Entering Student Surveys

2008

Total

%

1368

100.00%

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

From people at my high school

394

28.80%

From friends or relatives

742

54.24%

From an MSU representative

143

10.45%

From a college placement service

24

1.75%

From a college catalog

40

2.92%

From material received in the mail

121

8.85%

From newspaper or magazine articles

45

3.29%

From a radio or TV advertisement

39

2.85%

From information at an education fair or a shopping center

53

3.87%

From a billboard or vehicle advertisement

75

5.48%

From the internet

243

17.76%

Other

210

15.35%

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

MSU better than others

460

33.63%

MSU about the same as others

681

49.78%

MSU worse than others

11

0.80%

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

203

14.84%

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

None

637

46.56%

One

239

17.47%

Two

227

16.59%

Three

140

10.23%

Four

61

4.46%

Five

26

1.90%

Six or more

27

1.97%

4. Which statement below best reflects your CURRENT GOALS?

Take classes needed to transfer to another college

110

8.04%

Obtain Associate's degree

69

5.04%

Take a few job related classes

17

1.24%

Obtain Bachelor's degree

1020

74.56%

Obtain or maintain certification

51

3.73%

Take a few classes for self improvement

9

0.66%

No definite goal

63

4.61%

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

Accounting

69

5.04%

Applied Arts and Sciences

7

0.51%

Art

27

1.97%

Athletic Training

24

1.75%

Biology

33

2.41%

Chemistry

9

0.66%

Clinical Laboratory Science

7

0.51%

Computer Science

37

2.70%

Criminal Justice

33

2.41%

Dental Hygiene

38

2.78%

Economics

12

0.88%

Education

125

9.14%

English

20

1.46%

Environmental Science

9

0.66%

Exercise Physiology

4

0.29%

Finance

26

1.90%

General Business

71

5.19%

Geosciences

13

0.95%

History

20

1.46%

Humanities

1

0.07%

International Studies

9

0.66%

Kinesiology

71

5.19%

Management

36

2.63%

Management Information Systems

12

0.88%

Manufacturing Engineering Technology

7

0.51%

Marketing

32

2.34%

Mass Communication

30

2.19%

Mathematics

17

1.24%

Mechanical Engineering

53

3.87%

Music

18

1.32%

Nursing

150

10.96%

Physics

5

0.37%

Political Science

8

0.58%

Pre-Dentistry

12

0.88%

Pre-Engineering

12

0.88%

Pre-Law

12

0.88%

Pre-Medicine

59

4.31%

Pre-Nursing

32

2.34%

Pre-Osteopathy

1

0.07%

Pre-Pharmacy

15

1.10%

Pre-Physical Therapy

29

2.12%

Pre-Veterinary

12

0.88%

Psychology

63

4.61%

Radiography

26

1.90%

Radiologic Sciences

63

4.61%

Respiratory Care

14

1.02%

Social Work

20

1.46%

Sociology

11

0.80%

Spanish

8

0.58%

Sport and Fitness Management

23

1.68%

Theatre

9

0.66%

Undecided about major

111

8.11%

6. What image do you have of MSU?

It is a teacher training school

74

5.41%

It has strong athletic programs

206

15.06%

It is an intellectually demanding school

180

13.16%

It is an inexpensive place to be educated

459

33.55%

It is a general liberal arts school

71

5.19%

It has good job-related programs

162

11.84%

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

396

28.95%

It has an excellent reputation in my field

417

30.48%

It is a non-demanding place to get an education

65

4.75%

It is dedicated to the fine arts

74

5.41%

It is an exciting party school

16

1.17%

I have no clear image

263

19.23%

Other

55

4.02%

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

MSU better than others

447

32.68%

MSU about the same as others

713

52.12%

MSU worse than others

27

1.97%

Unable to compare; I did not view websites

167

12.21%

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

None

632

46.20%

One

295

21.56%

Two

207

15.13%

Three

108

7.89%

Four

36

2.63%

Five

16

1.17%

Six or more

13

0.95%

9. Gender

Male

562

41.08%

Female

784

57.31%

10. Ethnicity

Caucasian

849

62.06%

Black, Non-Hispanic

212

15.50%

Hispanic

137

10.01%

American Indian

18

1.32%

Asian/Pacific Islander

80

5.85%

International

59

4.31%

11. Marital status upon enrollment

