85.6%
2008Response
Rate: 89.6%
2010Response
Rate: 87.0%
2012ResponseRate: 76%
2014ResponseRate: 84%
2016ResponseRate: 75%
Tutored another student
Not at all
Occasionally
Frequently
In the past year, how often have you:
Based on first-year and new transfer student data from the Cooperative Institutional Research Program (CIRP), administed in even Fall Terms during
orientation week.
2.14
1.99 2.012.04 2.02
1.99
2.09
2.01
1
2
3
2002Response
Rate: 87.6%
2004Response
Rate: 93.2%
2006Response
Rate: 85.6%
2008Response
Rate: 89.6%
2010Response
Rate: 87.0%
2012ResponseRate: 76%
2014ResponseRate: 84%
2016ResponseRate: 75%
Studied with other students
Not at all
Occasionally
Frequently
In the past year, how often have you:
Based on first-year and new transfer student data from the Cooperative Institutional Research Program (CIRP), administed in even Fall Terms during
orientation week.
1.26
1.34
1.231.27 1.28 1.27
1.16 1.18
1
2
3
2002Response
Rate: 87.6%
2004Response
Rate: 93.2%
2006Response
Rate: 85.6%
2008Response
Rate: 89.6%
2010Response
Rate: 87.0%
2012ResponseRate: 76%
2014ResponseRate: 84%
2016ResponseRate: 75%
Consumed beer (previously worded as: Drank beer)
Not at all
Occasionally
Frequently
In the past year, how often have you:
Based on first-year and new transfer student data from the Cooperative Institutional Research Program (CIRP), administed in even Fall Terms during
orientation week.
1.421.45
1.331.36
1.33 1.351.29
1.25
1
2
3
2002Response
Rate: 87.6%
2004Response
Rate: 93.2%
2006Response
Rate: 85.6%
2008Response
Rate: 89.6%
2010Response
Rate: 87.0%
2012ResponseRate: 76%
2014ResponseRate: 84%
2016ResponseRate: 75%
Consumed wine or liquor(previously worded as: Drank wine or liquor)
Not at all
Occasionally
Frequently
In the past year, how often have you:
Based on first-year and new transfer student data from the Cooperative Institutional Research Program (CIRP), administed in even Fall Terms during
orientation week.
2.15 2.152.10
2.202.16
2.13
2.272.31
1
2
3
2002Response
Rate: 87.6%
2004Response
Rate: 93.2%
2006Response
Rate: 85.6%
2008Response
Rate: 89.6%
2010Response
Rate: 87.0%
2012ResponseRate: 76%
2014ResponseRate: 84%
2016ResponseRate: 75%
Felt overwhelmed by all I had to do
Not at all
Occasionally
Frequently
In the past year, how often have you:
Based on first-year and new transfer student data from the Cooperative Institutional Research Program (CIRP), administed in even Fall Terms during
orientation week.
1.73
1.811.77 1.79
1.73 1.751.70
1.82
1
2
3
2002Response
Rate: 87.6%
2004Response
Rate: 93.2%
2006Response
Rate: 85.6%
2008Response
Rate: 89.6%
2010Response
Rate: 87.0%
2012ResponseRate: 76%
2014ResponseRate: 84%
2016ResponseRate: 75%
Felt depressed
Not at all
Occasionally
Frequently
In the past year, how often have you:
Based on first-year and new transfer student data from the Cooperative Institutional Research Program (CIRP), administed in even Fall Terms during
orientation week.
2.15 2.12
2.24 2.232.27 2.29 2.29
2.18
1
2
3
2002Response
Rate: 87.6%
2004Response
Rate: 93.2%
2006Response
Rate: 85.6%
2008Response
Rate: 89.6%
2010Response
Rate: 87.0%
2012ResponseRate: 76%
2014ResponseRate: 84%
2016ResponseRate: 75%
Performed volunteer work
Not at all
Occasionally
Frequently
In the past year, how often have you:
Based on first-year and new transfer student data from the Cooperative Institutional Research Program (CIRP), administed in even Fall Terms during
orientation week.
2.17 2.152.19
2.26 2.252.19 2.18 2.16
1
2
3
2002Response
Rate: 87.6%
2004Response
Rate: 93.2%
2006Response
Rate: 85.6%
2008Response
Rate: 89.6%
2010Response
Rate: 87.0%
2012ResponseRate: 76%
2014ResponseRate: 84%
2016ResponseRate: 75%
Asked a teacher for advice after class
Not at all
Occasionally
Frequently
In the past year, how often have you:
Based on first-year and new transfer student data from the Cooperative Institutional Research Program (CIRP), administed in even Fall Terms during
orientation week.
1.97
1.88
1.961.92
1.861.82 1.82
1.76
1
2
3
2002Response
Rate: 87.6%
2004Response
Rate: 93.2%
2006Response
Rate: 85.6%
2008Response
Rate: 89.6%
2010Response
Rate: 87.0%
2012ResponseRate: 76%
2014ResponseRate: 84%
2016ResponseRate: 75%
Voted in a student election
Not at all
Occasionally
Frequently
In the past year, how often have you:
Based on first-year and new transfer student data from the Cooperative Institutional Research Program (CIRP), administed in even Fall Terms during
orientation week.
2.602.54 2.53
2.57 2.562.62
2.662.70
1
2
3
2002Response
Rate: 87.6%
2004Response
Rate: 93.2%
2006Response
Rate: 85.6%
2008Response
Rate: 89.6%
2010Response
Rate: 87.0%
2012ResponseRate: 76%
2014ResponseRate: 84%
2016ResponseRate: 75%
Socialized with someone of another racial/ethnic group
Not at all
Occasionally
Frequently
In the past year, how often have you:
Based on first-year and new transfer student data from the Cooperative Institutional Research Program (CIRP), administed in even Fall Terms during
orientation week.
1.641.59
1.531.50
1.42 1.44 1.441.47
1
2
3
2002Response
Rate: 87.6%
2004Response
Rate: 93.2%
2006Response
Rate: 85.6%
2008Response
Rate: 89.6%
2010Response
Rate: 87.0%
2012ResponseRate: 76%
2014ResponseRate: 84%
2016ResponseRate: 75%
Been late to class(previously worded as: Came late to class)
Not at all
Occasionally
Frequently
In the past year, how often have you:
Based on first-year and new transfer student data from the Cooperative Institutional Research Program (CIRP), administed in even Fall Terms during
orientation week.
2.402.35 2.37 2.35
2.24 2.22 2.22
1
2
3
2002Response
Rate: 87.6%
2004Response
Rate: 93.2%
2006Response
Rate: 85.6%
2008Response
Rate: 89.6%
2010Response
Rate: 87.0%
2012ResponseRate: 76%
2014ResponseRate: 84%
2016ResponseRate: 75%
Discussed religion
Not at all
Occasionally
Frequently
Item was asked on the 2004 survey using more specific
language (in class, with friends, and
with family). These graphs
follow.
Indicate how often you engaged in the activity below during the past year .
Based on first-year and new transfer student data from the Cooperative Institutional Research Program (CIRP), administed in even Fall Terms during
orientation week.
1.95
1
2
3
2004Response
Rate: 93.2%
Discussed religion/spirituality in class
Not at all
Occasionally
Frequently
NOTE: In other years, ttem was asked in general,
"Discussed religion." That graph is above.
Indicate how often you engaged in the activity below during the past year .
Based on first-year and new transfer student data from the Cooperative Institutional Research Program (CIRP), administed in even Fall Terms during
orientation week.
2.27
1
2
3
2004Response
Rate: 93.2%
Discussed religion/spirituality with friends
Not at all
Occasionally
Frequently
NOTE: In other years, ttem was asked in general,
"Discussed religion." That graph is above.
Indicate how often you engaged in the activity below during the past year .
Based on first-year and new transfer student data from the Cooperative Institutional Research Program (CIRP), administed in even Fall Terms during
orientation week.
2.23
1
2
3
2004Response
Rate: 93.2%
Discussed religion/spirituality with family
Not at all
Occasionally
Frequently
NOTE: In other years, ttem was asked in general,
"Discussed religion." That graph is above.
In the past year, how often have you:
Based on first-year and new transfer student data from the Cooperative Institutional Research Program (CIRP), administed in even Fall Terms during
orientation week.
2.05
2.12
2.26 2.25 2.26
2.13
2.02
2.19
1
2
3
2002Response
Rate: 87.6%
2004Response
Rate: 93.2%
2006Response
Rate: 85.6%
2008Response
Rate: 89.6%
2010Response
Rate: 87.0%
2012ResponseRate: 76%
2014ResponseRate: 84%
2016ResponseRate: 75%
Discussed politics
Not at all
Occasionally
Frequently
In the past year, how often have you:
Based on first-year and new transfer student data from the Cooperative Institutional Research Program (CIRP), administed in even Fall Terms during
orientation week.
1.22
1.3
1.22 1.22
1
2
3
2010Response
Rate: 87.0%
2012ResponseRate: 76%
2014ResponseRate: 84%
2016ResponseRate: 75%
Skipped school/class
Not at all
Occasionally
Frequently
Item added in 2010
In the past year, how often have you:
Based on first-year and new transfer student data from the Cooperative Institutional Research Program (CIRP), administed in even Fall Terms during
orientation week.
1.73 1.711.65
1.78
1
2
3
2010Response
Rate: 87.0%
2012ResponseRate: 76%
2014ResponseRate: 84%
2016ResponseRate: 75%
Publicly communicated my opinion about a cause (e.g. blog, email, petition)
Not at all
Occasionally
Frequently
Item added in 2010.
In the past year, how often have you:
Based on first-year and new transfer student data from the Cooperative Institutional Research Program (CIRP), administed in even Fall Terms during
orientation week.
1.75 1.73 1.73 1.74
1
2
3
2010Response
Rate: 87.0%
2012ResponseRate: 76%
2014ResponseRate: 84%
2016ResponseRate: 75%
Helped raise money for a cause or campaign
Not at all
Occasionally
Frequently
Item added in 2010.
In the past year, how often have you:
Based on first-year and new transfer student data from the Cooperative Institutional Research Program (CIRP), administed in even Fall Terms during
orientation week.
1.47 1.46 1.471.43
1
2
3
2010Response
Rate: 87.0%
2012ResponseRate: 76%
2014ResponseRate: 84%
2016ResponseRate: 75%
FŀƭƭŜƴ asleep in class
Not at all
Occasionally
Frequently
Item added in 2010.
In the past year, how often have you:
Based on first-year and new transfer student data from the Cooperative Institutional Research Program (CIRP), administed in even Fall Terms during
orientation week.
1.47
1.54 1.52 1.51
1
2
3
2010Response
Rate: 87.0%
2012ResponseRate: 76%
2014ResponseRate: 84%
2016ResponseRate: 75%
Failed to complete homework on time
Not at all
Occasionally
Frequently
Item added in 2010.
In the past year, how often have you:
Based on first-year and new transfer student data from the Cooperative Institutional Research Program (CIRP), administed in even Fall Terms during
orientation week.
2.30
1
2
3
2016ResponseRate: 75%
Felt anxious
Not at all
Occasionally
Frequently
Item added in 2016.
Indicate how often you engaged in the activity below during the past year .
Based on first-year and new transfer student data from the Cooperative Institutional Research Program (CIRP), administed in even Fall Terms during
orientation week.
1.48
1.371.41
1.39 1.361.33 1.32
1
2
3
2002Response
Rate: 87.6%
2004Response
Rate: 93.2%
2006Response
Rate: 85.6%
2008Response
Rate: 89.6%
2010Response
Rate: 87.0%
2012ResponseRate: 76%
2014ResponseRate: 84%
2016ResponseRate: 75%
Was a guest in a teacher's home
Not at all
Occasionally
Frequently
This item not askedthis year.
Indicate how often you engaged in the activity below during the past year .
Based on first-year and new transfer student data from the Cooperative Institutional Research Program (CIRP), administed in even Fall Terms during
orientation week.
1.23 1.261.21 1.22 1.23
1.13 1.12
1
2
3
2002Response
Rate: 87.6%
2004Response
Rate: 93.2%
2006Response
Rate: 85.6%
2008Response
Rate: 89.6%
2010Response
Rate: 87.0%
2012ResponseRate: 76%
2014ResponseRate: 84%
2016ResponseRate: 75%
Smoked cigarettes
Not at all
Occasionally
Frequently
This item not askedthis year.
Indicate how often you engaged in the activity below during the past year .
Based on first-year and new transfer student data from the Cooperative Institutional Research Program (CIRP), administed in even Fall Terms during
orientation week.
2.642.58 2.59 2.62
2.75 2.752.72
1
2
3
2002Response
Rate: 87.6%
2004Response
Rate: 93.2%
2006Response
Rate: 85.6%
2008Response
Rate: 89.6%
2010Response
Rate: 87.0%
2012ResponseRate: 76%
2014ResponseRate: 84%
2016ResponseRate: 75%
Used the Internet for research or homework
Not at all
Occasionally
Frequently
This item not askedthis year.
Indicate how often you engaged in the activity below during the past year .
Based on first-year and new transfer student data from the Cooperative Institutional Research Program (CIRP), administed in even Fall Terms during
orientation week.
1.65 1.65 1.66 1.691.63 1.65
1.76
1
2
3
2002Response
Rate: 87.6%
2004Response
Rate: 93.2%
2006Response
Rate: 85.6%
2008Response
Rate: 89.6%
2010Response
Rate: 87.0%
2012ResponseRate: 76%
2014ResponseRate: 84%
2016ResponseRate: 75%
Performed community service as a part of the class
Not at all
Occasionally
Frequently
This item not askedthis year.
Indicate how often you engaged in the activity below during the past year .
Based on first-year and new transfer student data from the Cooperative Institutional Research Program (CIRP), administed in even Fall Terms during
orientation week.
1.16 1.16 1.151.12
1.06
1
2
3
2004Response
Rate: 93.2%
2006Response
Rate: 85.6%
2008Response
Rate: 89.6%
2010Response
Rate: 87.0%
2012ResponseRate: 76%
2014ResponseRate: 84%
2016ResponseRate: 75%
Worked on a local, state, or national political campaign
Not at all
Occasionally
Frequently
This item not askedthis year.
This item not askedthis year.
Item added in 2004.
Indicate how often you engaged in the activity below during the past year .
Based on first-year and new transfer student data from the Cooperative Institutional Research Program (CIRP), administed in even Fall Terms during
orientation week.
1.72
1
2
3
2014ResponseRate: 84%
2016ResponseRate: 75%
Used an online instructional website (e.g., Khan Academy, Coursera)
as assigned for a class
Not at all
Occasionally
Frequently
This item not askedthis year.
Item added in 2014.
Indicate how often you engaged in the activity below during the past year .
Based on first-year and new transfer student data from the Cooperative Institutional Research Program (CIRP), administed in even Fall Terms during
orientation week.
2.20
1
2
3
2014ResponseRate: 84%
2016ResponseRate: 75%
Used an online instructional website (e.g., Khan Academy, Coursera) to learn something on your own
Not at all
Occasionally
Frequently
This item not askedthis year.
Item added in 2014.
How would you rate yourself in the following areas:
Based on first-year and new transfer student data from the Cooperative Institutional Research Program (CIRP), administed in even Fall Terms during
orientation week.
3.89 3.90 3.92
4.114.01
1
2
3
4
5
2008Response
Rate: 89.6%
2010Response
Rate: 87.0%
2012ResponseRate: 76%
2014ResponseRate: 84%
2016ResponseRate: 75%
Ability to see the world from someone else's perspective
A MajorWeakness
Average
A Major Strength
Somewhat Strong
Somewhat Weak
NOTE: Prompt changed in 2014, previously worded as, "Rate yourself on each of the following traits as compared with the average person your age." Previous scale: Highest 10%, Above Average, Average, Below Average, Not at all. Item added in 2008.
