Entering Student Surveys

2007

Total

%

1399

100.00%

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

From people at my high school

455

32.52%

From friends or relatives

788

56.33%

From an MSU representative

133

9.51%

From a college placement service

21

1.50%

From a college catalog

58

4.15%

From material received in the mail

160

11.44%

From newspaper or magazine articles

60

4.29%

From a radio or TV advertisement

70

5.00%

From information at an education fair or a shopping center

55

3.93%

From a billboard or vehicle advertisement

111

7.93%

From the internet

276

19.73%

Other

216

15.44%

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

MSU better than others

507

36.24%

MSU about the same as others

701

50.11%

MSU worse than others

17

1.22%

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

161

11.51%

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

One

621

44.39%

Two

243

17.37%

Three

147

10.51%

Four

89

6.36%

Five

42

3.00%

Six or more

28

2.00%

4. Which statement below best reflects your CURRENT GOALS?

Take classes needed to transfer to another college

107

7.65%

Obtain Associate's degree

69

4.93%

Take a few job related classes

19

1.36%

Obtain Bachelor's degree

1078

77.06%

Obtain or maintain certification

34

2.43%

Take a few classes for self improvement

9

0.64%

No definite goal

73

5.22%

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

Accounting

55

3.93%

Business Computer Information Systems

14

1.00%

Economics

5

0.36%

Finance

34

2.43%

General Business

64

4.57%

Management

31

2.22%

Medical Technology

7

0.50%

Physics

2

0.14%

Geology and Geophysics

8

0.57%

Environmental Science

8

0.57%

Chemistry

6

0.43%

Marketing

29

2.07%

Business Administration

34

2.43%

Health and Fitness Management

7

0.50%

Kinesiology

57

4.07%

Athletic Training

13

0.93%

Exercise

5

0.36%

Art

23

1.64%

Theater

10

0.71%

Music

18

1.29%

Biological Science

29

2.07%

Computer Science

30

2.14%

Mathematics

10

0.71%

Education

96

6.86%

Dental Hygiene

37

2.64%

Nursing

185

13.22%

Radiological Science

79

5.65%

Respiratory Care

6

0.43%

Chemical Technology

2

0.14%

Sociology

4

0.29%

Social Work

20

1.43%

Criminal Justice

33

2.36%

Psychology

50

3.57%

English

14

1.00%

History

13

0.93%

Humanities

1

0.07%

Spanish

4

0.29%

Pre-Dentistry

9

0.64%

Pre-Medicine

60

4.29%

Pre-Law

8

0.57%

Pre-Veterinary

3

0.21%

Pre-Physical Therapy

16

1.14%

Pre-Pharmacy

26

1.86%

Pre-Engineering

9

0.64%

Manufacturing Engineering Technology

5

0.36%

Mechanical Engineering

54

3.86%

Political Science

8

0.57%

International Trade

0

0.00%

International Studies

2

0.14%

Applied Arts and Sciences

3

0.21%

Electronics Technology

2

0.14%

Mass Communication

31

2.22%

Undecided about major

112

8.01%

6. What image do you have of MSU?

It is a teacher training school

89

6.36%

It has strong athletic programs

220

15.73%

It is an intellectually demanding school

227

16.23%

It is an inexpensive place to be educated

43

3.07%

It is a general liberal arts school

86

6.15%

It has good job-related programs

204

14.58%

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

396

28.31%

It has an excellent reputation in my field

398

28.45%

It is a non-demanding place to get an education

76

5.43%

It is dedicated to fine arts

58

4.15%

It is an exciting party school

14

1.00%

I have no clear image

231

16.51%

Other

75

5.36%

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

MSU better than others

424

30.31%

MSU about the same as others

535

38.24%

MSU worse than others

21

1.50%

Unable to compare; I did not view websites

103

7.36%

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

One

504

36.03%

Two

171

12.22%

Three

97

6.93%

Four

38

2.72%

Five

17

1.22%

Six or more

10

0.71%

9. Gender

Male

547

39.10%

Female

762

54.47%

10. Ethnicity

Caucasian

882

63.05%

Black, Non-Hispanic

210

15.01%

Hispanic

108

7.72%

American Indian

15

1.07%

Asian/Pacific Islander

44

3.15%

International

37

2.64%

11. Marital status upon enrollment