Never married

1148

83.92%

Separated

8

0.58%

Widowed

1

0.07%

Divorced

31

2.27%

Married

110

8.04%

12. Age at time of enrollment

21 years or younger

989

72.30%

22 to 24 years

128

9.36%

25 to 29 years

89

6.51%

30 to 34 years

46

3.36%

35 to 39 years

24

1.75%

40 to 49 years

13

0.95%

50 to 64 years

4

0.29%

65 years or older

0

0.00%

13. Residence classification

In State

1117

81.65%

Out of State

81

5.92%

International

94

6.87%

14. Type of tuition you will be paying

In State

1176

85.96%

Out of State

105

7.68%

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

On Campus - Residence Hall

433

31.65%

Live with Parents or Family

349

25.51%

Off Campus Apartment/House - By Choice

416

30.41%

Off Campus Apartment/House - No Residence hall rooms available

83

6.07%

16. What is your enrollment status?

Transfer student

595

43.49%

Enrolling for the first time

666

48.68%

Concurrent with high school

26

1.90%

Returning to MSU

4

0.29%

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

Yes

663

48.46%

No

604

44.15%

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

454

33.19%

Academic programs

450

32.89%

Received an academic scholarship

108

7.89%

Advice of current or former MSU student

327

23.90%

Availability of financial aid

221

16.15%

Campus visit or tour

243

17.76%

Close to home

730

53.36%

Counselor or teacher advice

109

7.97%

MSU's social reputation

109

7.97%

Availability of student services

101

7.38%

Reasonable costs

626

45.76%

Recruited by athletic department

115

8.41%

Relative's advice

266

19.44%

MSU's reputation in the job market

57

4.17%

Classes are small and personal

399

29.17%

Availability of on-line courses

46

3.36%

MSU alumni reputation in gaining entrance into graduate/professional schools

48

3.51%

19. Do you have a permanent disability?

No

1265

92.47%

Yes, restricted mobility

5

0.37%

Yes, restricted hearing

2

0.15%

Yes, restricted vision not corrected

1

0.07%

I prefer not to respond here

7

0.51%

Other, please specify

13

0.95%

20. Military background

No military

1184

86.55%

Active duty

14

1.02%

Active duty spouse

17

1.24%

Active duty dependent

34

2.49%

Prior Military - Not VA benefit eligible

11

0.80%

Prior Military - VA benefit eligible

27

1.97%

Military reserve

3

0.22%

21. Parent's income

Less than $20,000

155

11.33%

$20,000  to $39,999

180

13.16%

$40,000 to $59,999

186

13.60%

$60,000 to $79,999

151

11.04%

Over $80,000

283

20.69%

Not financially dependent on parents

249

18.20%

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

I will not be employed

249

18.20%

1 to 20 hours per week

651

47.59%

21 to 39 hours per week

305

22.30%

40 or more hours per week

86

6.29%

23. Employment location

On Campus

232

16.96%

Wichita Falls

636

46.49%

Outside of Wichita Falls

84

6.14%

Out of State

4

0.29%

Sheppard Air Force Base

28

2.05%

Not Applicable

286

20.91%

24. Is your employment in your major field?

Yes

115

8.41%

No

710

51.90%

Not applicable

439

32.09%

25. Financial Aid Expected (Check all that apply)

MSU Scholarship (excluding athletic scholarship)

263

19.23%

Outside Scholarship

206

15.06%

Student Loan

555

40.57%

State Grant

227

16.59%

Federal Grant

323

23.61%

Veteran's Benefits

43

3.14%

Tuition Waiver

115

8.41%

Athletic Scholarship

95

6.94%

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

Becoming accomplished in a performing art

106

7.75%

Becoming an authority in my field

517

37.79%

Joining a Sorority/Fraternity

167

12.21%

Participating in community service activities

324

23.68%

Discovering my field of interest

483

35.31%

Developing a meaningful philosophy of life

301

22.00%

Making a theoretical contribution to science or math

100

7.31%

Influencing the political structure

58

4.24%

Influencing social values

307

22.44%

Increasing self confidence

599

43.79%

Developing self reliance

451

32.97%

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

507

37.06%

Increasing social skills through experiencing dorm/Residence Hall life

336

24.56%