How would you rate yourself in the following areas:
Based on first-year and new transfer student data from the Cooperative Institutional Research Program (CIRP), administed in even Fall Terms during
orientation week.
4.14 4.18 4.2
4.414.33
1
2
3
4
5
2008Response
Rate: 89.6%
2010Response
Rate: 87.0%
2012ResponseRate: 76%
2014ResponseRate: 84%
2016ResponseRate: 75%
Tolerance of others with different beliefs
A MajorWeakness
Average
A Major Strength
Somewhat Strong
Somewhat Weak
NOTE: Prompt changed in 2014, previously worded as, "Rate yourself on each of the following traits as compared with the average person your age." Previous scale: Highest 10%, Above Average, Average, Below Average, Not at all. Item added in 2008.
How would you rate yourself in the following areas:
Based on first-year and new transfer student data from the Cooperative Institutional Research Program (CIRP), administed in even Fall Terms during
orientation week.
3.76 3.79
3.58
3.924.01
1
2
3
4
5
2008Response
Rate: 89.6%
2010Response
Rate: 87.0%
2012ResponseRate: 76%
2014ResponseRate: 84%
2016ResponseRate: 75%
Openness to having my own views challenged
A MajorWeakness
Average
A Major Strength
Somewhat Strong
Somewhat Weak
NOTE: Prompt changed in 2014, previously worded as, "Rate yourself on each of the following traits as compared with the average person your age." Previous scale: Highest 10%, Above Average, Average, Below Average, Not at all. Item added in 2008.
How would you rate yourself in the following areas:
Based on first-year and new transfer student data from the Cooperative Institutional Research Program (CIRP), administed in even Fall Terms during
orientation week.
3.85 3.87 3.863.98 4.01
1
2
3
4
5
2008Response
Rate: 89.6%
2010Response
Rate: 87.0%
2012ResponseRate: 76%
2014ResponseRate: 84%
2016ResponseRate: 75%
Ability to discuss and negotiate controversial issues
A MajorWeakness
Average
A Major Strength
Somewhat Strong
Somewhat Weak
NOTE: Prompt changed in 2014, previously worded as, "Rate yourself on each of the following traits as compared with the average person your age." Previous scale: Highest 10%, Above Average, Average, Below Average, Not at all. Item added in 2008.
How would you rate yourself in the following areas:
Based on first-year and new transfer student data from the Cooperative Institutional Research Program (CIRP), administed in even Fall Terms during
orientation week.
4.22 4.21
4.37
4.504.43
1
2
3
4
5
2008Response
Rate: 89.6%
2010Response
Rate: 87.0%
2012ResponseRate: 76%
2014ResponseRate: 84%
2016ResponseRate: 75%
Ability to work cooperatively with diverse people
A MajorWeakness
Average
A Major Strength
Somewhat Strong
Somewhat Weak
NOTE: Prompt changed in 2014, previously worded as, "Rate yourself on each of the following traits as compared with the average person your age." Previous scale: Highest 10%, Above Average, Average, Below Average, Not at all. Item added in 2008.
How would you rate yourself in the following areas:
Based on first-year and new transfer student data from the Cooperative Institutional Research Program (CIRP), administed in even Fall Terms during
orientation week.
3.71
3.92
1
2
3
4
5
2014ResponseRate: 84%
2016ResponseRate: 75%
Critical thinking skills
A MajorWeakness
Average
A Major Strength
Somewhat Strong
Somewhat Weak
Item added in 2014.
How would you rate yourself in the following areas:
Based on first-year and new transfer student data from the Cooperative Institutional Research Program (CIRP), administed in even Fall Terms during
orientation week.
3.36 3.33
1
2
3
4
5
2014ResponseRate: 84%
2016ResponseRate: 75%
Ability to manage your time effectively
A MajorWeakness
Average
A Major Strength
Somewhat Strong
Somewhat Weak
Item added in 2014.
How often in the past year did you...
Based on first-year and new transfer student data from the Cooperative Institutional Research Program (CIRP), administed in even Fall Terms during
orientation week.
2.452.51
2.582.52
2.46
1
2
3
2008Response
Rate: 89.6%
2010Response
Rate: 87.0%
2012ResponseRate: 76%
2014ResponseRate: 84%
2016ResponseRate: 75%
Ask questions in class
Not at all
Occasionally
Frequently
Item added in 2008.
How often in the past year did you...
Based on first-year and new transfer student data from the Cooperative Institutional Research Program (CIRP), administed in even Fall Terms during
orientation week.
2.552.60 2.6 2.58
2.61
1
2
3
2008Response
Rate: 89.6%
2010Response
Rate: 87.0%
2012ResponseRate: 76%
2014ResponseRate: 84%
2016ResponseRate: 75%
Support your opinions with a logical argument
Not at all
Occasionally
Frequently
Item added in 2008.
How often in the past year did you...
Based on first-year and new transfer student data from the Cooperative Institutional Research Program (CIRP), administed in even Fall Terms during
orientation week.
2.53 2.522.56
2.52 2.54
1
2
3
2008Response
Rate: 89.6%
2010Response
Rate: 87.0%
2012ResponseRate: 76%
2014ResponseRate: 84%
2016ResponseRate: 75%
Seek solutions to problems and explain them to others
Not at all
Occasionally
Frequently
Item added in 2008.
How often in the past year did you...
Based on first-year and new transfer student data from the Cooperative Institutional Research Program (CIRP), administed in even Fall Terms during
orientation week.
2.382.43
2.462.43
2.48
1
2
3
2008Response
Rate: 89.6%
2010Response
Rate: 87.0%
2012ResponseRate: 76%
2014ResponseRate: 84%
2016ResponseRate: 75%
Evaluate the quality or reliability of information you received
Not at all
Occasionally
Frequently
Item added in 2008.
How often in the past year did you...
Based on first-year and new transfer student data from the Cooperative Institutional Research Program (CIRP), administed in even Fall Terms during
orientation week.
2.34 2.352.3 2.29 2.29
1
2
3
2008Response
Rate: 89.6%
2010Response
Rate: 87.0%
2012ResponseRate: 76%
2014ResponseRate: 84%
2016ResponseRate: 75%
Take a risk because you feel you have more to gain
Not at all
Occasionally
Frequently
Item added in 2008.
How often in the past year did you...
Based on first-year and new transfer student data from the Cooperative Institutional Research Program (CIRP), administed in even Fall Terms during
orientation week.
2.47 2.47 2.47 2.47 2.47
1
2
3
2008Response
Rate: 89.6%
2010Response
Rate: 87.0%
2012ResponseRate: 76%
2014ResponseRate: 84%
2016ResponseRate: 75%
Seek alternative solutions to a problem
Not at all
Occasionally
Frequently
Item added in 2008.
How often in the past year did you...
Based on first-year and new transfer student data from the Cooperative Institutional Research Program (CIRP), administed in even Fall Terms during
orientation week.
2.02
2.11 2.112.15
2.08
1
2
3
2008Response
Rate: 89.6%
2010Response
Rate: 87.0%
2012ResponseRate: 76%
2014ResponseRate: 84%
2016ResponseRate: 75%
Look up scientific research articles and resources
Not at all
Occasionally
Frequently
Item added in 2008.
How often in the past year did you...
Based on first-year and new transfer student data from the Cooperative Institutional Research Program (CIRP), administed in even Fall Terms during
orientation week.
2.302.34
2.31 2.33 2.34
1
2
3
2008Response
Rate: 89.6%
2010Response
Rate: 87.0%
2012ResponseRate: 76%
2014ResponseRate: 84%
2016ResponseRate: 75%
Explore topics on your own, even though it is not required for a class
Not at all
Occasionally
Frequently
Item added in 2008.
How often in the past year did you...
Based on first-year and new transfer student data from the Cooperative Institutional Research Program (CIRP), administed in even Fall Terms during
orientation week.
2.532.58 2.60 2.58
2.55
1
2
3
2008Response
Rate: 89.6%
2010Response
Rate: 87.0%
2012ResponseRate: 76%
2014ResponseRate: 84%
2016ResponseRate: 75%
Accept mistakes as part of the learning process
Not at all
Occasionally
Frequently
Item added in 2008.
How often in the past year did you...
Based on first-year and new transfer student data from the Cooperative Institutional Research Program (CIRP), administed in even Fall Terms during
orientation week.
2.45
1
2
3
2016ResponseRate: 75%
Analyze multiple sources of information before coming to a conclusion
Not at all
Occasionally
Frequently
Item added in 2016.
How often in the past year did you...
Based on first-year and new transfer student data from the Cooperative Institutional Research Program (CIRP), administed in even Fall Terms during
orientation week.
2.30
1
2
3
2016ResponseRate: 75%
Take on a challenge that scares you
Not at all
Occasionally
Frequently
Item added in 2016.
How often in the past year did you...
Based on first-year and new transfer student data from the Cooperative Institutional Research Program (CIRP), administed in even Fall Terms during
orientation week.
2.522.46 2.48 2.47
1
2
3
2008Response
Rate: 89.6%
2010Response
Rate: 87.0%
2012ResponseRate: 76%
2014ResponseRate: 84%
2016ResponseRate: 75%
Seek feedback on your academic work
Not at all
Occasionally
Frequently
This item not askedthis year.
Item added in 2008.
How often in the past year did you...
Based on first-year and new transfer student data from the Cooperative Institutional Research Program (CIRP), administed in even Fall Terms during
orientation week.
2.612.64
1
2
3
2008Response
Rate: 89.6%
2010Response
Rate: 87.0%
2012ResponseRate: 76%
2014ResponseRate: 84%
2016ResponseRate: 75%
Take notes during class
Not at all
Occasionally
Frequently
This item not askedthis year.
This item not askedthis year.
This item not askedthis year.
Item added in 2008.
How often in the past year did you...
Based on first-year and new transfer student data from the Cooperative Institutional Research Program (CIRP), administed in even Fall Terms during
orientation week.
2.32 2.32.33
1
2
3
2010Response
Rate: 87.0%
2012ResponseRate: 76%
2014ResponseRate: 84%
2016ResponseRate: 75%
Work with other students on group projects
Not at all
Occasionally
Frequently
This item not askedthis year.
Item added in 2010.
How often in the past year did you...
Based on first-year and new transfer student data from the Cooperative Institutional Research Program (CIRP), administed in even Fall Terms during
orientation week.
2.572.54 2.54
1
2
3
2010Response
Rate: 87.0%
2012ResponseRate: 76%
2014ResponseRate: 84%
2016ResponseRate: 75%
Integrate skills and knowledge from different sources and experiences
Not at all
Occasionally
Frequently
This item not askedthis year.
Item added in 2010.
How often in the past year did you...
Based on first-year and new transfer student data from the Cooperative Institutional Research Program (CIRP), administed in even Fall Terms during
orientation week.
2.442.49
2.532.48
1
2
3
2008Response
Rate: 89.6%
2010Response
Rate: 87.0%
2012ResponseRate: 76%
2014ResponseRate: 84%
2016ResponseRate: 75%
Revise your papers to improve your writing
Not at all
Occasionally
Frequently
This item not askedthis year.
Item added in 2008.
How confident are you that you can:
Based on first-year and new transfer student data from the Cooperative Institutional Research Program (CIRP), administed in even Fall Terms during
orientation week.
3.43
1
2
3
4
5
2016ResponseRate: 75%
Use technical science skills (use of tools, instruments, and/or techniques)
Not at all
Moderately
Absolutely
Very
Somewhat
Item added in 2016.
How confident are you that you can:
Based on first-year and new transfer student data from the Cooperative Institutional Research Program (CIRP), administed in even Fall Terms during
orientation week.
3.32
1
2
3
4
5
2016ResponseRate: 75%
Generate a research question
Not at all
Moderately
Absolutely
Very
Somewhat
Item added in 2016.
How confident are you that you can:
Based on first-year and new transfer student data from the Cooperative Institutional Research Program (CIRP), administed in even Fall Terms during
orientation week.
3.33
1
2
3
4
5
2016ResponseRate: 75%
Determine how to collect appropriate data
Not at all
Moderately
Absolutely
Very
Somewhat
Item added in 2016.
How confident are you that you can:
Based on first-year and new transfer student data from the Cooperative Institutional Research Program (CIRP), administed in even Fall Terms during
orientation week.
3.45
1
2
3
4
5
2016ResponseRate: 75%
Explain the results of a study
Not at all
Moderately
Absolutely
Very
Somewhat
Item added in 2016.
How confident are you that you can:
Based on first-year and new transfer student data from the Cooperative Institutional Research Program (CIRP), administed in even Fall Terms during
orientation week.
3.23
1
2
3
4
5
2016ResponseRate: 75%
Use scientific literature to guide research
Not at all
Moderately
Absolutely
Very
Somewhat
Item added in 2016.
How confident are you that you can:
Based on first-year and new transfer student data from the Cooperative Institutional Research Program (CIRP), administed in even Fall Terms during
orientation week.
3.41
1
2
3
4
5
2016ResponseRate: 75%
Integrate results from multiple studies
Not at all
Moderately
Absolutely
Very
Somewhat
Item added in 2016.
How confident are you that you can:
Based on first-year and new transfer student data from the Cooperative Institutional Research Program (CIRP), administed in even Fall Terms during
orientation week.
3.91
1
2
3
4
5
2016ResponseRate: 75%
Ask relevant questions
Not at all
Moderately
Absolutely
Very
Somewhat
Item added in 2016.
How confident are you that you can:
Based on first-year and new transfer student data from the Cooperative Institutional Research Program (CIRP), administed in even Fall Terms during
orientation week.
3.72
1
2
3
4
5
2016ResponseRate: 75%
Identify what is known and not known about a problem
Not at all
Moderately
Absolutely
Very
Somewhat
Item added in 2016.
How confident are you that you can:
Based on first-year and new transfer student data from the Cooperative Institutional Research Program (CIRP), administed in even Fall Terms during
orientation week.
3.48
1
2
3
4
5
2016ResponseRate: 75%
Understand scientific concepts
Not at all
Moderately
Absolutely
Very
Somewhat
Item added in 2016.
How confident are you that you can:
Based on first-year and new transfer student data from the Cooperative Institutional Research Program (CIRP), administed in even Fall Terms during
orientation week.
3.50
1
2
3
4
5
2016ResponseRate: 75%
See connections between different areas of science and mathematics
Not at all
Moderately
Absolutely
Very
Somewhat
Item added in 2016.
Based on first-year and new transfer student data from the Cooperative Institutional Research Program (CIRP), administed in even Fall Terms during
orientation week.
3.14 3.18 3.20 3.23
3.10
2.85
3.15
2.78
1
2
3
4
5
2002Response
Rate: 87.6%
2004Response
Rate: 93.2%
2006Response
Rate: 85.6%
2008Response
Rate: 89.6%
2010Response
Rate: 87.0%
2012ResponseRate: 76%
2014ResponseRate: 84%
2016ResponseRate: 75%
How would you characterize your political views?
Far Left
Liberal
Conservative
Middle-of-the-road
Far right
In deciding to go to college, how important to you was each of the following reasons?
Based on first-year and new transfer student data from the Cooperative Institutional Research Program (CIRP), administed in even Fall Terms during
orientation week.
2.68
2.602.62
2.762.82
2.762.82
1
2
3
2002Response
Rate: 87.6%
2004Response
Rate: 93.2%
2006Response
Rate: 85.6%
2008Response
Rate: 89.6%
2010Response
Rate: 87.0%
2012ResponseRate: 76%
2014ResponseRate: 84%
2016ResponseRate: 75%
To be able to get a better job
Not Important
Somewhat Important
Very Important
This item not askedthis year.
