Entering Student Surveys

2006

Total

%

1378

100.00%

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

From people at my high school

398

28.88%

From friends or relatives

796

57.76%

From an MSU representative

128

9.29%

From a college placement service

22

1.60%

From a college catalog

79

5.73%

From material received in the mail

133

9.65%

From newspaper or magazine articles

30

2.18%

From a radio or TV advertisement

48

3.48%

From information at an education fair or a shopping center

45

3.27%

From a billboard or vehicle advertisement

89

6.46%

From the internet

234

16.98%

Other

212

15.38%

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

MSU better than others

409

29.68%

MSU about the same as others

745

54.06%

MSU worse than others

23

1.67%

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

185

13.43%

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

One

661

47.97%

Two

223

16.18%

Three

148

10.74%

Four

65

4.72%

Five

27

1.96%

Six or more

29

2.10%

4. Which statement below best reflects your CURRENT GOALS?

Take classes needed to transfer to another college

109

7.91%

Obtain Associate's degree

70

5.08%

Take a few job related classes

21

1.52%

Obtain Bachelor's degree

1059

76.85%

Obtain or maintain certification

29

2.10%

Take a few classes for self improvement

8

0.58%

No definite goal

66

4.79%

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

Accounting

42

3.05%

Business Computer Information Systems

19

1.38%

Economics

9

0.65%

Finance

35

2.54%

General Business

42

3.05%

Management

23

1.67%

Medical Technology

17

1.23%

Physics

2

0.15%

Geology and Geophysics

3

0.22%

Environmental Science

5

0.36%

Chemistry

3

0.22%

Marketing

33

2.39%

Business Administration

20

1.45%

Health and Fitness Management

6

0.44%

Kinesiology

52

3.77%

Athletic Training

14

1.02%

Exercise

5

0.36%

Art

28

2.03%

Theater

13

0.94%

Music

29

2.10%

Biological Science

20

1.45%

Computer Science

32

2.32%

Mathematics

20

1.45%

Education

101

7.33%

Dental Hygiene

27

1.96%

Nursing

213

15.46%

Radiological Science

87

6.31%

Respiratory Care

7

0.51%

Chemical Technology

0.00%

Sociology

8

0.58%

Social Work

11

0.80%

Criminal Justice

33

2.39%

Psychology

45

3.27%

English

11

0.80%

History

13

0.94%

Humanities

1

0.07%

Spanish

4

0.29%

Pre-Dentistry

9

0.65%

Pre-Medicine

31

2.25%

Pre-Law

18

1.31%

Pre-Veterinary

8

0.58%

Pre-Physical Therapy

12

0.87%

Pre-Pharmacy

13

0.94%

Pre-Engineering

4

0.29%

Manufacturing Engineering Technology

4

0.29%

Mechanical Engineering

37

2.69%

Political Science

5

0.36%

International Trade

0.00%

International Studies

3

0.22%

Applied Arts and Sciences

11

0.80%

Electronics Technology

0.00%

Mass Communication

29

2.10%

Undecided about major

144

10.45%

6. What image do you have of MSU?

It is a teacher training school

112

8.13%

It has strong athletic programs

199

14.44%

It is an intellectually demanding school

226

16.40%

It is an inexpensive place to be educated

335

24.31%

It is a general liberal arts school

74

5.37%

It has good job-related programs

221

16.04%

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

353

25.62%

It has an excellent reputation in my field

374

27.14%

It is a non-demanding place to get an education

69

5.01%

It is dedicated to fine arts

69

5.01%

It is an exciting party school

24

1.74%

I have no clear image

277

20.10%

Other

30

2.18%

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

MSU better than others

407

29.54%

MSU about the same as others

560

40.64%

MSU worse than others

44

3.19%

Unable to compare; I did not view websites

132

9.58%

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

One

560

40.64%

Two

174

12.63%

Three

83

6.02%

Four

28

2.03%

Five

19

1.38%

Six or more

14

1.02%

9. Gender

Male

543

39.40%

Female

793

57.55%

10. Ethnicity

Caucasian

875

63.50%

Black, Non-Hispanic

203

14.73%

Hispanic

121

8.78%

American Indian

20

1.45%

Asian/Pacific Islander

54

3.92%

International

40

2.90%

11. Marital status upon enrollment

