Entering Student Surveys

2004

Total

%

1320

100.00%

1. How did you learn about MSU? (select all that apply.)

From people at my high school

373

28.26%

From friends or relatives

726

55.00%

From an MSU representative

118

8.94%

From a college placement service

14

1.06%

From a college catalog

87

6.59%

From material received in the mail

119

9.02%

From newspaper or magazine articles

31

2.35%

From a radio or TV advertisement

50

3.79%

From information at an education fair or a shopping center

42

3.18%

From a billboard or vehicle advertisement

77

5.83%

From the internet

193

14.62%

Other

197

14.92%

2. How would you rate the PRINTED materials you received from MSU compared to other schools?

MSU better than others

359

27.20%

MSU about the same as others

732

55.45%

MSU worse than others

23

1.74%

Unable to compare; I did not have materials from others schools

197

14.92%

3. Other than MSU, how many college applications did you SEND to other schools this year?

One

521

39.47%

Two

231

17.50%

Three

163

12.35%

Four

79

5.98%

Five

29

2.20%

Six or more

31

2.35%

4. Which statement below best reflects your CURRENT GOALS?

Take classes needed to transfer to another college

111

8.41%

Obtain Associate's degree

62

4.70%

Take a few job related classes

22

1.67%

Obtain Bachelor's degree

963

72.95%

Obtain or maintain certification

51

3.86%

Take a few classes for self improvement

10

0.76%

No definite goal

87

6.59%

5. Choose which major or course of study you expect to pursue.

Accounting

52

3.94%

Business Computer Information Systems

23

1.74%

Economics

10

0.76%

Finance

12

0.91%

General Business

46

3.48%

Management

19

1.44%

Medical Technology

17

1.29%

Physics

4

0.30%

Geology and Geophysics

3

0.23%

Environmental Science

4

0.30%

Chemistry

11

0.83%

Marketing

24

1.82%

Business Administration

32

2.42%

Health and Fitness Management

6

0.45%

Kinesiology

43

3.26%

Athletic Training

12

0.91%

Exercise

5

0.38%

Art

14

1.06%

Theater

15

1.14%

Music

16

1.21%

Biological Science

19

1.44%

Computer Science

37

2.80%

Mathematics

15

1.14%

Education

107

8.11%

Dental Hygiene

24

1.82%

Nursing

158

11.97%

Radiological Science

81

6.14%

Respiratory Care

15

1.14%

Chemical Technology

0

0.00%

Sociology

12

0.91%

Social Work

12

0.91%

Criminal Justice

40

3.03%

Psychology

47

3.56%

English

15

1.14%

History

15

1.14%

Humanities

0

0.00%

Spanish

3

0.23%

Pre-Dentistry

5

0.38%

Pre-Medicine

42

3.18%

Pre-Law

15

1.14%

Pre-Veterinary

5

0.38%

Pre-Physical Therapy

15

1.14%

Pre-Pharmacy

14

1.06%

Pre-Engineering

7

0.53%

Manufacturing Engineering Technology

6

0.45%

Mechanical Engineering

24

1.82%

Political Science

10

0.76%

International Trade

5

0.38%

International Studies

3

0.23%

Applied Arts and Sciences

5

0.38%

Electronics Technology

1

0.08%

Mass Communication

27

2.05%

Undecided about major

150

11.36%

6. What image do you have of MSU?

It is a teacher training school

103

7.80%

It has strong athletic programs

150

11.36%

It is an intellectually demanding school

199

15.08%

It is an inexpensive place to be educated

323

24.47%

It is a general liberal arts school

65

4.92%

It has good job-related programs

177

13.41%

It has strong student services (counseling, financial aid, placement, etc)