In deciding to go to college, how important to you was each of the following reasons?
Based on first-year and new transfer student data from the Cooperative Institutional Research Program (CIRP), administed in even Fall Terms during
orientation week.
2.72
2.652.70
2.762.71
2.76 2.77
1
2
3
2002Response
Rate: 87.6%
2004Response
Rate: 93.2%
2006Response
Rate: 85.6%
2008Response
Rate: 89.6%
2010Response
Rate: 87.0%
2012ResponseRate: 76%
2014ResponseRate: 84%
2016ResponseRate: 75%
To gain a general education and appreciation of ideas
Not Important
Somewhat Important
Very Important
This item not askedthis year.
In deciding to go to college, how important to you was each of the following reasons?
Based on first-year and new transfer student data from the Cooperative Institutional Research Program (CIRP), administed in even Fall Terms during
orientation week.
2.46 2.44 2.462.52
2.492.54 2.55
1
2
3
2002Response
Rate: 87.6%
2004Response
Rate: 93.2%
2006Response
Rate: 85.6%
2008Response
Rate: 89.6%
2010Response
Rate: 87.0%
2012ResponseRate: 76%
2014ResponseRate: 84%
2016ResponseRate: 75%
To make me a more cultured person
Not Important
Somewhat Important
Very Important
This item not askedthis year.
In deciding to go to college, how important to you was each of the following reasons?
Based on first-year and new transfer student data from the Cooperative Institutional Research Program (CIRP), administed in even Fall Terms during
orientation week.
2.58
2.422.45
2.512.56 2.58
2.61
1
2
3
2002Response
Rate: 87.6%
2004Response
Rate: 93.2%
2006Response
Rate: 85.6%
2008Response
Rate: 89.6%
2010Response
Rate: 87.0%
2012ResponseRate: 76%
2014ResponseRate: 84%
2016ResponseRate: 75%
To be able to make more money
Not Important
Somewhat Important
Very Important
This item not askedthis year.
In deciding to go to college, how important to you was each of the following reasons?
Based on first-year and new transfer student data from the Cooperative Institutional Research Program (CIRP), administed in even Fall Terms during
orientation week.
2.88
2.772.81
2.88
2.812.86 2.86
1
2
3
2002Response
Rate: 87.6%
2004Response
Rate: 93.2%
2006Response
Rate: 85.6%
2008Response
Rate: 89.6%
2010Response
Rate: 87.0%
2012ResponseRate: 76%
2014ResponseRate: 84%
2016ResponseRate: 75%
To learn more about things that interest me
Not Important
Somewhat Important
Very Important
This item not askedthis year.
In deciding to go to college, how important to you was each of the following reasons?
Based on first-year and new transfer student data from the Cooperative Institutional Research Program (CIRP), administed in even Fall Terms during
orientation week.
2.64 2.622.56
2.68 2.702.76 2.75
1
2
3
2002Response
Rate: 87.6%
2004Response
Rate: 93.2%
2006Response
Rate: 85.6%
2008Response
Rate: 89.6%
2010Response
Rate: 87.0%
2012ResponseRate: 76%
2014ResponseRate: 84%
2016ResponseRate: 75%
To get training for a specific career
Not Important
Somewhat Important
Very Important
This item not askedthis year.
In deciding to go to college, how important to you was each of the following reasons?
Based on first-year and new transfer student data from the Cooperative Institutional Research Program (CIRP), administed in even Fall Terms during
orientation week.
2.562.51
2.462.51
2.462.52
2.57
1
2
3
2002Response
Rate: 87.6%
2004Response
Rate: 93.2%
2006Response
Rate: 85.6%
2008Response
Rate: 89.6%
2010Response
Rate: 87.0%
2012ResponseRate: 76%
2014ResponseRate: 84%
2016ResponseRate: 75%
To prepare myself for graduate or professional school
Not Important
Somewhat Important
Very Important
This item not askedthis year.
In deciding to go to college, how important to you was each of the following reasons?
Based on first-year and new transfer student data from the Cooperative Institutional Research Program (CIRP), administed in even Fall Terms during
orientation week.
1.95
1
2
3
2016ResponseRate: 75%
To please my family
Not Important
Somewhat Important
Very Important
Item added in 2016.
Rate yourself on each of the following traits as a compared with the average person your age.
Based on first-year and new transfer student data from the Cooperative Institutional Research Program (CIRP), administed in even Fall Terms during
orientation week.
3.974.05
3.953.88
3.96 3.96 3.933.88
1
2
3
4
5
2002Response
Rate: 87.6%
2004Response
Rate: 93.2%
2006Response
Rate: 85.6%
2008Response
Rate: 89.6%
2010Response
Rate: 87.0%
2012ResponseRate: 76%
2014ResponseRate: 84%
2016ResponseRate: 75%
Academic ability
Not at all
Average
Highest10%
AboveAverage
Belowaverage
Rate yourself on each of the following traits as a compared with the average person your age.
Based on first-year and new transfer student data from the Cooperative Institutional Research Program (CIRP), administed in even Fall Terms during
orientation week.
2.95
3.08
2.902.95
2.87 2.90 2.90 2.89
1
2
3
4
5
2002Response
Rate: 87.6%
2004Response
Rate: 93.2%
2006Response
Rate: 85.6%
2008Response
Rate: 89.6%
2010Response
Rate: 87.0%
2012ResponseRate: 76%
2014ResponseRate: 84%
2016ResponseRate: 75%
Artistic ability
Not at all
Average
Highest10%
AboveAverage
Belowaverage
Rate yourself on each of the following traits as a compared with the average person your age.
Based on first-year and new transfer student data from the Cooperative Institutional Research Program (CIRP), administed in even Fall Terms during
orientation week.
3.983.92
1
2
3
4
5
2004Response
Rate: 93.2%
2006Response
Rate: 85.6%
2008Response
Rate: 89.6%
2010Response
Rate: 87.0%
2012ResponseRate: 76%
2014ResponseRate: 84%
2016ResponseRate: 75%
Compassion
Not at all
Average
Highest10%
AboveAverage
Belowaverage
This item not askedthis year.
This item not askedthis year.
This item not askedthis year.
This item not askedthis year.
This item not askedthis year.
Item added in 2004.
Rate yourself on each of the following traits as a compared with the average person your age.
Based on first-year and new transfer student data from the Cooperative Institutional Research Program (CIRP), administed in even Fall Terms during
orientation week.
3.70 3.713.64 3.67
3.62 3.58 3.623.55
1
2
3
4
5
2002Response
Rate: 87.6%
2004Response
Rate: 93.2%
2006Response
Rate: 85.6%
2008Response
Rate: 89.6%
2010Response
Rate: 87.0%
2012ResponseRate: 76%
2014ResponseRate: 84%
2016ResponseRate: 75%
Creativity
Not at all
Average
Highest10%
AboveAverage
Belowaverage
Rate yourself on each of the following traits as a compared with the average person your age.
Based on first-year and new transfer student data from the Cooperative Institutional Research Program (CIRP), administed in even Fall Terms during
orientation week.
4.194.09
4.15 4.184.12 4.15
4.083.99
1
2
3
4
5
2002Response
Rate: 87.6%
2004Response
Rate: 93.2%
2006Response
Rate: 85.6%
2008Response
Rate: 89.6%
2010Response
Rate: 87.0%
2012ResponseRate: 76%
2014ResponseRate: 84%
2016ResponseRate: 75%
Drive to achive
Not at all
Average
Highest10%
AboveAverage
Belowaverage
Rate yourself on each of the following traits as a compared with the average person your age.
Based on first-year and new transfer student data from the Cooperative Institutional Research Program (CIRP), administed in even Fall Terms during
orientation week.
3.593.49 3.52 3.49
3.423.33 3.34
3.18
1
2
3
4
5
2002Response
Rate: 87.6%
2004Response
Rate: 93.2%
2006Response
Rate: 85.6%
2008Response
Rate: 89.6%
2010Response
Rate: 87.0%
2012ResponseRate: 76%
2014ResponseRate: 84%
2016ResponseRate: 75%
Emotional health
Not at all
Average
Highest10%
AboveAverage
Belowaverage
Rate yourself on each of the following traits as a compared with the average person your age.
Based on first-year and new transfer student data from the Cooperative Institutional Research Program (CIRP), administed in even Fall Terms during
orientation week.
3.683.61 3.62 3.65 3.61
3.553.63 3.60
1
2
3
4
5
2002Response
Rate: 87.6%
2004Response
Rate: 93.2%
2006Response
Rate: 85.6%
2008Response
Rate: 89.6%
2010Response
Rate: 87.0%
2012ResponseRate: 76%
2014ResponseRate: 84%
2016ResponseRate: 75%
Leadership ability
Not at all
Average
Highest10%
AboveAverage
Belowaverage
Rate yourself on each of the following traits as a compared with the average person your age.
Based on first-year and new transfer student data from the Cooperative Institutional Research Program (CIRP), administed in even Fall Terms during
orientation week.
3.19
3.333.26 3.23
3.183.26 3.26
3.21
1
2
3
4
5
2002Response
Rate: 87.6%
2004Response
Rate: 93.2%
2006Response
Rate: 85.6%
2008Response
Rate: 89.6%
2010Response
Rate: 87.0%
2012ResponseRate: 76%
2014ResponseRate: 84%
2016ResponseRate: 75%
Mathematical ability
Not at all
Average
Highest10%
AboveAverage
Belowaverage
Rate yourself on each of the following traits as a compared with the average person your age.
Based on first-year and new transfer student data from the Cooperative Institutional Research Program (CIRP), administed in even Fall Terms during
orientation week.
3.463.34
3.41 3.37 3.36
3.233.29
3.16
1
2
3
4
5
2002Response
Rate: 87.6%
2004Response
Rate: 93.2%
2006Response
Rate: 85.6%
2008Response
Rate: 89.6%
2010Response
Rate: 87.0%
2012ResponseRate: 76%
2014ResponseRate: 84%
2016ResponseRate: 75%
Physical health
Not at all
Average
Highest10%
AboveAverage
Belowaverage
Rate yourself on each of the following traits as a compared with the average person your age.
Based on first-year and new transfer student data from the Cooperative Institutional Research Program (CIRP), administed in even Fall Terms during
orientation week.
3.09 3.103.03
3.08 3.063.00 3.04
3.14
1
2
3
4
5
2002Response
Rate: 87.6%
2004Response
Rate: 93.2%
2006Response
Rate: 85.6%
2008Response
Rate: 89.6%
2010Response
Rate: 87.0%
2012ResponseRate: 76%
2014ResponseRate: 84%
2016ResponseRate: 75%
Public speaking ability
Not at all
Average
Highest10%
AboveAverage
Belowaverage
Rate yourself on each of the following traits as a compared with the average person your age.
Based on first-year and new transfer student data from the Cooperative Institutional Research Program (CIRP), administed in even Fall Terms during
orientation week.
3.323.26
3.34
1
2
3
4
5
2002Response
Rate: 87.6%
2004Response
Rate: 93.2%
2006Response
Rate: 85.6%
2008Response
Rate: 89.6%
2010Response
Rate: 87.0%
2012ResponseRate: 76%
2014ResponseRate: 84%
2016ResponseRate: 75%
Risk-taking
Not at all
Average
Highest10%
AboveAverage
Belowaverage
This item not askedthis year.
This item not askedthis year.
This item not askedthis year.
This item not askedthis year.
This item not askedthis year.
Rate yourself on each of the following traits as a compared with the average person your age.
Based on first-year and new transfer student data from the Cooperative Institutional Research Program (CIRP), administed in even Fall Terms during
orientation week.
3.79 3.75 3.743.64
3.753.68 3.69
3.61
1
2
3
4
5
2002Response
Rate: 87.6%
2004Response
Rate: 93.2%
2006Response
Rate: 85.6%
2008Response
Rate: 89.6%
2010Response
Rate: 87.0%
2012ResponseRate: 76%
2014ResponseRate: 84%
2016ResponseRate: 75%
Self-confidence (intellectual)
Not at all
Average
Highest10%
AboveAverage
Belowaverage
Rate yourself on each of the following traits as a compared with the average person your age.
Based on first-year and new transfer student data from the Cooperative Institutional Research Program (CIRP), administed in even Fall Terms during
orientation week.
3.37 3.38 3.36 3.33 3.333.22 3.23
3.17
1
2
3
4
5
2002Response
Rate: 87.6%
2004Response
Rate: 93.2%
2006Response
Rate: 85.6%
2008Response
Rate: 89.6%
2010Response
Rate: 87.0%
2012ResponseRate: 76%
2014ResponseRate: 84%
2016ResponseRate: 75%
Self-confidence (social)
Not at all
Average
Highest10%
AboveAverage
Belowaverage
Rate yourself on each of the following traits as a compared with the average person your age.
Based on first-year and new transfer student data from the Cooperative Institutional Research Program (CIRP), administed in even Fall Terms during
orientation week.
3.583.53
3.41 3.453.36
3.173.25
3.19
1
2
3
4
5
2002Response
Rate: 87.6%
2004Response
Rate: 93.2%
2006Response
Rate: 85.6%
2008Response
Rate: 89.6%
2010Response
Rate: 87.0%
2012ResponseRate: 76%
2014ResponseRate: 84%
2016ResponseRate: 75%
Spirituality
Not at all
Average
Highest10%
AboveAverage
Belowaverage
Rate yourself on each of the following traits as a compared with the average person your age.
Based on first-year and new transfer student data from the Cooperative Institutional Research Program (CIRP), administed in even Fall Terms during
orientation week.
3.93
3.803.88 3.86 3.87
3.94 3.923.85
1
2
3
4
5
2002Response
Rate: 87.6%
2004Response
Rate: 93.2%
2006Response
Rate: 85.6%
2008Response
Rate: 89.6%
2010Response
Rate: 87.0%
2012ResponseRate: 76%
2014ResponseRate: 84%
2016ResponseRate: 75%
Understanding of others
Not at all
Average
Highest10%
AboveAverage
Belowaverage
Rate yourself on each of the following traits as a compared with the average person your age.
Based on first-year and new transfer student data from the Cooperative Institutional Research Program (CIRP), administed in even Fall Terms during
orientation week.
3.493.55
3.40 3.42 3.37 3.43.45
3.30
1
2
3
4
5
2002Response
Rate: 87.6%
2004Response
Rate: 93.2%
2006Response
Rate: 85.6%
2008Response
Rate: 89.6%
2010Response
Rate: 87.0%
2012ResponseRate: 76%
2014ResponseRate: 84%
2016ResponseRate: 75%
Writing ability
Not at all
Average
Highest10%
AboveAverage
Belowaverage
Rate yourself on each of the following traits as a compared with the average person your age.
Based on first-year and new transfer student data from the Cooperative Institutional Research Program (CIRP), administed in even Fall Terms during
orientation week.
3.53 3.563.51
1
2
3
4
5
2010Response
Rate: 87.0%
2012ResponseRate: 76%
2014ResponseRate: 84%
2016ResponseRate: 75%
Competitiveness
Not at all
Average
Highest10%
AboveAverage
Belowaverage
This item not askedthis year.
Item added in 2010.
Rate yourself on each of the following traits as a compared with the average person your age.
Based on first-year and new transfer student data from the Cooperative Institutional Research Program (CIRP), administed in even Fall Terms during
orientation week.