Never married

1145

81.84%

Separated

8

0.57%

Widowed

3

0.21%

Divorced

29

2.07%

Married

110

7.86%

12. Age at time of enrollment

1. 21 years or younger

1017

72.69%

2. 22 to 24 years

130

9.29%

3. 25 to 29 years

88

6.29%

4. 30 to 34 years

34

2.43%

5. 35 to 39 years

18

1.29%

6. 40 to 49 years

14

1.00%

7. 50 to 64 years

4

0.29%

8. 65 years or older

0

0.00%

13. Residence classification

In State

1199

85.70%

Out of State

57

4.07%

International

51

3.65%

14. Type of tuition you will be paying

In State

1224

87.49%

Out of State

69

4.93%

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

On Campus - Residence Hall

477

34.10%

Live with Parents or Family

400

28.59%

Off Campus Apartment/House - By Choice

375

26.80%

Off Campus Apartment/House - No Residence hall rooms available

48

3.43%

16. What is your enrollment status

Transfer student

547

39.10%

Enrolling for the first time

708

50.61%

Concurrent with high school

32

2.29%

Returning to MSU

5

0.36%

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

Yes

677

48.39%

No

614

43.89%

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

475

33.95%

Academic programs

535

38.24%

Received an academic scholarship

127

9.08%

Advice of current or former MSU student

388

27.73%

Availability of financial aid

192

13.72%

Campus visit or tour

312

22.30%

Close to home

740

52.89%

Counselor or teacher advice

91

6.50%

MSU's social reputation

130

9.29%

Availability of student services

117

8.36%

Reasonable costs

627

44.82%

Recruited by the athletic department

90

6.43%

Relative's advice

231

16.51%

MSU's reputation in the job market

73

5.22%

Classes are small and personal

445

31.81%

Availability of on-line courses

67

4.79%

MSU alumni reputation in gaining entrance into graduate/professional schools

47

3.36%

19. Do you have a permanent disability?

No

1256

89.78%

Yes, restricted mobility

8

0.57%

Yes, restricted hearing

6

0.43%

Yes, restricted vision not corrected

6

0.43%

I prefer not to respond here

16

1.14%

Other, please specify

10

0.71%

20. Military background

No military

1179

84.27%

Active duty

16

1.14%

Active duty spouse

18

1.29%

Active duty dependent

31

2.22%

Prior Military - Not VA benefit eligible

12

0.86%

Prior Military - VA benefit eligible

27

1.93%

Military reserve

11

0.79%

21. Parent's income

Less than $20,000

143

10.22%

$20, 000 to $39,000

201

14.37%

$40,000 to $59,000

192

13.72%

$60,000 to $79,000

187

13.37%

Over $80,000

278

19.87%

Not financially dependent on parents

189

13.51%

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

I will not be employed

271

19.37%

1 to 20 hours per week

596

42.60%

21 to 39 hours per week

334

23.87%

40 or more hours per week

87

6.22%

23. Employment location

On Campus

202

14.44%

Wichita Falls

608

43.46%

Outside of Wichita Falls

112

8.01%

Out of State

9

0.64%

Sheppard Air Force Base

29

2.07%

No Applicable

312

22.30%

24. Is your employment in your major field?

Yes

142

10.15%

No

661

47.25%

Not applicable

460

32.88%

25. Financial Aid Expected (Check all that apply)

MSU Scholarship (excluding athletic scholarship)

228

16.30%

Outside Scholarship

224

16.01%

Student Loan

551

39.39%

State Grant

239

17.08%

Federal Grant

325

23.23%

Veteran's Benefits

47

3.36%

Tuition Waiver

73

5.22%

Athletic Scholarship

68

4.86%

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

Becoming accomplished in a performing art

110

7.86%

Becoming an authority in my field

552

39.46%

Joining a Sorority/Fraternity

189

13.51%

Participating in community service activities

352

25.16%

Discovering my field of interest

574

41.03%

Developing a meaningful philosophy of life

328

23.45%

Making a theoretical contribution to science or math

107

7.65%

Influencing the political structure

56

4.00%

Influencing social values

282

20.16%

Increasing self confidence

67

4.79%

Developing self reliance

474

33.88%

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

669

47.82%

Increasing social skills through experiencing dorm/Residence Hall life

336

24.02%