Never married

1118

81.13%

Separated

9

0.65%

Widowed

0

0.00%

Divorced

31

2.25%

Married

162

11.76%

12. Age at time of enrollment

1. 21 years or younger

976

70.83%

2. 22 to 24 years

133

9.65%

3. 25 to 29 years

99

7.18%

4. 30 to 34 years

53

3.85%

5. 35 to 39 years

28

2.03%

6. 40 to 49 years

36

2.61%

7. 50 to 64 years

8

0.58%

8. 65 years or older

0

0.00%

13. Residence classification

In State

1198

86.94%

Out of State

67

4.86%

International

70

5.08%

14. Type of tuition you will be paying

In State

1223

88.75%

Out of State

61

4.43%

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

On Campus - Residence Hall

471

34.18%

Live with Parents or Family

379

27.50%

Off Campus Apartment/House - By Choice

444

32.22%

Off Campus Apartment/House - No Residence hall rooms available

29

2.10%

16. What is your enrollment status

Transfer student

640

46.44%

Enrolling for the first time

659

47.82%

Concurrent with high school

27

1.96%

Returning to MSU

4

0.29%

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

Yes

634

46.01%

No

689

50.00%

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

428

31.06%

Academic programs

537

38.97%

Received an academic scholarship

119

8.64%

Advice of current or former MSU student

382

27.72%

Availability of financial aid

213

15.46%

Campus visit or tour

250

18.14%

Close to home

746

54.14%

Counselor or teacher advice

90

6.53%

MSU's social reputation

99

7.18%

Availability of student services

96

6.97%

Reasonable costs

607

44.05%

Recruited by the athletic department

93

6.75%

Relative's advice

215

15.60%

MSU's reputation in the job market

41

2.98%

Classes are small and personal

360

26.12%

Availability of on-line courses

77

5.59%

MSU alumni reputation in gaining entrance into graduate/professional schools

50

3.63%

19. Do you have a permanent disability?

No

1285

93.25%

Yes, restricted mobility

12

0.87%

Yes, restricted hearing

3

0.22%

Yes, restricted vision not corrected

4

0.29%

I prefer not to respond here

14

1.02%

Other, please specify

10

0.73%

20. Military background

No military

1185

85.99%

Active duty

29

2.10%

Active duty spouse

21

1.52%

Active duty dependent

34

2.47%

Prior Military - Not VA benefit eligible

6

0.44%

Prior Military - VA benefit eligible

39

2.83%

Military reserve

6

0.44%

21. Parent's income

Less than $20,000

140

10.16%

$20, 000 to $39,000

210

15.24%

$40,000 to $59,000

193

14.01%

$60,000 to $79,000

158

11.47%

Over $80,000

240

17.42%

Not financially dependent on parents

266

19.30%

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

I will not be employed

333

24.17%

1 to 20 hours per week

524

38.03%

21 to 39 hours per week

329

23.88%

40 or more hours per week

128

9.29%

23. Employment location

On Campus

121

8.78%

Wichita Falls

653

47.39%

Outside of Wichita Falls

114

8.27%

Out of State

6

0.44%

Sheppard Air Force Base

38

2.76%

No Applicable

353

25.62%

24. Is your employment in your major field?

Yes

147

10.67%

No

645

46.81%

Not applicable

476

34.54%

25. Financial Aid Expected (Check all that apply)

MSU Scholarship (excluding athletic scholarship)

233

16.91%

Outside Scholarship

200

14.51%

Student Loan

562

40.78%

State Grant

241

17.49%

Federal Grant

363

26.34%

Veteran's Benefits

57

4.14%

Tuition Waiver

50

3.63%

Athletic Scholarship

77

5.59%

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

Becoming accomplished in a performing art

117

8.49%

Becoming an authority in my field

543

39.40%

Joining a Sorority/Fraternity

178

12.92%

Participating in community service activities

317

23.00%

Discovering my field of interest

512

37.16%

Developing a meaningful philosophy of life

264

19.16%

Making a theoretical contribution to science or math

99

7.18%

Influencing the political structure

60

4.35%

Influencing social values

253

18.36%

Increasing self confidence

502

36.43%

Developing self reliance

464

33.67%

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

641

46.52%

Increasing social skills through experiencing dorm/Residence Hall life

267

19.38%