3.23 3.18 3.13 3.14 3.10 3.10 3.08
1
2
3
4
5
2002Response
Rate: 87.6%
2004Response
Rate: 93.2%
2006Response
Rate: 85.6%
2008Response
Rate: 89.6%
2010Response
Rate: 87.0%
2012ResponseRate: 76%
2014ResponseRate: 84%
2016ResponseRate: 75%
Computer skills
Not at all
Average
Highest10%
AboveAverage
Belowaverage
This item not askedthis year.
Rate yourself on each of the following traits as a compared with the average person your age.
Based on first-year and new transfer student data from the Cooperative Institutional Research Program (CIRP), administed in even Fall Terms during
orientation week.
3.953.84
3.95 3.99 3.98 3.95 3.92
1
2
3
4
5
2002Response
Rate: 87.6%
2004Response
Rate: 93.2%
2006Response
Rate: 85.6%
2008Response
Rate: 89.6%
2010Response
Rate: 87.0%
2012ResponseRate: 76%
2014ResponseRate: 84%
2016ResponseRate: 75%
Cooperativeness
Not at all
Average
Highest10%
AboveAverage
Belowaverage
This item not askedthis year.
Think about your current abilities and tell us how strong or weak you believe you are in each of the following areas:
Based on first-year and new transfer student data from the Cooperative Institutional Research Program (CIRP), administed in even Fall Terms during
orientation week.
2.73
1
2
3
4
5
2014ResponseRate: 84%
2016ResponseRate: 75%
Foreign language ability
A majorweakness
Average
A majorstrength
Somewhatstrong
Somewhatweak
This item not askedthis year.
Item added in 2014.
Think about your current abilities and tell us how strong or weak you believe you are in each of the following areas:
Based on first-year and new transfer student data from the Cooperative Institutional Research Program (CIRP), administed in even Fall Terms during
orientation week.
3.87
1
2
3
4
5
2014ResponseRate: 84%
2016ResponseRate: 75%
General Knowledge
A majorweakness
Average
A majorstrength
Somewhatstrong
Somewhatweak
This item not askedthis year.
Item added in 2014.
Think about your current abilities and tell us how strong or weak you believe you are in each of the following areas:
Based on first-year and new transfer student data from the Cooperative Institutional Research Program (CIRP), administed in even Fall Terms during
orientation week.
3.38
1
2
3
4
5
2014ResponseRate: 84%
2016ResponseRate: 75%
Interpersonal Skills
A majorweakness
Average
A majorstrength
Somewhatstrong
Somewhatweak
This item not askedthis year.
Item added in 2014.
Think about your current abilities and tell us how strong or weak you believe you are in each of the following areas:
Based on first-year and new transfer student data from the Cooperative Institutional Research Program (CIRP), administed in even Fall Terms during
orientation week.
3.82
1
2
3
4
5
2014ResponseRate: 84%
2016ResponseRate: 75%
Knowledge of a particular field or discipline
A majorweakness
Average
A majorstrength
Somewhatstrong
Somewhatweak
This item not askedthis year.
Item added in 2014.
Think about your current abilities and tell us how strong or weak you believe you are in each of the following areas:
Based on first-year and new transfer student data from the Cooperative Institutional Research Program (CIRP), administed in even Fall Terms during
orientation week.
3.34
1
2
3
4
5
2014ResponseRate: 84%
2016ResponseRate: 75%
Knowledge of people from different races/cultures
A majorweakness
Average
A majorstrength
Somewhatstrong
Somewhatweak
This item not askedthis year.
Rate yourself on each of the following traits as a compared with the average person your age.
Based on first-year and new transfer student data from the Cooperative Institutional Research Program (CIRP), administed in even Fall Terms during
orientation week.
3.17 3.13 3.08
2.92.96
1
2
3
4
5
2002Response
Rate: 87.6%
2004Response
Rate: 93.2%
2006Response
Rate: 85.6%
2008Response
Rate: 89.6%
2010Response
Rate: 87.0%
2012ResponseRate: 76%
2014ResponseRate: 84%
2016ResponseRate: 75%
Popularity
Not at all
Average
Highest10%
AboveAverage
Belowaverage
This item not askedthis year.
This item not askedthis year.
This item not askedthis year.
Think about your current abilities and tell us how strong or weak you believe you are in each of the following areas:
Based on first-year and new transfer student data from the Cooperative Institutional Research Program (CIRP), administed in even Fall Terms during
orientation week.
3.78
1
2
3
4
5
2014ResponseRate: 84%
2016ResponseRate: 75%
Problem-solving skills
A majorweakness
Average
A majorstrength
Somewhatstrong
Somewhatweak
This item not askedthis year.
Item added in 2014.
Rate yourself on each of the following traits as a compared with the average person your age.
Based on first-year and new transfer student data from the Cooperative Institutional Research Program (CIRP), administed in even Fall Terms during
orientation week.
3.723.63
3.69 3.67 3.693.61 3.65
1
2
3
4
5
2002Response
Rate: 87.6%
2004Response
Rate: 93.2%
2006Response
Rate: 85.6%
2008Response
Rate: 89.6%
2010Response
Rate: 87.0%
2012ResponseRate: 76%
2014ResponseRate: 84%
2016ResponseRate: 75%
Self-understanding
Not at all
Average
Highest10%
AboveAverage
Belowaverage
This item not askedthis year.
Think about your current abilities and tell us how strong or weak you believe you are in each of the following areas:
Based on first-year and new transfer student data from the Cooperative Institutional Research Program (CIRP), administed in even Fall Terms during
orientation week.
3.37
1
2
3
4
5
2014ResponseRate: 84%
2016ResponseRate: 75%
Understanding of problems facing your community
A majorweakness
Average
A majorstrength
Somewhatstrong
Somewhatweak
This item not askedthis year.
Item added in 2014.
Think about your current abilities and tell us how strong or weak you believe you are in each of the following areas:
Based on first-year and new transfer student data from the Cooperative Institutional Research Program (CIRP), administed in even Fall Terms during
orientation week.
3.06
1
2
3
4
5
2014ResponseRate: 84%
2016ResponseRate: 75%
Understanding of global issues
A majorweakness
Average
A majorstrength
Somewhatstrong
Somewhatweak
Item added in 2014.
Think about your current abilities and tell us how strong or weak you believe you are in each of the following areas:
Based on first-year and new transfer student data from the Cooperative Institutional Research Program (CIRP), administed in even Fall Terms during
orientation week.
3.12
1
2
3
4
5
2014ResponseRate: 84%
2016ResponseRate: 75%
Understanding of national issues
A majorweakness
Average
A majorstrength
Somewhatstrong
Somewhatweak
This item not askedthis year.
Item added in 2014.
Rate your agreement with each of the following.
Based on first-year and new transfer student data from the Cooperative Institutional Research Program (CIRP), administed in even Fall Terms during
orientation week.
2.64
2.88 2.852.90 2.87
3.023.09
1
2
3
4
2002Response
Rate: 87.6%
2004Response
Rate: 93.2%
2006Response
Rate: 85.6%
2008Response
Rate: 89.6%
2010Response
Rate: 87.0%
2012ResponseRate: 76%
2014ResponseRate: 84%
2016ResponseRate: 75%
Wealthy people should pay a larger share of taxes than they do now
DisagreeStrongly
DisagreeSomewhat
Agreestrongly
AgreeSomewhat
This item not askedthis year.
Rate your agreement with each of the following.
Based on first-year and new transfer student data from the Cooperative Institutional Research Program (CIRP), administed in even Fall Terms during
orientation week.
3.05
2.67
2.86
3.14
1
2
3
4
2008Response
Rate: 89.6%
2010Response
Rate: 87.0%
2012ResponseRate: 76%
2014ResponseRate: 84%
2016ResponseRate: 75%
Addressing global climate change should be a federal priority(prior to 2014, it was "global warming")
DisagreeStrongly
DisagreeSomewhat
Agreestrongly
AgreeSomewhat
Item added in 2008.
This item not askedthis year.
Rate your agreement with each of the following.
Based on first-year and new transfer student data from the Cooperative Institutional Research Program (CIRP), administed in even Fall Terms during
orientation week.
2.76
1
2
3
4
2016ResponseRate: 75%
The federal government should have stricter gun control laws
DisagreeStrongly
DisagreeSomewhat
Agreestrongly
AgreeSomewhat
Item added in 2016.
Rate your agreement with each of the following.
Based on first-year and new transfer student data from the Cooperative Institutional Research Program (CIRP), administed in even Fall Terms during
orientation week.
2.27
2.44
2.322.27
2.35
2.44
1
2
3
4
2002Response
Rate: 87.6%
2004Response
Rate: 93.2%
2006Response
Rate: 85.6%
2008Response
Rate: 89.6%
2010Response
Rate: 87.0%
2012ResponseRate: 76%
2014ResponseRate: 84%
2016ResponseRate: 75%
Affirmative action in college admissions should be abolished
DisagreeStrongly
DisagreeSomewhat
Agreestrongly
AgreeSomewhat
This item not askedthis year.
This item not askedthis year.
Rate your agreement with each of the following.
Based on first-year and new transfer student data from the Cooperative Institutional Research Program (CIRP), administed in even Fall Terms during
orientation week.
1.97 1.95
2.19
2.34
1
2
3
4
2006Response
Rate: 85.6%
2008Response
Rate: 89.6%
2010Response
Rate: 87.0%
2012ResponseRate: 76%
2014ResponseRate: 84%
2016ResponseRate: 75%
The federal government should raise taxes to reduce the deficit
DisagreeStrongly
DisagreeSomewhat
Agreestrongly
AgreeSomewhat
This item not askedthis year.
This item not askedthis year.
Rate your agreement with each of the following.
Based on first-year and new transfer student data from the Cooperative Institutional Research Program (CIRP), administed in even Fall Terms during
orientation week.
3.54
1
2
3
4
2016ResponseRate: 75%
Sexual activity that occurs without the presence of explicit, affirmative consent (i.e., "yes means yes") is considered sexual assault
DisagreeStrongly
DisagreeSomewhat
Agreestrongly
AgreeSomewhat
Item added in 2016.
Rate your agreement with each of the following.
Based on first-year and new transfer student data from the Cooperative Institutional Research Program (CIRP), administed in even Fall Terms during
orientation week.
1.98
1
2
3
4
2016ResponseRate: 75%
There is little that a person can do to be better at math --you are either "good" or "bad" at math
DisagreeStrongly
DisagreeSomewhat
Agreestrongly
AgreeSomewhat
Item added in 2016.
Rate your agreement with each of the following.
Based on first-year and new transfer student data from the Cooperative Institutional Research Program (CIRP), administed in even Fall Terms during
orientation week.
3.32
1
2
3
4
2016ResponseRate: 75%
Intelligence is something that can be improved by studying or working harder
DisagreeStrongly
DisagreeSomewhat
Agreestrongly
AgreeSomewhat
Item added in 2016.
Rate your agreement with each of the following.
Based on first-year and new transfer student data from the Cooperative Institutional Research Program (CIRP), administed in even Fall Terms during
orientation week.
1.85 1.85 1.85
1.73
1.93 1.91
1
2
3
4
2002Response
Rate: 87.6%
2004Response
Rate: 93.2%
2006Response
Rate: 85.6%
2008Response
Rate: 89.6%
2010Response
Rate: 87.0%
2012ResponseRate: 76%
2014ResponseRate: 84%
2016ResponseRate: 75%
Racial discrimination is no longer a major problem in America
DisagreeStrongly
DisagreeSomewhat
Agreestrongly
AgreeSomewhat
This item not askedthis year.
This item not askedthis year.
Rate your agreement with each of the following.
Based on first-year and new transfer student data from the Cooperative Institutional Research Program (CIRP), administed in even Fall Terms during
orientation week.
2.372.44
2.58
2.70
2.88
3.08
1
2
3
4
2002Response
Rate: 87.6%
2004Response
Rate: 93.2%
2006Response
Rate: 85.6%
2008Response
Rate: 89.6%
2010Response
Rate: 87.0%
2012ResponseRate: 76%
2014ResponseRate: 84%
2016ResponseRate: 75%
Same-sex couples should have the right to legal marital status
DisagreeStrongly
DisagreeSomewhat
Agreestrongly
AgreeSomewhat
This item not askedthis year.
This item not askedthis year.
Rate your agreement with each of the following.
Based on first-year and new transfer student data from the Cooperative Institutional Research Program (CIRP), administed in even Fall Terms during
orientation week.
2.34
2.092.04
1.99
2.20
1
2
3
4
2002Response
Rate: 87.6%
2004Response
Rate: 93.2%
2006Response
Rate: 85.6%
2008Response
Rate: 89.6%
2010Response
Rate: 87.0%
2012ResponseRate: 76%
2014ResponseRate: 84%
2016ResponseRate: 75%
Federal military spending should be increased
DisagreeStrongly
DisagreeSomewhat
Agreestrongly
AgreeSomewhat
This item not askedthis year.
This item not askedthis year.
This item not askedthis year.
Rate your agreement with each of the following.
Based on first-year and new transfer student data from the Cooperative Institutional Research Program (CIRP), administed in even Fall Terms during
orientation week.
2.43 2.46
2.70
1
2
3
4
2008Response
Rate: 89.6%
2010Response
Rate: 87.0%
2012ResponseRate: 76%
2014ResponseRate: 84%
2016ResponseRate: 75%
Students from disadvantaged social backgrounds should be given preferential treatment in college admissions
DisagreeStrongly
DisagreeSomewhat
Agreestrongly
AgreeSomewhat
This item not askedthis year.
This item not askedthis year.
Item added in 2008.
Rate your agreement with each of the following.
Based on first-year and new transfer student data from the Cooperative Institutional Research Program (CIRP), administed in even Fall Terms during
orientation week.
2.21
2.10
1.94
1
2
3
4
2006Response
Rate: 85.6%
2008Response
Rate: 89.6%
2010Response
Rate: 87.0%
2012ResponseRate: 76%
2014ResponseRate: 84%
2016ResponseRate: 75%
Undocumented immigrants should be denied access to public education
DisagreeStrongly
DisagreeSomewhat
Agreestrongly
AgreeSomewhat
This item not askedthis year.
This item not askedthis year.
This item not askedthis year.
Item added in 2006.
Rate your agreement with each of the following.
Based on first-year and new transfer student data from the Cooperative Institutional Research Program (CIRP), administed in even Fall Terms during
orientation week.
2.52
2.63
2.53
1
2
3
4
2006Response
Rate: 85.6%
2008Response
Rate: 89.6%
2010Response
Rate: 87.0%
2012ResponseRate: 76%
2014ResponseRate: 84%
2016ResponseRate: 75%
A chief benefit of a college education is that it increases one's earning power
DisagreeStrongly
DisagreeSomewhat
Agreestrongly
AgreeSomewhat
This item not askedthis year.
This item not askedthis year.
This item not askedthis year.
Rate your agreement with each of the following.
Based on first-year and new transfer student data from the Cooperative Institutional Research Program (CIRP), administed in even Fall Terms during
orientation week.
2.302.34
2.302.39
2.32.35
1
2
3
4
2002Response
Rate: 87.6%
2004Response
Rate: 93.2%
2006Response
Rate: 85.6%
2008Response
Rate: 89.6%
2010Response
Rate: 87.0%
2012ResponseRate: 76%
2014ResponseRate: 84%
2016ResponseRate: 75%
The death penalty should be abolished
DisagreeStrongly
DisagreeSomewhat
Agreestrongly
AgreeSomewhat
This item not askedthis year.
This item not askedthis year.
Rate your agreement with each of the following.
Based on first-year and new transfer student data from the Cooperative Institutional Research Program (CIRP), administed in even Fall Terms during
orientation week.
