Enrolling Student Survey: Fall 2003Office of Institutional Research and Planning
Procedures and Sample:1) Sample size by school
17.33%117Albert Dorman Honors College
100%721100%682Total:
0 00.735No response
5364.9834School of Management
7506.4544College of Science and Liberal Arts
1812918.04123School of Architecture
1913918.04123College of Computing Sciences
5136751.76353Newark College of Engineering
% of totalActual n % of totaln
3) Gender
100%682Total:
0.443No response
18.91129Female
80.65550Male
% of totaln
2) Enrollment Status
The majority of the students are full-time day students (99.41%).
4) Citizenship
100%682Total:
0.594No response
1.6111Other
2.2015F1 Visa
11.8881Permanent Resident
83.72571U.S. Citizenship
% of total n
5) Ethnicity
100%682Total:
1.4710No response
11.1476Other
44.13301White Non-Hispanic
11.0174Hispanic
22.87156Asian/Pacific Islander
0.443American Indian/Alaskan Native
7.6352Black Non-Hispanic
1.4710Non-Resident Alien
% of totaln
Goals: Student Mean Ratings of Importance of Goals at NJIT (n = 682)
3.51
3.69
4.01
4.30
4.75
4.75
3.99
1 2 3 4 5
Increase awarenessof different
philosophies,cultures, etc.
Improve self-image
Improveinterpersonal skills
Develop anunderstanding and
appreciation ofscience/technology
Improve ability tomake more money
Prepare for a career
Attain skills that willbe useful on a job
(Scale: 1 = Not at all Important, 2 = A Little Important, 3 = Moderately Important, 4 = Important, 5 = Very Important)
Our students are focused on their career and making money.
Goals by gender:Student Mean Ratings of Importance of Goals
at NJIT by Gender
3.44
3.64
4.01
4.32
3.92
4.74
4.72
3.84
3.93
4.03
4.16
4.27
4.82
4.84
1 2 3 4 5
Increase awarenessof different
philosophies,cultures, etc.
Improve self-image
Develop anunderstanding and
appreciation ofscience/technology
Improve ability tomake more money
Improveinterpersonal skills
Prepare for a career
Attain skills that willbe useful on a job
(Scale: 1 = Not at all Important, 2 = A Little Important, 3 = Moderately Important, 4 = Important, 5 = Very Important)
Female (n=129)Male (n=550)
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Females in general have higher mean scores.
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Goals by school:Student Mean Ratings of Importance of Goals
at NJIT by School
3.47
3.94
4.09
3.62
4.38
4.88
4.82
3.58
3.80
4.03
4.13
4.37
4.75
4.78
3.64
3.59
3.91
4.05
4.11
4.59
4.63
3.26
3.55
3.93
4.02
4.19
4.66
4.64
3.57
3.49
3.93
3.75
4.21
4.83
4.83
1 2 3 4 5
Increase awarenessof different
philosophies,cultures, etc.
Improve self-image
Improveinterpersonal skills
Develop anunderstanding and
appreciation ofscience/technology
Improve ability tomake more money
Attain skills that willbe useful on a job
Prepare for a career
(Scale: 1= Not at all Important, 2= A Little Important, 3= Moderately Important, 4= Important, 5= Very Important)
ARCH (n=123)CCS (n=123)CSLA (n=44)NCE (n=353)SOM (n=34)
Enrollment:Importance of Factors in Enrollment Decision
(n = 682)
2.39
2.44
2.89
2.98
3.04
3.07
3.11
3.28
3.35
3.69
3.71
3.76
3.79
4.01
4.05
1 2 3 4 5
College response to students withdisabilities
Athletics
Extra-curricular activities
Diversity of student population
Size of student population
Quality of on-campus housing
Honors College
Public safety record
Personal computer provided tofreshmen
Co-op/Internship programs
Quality of Instruction
Academic facilities
Availability of Financial Aid
Reasonable cost
NJIT's Academic Reputation
(Scale: 1 = Very Low , 2 = Low , 3 = Medium, 4 = High, 5 = Very High)
Academic and financial concerns are paramount.
