Entering Student Surveys

2009

Total

%

1430

100.00%

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

From people at my high school

427

29.86%

From friends or relatives

773

54.06%

From an MSU representative

141

9.86%

From a college placement service

34

2.38%

From a college catalog

61

4.27%

From material received in the mail

144

10.07%

From newspaper or magazine articles

52

3.64%

From a radio or TV advertisement

50

3.50%

From information at an education fair or a shopping center

63

4.41%

From a billboard or vehicle advertisement

83

5.80%

From the internet

299

20.91%

Other

212

14.83%

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

MSU better than others

470

32.87%

MSU about the same as others

730

51.05%

MSU worse than others

16

1.12%

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

203

14.20%

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

None

637

44.55%

One

247

17.27%

Two

235

16.43%

Three

155

10.84%

Four

86

6.01%

Five

35

2.45%

Six or more

35

2.45%

4. Which statement below best reflects your CURRENT GOALS?

Take classes needed to transfer to another college

86

6.01%

Obtain Associate's degree

57

3.99%

Take a few job related classes

13

0.91%

Obtain Bachelor's degree

1115

77.97%

Obtain or maintain certification

48

3.36%

Take a few classes for self improvement

3

0.21%

No definite goal

85

5.94%

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

Accounting

56

3.92%

Applied Arts and Sciences

12

0.84%

Art

22

1.54%

Athletic Training

20

1.40%

Biology

43

3.01%

Chemistry

17

1.19%

Clinical Laboratory Science

8

0.56%

Computer Science

46

3.22%

Criminal Justice

36

2.52%

Dental Hygiene

44

3.08%

Economics

10

0.70%

Education

142

9.93%

English

26

1.82%

Environmental Science

6

0.42%

Exercise Physiology

4

0.28%

Finance

30

2.10%

General Business

86

6.01%

Geosciences

9

0.63%

History

23

1.61%

Humanities

6

0.42%

International Studies

13

0.91%

Kinesiology

43

3.01%

Management

43

3.01%

Management Information Systems

17

1.19%

Manufacturing Engineering Technology

11

0.77%

Marketing

21

1.47%

Mass Communication

36

2.52%

Mathematics

24

1.68%

Mechanical Engineering

50

3.50%

Music

21

1.47%

Nursing

195

13.64%

Physics

6

0.42%

Political Science

10

0.70%

Pre-Dentistry

13

0.91%

Pre-Engineering

17

1.19%

Pre-Law

18

1.26%

Pre-Medicine

58

4.06%

Pre-Nursing

43

3.01%

Pre-Optometry

2

0.14%

Pre-Osteopathy

0

0.00%

Pre-Pharmacy

29

2.03%

Pre-Physical Therapy

23

1.61%

Pre-Veterinary

11

0.77%

Psychology

65

4.55%

Radiography

23

1.61%

Radiologic Sciences

3

0.21%

Respiratory Care

11

0.77%

Social Work

23

1.61%

Sociology

19

1.33%

Spanish

12

0.84%

Sport and Fitness Management

16

1.12%

Theatre

10

0.70%

Undecided about major

111

7.76%

6. What image do you have of MSU?

It is a teacher training school

90

6.29%

It has strong athletic programs

206

14.41%

It is an intellectually demanding school

182

12.73%

It is an inexpensive place to be educated

480

33.57%

It is a general liberal arts school

88

6.15%

It has good job-related programs

200

13.99%

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

408

28.53%

It has an excellent reputation in my field

464

32.45%

It is a non-demanding place to get an education

85

5.94%

It is dedicated to the fine arts

80

5.59%

It is an exciting party school

28

1.96%

I have no clear image

260

18.18%

Other

57

3.99%

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

MSU better than others

485

33.92%

MSU about the same as others

753

52.66%

MSU worse than others

40

2.80%

Unable to compare; I did not view websites

144

10.07%

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

None

616

43.08%

One

296

20.70%

Two

239

16.71%

Three

115

8.04%

Four

62

4.34%

Five

19

1.33%

Six or more

19

1.33%

9. Gender

Male

563

39.37%

Female

824

57.62%

10. Ethnicity

Caucasian

893

62.45%

Black, Non-Hispanic

210

14.69%

Hispanic

171

11.96%

American Indian

20

1.40%

Asian/Pacific Islander

49

3.43%

International

82

5.73%