3.07
3.22 3.24
1
2
3
4
2006Response
Rate: 85.6%
2008Response
Rate: 89.6%
2010Response
Rate: 87.0%
2012ResponseRate: 76%
2014ResponseRate: 84%
2016ResponseRate: 75%
Through hard work, everybody can succeed in American society
DisagreeStrongly
DisagreeSomewhat
Agreestrongly
AgreeSomewhat
This item not askedthis year.
Item added in 2006.
This item not askedthis year.
This item not askedthis year.
Rate your agreement with each of the following.
Based on first-year and new transfer student data from the Cooperative Institutional Research Program (CIRP), administed in even Fall Terms during
orientation week.
3.063.12
2.952.87
2.66
1
2
3
4
2002Response
Rate: 87.6%
2004Response
Rate: 93.2%
2006Response
Rate: 85.6%
2008Response
Rate: 89.6%
2010Response
Rate: 87.0%
2012ResponseRate: 76%
2014ResponseRate: 84%
2016ResponseRate: 75%
The federal government should do more to control the sale of handguns
DisagreeStrongly
DisagreeSomewhat
Agreestrongly
AgreeSomewhat
This item not askedthis year.
This item not askedthis year.
This item not askedthis year.
Rate your agreement with each of the following.
Based on first-year and new transfer student data from the Cooperative Institutional Research Program (CIRP), administed in even Fall Terms during
orientation week.
3.143.18 3.15
1
2
3
4
2006Response
Rate: 85.6%
2008Response
Rate: 89.6%
2010Response
Rate: 87.0%
2012ResponseRate: 76%
2014ResponseRate: 84%
2016ResponseRate: 75%
The federal government is not doing enough to control environmental pollution
DisagreeStrongly
DisagreeSomewhat
Agreestrongly
AgreeSomewhat
Item added in 2006.
This item not askedthis year.
This item not askedthis year.
This item not askedthis year.
Rate your agreement with each of the following.
Based on first-year and new transfer student data from the Cooperative Institutional Research Program (CIRP), administed in even Fall Terms during
orientation week.
3.14 3.12
2.79 2.8
1
2
3
4
2006Response
Rate: 85.6%
2008Response
Rate: 89.6%
2010Response
Rate: 87.0%
2012ResponseRate: 76%
2014ResponseRate: 84%
2016ResponseRate: 75%
A national health care plan is needed to cover everybody's medical costs
DisagreeStrongly
DisagreeSomewhat
Agreestrongly
AgreeSomewhat
Item added in 2006.
This item not askedthis year.
This item not askedthis year.
Rate your agreement with each of the following.
Based on first-year and new transfer student data from the Cooperative Institutional Research Program (CIRP), administed in even Fall Terms during
orientation week.
3.09
1
2
3
4
2010Response
Rate: 87.0%
2012ResponseRate: 76%
2014ResponseRate: 84%
2016ResponseRate: 75%
Gays and lesbians should have the legal right to adopt a child
DisagreeStrongly
DisagreeSomewhat
Agreestrongly
AgreeSomewhat
This item not askedthis year.
This item not askedthis year.
This item not askedthis year.
Item added in 2010.
Rate your agreement with each of the following.
Based on first-year and new transfer student data from the Cooperative Institutional Research Program (CIRP), administed in even Fall Terms during
orientation week.
2.06
2.25 2.242.15
2.41
1
2
3
4
2002Response
Rate: 87.6%
2004Response
Rate: 93.2%
2006Response
Rate: 85.6%
2008Response
Rate: 89.6%
2010Response
Rate: 87.0%
2012ResponseRate: 76%
2014ResponseRate: 84%
2016ResponseRate: 75%
Abortion should be legal
DisagreeStrongly
DisagreeSomewhat
Agreestrongly
AgreeSomewhat
This item not askedthis year.
This item not askedthis year.
This item not askedthis year.
Rate your agreement with each of the following.
Based on first-year and new transfer student data from the Cooperative Institutional Research Program (CIRP), administed in even Fall Terms during
orientation week.
1.78
1.98
1.88
1.77
1.99
1
2
3
4
2002Response
Rate: 87.6%
2004Response
Rate: 93.2%
2006Response
Rate: 85.6%
2008Response
Rate: 89.6%
2010Response
Rate: 87.0%
2012ResponseRate: 76%
2014ResponseRate: 84%
2016ResponseRate: 75%
Realistically, an individual can do little to bring about changes in our society
DisagreeStrongly
DisagreeSomewhat
Agreestrongly
AgreeSomewhat
This item not askedthis year.
This item not askedthis year.
This item not askedthis year.
Rate your agreement with each of the following.
Based on first-year and new transfer student data from the Cooperative Institutional Research Program (CIRP), administed in even Fall Terms during
orientation week.
2.68 2.702.75
1
2
3
4
2006Response
Rate: 85.6%
2008Response
Rate: 89.6%
2010Response
Rate: 87.0%
2012ResponseRate: 76%
2014ResponseRate: 84%
2016ResponseRate: 75%
Dissent is a critical component of the political process
DisagreeStrongly
DisagreeSomewhat
Agreestrongly
AgreeSomewhat
This item not askedthis year.
Item added in 2006.
This item not askedthis year.
This item not askedthis year.
Rate your agreement with each of the following.
Based on first-year and new transfer student data from the Cooperative Institutional Research Program (CIRP), administed in even Fall Terms during
orientation week.
2.81 2.82
3.03
1
2
3
4
2002Response
Rate: 87.6%
2004Response
Rate: 93.2%
2006Response
Rate: 85.6%
2008Response
Rate: 89.6%
2010Response
Rate: 87.0%
2012ResponseRate: 76%
2014ResponseRate: 84%
2016ResponseRate: 75%
Colleges should prohibit racist/sexist speech on campus
DisagreeStrongly
DisagreeSomewhat
Agreestrongly
AgreeSomewhat
This item not askedthis year.
This item not askedthis year.
This item not askedthis year.
This item not askedthis year.
This item not askedthis year.
Below are some reasons that might have influenced your decision to attend this particular college.
How important was each reason in your decision to come here?
Based on first-year and new transfer student data from the Cooperative Institutional Research Program (CIRP), administed in even Fall Terms during
orientation week.
1.86
1
2
3
2016ResponseRate: 75%
My parents/relatives wanted me to come here(prior to 2016, parents and relatives were asked in two separate questions)
NotImportant
Somewhat Important
VeryImportant
Item added in 2016.
Below are some reasons that might have influenced your decision to attend this particular college.
How important was each reason in your decision to come here?
Based on first-year and new transfer student data from the Cooperative Institutional Research Program (CIRP), administed in even Fall Terms during
orientation week.
1.86 1.84 1.83
1.94
1
2
3
2008Response
Rate: 89.6%
2010Response
Rate: 87.0%
2012ResponseRate: 76%
2014ResponseRate: 84%
2016ResponseRate: 75%
My parents wanted me to come here(in 2016, parents and relatives were combined into one question)
NotImportant
Somewhat Important
VeryImportant
This item not askedthis year.
Item added in 2008.
Below are some reasons that might have influenced your decision to attend this particular college.
How important was each reason in your decision to come here?
Based on first-year and new transfer student data from the Cooperative Institutional Research Program (CIRP), administed in even Fall Terms during
orientation week.
1.67 1.66
1.79
1.591.56
1.52
1.63
1
2
3
2002Response
Rate: 87.6%
2004Response
Rate: 93.2%
2006Response
Rate: 85.6%
2008Response
Rate: 89.6%
2010Response
Rate: 87.0%
2012ResponseRate: 76%
2014ResponseRate: 84%
2016ResponseRate: 75%
My relatives wanted me to come here(in 2016, parents and relatives were combined into one question)
NotImportant
Somewhat Important
VeryImportant
This item not askedthis year.
Below are some reasons that might have influenced your decision to attend this particular college.
How important was each reason in your decision to come here?
Based on first-year and new transfer student data from the Cooperative Institutional Research Program (CIRP), administed in even Fall Terms during
orientation week.
1.611.56
1.64
1.78
1.691.73
1.80
1.71
1
2
3
2002Response
Rate: 87.6%
2004Response
Rate: 93.2%
2006Response
Rate: 85.6%
2008Response
Rate: 89.6%
2010Response
Rate: 87.0%
2012ResponseRate: 76%
2014ResponseRate: 84%
2016ResponseRate: 75%
My teacher advised me
NotImportant
Somewhat Important
VeryImportant
Below are some reasons that might have influenced your decision to attend this particular college.
How important was each reason in your decision to come here?
Based on first-year and new transfer student data from the Cooperative Institutional Research Program (CIRP), administed in even Fall Terms during
orientation week.
2.73 2.72
2.81 2.80 2.782.82 2.80
2.74
1
2
3
2002Response
Rate: 87.6%
2004Response
Rate: 93.2%
2006Response
Rate: 85.6%
2008Response
Rate: 89.6%
2010Response
Rate: 87.0%
2012ResponseRate: 76%
2014ResponseRate: 84%
2016ResponseRate: 75%
This college has a very good academic reputation
NotImportant
Somewhat Important
VeryImportant
Below are some reasons that might have influenced your decision to attend this particular college.
How important was each reason in your decision to come here?
Based on first-year and new transfer student data from the Cooperative Institutional Research Program (CIRP), administed in even Fall Terms during
orientation week.
2.15
2.012.05
2.24
2.16
2.23
2.33
2.41
1
2
3
2002Response
Rate: 87.6%
2004Response
Rate: 93.2%
2006Response
Rate: 85.6%
2008Response
Rate: 89.6%
2010Response
Rate: 87.0%
2012ResponseRate: 76%
2014ResponseRate: 84%
2016ResponseRate: 75%
This college has a very good reputation for its social and extracurricular activities
("and extracurricular" added in 2016)
NotImportant
Somewhat Important
VeryImportant
Below are some reasons that might have influenced your decision to attend this particular college.
How important was each reason in your decision to come here?
Based on first-year and new transfer student data from the Cooperative Institutional Research Program (CIRP), administed in even Fall Terms during
orientation week.
2.872.83
2.92 2.91 2.902.94
2.87 2.86
1
2
3
2002Response
Rate: 87.6%
2004Response
Rate: 93.2%
2006Response
Rate: 85.6%
2008Response
Rate: 89.6%
2010Response
Rate: 87.0%
2012ResponseRate: 76%
2014ResponseRate: 84%
2016ResponseRate: 75%
I was offered financial assistance
NotImportant
Somewhat Important
VeryImportant
Below are some reasons that might have influenced your decision to attend this particular college.
How important was each reason in your decision to come here?
Based on first-year and new transfer student data from the Cooperative Institutional Research Program (CIRP), administed in even Fall Terms during
orientation week.
2.79
2.89 2.87 2.89 2.88 2.88 2.88
1
2
3
2004Response
Rate: 93.2%
2006Response
Rate: 85.6%
2008Response
Rate: 89.6%
2010Response
Rate: 87.0%
2012ResponseRate: 76%
2014ResponseRate: 84%
2016ResponseRate: 75%
The cost of attending this college
NotImportant
Somewhat Important
VeryImportant
Item added in 2004.
Below are some reasons that might have influenced your decision to attend this particular college.
How important was each reason in your decision to come here?
Based on first-year and new transfer student data from the Cooperative Institutional Research Program (CIRP), administed in even Fall Terms during
orientation week.
1.56 1.54
1.65
1.71
1.62 1.63
1.77 1.79
1
2
3
2002Response
Rate: 87.6%
2004Response
Rate: 93.2%
2006Response
Rate: 85.6%
2008Response
Rate: 89.6%
2010Response
Rate: 87.0%
2012ResponseRate: 76%
2014ResponseRate: 84%
2016ResponseRate: 75%
High school counselor advised me
NotImportant
Somewhat Important
VeryImportant
Below are some reasons that might have influenced your decision to attend this particular college.
How important was each reason in your decision to come here?
Based on first-year and new transfer student data from the Cooperative Institutional Research Program (CIRP), administed in even Fall Terms during
orientation week.
1.25 1.28 1.28
1.38
1.211.27
1.391.42
1
2
3
2002Response
Rate: 87.6%
2004Response
Rate: 93.2%
2006Response
Rate: 85.6%
2008Response
Rate: 89.6%
2010Response
Rate: 87.0%
2012ResponseRate: 76%
2014ResponseRate: 84%
2016ResponseRate: 75%
Private college counselor advised me
NotImportant
Somewhat Important
VeryImportant
Below are some reasons that might have influenced your decision to attend this particular college.
How important was each reason in your decision to come here?
Based on first-year and new transfer student data from the Cooperative Institutional Research Program (CIRP), administed in even Fall Terms during
orientation week.
1.321.37 1.36
1.42
1.341.38
1.54
1.47
1
2
3
2002Response
Rate: 87.6%
2004Response
Rate: 93.2%
2006Response
Rate: 85.6%
2008Response
Rate: 89.6%
2010Response
Rate: 87.0%
2012ResponseRate: 76%
2014ResponseRate: 84%
2016ResponseRate: 75%
I wanted to live near home
NotImportant
Somewhat Important
VeryImportant
Below are some reasons that might have influenced your decision to attend this particular college.
How important was each reason in your decision to come here?
Based on first-year and new transfer student data from the Cooperative Institutional Research Program (CIRP), administed in even Fall Terms during
orientation week.
1.281.25
1.341.40
1.341.31
1.34
1.43
1
2
3
2002Response
Rate: 87.6%
2004Response
Rate: 93.2%
2006Response
Rate: 85.6%
2008Response
Rate: 89.6%
2010Response
Rate: 87.0%
2012ResponseRate: 76%
2014ResponseRate: 84%
2016ResponseRate: 75%
Not offered aid by first choice
NotImportant
Somewhat Important
VeryImportant
Below are some reasons that might have influenced your decision to attend this particular college.
How important was each reason in your decision to come here?
Based on first-year and new transfer student data from the Cooperative Institutional Research Program (CIRP), administed in even Fall Terms during
orientation week.
1.461.52
1.43 1.431.47
1.51
1
2
3
2006Response
Rate: 85.6%
2008Response
Rate: 89.6%
2010Response
Rate: 87.0%
2012ResponseRate: 76%
2014ResponseRate: 84%
2016ResponseRate: 75%
Could not afford first choice
NotImportant
Somewhat Important
VeryImportant
Item added in 2006.
Below are some reasons that might have influenced your decision to attend this particular college.
How important was each reason in your decision to come here?
Based on first-year and new transfer student data from the Cooperative Institutional Research Program (CIRP), administed in even Fall Terms during
orientation week.
2.29 2.30
2.40
2.33
2.222.26 2.28
1
2
3
2004Response
Rate: 93.2%
2006Response
Rate: 85.6%
2008Response
Rate: 89.6%
2010Response
Rate: 87.0%
2012ResponseRate: 76%
2014ResponseRate: 84%
2016ResponseRate: 75%
This college's graduates gain admission to top graduate/professional schools
NotImportant
Somewhat Important
VeryImportant
Item added in 2004.
Below are some reasons that might have influenced your decision to attend this particular college.
How important was each reason in your decision to come here?
Based on first-year and new transfer student data from the Cooperative Institutional Research Program (CIRP), administed in even Fall Terms during
orientation week.
2.49 2.48
2.592.54
2.572.51 2.53
1
2
3
2004Response
Rate: 93.2%
2006Response
Rate: 85.6%
2008Response
Rate: 89.6%
2010Response
Rate: 87.0%
2012ResponseRate: 76%
2014ResponseRate: 84%
2016ResponseRate: 75%
This college's graduates get good jobs
NotImportant
Somewhat Important
VeryImportant
Item added in 2004.
Below are some reasons that might have influenced your decision to attend this particular college.
How important was each reason in your decision to come here?