309

23.41%

It has an excellent reputation in my field

332

25.15%

It is a non-demanding place to get an education

75

5.68%

It is dedicated to fine arts

52

3.94%

It is an exciting party school

29

2.20%

I have no clear image

281

21.29%

Other

49

3.71%

7. How would you rate the MSU WEBSITE compared to the websites of other schools?

MSU better than others

347

26.29%

MSU about the same as others

569

43.11%

MSU worse than others

33

2.50%

Unable to compare; I did not view websites

199

15.08%

8. Other than MSU, how many college applications were ACCEPTED by other schools this year?

One

471

35.68%

Two

200

15.15%

Three

98

7.42%

Four

31

2.35%

Five

16

1.21%

Six or more

17

1.29%

9. Gender

Male

589

44.62%

Female

698

52.88%

10. Ethnicity

Caucasian

798

60.45%

Black, Non-Hispanic

258

19.55%

Hispanic

111

8.41%

American Indian

9

0.68%

Asian/Pacific Islander

42

3.18%

International

27

2.05%

11. Marital status upon enrollment

Never married

1063

80.53%

Separated

12

0.91%

Widowed

1

0.08%

Divorced

31

2.35%

Married

168

12.73%

12. Age at time of enrollment

1. 21 years or younger

951

72.05%

2. 22 to 24 years

110

8.33%

3. 25 to 29 years

109

8.26%

4. 30 to 34 years

64

4.85%

5. 35 to 39 years

27

2.05%

6. 40 to 49 years

23

1.74%

7. 50 to 64 years

2

0.15%

8. 65 years or older

0

0.00%

13. Residence classification

In State

1150

87.12%

Out of State

59

4.47%

International

73

5.53%

14. Type of tuition you will be paying

In State

1197

90.68%

Out of State

41

3.11%

15. My living arrangements for my first semester will be:

On Campus - Residence Hall

358

27.12%

Live with Parents or Family

381

28.86%

Off Campus Apartment/House - By Choice

460

34.85%

Off Campus Apartment/House - No Residence hall rooms available

69

5.23%

16. What is your enrollment status

Transfer student

568

43.03%

Enrolling for the first time

682

51.67%

Concurrent with high school

22

1.67%

Returning to MSU

6

0.45%

17. Did either of your parents/legal guardians graduate from college?

Yes

566

42.88%

No

696

52.73%

18. Below are some factors that may have influenced your decision to attend MSU. Please mark each item that influenced your decision.

Academic reputation of MSU

363

27.50%

Academic programs

437

33.11%

Received an academic scholarship

87

6.59%

Advice of current or former MSU student

320

24.24%

Availability of financial aid

227

17.20%

Campus visit or tour

211

15.98%

Close to home

712

53.94%

Counselor or teacher advice

84

6.36%

MSU's social reputation

93

7.05%

Availability of student services

89

6.74%

Reasonable costs

539

40.83%

Recruited by the athletic department

68

5.15%

Relative's advice

181

13.71%

MSU's reputation in the job market

54

4.09%

Classes are small and personal

334

25.30%

Availability of on-line courses

53

4.02%

MSU alumni reputation in gaining entrance into graduate/professional schools

33

2.50%

19. Do you have a permanent disability?

No

1233

93.41%

Yes, restricted mobility

15

1.14%

Yes, restricted hearing

3

0.23%

Yes, restricted vision not corrected

4

0.30%

I prefer not to respond here

16

1.21%

Other, please specify

11

0.83%

20. Military background

No military

1136

86.06%

Active duty

40

3.03%

Active duty spouse

15

1.14%

Active duty dependent

32

2.42%

Prior Military - Not VA benefit eligible

16

1.21%

Prior Military - VA benefit eligible

30

2.27%

Military reserve

5

0.38%

21. Parent's income

Less than $20,000

146

11.06%

$20, 000 to $39,000

254

19.24%

$40,000 to $59,000

196

14.85%

$60,000 to $79,000

115

8.71%

Over $80,000

181

13.71%

Not financially dependent on parents

274

20.76%

22. Do you expect to be employed while attending MSU?

I will not be employed

273

20.68%

1 to 20 hours per week

572

43.33%

21 to 39 hours per week

296

22.42%

40 or more hours per week

123

9.32%

23. Employment location

On Campus

160

12.12%

Wichita Falls

620

46.97%

Outside of Wichita Falls

108

8.18%

Out of State

10

0.76%

Sheppard Air Force Base

43

3.26%

No Applicable

298

22.58%

24. Is your employment in your major field?

Yes

137

10.38%

No

639

48.41%

Not applicable

434

32.88%

25. Financial Aid Expected (Check all that apply)

MSU Scholarship (excluding athletic scholarship)

149

11.29%

Outside Scholarship

175

13.26%

Student Loan

551

41.74%

State Grant

278

21.06%

Federal Grant

376

28.48%

Veteran's Benefits

70

5.30%

Tuition Waiver

73

5.53%

Athletic Scholarship

50

3.79%

26. Please mark EACH objective that you consider an essential or very important part of your education

Becoming accomplished in a performing art

116

8.79%

Becoming an authority in my field

525

39.77%

Joining a Sorority/Fraternity

159

12.05%

Participating in community service activities

260

19.70%

Discovering my field of interest

527

39.92%

Developing a meaningful philosophy of life

247

18.71%

Making a theoretical contribution to science or math

86

6.52%

Influencing the political structure

68

5.15%

Influencing social values

255

19.32%

Increasing self confidence

516

39.09%

Developing self reliance

444

33.64%

Acquiring general skills that I can adapt to today's job market

562

42.58%

Increasing social skills through experiencing dorm/Residence Hall life

227

17.20%