Entering Student Surveys

2005

Total

%

1545

100.00%

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

From people at my high school

507

32.82%

From friends or relatives

868

56.18%

From an MSU representative

151

9.77%

From a college placement service

22

1.42%

From a college catalog

78

5.05%

From material received in the mail

158

10.23%

From newspaper or magazine articles

35

2.27%

From a radio or TV advertisement

52

3.37%

From information at an education fair or a shopping center

43

2.78%

From a billboard or vehicle advertisement

84

5.44%

From the internet

295

19.09%

Other

203

13.14%

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

MSU better than others

487

31.52%

MSU about the same as others

834

53.98%

MSU worse than others

19

1.23%

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

186

12.04%

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

One

636

41.17%

Two

266

17.22%

Three

201

13.01%

Four

84

5.44%

Five

62

4.01%

Six or more

39

2.52%

4. Which statement below best reflects your CURRENT GOALS?

Take classes needed to transfer to another college

152

9.84%

Obtain Associate's degree

59

3.82%

Take a few job related classes

41

2.65%

Obtain Bachelor's degree

1148

74.30%

Obtain or maintain certification

44

2.85%

Take a few classes for self improvement

12

0.78%

No definite goal

68

4.40%

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

Accounting

44

2.85%

Business Computer Information Systems

17

1.10%

Economics

7

0.45%

Finance

19

1.23%

General Business

46

2.98%

Management

24

1.55%

Medical Technology

9

0.58%

Physics

4

0.26%

Geology and Geophysics

7

0.45%

Environmental Science

3

0.19%

Chemistry

4

0.26%

Marketing

45

2.91%

Business Administration

49

3.17%

Health and Fitness Management

1

0.06%

Kinesiology

66

4.27%

Athletic Training

17

1.10%

Exercise

5

0.32%

Art

22

1.42%

Theater

17

1.10%

Music

19

1.23%

Biological Science

35

2.27%

Computer Science

30

1.94%

Mathematics

13

0.84%

Education

102

6.60%

Dental Hygiene

43

2.78%

Nursing

209

13.53%

Radiological Science

83

5.37%

Respiratory Care

11

0.71%

Chemical Technology

1

0.06%

Sociology

8

0.52%

Social Work

16

1.04%

Criminal Justice

41

2.65%

Psychology

57

3.69%

English

15

0.97%

History

14

0.91%

Humanities

2

0.13%

Spanish

8

0.52%

Pre-Dentistry

10

0.65%

Pre-Medicine

50

3.24%

Pre-Law

12

0.78%

Pre-Veterinary

13

0.84%

Pre-Physical Therapy

17

1.10%

Pre-Pharmacy

28

1.81%

Pre-Engineering

8

0.52%

Manufacturing Engineering Technology

11

0.71%

Mechanical Engineering

37

2.39%

Political Science

8

0.52%

International Trade

6

0.39%

International Studies

3

0.19%

Applied Arts and Sciences

6

0.39%

Electronics Technology

1

0.06%

Mass Communication

38

2.46%

Undecided about major

157

10.16%

6. What image do you have of MSU?

It is a teacher training school

105

6.80%

It has strong athletic programs

221

14.30%

It is an intellectually demanding school

247

15.99%

It is an inexpensive place to be educated

399

25.83%

It is a general liberal arts school

76

4.92%

It has good job-related programs

234

15.15%

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

400

25.89%

It has an excellent reputation in my field

389

25.18%

It is a non-demanding place to get an education

89

5.76%

It is dedicated to fine arts

56

3.62%

It is an exciting party school

33

2.14%

I have no clear image

308

19.94%

Other

25

1.62%

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

MSU better than others

487

31.52%

MSU about the same as others

597

38.64%

MSU worse than others

31

2.01%

Unable to compare; I did not view websites

174

11.26%

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

One

574

37.15%

Two

209

13.53%

Three

118

7.64%

Four

46

2.98%

Five

30

1.94%

Six or more

14

0.91%

9. Gender

Male

630

40.78%

Female

874

56.57%

10. Ethnicity

Caucasian

931

60.26%

Black, Non-Hispanic

287

18.58%

Hispanic

133

8.61%

American Indian

16

1.04%

Asian/Pacific Islander

46

2.98%

International

41

2.65%

11. Marital status upon enrollment