Based on first-year and new transfer student data from the Cooperative Institutional Research Program (CIRP), administed in even Fall Terms during
orientation week.
1.86
1.791.74
1.82
1.75
1.65
1.731.70
1
2
3
2002Response
Rate: 87.6%
2004Response
Rate: 93.2%
2006Response
Rate: 85.6%
2008Response
Rate: 89.6%
2010Response
Rate: 87.0%
2012ResponseRate: 76%
2014ResponseRate: 84%
2016ResponseRate: 75%
I was attracted by the religious affiliation/orientation of the college
NotImportant
Somewhat Important
VeryImportant
Below are some reasons that might have influenced your decision to attend this particular college.
How important was each reason in your decision to come here?
Based on first-year and new transfer student data from the Cooperative Institutional Research Program (CIRP), administed in even Fall Terms during
orientation week.
2.40
2.29
2.45
2.29
2.36 2.362.32 2.33
1
2
3
2002Response
Rate: 87.6%
2004Response
Rate: 93.2%
2006Response
Rate: 85.6%
2008Response
Rate: 89.6%
2010Response
Rate: 87.0%
2012ResponseRate: 76%
2014ResponseRate: 84%
2016ResponseRate: 75%
I wanted to go to a school about the size of this college
NotImportant
Somewhat Important
VeryImportant
Below are some reasons that might have influenced your decision to attend this particular college.
How important was each reason in your decision to come here?
Based on first-year and new transfer student data from the Cooperative Institutional Research Program (CIRP), administed in even Fall Terms during
orientation week.
1.95
2.11
2.19
1.86
1.80
1.91.84
1.78
1
2
3
2002Response
Rate: 87.6%
2004Response
Rate: 93.2%
2006Response
Rate: 85.6%
2008Response
Rate: 89.6%
2010Response
Rate: 87.0%
2012ResponseRate: 76%
2014ResponseRate: 84%
2016ResponseRate: 75%
Rankings in national magazines
NotImportant
Somewhat Important
VeryImportant
Below are some reasons that might have influenced your decision to attend this particular college.
How important was each reason in your decision to come here?
Based on first-year and new transfer student data from the Cooperative Institutional Research Program (CIRP), administed in even Fall Terms during
orientation week.
1.421.47 1.46 1.44
1.24
1.35
1.461.41
1
2
3
2002Response
Rate: 87.6%
2004Response
Rate: 93.2%
2006Response
Rate: 85.6%
2008Response
Rate: 89.6%
2010Response
Rate: 87.0%
2012ResponseRate: 76%
2014ResponseRate: 84%
2016ResponseRate: 75%
I was admitted through an Early Action or Early Decision program
NotImportant
Somewhat Important
VeryImportant
Below are some reasons that might have influenced your decision to attend this particular college.
How important was each reason in your decision to come here?
Based on first-year and new transfer student data from the Cooperative Institutional Research Program (CIRP), administed in even Fall Terms during
orientation week.
2.052.10
2.17 2.182.14
2.352.29
1
2
3
2004Response
Rate: 93.2%
2006Response
Rate: 85.6%
2008Response
Rate: 89.6%
2010Response
Rate: 87.0%
2012ResponseRate: 76%
2014ResponseRate: 84%
2016ResponseRate: 75%
A visit to the campus
NotImportant
Somewhat Important
VeryImportant
Item added in 2004.
Below are some reasons that might have influenced your decision to attend this particular college.
How important was each reason in your decision to come here?
Based on first-year and new transfer student data from the Cooperative Institutional Research Program (CIRP), administed in even Fall Terms during
orientation week.
2.42
1
2
3
2016ResponseRate: 75%
This college's graduates make a difference in the world
NotImportant
Somewhat Important
VeryImportant
Item added in 2016.
Below are some reasons that might have influenced your decision to attend this particular college.
How important was each reason in your decision to come here?
Based on first-year and new transfer student data from the Cooperative Institutional Research Program (CIRP), administed in even Fall Terms during
orientation week.
1.68
1.82
1.98 1.97
1.90 1.91 1.91
1
2
3
2002Response
Rate: 87.6%
2004Response
Rate: 93.2%
2006Response
Rate: 85.6%
2008Response
Rate: 89.6%
2010Response
Rate: 87.0%
2012ResponseRate: 76%
2014ResponseRate: 84%
2016ResponseRate: 75%
Information from a website
NotImportant
Somewhat Important
VeryImportant
This item not askedthis year.
Below are some reasons that might have influenced your decision to attend this particular college.
How important was each reason in your decision to come here?
Based on first-year and new transfer student data from the Cooperative Institutional Research Program (CIRP), administed in even Fall Terms during
orientation week.
1.21 1.19
1.281.22 1.21
1.29
1
2
3
2002Response
Rate: 87.6%
2004Response
Rate: 93.2%
2006Response
Rate: 85.6%
2008Response
Rate: 89.6%
2010Response
Rate: 87.0%
2012ResponseRate: 76%
2014ResponseRate: 84%
2016ResponseRate: 75%
The athletic department recruited me
NotImportant
Somewhat Important
VeryImportant
This item not askedthis year.
This item not askedthis year.
Below are some reasons that might have influenced your decision to attend this particular college.
How important was each reason in your decision to come here?
Based on first-year and new transfer student data from the Cooperative Institutional Research Program (CIRP), administed in even Fall Terms during
orientation week.
1.12 1.12
1.20
1
2
3
2010Response
Rate: 87.0%
2012ResponseRate: 76%
2014ResponseRate: 84%
2016ResponseRate: 75%
Ability to take online courses
NotImportant
Somewhat Important
VeryImportant
This item not askedthis year.
Item added in 2010.
Below are some reasons that might have influenced your decision to attend this particular college.
How important was each reason in your decision to come here?
Based on first-year and new transfer student data from the Cooperative Institutional Research Program (CIRP), administed in even Fall Terms during
orientation week.
2.07
2.19
1
2
3
2012ResponseRate: 76%
2014ResponseRate: 84%
2016ResponseRate: 75%
The percentage of students that graduate from this college
NotImportant
Somewhat Important
VeryImportant
Item added in 2012.
This item not askedthis year.
Below are some reasons that might have influenced your decision to attend this particular college.
How important was each reason in your decision to come here?
Based on first-year and new transfer student data from the Cooperative Institutional Research Program (CIRP), administed in even Fall Terms during
orientation week.
3.32
1
2
3
4
2010Response
Rate: 87.0%
2012ResponseRate: 76%
2014ResponseRate: 84%
2016ResponseRate: 75%
The current economic situation significantly affected my college choice
DisagreeStrongly
Agree Somewhat
Agree strongly
Disagree Somewhat
Item added in 2010.
This item not askedthis year.
This item not askedthis year.
This item not askedthis year.
During your last year in high school, how much time did you spend during a typical week doing the following activities?
Based on first-year and new transfer student data from the Cooperative Institutional Research Program (CIRP), administed in even Fall Terms during
orientation week.
3.99 3.983.86
4.00 3.97 3.96 3.933.82
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
2002Response
Rate: 87.6%
2004Response
Rate: 93.2%
2006Response
Rate: 85.6%
2008Response
Rate: 89.6%
2010Response
Rate: 87.0%
2012ResponseRate: 76%
2014ResponseRate: 84%
2016ResponseRate: 75%
Studying/Homework
None
3-5hours
Over 20hours
Less than1 hour
1-2hours
6-10hours
11-15hours
16-20hours
During your last year in high school, how much time did you spend during a typical week doing the following activities?
Based on first-year and new transfer student data from the Cooperative Institutional Research Program (CIRP), administed in even Fall Terms during
orientation week.
5.22 5.235.08 5.10
4.89
4.53 4.514.30
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
2002Response
Rate: 87.6%
2004Response
Rate: 93.2%
2006Response
Rate: 85.6%
2008Response
Rate: 89.6%
2010Response
Rate: 87.0%
2012ResponseRate: 76%
2014ResponseRate: 84%
2016ResponseRate: 75%
Socializing with friends in person(in 2016, "in person" was added)
None
3-5hours
Over 20hours
Less than1 hour
1-2hours
6-10hours
11-15hours
16-20hours
During your last year in high school, how much time did you spend during a typical week doing the following activities?
Based on first-year and new transfer student data from the Cooperative Institutional Research Program (CIRP), administed in even Fall Terms during
orientation week.
3.33 3.38 3.39
3.69
3.93
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
2008Response
Rate: 89.6%
2010Response
Rate: 87.0%
2012ResponseRate: 76%
2014ResponseRate: 84%
2016ResponseRate: 75%
Online social networks (Facebook, Twitter, etc.)
None
3-5hours
Over 20hours
Less than1 hour
1-2hours
6-10hours
11-15hours
16-20hours
Item added in 2008.
During your last year in high school, how much time did you spend during a typical week doing the following activities?
Based on first-year and new transfer student data from the Cooperative Institutional Research Program (CIRP), administed in even Fall Terms during
orientation week.
2.39 2.342.24 2.16
2.011.79 1.85 1.81
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
2002Response
Rate: 87.6%
2004Response
Rate: 93.2%
2006Response
Rate: 85.6%
2008Response
Rate: 89.6%
2010Response
Rate: 87.0%
2012ResponseRate: 76%
2014ResponseRate: 84%
2016ResponseRate: 75%
Partying
None
3-5hours
Over 20hours
Less than1 hour
1-2hours
6-10hours
11-15hours
16-20hours
During your last year in high school, how much time did you spend during a typical week doing the following activities?
Based on first-year and new transfer student data from the Cooperative Institutional Research Program (CIRP), administed in even Fall Terms during
orientation week.
3.03 3.003.13 3.15
2.89 2.93.05
3.28
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
2002Response
Rate: 87.6%
2004Response
Rate: 93.2%
2006Response
Rate: 85.6%
2008Response
Rate: 89.6%
2010Response
Rate: 87.0%
2012ResponseRate: 76%
2014ResponseRate: 84%
2016ResponseRate: 75%
Student clubs/groups
None
3-5hours
Over 20hours
Less than1 hour
1-2hours
6-10hours
11-15hours
16-20hours
During your last year in high school, how much time did you spend during a typical week doing the following activities?
Based on first-year and new transfer student data from the Cooperative Institutional Research Program (CIRP), administed in even Fall Terms during
orientation week.
4.154.03
3.91 3.94 3.86 3.82 3.88
3.47
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
2002Response
Rate: 87.6%
2004Response
Rate: 93.2%
2006Response
Rate: 85.6%
2008Response
Rate: 89.6%
2010Response
Rate: 87.0%
2012ResponseRate: 76%
2014ResponseRate: 84%
2016ResponseRate: 75%
Exercise or sports
None
3-5hours
Over 20hours
Less than1 hour
1-2hours
6-10hours
11-15hours
16-20hours
During your last year in high school, how much time did you spend during a typical week doing the following activities?
Based on first-year and new transfer student data from the Cooperative Institutional Research Program (CIRP), administed in even Fall Terms during
orientation week.
4.56 4.524.34 4.37
3.943.83
3.64
4.27
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
2002Response
Rate: 87.6%
2004Response
Rate: 93.2%
2006Response
Rate: 85.6%
2008Response
Rate: 89.6%
2010Response
Rate: 87.0%
2012ResponseRate: 76%
2014ResponseRate: 84%
2016ResponseRate: 75%
Working (for pay)
None
3-5hours
Over 20hours
Less than1 hour
1-2hours
6-10hours
11-15hours
16-20hours
During your last year in high school, how much time did you spend during a typical week doing the following activities?
Based on first-year and new transfer student data from the Cooperative Institutional Research Program (CIRP), administed in even Fall Terms during
orientation week.
3.11
3.333.20
3.43
3.203.33
3.03
3.34
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
2002Response
Rate: 87.6%
2004Response
Rate: 93.2%
2006Response
Rate: 85.6%
2008Response
Rate: 89.6%
2010Response
Rate: 87.0%
2012ResponseRate: 76%
2014ResponseRate: 84%
2016ResponseRate: 75%
Household/childcare duties
None
3-5hours
Over 20hours
Less than1 hour
1-2hours
6-10hours
11-15hours
16-20hours
During your last year in high school, how much time did you spend during a typical week doing the following activities?
Based on first-year and new transfer student data from the Cooperative Institutional Research Program (CIRP), administed in even Fall Terms during
orientation week.
2.93 2.902.99 2.91 2.94
3.04 3.11
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
2002Response
Rate: 87.6%
2004Response
Rate: 93.2%
2006Response
Rate: 85.6%
2008Response
Rate: 89.6%
2010Response
Rate: 87.0%
2012ResponseRate: 76%
2014ResponseRate: 84%
2016ResponseRate: 75%
Volunteer work
None
3-5hours
Over 20hours
Less than1 hour
1-2hours
6-10hours
11-15hours
16-20hours
This item not askedthis year.
During your last year in high school, how much time did you spend during a typical week doing the following activities?
Based on first-year and new transfer student data from the Cooperative Institutional Research Program (CIRP), administed in even Fall Terms during
orientation week.
2.932.82 2.89
3.032.87
2.72 2.77
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
2002Response
Rate: 87.6%
2004Response
Rate: 93.2%
2006Response
Rate: 85.6%
2008Response
Rate: 89.6%
2010Response
Rate: 87.0%
2012ResponseRate: 76%
2014ResponseRate: 84%
2016ResponseRate: 75%
Talking with teachers outside of class
None
3-5hours
Over 20hours
Less than1 hour
1-2hours
6-10hours
11-15hours
16-20hours
This item not askedthis year.
During your last year in high school, how much time did you spend during a typical week doing the following activities?
Based on first-year and new transfer student data from the Cooperative Institutional Research Program (CIRP), administed in even Fall Terms during
orientation week.
3.66
3.923.74 3.68
3.38 3.433.34
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
2002Response
Rate: 87.6%
2004Response
Rate: 93.2%
2006Response
Rate: 85.6%
2008Response
Rate: 89.6%
2010Response
Rate: 87.0%
2012ResponseRate: 76%
2014ResponseRate: 84%
2016ResponseRate: 75%
Watching TV
None
3-5hours
Over 20hours
Less than1 hour
1-2hours
6-10hours
11-15hours
16-20hours
This item not askedthis year.
During your last year in high school, how much time did you spend during a typical week doing the following activities?
Based on first-year and new transfer student data from the Cooperative Institutional Research Program (CIRP), administed in even Fall Terms during
orientation week.
3.233.33
3.23
3.47 3.40
3.16 3.14
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
2002Response
Rate: 87.6%
2004Response
Rate: 93.2%
2006Response
Rate: 85.6%
2008Response
Rate: 89.6%
2010Response
Rate: 87.0%
2012ResponseRate: 76%
2014ResponseRate: 84%
2016ResponseRate: 75%
Reading for pleasure
None
3-5hours
Over 20hours
Less than1 hour
1-2hours
6-10hours
11-15hours
16-20hours
This item not askedthis year.
During your last year in high school, how much time did you spend during a typical week doing the following activities?
Based on first-year and new transfer student data from the Cooperative Institutional Research Program (CIRP), administed in even Fall Terms during
orientation week.
2.40
2.70 2.662.57 2.58 2.57
2.88
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
2002Response
Rate: 87.6%
2004Response
Rate: 93.2%
2006Response
Rate: 85.6%
2008Response
Rate: 89.6%
2010Response
Rate: 87.0%
2012ResponseRate: 76%
2014ResponseRate: 84%
2016ResponseRate: 75%
Playing video/computer games
None
3-5hours
Over 20hours
Less than1 hour
1-2hours
6-10hours
11-15hours
16-20hours
This item not askedthis year.
Based on first-year and new transfer student data from the Cooperative Institutional Research Program (CIRP), administed in even Fall Terms during
orientation week.