Importance of Factors in Enrollment Decision at NJIT by Gender
2.40
2.30
2.82
3.03
2.89
2.94
3.22
3.01
3.29
3.67
3.77
3.64
3.73
4.00
4.02
2.66
2.76
3.17
3.25
3.37
3.48
3.50
3.53
3.61
3.85
3.88
3.88
3.89
4.06
4.13
1 2 3 4 5
Athletics
College response to students withdisabilities
Extra-curricular activities
Quality of on-campus housing
Diversity of student population
Size of student population
Public safety record
Honors College
Personal computer provided tofreshmen
Quality of Instruction
Availability of Financial Aid
Co-op/Internship programs
Academic facilities
Reasonable cost
NJIT's Academic Reputation
(Scale: 1 = Very Low , 2 = Low , 3 = Medium, 4 = High, 5 = Very High)
Female (n=129)Male (n=550)
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Enrollment by gender:
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Enrollment by school:Importance of Factors in Enrollment Decision
at NJIT by School
3.16
3.94
3.42
3.74
3.38
3.61
4.12
3.32
3.18
3.38
4.10
2.78
3.59
2.77
3.94
3.13
4.05
2.94
3.71
3.23
3.26
4.05
3.15
2.88
3.03
3.71
2.38
3.85
2.39
3.70
3.05
4.00
3.11
3.57
3.29
3.45
3.95
3.69
3.00
3.17
3.48
2.72
3.88
2.79
3.81
2.97
3.88
3.07
3.70
3.32
3.16
3.96
2.73
2.83
2.82
3.58
2.19
3.72
2.28
3.78
2.86
4.08
3.36
3.76
3.32
3.66
4.12
3.05
2.87
2.84
3.68
2.42
3.76
2.57
3.84
1 2 3 4 5
Size of student population
Reasonable cost
Quality of on-campus housing
Quality of Instruction
Public safety record
Personal computer provided to freshmen
NJIT's Academic Reputation
Honors College
Extra-curricular activities
Diversity of student population
Co-op/Internship programs
College response to students withdisabilities
Availability of Financial Aid
Athletics
Academic facilities
(Scale: 1 = Very Low , 2 = Low , 3 = Medium, 4 = High, 5 = Very High)
ARCH (n=123)CCS (n=123)CSLA (n=44)NCE (n=353)SOM (n=34)
Sources of Learning:Percent of Students Indicating Sources of Learning
about NJIT (n = 682)
0%
1%
3%
4%
4%
4%
12%
21%
21%
22%
25%
26%
29%
30%
51%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60%
radio or TV advertisement
newspaper or magazine advertisement*
parent is an alumnus
coach/athletic director
participation in NJIT pre-college program
article that I read in a newspaper ormagazine
informational display at an educational fair
a representative of NJIT
material I received in the mail
college guide book*
high school teachers, principal, or staff
college visit/attendance at an open house
guidance counselor
internet
relatives, friends, or acquaintances
* New Category added for Fall 2003
Networking
Internet
Influence Decision to Enroll/Apply:
Campus visit
Open House
Q-36: Which most influenced your decision to apply? (n = 682)
7%
11%
12%
12%
20%
38%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40%
Personalinterview
Universitypublication
Personalcontract from
academicdepartment
NJIT webpage
Attendanceof an open
house
Campus visitand
informationsession
Q-41: Did you visit the NJIT campus before making your decision to enroll? (n = 673)
72%
28%
YesNo
Who Most Influenced Decision to Apply/Attend
Q-38: Who most influenced your decision to apply? (n = 682)
11%
3%
6%
6%
7%
7%
11%
13%
33%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40%
Other
Coach
Alumnus of NJIT
Relative
High school teacher
Current NJIT student
Friend
Guidance counselor
Parent
Q-39: Who most influenced your decision to attend? (n = 682)
15%
3%
4%
5%
5%
6%
7%
10%
44%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50%
Other
Coach
Alumnusof NJIT
Highschool
Guidancecounselor
CurrentNJIT
Relative
Friend
Parent
Comparison to Other Colleges:Q-40: Was NJIT your first choice?