Never married

1281

82.91%

Separated

7

0.45%

Widowed

0

0.00%

Divorced

40

2.59%

Married

157

10.16%

12. Age at time of enrollment

1. 21 years or younger

1159

75.02%

2. 22 to 24 years

151

9.77%

3. 25 to 29 years

92

5.95%

4. 30 to 34 years

45

2.91%

5. 35 to 39 years

27

1.75%

6. 40 to 49 years

22

1.42%

7. 50 to 64 years

1

0.06%

8. 65 years or older

0

0.00%

13. Residence classification

In State

1356

87.77%

Out of State

69

4.47%

International

73

4.72%

14. Type of tuition you will be paying

In State

1402

90.74%

Out of State

54

3.50%

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

On Campus - Residence Hall

588

38.06%

Live with Parents or Family

398

25.76%

Off Campus Apartment/House - By Choice

463

29.97%

Off Campus Apartment/House - No Residence hall rooms available

42

2.72%

16. What is your enrollment status

Transfer student

627

40.58%

Enrolling for the first time

838

54.24%

Concurrent with high school

20

1.29%

Returning to MSU

8

0.52%

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

Yes

710

45.95%

No

768

49.71%

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

417

26.99%

Academic programs

551

35.66%

Received an academic scholarship

155

10.03%

Advice of current or former MSU student

407

26.34%

Availability of financial aid

254

16.44%

Campus visit or tour

301

19.48%

Close to home

850

55.02%

Counselor or teacher advice

92

5.95%

MSU's social reputation

101

6.54%

Availability of student services

134

8.67%

Reasonable costs

688

44.53%

Recruited by the athletic department

87

5.63%

Relative's advice

219

14.17%

MSU's reputation in the job market

54

3.50%

Classes are small and personal

449

29.06%

Availability of on-line courses

75

4.85%

MSU alumni reputation in gaining entrance into graduate/professional schools

31

2.01%

19. Do you have a permanent disability?

No

1438

93.07%

Yes, restricted mobility

8

0.52%

Yes, restricted hearing

6

0.39%

Yes, restricted vision not corrected

6

0.39%

I prefer not to respond here

11

0.71%

Other, please specify

9

0.58%

20. Military background

No military

1344

86.99%

Active duty

26

1.68%

Active duty spouse

35

2.27%

Active duty dependent

32

2.07%

Prior Military - Not VA benefit eligible

10

0.65%

Prior Military - VA benefit eligible

35

2.27%

Military reserve

8

0.52%

21. Parent's income

Less than $20,000

152

9.84%

$20, 000 to $39,000

239

15.47%

$40,000 to $59,000

246

15.92%

$60,000 to $79,000

189

12.23%

Over $80,000

234

15.15%

Not financially dependent on parents

253

16.38%

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

I will not be employed

274

17.73%

1 to 20 hours per week

730

47.25%

21 to 39 hours per week

344

22.27%

40 or more hours per week

131

8.48%

23. Employment location

On Campus

195

12.62%

Wichita Falls

751

48.61%

Outside of Wichita Falls

112

7.25%

Out of State

13

0.84%

Sheppard Air Force Base

43

2.78%

No Applicable

326

21.10%

24. Is your employment in your major field?

Yes

162

10.49%

No

759

49.13%

Not applicable

496

32.10%

25. Financial Aid Expected (Check all that apply)

MSU Scholarship (excluding athletic scholarship)

227

14.69%

Outside Scholarship

270

17.48%

Student Loan

642

41.55%

State Grant

308

19.94%

Federal Grant

389

25.18%

Veteran's Benefits

64

4.14%

Tuition Waiver

92

5.95%

Athletic Scholarship

72

4.66%

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

Becoming accomplished in a performing art

128

8.28%

Becoming an authority in my field

667

43.17%

Joining a Sorority/Fraternity

222

14.37%

Participating in community service activities

346

22.39%

Discovering my field of interest

609

39.42%

Developing a meaningful philosophy of life

276

17.86%

Making a theoretical contribution to science or math

93

6.02%

Influencing the political structure

91

5.89%

Influencing social values

302

19.55%

Increasing self confidence

684

44.27%

Developing self reliance

589

38.12%

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

746

48.28%

Increasing social skills through experiencing dorm/Residence Hall life

333

21.55%