1.25
1
2
3
4
5
2016ResponseRate: 75%
Will you pursue a science-related research career?
DefinitelyNo
Uncertain
DefinitelyYes
ProbablyYes
ProbablyNo
Item added in 2016.
To what extent are the following statements true of you:
Based on first-year and new transfer student data from the Cooperative Institutional Research Program (CIRP), administed in even Fall Terms during
orientation week.
2.72
1
2
3
4
5
2016ResponseRate: 75%
I have a strong sense of belonging to a community of scientists
Strongly Disagree
Neutral
StronglyAgree
Agree Somewhat
DisagreeSomewhat
Item added in 2016.
To what extent are the following statements true of you:
Based on first-year and new transfer student data from the Cooperative Institutional Research Program (CIRP), administed in even Fall Terms during
orientation week.
3.35
1
2
3
4
5
2016ResponseRate: 75%
I derive great personal satisfaction from working on a team that is doing important research
Strongly Disagree
Neutral
StronglyAgree
Agree Somewhat
DisagreeSomewhat
Item added in 2016.
To what extent are the following statements true of you:
Based on first-year and new transfer student data from the Cooperative Institutional Research Program (CIRP), administed in even Fall Terms during
orientation week.
2.39
1
2
3
4
5
2016ResponseRate: 75%
I think of myself as a scientist
Strongly Disagree
Neutral
StronglyAgree
Agree Somewhat
DisagreeSomewhat
Item added in 2016.
To what extent are the following statements true of you:
Based on first-year and new transfer student data from the Cooperative Institutional Research Program (CIRP), administed in even Fall Terms during
orientation week.
2.72
1
2
3
4
5
2016ResponseRate: 75%
I feel like I belong in the field of science
Strongly Disagree
Neutral
StronglyAgree
Agree Somewhat
DisagreeSomewhat
Item added in 2016.
Please indicate the importance to you personally of each of the following:
Based on first-year and new transfer student data from the Cooperative Institutional Research Program (CIRP), administed in even Fall Terms during
orientation week.
1.751.70
1.80 1.791.75
1.81 1.79
1.94
1
2
3
4
2002Response
Rate: 87.6%
2004Response
Rate: 93.2%
2006Response
Rate: 85.6%
2008Response
Rate: 89.6%
2010Response
Rate: 87.0%
2012ResponseRate: 76%
2014ResponseRate: 84%
2016ResponseRate: 75%
Becoming accomplished in one of the performing arts (acting, dancing, etc.)
NotImportant
Somewhat Important
Essential
Very Important
Please indicate the importance to you personally of each of the following:
Based on first-year and new transfer student data from the Cooperative Institutional Research Program (CIRP), administed in even Fall Terms during
orientation week.
2.77
2.602.65 2.67 2.67 2.69
2.632.54
1
2
3
4
2002Response
Rate: 87.6%
2004Response
Rate: 93.2%
2006Response
Rate: 85.6%
2008Response
Rate: 89.6%
2010Response
Rate: 87.0%
2012ResponseRate: 76%
2014ResponseRate: 84%
2016ResponseRate: 75%
Becoming an authority in my field
NotImportant
Somewhat Important
Essential
Very Important
Please indicate the importance to you personally of each of the following:
Based on first-year and new transfer student data from the Cooperative Institutional Research Program (CIRP), administed in even Fall Terms during
orientation week.
2.42 2.422.46 2.47
2.42
2.572.63
2.54
1
2
3
4
2002Response
Rate: 87.6%
2004Response
Rate: 93.2%
2006Response
Rate: 85.6%
2008Response
Rate: 89.6%
2010Response
Rate: 87.0%
2012ResponseRate: 76%
2014ResponseRate: 84%
2016ResponseRate: 75%
Obtaining recognition from my collegues for contributions to my special field
NotImportant
Somewhat Important
Essential
Very Important
Please indicate the importance to you personally of each of the following:
Based on first-year and new transfer student data from the Cooperative Institutional Research Program (CIRP), administed in even Fall Terms during
orientation week.
1.901.97 1.97
1.901.94
1.751.83
1.98
1
2
3
4
2002Response
Rate: 87.6%
2004Response
Rate: 93.2%
2006Response
Rate: 85.6%
2008Response
Rate: 89.6%
2010Response
Rate: 87.0%
2012ResponseRate: 76%
2014ResponseRate: 84%
2016ResponseRate: 75%
Influencing the political structure
NotImportant
Somewhat Important
Essential
Very Important
Please indicate the importance to you personally of each of the following:
Based on first-year and new transfer student data from the Cooperative Institutional Research Program (CIRP), administed in even Fall Terms during
orientation week.
2.56
2.44 2.462.52 2.52
2.38 2.39
2.54
1
2
3
4
2002Response
Rate: 87.6%
2004Response
Rate: 93.2%
2006Response
Rate: 85.6%
2008Response
Rate: 89.6%
2010Response
Rate: 87.0%
2012ResponseRate: 76%
2014ResponseRate: 84%
2016ResponseRate: 75%
Influencing social values
NotImportant
Somewhat Important
Essential
Very Important
Please indicate the importance to you personally of each of the following:
Based on first-year and new transfer student data from the Cooperative Institutional Research Program (CIRP), administed in even Fall Terms during
orientation week.
2.98 3.002.96
2.892.93 2.9
2.77
2.92
1
2
3
4
2002Response
Rate: 87.6%
2004Response
Rate: 93.2%
2006Response
Rate: 85.6%
2008Response
Rate: 89.6%
2010Response
Rate: 87.0%
2012ResponseRate: 76%
2014ResponseRate: 84%
2016ResponseRate: 75%
Raising a family
NotImportant
Somewhat Important
Essential
Very Important
Please indicate the importance to you personally of each of the following:
Based on first-year and new transfer student data from the Cooperative Institutional Research Program (CIRP), administed in even Fall Terms during
orientation week.
2.84
2.68
2.852.89
2.81
3.003.09
3.14
1
2
3
4
2002Response
Rate: 87.6%
2004Response
Rate: 93.2%
2006Response
Rate: 85.6%
2008Response
Rate: 89.6%
2010Response
Rate: 87.0%
2012ResponseRate: 76%
2014ResponseRate: 84%
2016ResponseRate: 75%
Being very well off financially
NotImportant
Somewhat Important
Essential
Very Important
Please indicate the importance to you personally of each of the following:
Based on first-year and new transfer student data from the Cooperative Institutional Research Program (CIRP), administed in even Fall Terms during
orientation week.
3.11
3.02 3.04
3.143.18 3.15 3.13
3.19
1
2
3
4
2002Response
Rate: 87.6%
2004Response
Rate: 93.2%
2006Response
Rate: 85.6%
2008Response
Rate: 89.6%
2010Response
Rate: 87.0%
2012ResponseRate: 76%
2014ResponseRate: 84%
2016ResponseRate: 75%
Helping others who are in difficulty
NotImportant
Somewhat Important
Essential
Very Important
Please indicate the importance to you personally of each of the following:
Based on first-year and new transfer student data from the Cooperative Institutional Research Program (CIRP), administed in even Fall Terms during
orientation week.
1.69 1.70
1.821.78 1.80
1.891.81
1.94
1
2
3
4
2002Response
Rate: 87.6%
2004Response
Rate: 93.2%
2006Response
Rate: 85.6%
2008Response
Rate: 89.6%
2010Response
Rate: 87.0%
2012ResponseRate: 76%
2014ResponseRate: 84%
2016ResponseRate: 75%
Making a theoretical contribution to science
NotImportant
Somewhat Important
Essential
Very Important
Please indicate the importance to you personally of each of the following:
Based on first-year and new transfer student data from the Cooperative Institutional Research Program (CIRP), administed in even Fall Terms during
orientation week.
1.80
1.94 1.921.86 1.84 1.81 1.83
2.03
1
2
3
4
2002Response
Rate: 87.6%
2004Response
Rate: 93.2%
2006Response
Rate: 85.6%
2008Response
Rate: 89.6%
2010Response
Rate: 87.0%
2012ResponseRate: 76%
2014ResponseRate: 84%
2016ResponseRate: 75%
Writing original works (poems, novels, etc.)
NotImportant
Somewhat Important
Essential
Very Important
Please indicate the importance to you personally of each of the following:
Based on first-year and new transfer student data from the Cooperative Institutional Research Program (CIRP), administed in even Fall Terms during
orientation week.
1.68
1.831.77 1.78
1.68 1.691.77
1.89
1
2
3
4
2002Response
Rate: 87.6%
2004Response
Rate: 93.2%
2006Response
Rate: 85.6%
2008Response
Rate: 89.6%
2010Response
Rate: 87.0%
2012ResponseRate: 76%
2014ResponseRate: 84%
2016ResponseRate: 75%
Creating artistic works (painting, sculpture, etc.)
NotImportant
Somewhat Important
Essential
Very Important
Please indicate the importance to you personally of each of the following:
Based on first-year and new transfer student data from the Cooperative Institutional Research Program (CIRP), administed in even Fall Terms during
orientation week.
2.11 2.13 2.162.21
2.04
2.17 2.16
2.32
1
2
3
4
2002Response
Rate: 87.6%
2004Response
Rate: 93.2%
2006Response
Rate: 85.6%
2008Response
Rate: 89.6%
2010Response
Rate: 87.0%
2012ResponseRate: 76%
2014ResponseRate: 84%
2016ResponseRate: 75%
Becoming successful in a business of my own
NotImportant
Somewhat Important
Essential
Very Important
Please indicate the importance to you personally of each of the following:
Based on first-year and new transfer student data from the Cooperative Institutional Research Program (CIRP), administed in even Fall Terms during
orientation week.
2.06 2.03
2.15
2.31
2.17 2.16 2.14
2.38
1
2
3
4
2002Response
Rate: 87.6%
2004Response
Rate: 93.2%
2006Response
Rate: 85.6%
2008Response
Rate: 89.6%
2010Response
Rate: 87.0%
2012ResponseRate: 76%
2014ResponseRate: 84%
2016ResponseRate: 75%
Becoming involved in programs to clean up the environment
NotImportant
Somewhat Important
Essential
Very Important
Please indicate the importance to you personally of each of the following:
Based on first-year and new transfer student data from the Cooperative Institutional Research Program (CIRP), administed in even Fall Terms during
orientation week.
2.70
2.59
2.762.70
2.63
2.512.55 2.56
1
2
3
4
2002Response
Rate: 87.6%
2004Response
Rate: 93.2%
2006Response
Rate: 85.6%
2008Response
Rate: 89.6%
2010Response
Rate: 87.0%
2012ResponseRate: 76%
2014ResponseRate: 84%
2016ResponseRate: 75%
Developing a meaningful philosophy of life
NotImportant
Somewhat Important
Essential
Very Important
Please indicate the importance to you personally of each of the following:
Based on first-year and new transfer student data from the Cooperative Institutional Research Program (CIRP), administed in even Fall Terms during
orientation week.
2.27
2.11
2.23
2.36
2.22 2.25 2.28
2.38
1
2
3
4
2002Response
Rate: 87.6%
2004Response
Rate: 93.2%
2006Response
Rate: 85.6%
2008Response
Rate: 89.6%
2010Response
Rate: 87.0%
2012ResponseRate: 76%
2014ResponseRate: 84%
2016ResponseRate: 75%
Participating in a community action program
NotImportant
Somewhat Important
Essential
Very Important
Please indicate the importance to you personally of each of the following:
Based on first-year and new transfer student data from the Cooperative Institutional Research Program (CIRP), administed in even Fall Terms during
orientation week.
2.572.52
2.582.62
2.58
2.41
2.52
2.72
1
2
3
4
2002Response
Rate: 87.6%
2004Response
Rate: 93.2%
2006Response
Rate: 85.6%
2008Response
Rate: 89.6%
2010Response
Rate: 87.0%
2012ResponseRate: 76%
2014ResponseRate: 84%
2016ResponseRate: 75%
Helping to promote racial understanding
NotImportant
Somewhat Important
Essential
Very Important
Please indicate the importance to you personally of each of the following:
Based on first-year and new transfer student data from the Cooperative Institutional Research Program (CIRP), administed in even Fall Terms during
orientation week.
2.16
2.27 2.252.29
2.19
1.98
2.12
2.29
1
2
3
4
2002Response
Rate: 87.6%
2004Response
Rate: 93.2%
2006Response
Rate: 85.6%
2008Response
Rate: 89.6%
2010Response
Rate: 87.0%
2012ResponseRate: 76%
2014ResponseRate: 84%
2016ResponseRate: 75%
Keeping up to date with political affairs
NotImportant
Somewhat Important
Essential
Very Important
Please indicate the importance to you personally of each of the following:
Based on first-year and new transfer student data from the Cooperative Institutional Research Program (CIRP), administed in even Fall Terms during
orientation week.
2.242.18 2.18
2.312.23
2.162.23
2.38
1
2
3
4
2002Response
Rate: 87.6%
2004Response
Rate: 93.2%
2006Response
Rate: 85.6%
2008Response
Rate: 89.6%
2010Response
Rate: 87.0%
2012ResponseRate: 76%
2014ResponseRate: 84%
2016ResponseRate: 75%
Becoming a community leader
NotImportant
Somewhat Important
Essential
Very Important
Please indicate the importance to you personally of each of the following:
Based on first-year and new transfer student data from the Cooperative Institutional Research Program (CIRP), administed in even Fall Terms during
orientation week.
2.802.76
2.83
2.97
2.80 2.83 2.802.89
1
2
3
4
2002Response
Rate: 87.6%
2004Response
Rate: 93.2%
2006Response
Rate: 85.6%
2008Response
Rate: 89.6%
2010Response
Rate: 87.0%
2012ResponseRate: 76%
2014ResponseRate: 84%
2016ResponseRate: 75%
Improving my understanding of other countries and cultures
NotImportant
Somewhat Important
Essential
Very Important
Please indicate the importance to you personally of each of the following:
Based on first-year and new transfer student data from the Cooperative Institutional Research Program (CIRP), administed in even Fall Terms during
orientation week.
2.97
2.82
2.69
1
2
3
4
2002Response
Rate: 87.6%
2004Response
Rate: 93.2%
2006Response
Rate: 85.6%
2008Response
Rate: 89.6%
2010Response
Rate: 87.0%
2012ResponseRate: 76%
2014ResponseRate: 84%
2016ResponseRate: 75%
Integrating spirituality into my life
NotImportant
Somewhat Important
Essential
Very Important
This item not askedthis year.
This item not askedthis year.
This item not askedthis year.
This item not askedthis year.
This item not askedthis year.
Please indicate the importance to you personally of each of the following:
Based on first-year and new transfer student data from the Cooperative Institutional Research Program (CIRP), administed in even Fall Terms during
orientation week.
2.64
2.54 2.53 2.50
1
2
3
4
2008Response
Rate: 89.6%
2010Response
Rate: 87.0%
2012ResponseRate: 76%
2014ResponseRate: 84%
2016ResponseRate: 75%
Adopting "green" practices to protect the environment
NotImportant
Somewhat Important
Essential
Very Important
Item added in 2008.
This item not askedthis year.
What is your best guess as to the chances that you will:
Based on first-year and new transfer student data from the Cooperative Institutional Research Program (CIRP), administed in even Fall Terms during
orientation week.
2.41 2.452.38
2.282.33
2.29
2.452.36
1
2
3
4
2002Response
Rate: 87.6%
2004Response
Rate: 93.2%
2006Response
Rate: 85.6%
2008Response
Rate: 89.6%
2010Response
Rate: 87.0%
2012ResponseRate: 76%
2014ResponseRate: 84%
2016ResponseRate: 75%
Change major field
No Chance
Very LittleChance
Very Good Chance
SomeChance
What is your best guess as to the chances that you will:
Based on first-year and new transfer student data from the Cooperative Institutional Research Program (CIRP), administed in even Fall Terms during
orientation week.