11. Marital status upon enrollment

Never married

1179

82.45%

Separated

9

0.63%

Widowed

2

0.14%

Divorced

27

1.89%

Married

131

9.16%

12. Age at time of enrollment

21 years or younger

1017

71.12%

22 to 24 years

136

9.51%

25 to 29 years

96

6.71%

30 to 34 years

40

2.80%

35 to 39 years

23

1.61%

40 to 49 years

29

2.03%

50 to 64 years

5

0.35%

65 years or older

0

0.00%

13. Residence classification

In State

1189

83.15%

Out of State

62

4.34%

International

102

7.13%

14. Type of tuition you will be paying

In State

1260

88.11%

Out of State

78

5.45%

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

On Campus - Residence Hall

548

38.32%

Live with Parents or Family

331

23.15%

Off Campus Apartment/House - By Choice

395

27.62%

Off Campus Apartment/House - No Residence hall rooms available

53

3.71%

16. What is your enrollment status?

Transfer student

606

42.38%

Enrolling for the first time

707

49.44%

Concurrent with high school

31

2.17%

Returning to MSU

4

0.28%

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

Yes

680

47.55%

No

645

45.10%

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

501

35.03%

Academic programs

515

36.01%

Received an academic scholarship

144

10.07%

Advice of current or former MSU student

330

23.08%

Availability of financial aid

267

18.67%

Campus visit or tour

316

22.10%

Close to home

761

53.22%

Counselor or teacher advice

128

8.95%

MSU's social reputation

128

8.95%

Availability of student services

145

10.14%

Reasonable costs

705

49.30%

Recruited by athletic department

93

6.50%

Relative's advice

296

20.70%

MSU's reputation in the job market

56

3.92%

Classes are small and personal

503

35.17%

Availability of on-line courses

61

4.27%

MSU alumni reputation in gaining entrance into graduate/professional schools

46

3.22%

19. Do you have a permanent disability?

No

1302

91.05%

Yes, restricted mobility

6

0.42%

Yes, restricted hearing

5

0.35%

Yes, restricted vision not corrected

4

0.28%

I prefer not to respond here

17

1.19%

Other, please specify

18

1.26%

20. Military background

No military

1209

84.55%

Active duty

8

0.56%

Active duty spouse

17

1.19%

Active duty dependent

36

2.52%

Prior Military - Not VA benefit eligible

17

1.19%

Prior Military - VA benefit eligible

48

3.36%

Military reserve

5

0.35%

21. Parent's income

Less than $20,000

140

9.79%

$20,000  to $39,999

201

14.06%

$40,000 to $59,999

202

14.13%

$60,000 to $79,999

165

11.54%

Over $80,000

267

18.67%

Not financially dependent on parents

275

19.23%

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

I will not be employed

293

20.49%

1 to 20 hours per week

660

46.15%

21 to 39 hours per week

301

21.05%

40 or more hours per week

85

5.94%

23. Employment location

On Campus

240

16.78%

Wichita Falls

600

41.96%

Outside of Wichita Falls

104

7.27%

Out of State

5

0.35%

Sheppard Air Force Base

28

1.96%

Not Applicable

336

23.50%

24. Is your employment in your major field?

Yes

106

7.41%

No

720

50.35%

Not applicable

476

33.29%

25. Financial Aid Expected (Check all that apply)

MSU Scholarship (excluding athletic scholarship)

275

19.23%

Outside Scholarship

221

15.45%

Student Loan

557

38.95%

State Grant

253

17.69%

Federal Grant

368

25.73%

Veteran's Benefits

58

4.06%

Tuition Waiver

95

6.64%

Athletic Scholarship

77

5.38%

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

Becoming accomplished in a performing art

90

6.29%

Becoming an authority in my field

549

38.39%

Joining a Sorority/Fraternity

191

13.36%

Participating in community service activities

388

27.13%

Discovering my field of interest

478

33.43%

Developing a meaningful philosophy of life

272

19.02%

Making a theoretical contribution to science or math

107

7.48%

Influencing the political structure

56

3.92%

Influencing social values

310

21.68%

Increasing self confidence

625

43.71%

Developing self reliance

455

31.82%

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

552

38.60%

Increasing social skills through experiencing dorm/Residence Hall life

356

24.90%