(n = 677)
62%
38%YesNo
12Drexel University
13New York University
33Steven's Institute of Technology
53Rutgers University
# of responsesUniversity
Q-40: If NJIT was not your first choice, Top 4 choices:
Rate NJIT in comparison to other colleges (n = 682)
2.92
2.92
3.12
3.49
3.71
3.74
3.81
4.04
1 2 3 4 5
Contact withcoaches
Visit byadmission staffto your school
Publications
Contact withcurrent students
Visit to campus
Website
Contact afterfirst inquiry
Contact afteryou wereadmitted
(Scale: 1 = Very Low, 2 = Low, 3 = Medium, 4 = High, 5 = Very High)
Academic Situation:
Q-53: Number of credits towards advanced standing (n = 658)
63%
32%
3% 2%
0
1-16
17-3233 or more
Q-31: Parent(s) graduated from college (n = 680)
62%
38% YesNo
Commitment:
Q-32: Highest Degree you intend to attain(n = 660)
20%
58%
21%
BachelorsMastersDoctorate
Q-42: How committed are you to finishing your degree?
0.6%
0.6%
4%
19%
76%
Not committed
Somewhat committed
Moderately committed
Strongly committed
Very strongly committed
Financial Situation:
Q-54: Do you plan to work during the school year?(n = 671)
26%
30%
44%Yes I plan to work on campusYes I plan to work off campusNo I do not plan to work
Q-54a: The number of work hours(n = 378)
39.4%
48.9%
10.6%
0.8%
0.3%
1-910-1920-2930-3940 and over
Q-55: Financial Aid(n = 671)
11%
29%
35%
19%
6%
I will not need financial aid
I might need some financial aidI must have some financial aid
I must have full financial aidEven full financial aid may not be enough
Campus Life:Q-59: Plan to pledge a fraternity or sorority
(n = 664)
14%
86%
YesNo
Q-58: Involvement in athletics(n = 671)
24%
76%
YesNo
1.54*3.30Other
3.02*4.14Social opportunities
2.75*4.06Personal development
3.01*4.21Networking
2.71*3.86Leadership development
3.07*4.18Just having a good time
2.91*4.14Friendship
2.63*3.47Community Service
2.50*3.54Academic performance
Not Pledging (n=580)Planning to Pledge (n=84)
Q-60: The Extent to which Greek Life Contributes to College Experience
3.11*3.89Q-61: What is your current perception of Greek-life organizations?
2.90*3.37Q-57: During your freshman year, do you plan to be involved in clubs and organizations on campus?
2.90*3.38Q-56: During your freshman year, do you plan to be involved in extracurricular activities?
Will not Pledge (n=580)
Will Pledge (n=84)
Perception & Involvement by Planning to Pledge a Greek Organization
* Significant at p < 0.0001
(Scale: 1 = Not at all, 2 = Little, 3 = Average, 4 = Much, 5 = Very Much)* Significant at p < 0.0001
(Scale Q-56 & Q-57: 1 = Not at all, 2 = Little, 3 = Somewhat, 4 = Much, 5 = Very Much)(Scale Q-61: 1 = Very Negative, 2 = Negative, 3 = Neutral, 4 = Positive, 5 = Very positive)
PC Program:
Q-62: Have a computer for primary use(n = 675)
80%
20%
YesNo
Q-62a: Model(n = 516)
78%
22%
DesktopNotebook
Q-62c: Age of computer(n = 534)
41%
14%
21%
14%
10%
<1 year old1 year old2 years old3 years old4 or more years old
Q-62b: Type of computer(n = 535)
96%
1%
3%
Windows PCApple Macother
Q-63: How influential was the computer lease program on your decision to attend? (n = 653)
41%
17%
22%
14%
2% 4%
NoneLittle influenceModerately influentialVery influentialExtremely influentialNot sure
Q-64: Would you still attend if the computer lease program were not available? (n = 666)
96%
4%
YesNo
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