2.522.56 2.58
2.352.43 2.41
2.512.45
1
2
3
4
2002Response
Rate: 87.6%
2004Response
Rate: 93.2%
2006Response
Rate: 85.6%
2008Response
Rate: 89.6%
2010Response
Rate: 87.0%
2012ResponseRate: 76%
2014ResponseRate: 84%
2016ResponseRate: 75%
Change career choice
No Chance
Very LittleChance
Very Good Chance
SomeChance
What is your best guess as to the chances that you will:
Based on first-year and new transfer student data from the Cooperative Institutional Research Program (CIRP), administed in even Fall Terms during
orientation week.
2.372.32
2.282.24
2.16
2.02
2.14 2.15
1
2
3
4
2002Response
Rate: 87.6%
2004Response
Rate: 93.2%
2006Response
Rate: 85.6%
2008Response
Rate: 89.6%
2010Response
Rate: 87.0%
2012ResponseRate: 76%
2014ResponseRate: 84%
2016ResponseRate: 75%
Participate in student government
No Chance
Very LittleChance
Very Good Chance
SomeChance
What is your best guess as to the chances that you will:
Based on first-year and new transfer student data from the Cooperative Institutional Research Program (CIRP), administed in even Fall Terms during
orientation week.
3.30
3.06
3.25 3.27 3.26
3.163.20 3.17
1
2
3
4
2002Response
Rate: 87.6%
2004Response
Rate: 93.2%
2006Response
Rate: 85.6%
2008Response
Rate: 89.6%
2010Response
Rate: 87.0%
2012ResponseRate: 76%
2014ResponseRate: 84%
2016ResponseRate: 75%
Get a job to help pay for college expenses
No Chance
Very LittleChance
Very Good Chance
SomeChance
What is your best guess as to the chances that you will:
Based on first-year and new transfer student data from the Cooperative Institutional Research Program (CIRP), administed in even Fall Terms during
orientation week.
1.68
1.58
1.45
1.56 1.531.45
1.53
1.67
1
2
3
4
2002Response
Rate: 87.6%
2004Response
Rate: 93.2%
2006Response
Rate: 85.6%
2008Response
Rate: 89.6%
2010Response
Rate: 87.0%
2012ResponseRate: 76%
2014ResponseRate: 84%
2016ResponseRate: 75%
Join a social fraternity or sorority
No Chance
Very LittleChance
Very Good Chance
SomeChance
What is your best guess as to the chances that you will:
Based on first-year and new transfer student data from the Cooperative Institutional Research Program (CIRP), administed in even Fall Terms during
orientation week.
1.791.88
1.811.74
1.651.61
1.681.60
1
2
3
4
2002Response
Rate: 87.6%
2004Response
Rate: 93.2%
2006Response
Rate: 85.6%
2008Response
Rate: 89.6%
2010Response
Rate: 87.0%
2012ResponseRate: 76%
2014ResponseRate: 84%
2016ResponseRate: 75%
Transfer to another college before graduating
No Chance
Very LittleChance
Very Good Chance
SomeChance
What is your best guess as to the chances that you will:
Based on first-year and new transfer student data from the Cooperative Institutional Research Program (CIRP), administed in even Fall Terms during
orientation week.
3.21
3.033.10
3.143.07
3.163.12 3.10
1
2
3
4
2002Response
Rate: 87.6%
2004Response
Rate: 93.2%
2006Response
Rate: 85.6%
2008Response
Rate: 89.6%
2010Response
Rate: 87.0%
2012ResponseRate: 76%
2014ResponseRate: 84%
2016ResponseRate: 75%
Participate in volunteer or community service work
No Chance
Very LittleChance
Very Good Chance
SomeChance
What is your best guess as to the chances that you will:
Based on first-year and new transfer student data from the Cooperative Institutional Research Program (CIRP), administed in even Fall Terms during
orientation week.
2.302.37 2.38
2.592.52 2.54 2.51
2.72
1
2
3
4
2002Response
Rate: 87.6%
2004Response
Rate: 93.2%
2006Response
Rate: 85.6%
2008Response
Rate: 89.6%
2010Response
Rate: 87.0%
2012ResponseRate: 76%
2014ResponseRate: 84%
2016ResponseRate: 75%
Seek personal counseling
No Chance
Very LittleChance
Very Good Chance
SomeChance
What is your best guess as to the chances that you will:
Based on first-year and new transfer student data from the Cooperative Institutional Research Program (CIRP), administed in even Fall Terms during
orientation week.
3.47
3.333.40 3.40
3.49
3.36 3.363.44
1
2
3
4
2002Response
Rate: 87.6%
2004Response
Rate: 93.2%
2006Response
Rate: 85.6%
2008Response
Rate: 89.6%
2010Response
Rate: 87.0%
2012ResponseRate: 76%
2014ResponseRate: 84%
2016ResponseRate: 75%
Communicate regularly with your professors
No Chance
Very LittleChance
Very Good Chance
SomeChance
What is your best guess as to the chances that you will:
Based on first-year and new transfer student data from the Cooperative Institutional Research Program (CIRP), administed in even Fall Terms during
orientation week.
3.41
3.23
3.38 3.41
3.25 3.223.30 3.30
1
2
3
4
2002Response
Rate: 87.6%
2004Response
Rate: 93.2%
2006Response
Rate: 85.6%
2008Response
Rate: 89.6%
2010Response
Rate: 87.0%
2012ResponseRate: 76%
2014ResponseRate: 84%
2016ResponseRate: 75%
Participate in student clubs/groups
No Chance
Very LittleChance
Very Good Chance
SomeChance
What is your best guess as to the chances that you will:
Based on first-year and new transfer student data from the Cooperative Institutional Research Program (CIRP), administed in even Fall Terms during
orientation week.
3.093.13
3.03
3.24
3.083.04
3.273.22
1
2
3
4
2002Response
Rate: 87.6%
2004Response
Rate: 93.2%
2006Response
Rate: 85.6%
2008Response
Rate: 89.6%
2010Response
Rate: 87.0%
2012ResponseRate: 76%
2014ResponseRate: 84%
2016ResponseRate: 75%
Participate in a study abroad program
No Chance
Very LittleChance
Very Good Chance
SomeChance
What is your best guess as to the chances that you will:
Based on first-year and new transfer student data from the Cooperative Institutional Research Program (CIRP), administed in even Fall Terms during
orientation week.
3.163.21
3.05
3.19
2.90
1
2
3
4
2008Response
Rate: 89.6%
2010Response
Rate: 87.0%
2012ResponseRate: 76%
2014ResponseRate: 84%
2016ResponseRate: 75%
Work on a professor's research project
No Chance
Very LittleChance
Very Good Chance
SomeChance
Item added in 2008.
What is your best guess as to the chances that you will:
Based on first-year and new transfer student data from the Cooperative Institutional Research Program (CIRP), administed in even Fall Terms during
orientation week.
3.193.11
3.04 3.01
3.11
1
2
3
4
2008Response
Rate: 89.6%
2010Response
Rate: 87.0%
2012ResponseRate: 76%
2014ResponseRate: 84%
2016ResponseRate: 75%
Get tutoring help in specific courses
No Chance
Very LittleChance
Very Good Chance
SomeChance
Item added in 2008.
What is your best guess as to the chances that you will:
Based on first-year and new transfer student data from the Cooperative Institutional Research Program (CIRP), administed in even Fall Terms during
orientation week.
1.72
1.56
1.731.69
1
2
3
4
2010Response
Rate: 87.0%
2012ResponseRate: 76%
2014ResponseRate: 84%
2016ResponseRate: 75%
Take courses from more than one college simultaneously
No Chance
Very LittleChance
Very Good Chance
SomeChance
Item added in 2010.
What is your best guess as to the chances that you will:
Based on first-year and new transfer student data from the Cooperative Institutional Research Program (CIRP), administed in even Fall Terms during
orientation week.
1.41
1.60 1.57
1
2
3
4
2012ResponseRate: 76%
2014ResponseRate: 84%
2016ResponseRate: 75%
Take a leave of absence from this college temporarily
No Chance
Very LittleChance
Very Good Chance
SomeChance
Item added in 2012.
What is your best guess as to the chances that you will:
Based on first-year and new transfer student data from the Cooperative Institutional Research Program (CIRP), administed in even Fall Terms during
orientation week.
1.69
1.79
1
2
3
4
2014ResponseRate: 84%
2016ResponseRate: 75%
Take a course exclusively online (in 2016, "at this institution" was removed from end of question)
No Chance
Very LittleChance
Very Good Chance
SomeChance
Item added in 2014.
What is your best guess as to the chances that you will:
Based on first-year and new transfer student data from the Cooperative Institutional Research Program (CIRP), administed in even Fall Terms during
orientation week.
2.79
3.10
1
2
3
4
2014ResponseRate: 84%
2016ResponseRate: 75%
Vote in a local, state, or national election
No Chance
Very LittleChance
Very Good Chance
SomeChance
Item added in 2014.
What is your best guess as to the chances that you will:
Based on first-year and new transfer student data from the Cooperative Institutional Research Program (CIRP), administed in even Fall Terms during
orientation week.
1.831.78
1.69
1.931.99 2.02 2.01
1
2
3
4
2002Response
Rate: 87.6%
2004Response
Rate: 93.2%
2006Response
Rate: 85.6%
2008Response
Rate: 89.6%
2010Response
Rate: 87.0%
2012ResponseRate: 76%
2014ResponseRate: 84%
2016ResponseRate: 75%
Work full-time while attending college
No Chance
Very LittleChance
Very Good Chance
SomeChance
This item not askedthis year.
What is your best guess as to the chances that you will:
Based on first-year and new transfer student data from the Cooperative Institutional Research Program (CIRP), administed in even Fall Terms during
orientation week.
2.592.55 2.55
1
2
3
4
2010Response
Rate: 87.0%
2012ResponseRate: 76%
2014ResponseRate: 84%
2016ResponseRate: 75%
Play club, intramural, or recreational sports
No Chance
Very LittleChance
Very Good Chance
SomeChance
This item not askedthis year.
Item added in 2010.
What is your best guess as to the chances that you will:
Based on first-year and new transfer student data from the Cooperative Institutional Research Program (CIRP), administed in even Fall Terms during
orientation week.
2.242.20
2.01
2.15
1.94
1.841.91
1
2
3
4
2002Response
Rate: 87.6%
2004Response
Rate: 93.2%
2006Response
Rate: 85.6%
2008Response
Rate: 89.6%
2010Response
Rate: 87.0%
2012ResponseRate: 76%
2014ResponseRate: 84%
2016ResponseRate: 75%
Play intercollegiate athletics (e.g., NCAA or NAIA-sponsored)(originally worded "varsity/intercollegiate athletics")
No Chance
Very LittleChance
Very Good Chance
SomeChance
This item not askedthis year.
What is your best guess as to the chances that you will:
Based on first-year and new transfer student data from the Cooperative Institutional Research Program (CIRP), administed in even Fall Terms during
orientation week.
3.653.59 3.57
3.42
3.62 3.63 3.63
1
2
3
4
2002Response
Rate: 87.6%
2004Response
Rate: 93.2%
2006Response
Rate: 85.6%
2008Response
Rate: 89.6%
2010Response
Rate: 87.0%
2012ResponseRate: 76%
2014ResponseRate: 84%
2016ResponseRate: 75%
Make at least a "B" average
No Chance
Very LittleChance
Very Good Chance
SomeChance
This item not askedthis year.
What is your best guess as to the chances that you will:
Based on first-year and new transfer student data from the Cooperative Institutional Research Program (CIRP), administed in even Fall Terms during
orientation week.
2.292.36
2.42
2.04
2.27
1
2
3
4
2006Response
Rate: 85.6%
2008Response
Rate: 89.6%
2010Response
Rate: 87.0%
2012ResponseRate: 76%
2014ResponseRate: 84%
2016ResponseRate: 75%
Need extra time to complete your degree requirements
No Chance
Very LittleChance
Very Good Chance
SomeChance
This item not askedthis year.
Item added in 2006.
What is your best guess as to the chances that you will:
Based on first-year and new transfer student data from the Cooperative Institutional Research Program (CIRP), administed in even Fall Terms during
orientation week.
2.23
2.33
2.14
2.34 2.34
2.13 2.11
1
2
3
4
2002Response
Rate: 87.6%
2004Response
Rate: 93.2%
2006Response
Rate: 85.6%
2008Response
Rate: 89.6%
2010Response
Rate: 87.0%
2012ResponseRate: 76%
2014ResponseRate: 84%
2016ResponseRate: 75%
Participate in student protests or demonstrations
No Chance
Very LittleChance
Very Good Chance
SomeChance
This item not askedthis year.
What is your best guess as to the chances that you will:
Based on first-year and new transfer student data from the Cooperative Institutional Research Program (CIRP), administed in even Fall Terms during
orientation week.
3.68
3.583.62 3.62 3.63 3.65 3.64
1
2
3
4
2002Response
Rate: 87.6%
2004Response
Rate: 93.2%
2006Response
Rate: 85.6%
2008Response
Rate: 89.6%
2010Response
Rate: 87.0%
2012ResponseRate: 76%
2014ResponseRate: 84%
2016ResponseRate: 75%
Be satisfied with your college
No Chance
Very LittleChance
Very Good Chance
SomeChance
This item not askedthis year.
What is your best guess as to the chances that you will:
Based on first-year and new transfer student data from the Cooperative Institutional Research Program (CIRP), administed in even Fall Terms during
orientation week.
3.773.71
3.763.71 3.73
3.663.60
1
2
3
4
2002Response
Rate: 87.6%
2004Response
Rate: 93.2%
2006Response
Rate: 85.6%
2008Response
Rate: 89.6%
2010Response
Rate: 87.0%
2012ResponseRate: 76%
2014ResponseRate: 84%
2016ResponseRate: 75%
Socialize with someone of another racial/ethnic group
No Chance
Very LittleChance
Very Good Chance
SomeChance
This item not askedthis year.
What is your best guess as to the chances that you will:
Based on first-year and new transfer student data from the Cooperative Institutional Research Program (CIRP), administed in even Fall Terms during
orientation week.
3.20
3.08 3.11
3.24
1
2
3
4
2008Response
Rate: 89.6%
2010Response
Rate: 87.0%
2012ResponseRate: 76%
2014ResponseRate: 84%
2016ResponseRate: 75%
Have a roommate of a different race/ethnicity
No Chance
Very LittleChance
Very Good Chance
SomeChance
Item added in 2008.
This item not askedthis year.
What is your best guess as to the chances that you will:
Based on first-year and new transfer student data from the Cooperative Institutional Research Program (CIRP), administed in even Fall Terms during
orientation week.
3.48 3.493.44 3.41
1
2
3
4
2008Response
Rate: 89.6%
2010Response
Rate: 87.0%
2012ResponseRate: 76%
2014ResponseRate: 84%
2016ResponseRate: 75%
Discuss course content with students outside of class
No Chance
Very LittleChance
Very Good Chance
SomeChance
Item added in 2008.
This item not askedthis year.
What is your best guess as to the chances that you will:
Based on first-year and new transfer student data from the Cooperative Institutional Research Program (CIRP), administed in even Fall Terms during
orientation week.
1.51
1
2
3
4
2014ResponseRate: 84%
2016ResponseRate: 75%
Take a course exclusively online at a different institution
No Chance
Very LittleChance
Very Good Chance
SomeChance
Item added in 2014.
This item not askedthis year.