MSU: Institutional Research and Planning

Entering Student Surveys
2010
		Total	%
		1598	100.00%
1. How did you learn about MSU? (select all that apply.)
	From people at my high school	473	29.60%
	From friends or relatives	848	53.07%
	From an MSU representative	174	10.89%
	From a college placement service	42	2.63%
	From a college catalog	64	4.01%
	From material received in the mail	124	7.76%
	From newspaper or magazine articles	49	3.07%
	From a radio or TV advertisement	54	3.38%
	From information at an education fair or a shopping center	61	3.82%
	From a billboard or vehicle advertisement	92	5.76%
	From the internet	297	18.59%
	Other	247	15.46%

2. How would you rate the PRINTED materials you received from MSU compared to other schools?
	MSU better than others	500	31.29%
	MSU about the same as others	845	52.88%
	MSU worse than others	11	0.69%
	Unable to compare; I did not have materials from others schools	232	14.52%

3. Other than MSU, how many college applications did you SEND to other schools this year?
	None	700	43.80%
	One	278	17.40%
	Two	273	17.08%
	Three	155	9.70%
	Four	97	6.07%
	Five	38	2.38%
	Six or more	48	3.00%

4. Which statement below best reflects your CURRENT GOALS?
	Take classes needed to transfer to another college	86	5.38%
	Obtain Associate's degree	84	5.26%
	Take a few job related classes	7	0.44%
	Obtain Bachelor's degree	1259	78.79%
	Obtain or maintain certification	60	3.75%
	Take a few classes for self improvement	10	0.63%
	No definite goal	77	4.82%

5. Choose which major or course of study you expect to pursue.
	Accounting	40	2.50%
	Applied Arts and Sciences	13	0.81%
	Art	37	2.32%
	Athletic Training	32	2.00%
	Biology	24	1.50%
	Chemistry	18	1.13%
	Clinical Laboratory Science	6	0.38%
	Computer Science	38	2.38%
	Criminal Justice	58	3.63%
	Dental Hygiene	40	2.50%
	Economics	9	0.56%
	Education	161	10.08%
	English	24	1.50%
	Environmental Science	7	0.44%
	Exercise Physiology	7	0.44%
	Finance	28	1.75%
	General Business	89	5.57%
	Geosciences	16	1.00%
	History	30	1.88%
	Humanities	7	0.44%
	International Studies	11	0.69%
	Kinesiology	68	4.26%
	Management	48	3.00%
	Management Information Systems	17	1.06%
	Manufacturing Engineering Technology	5	0.31%
	Marketing	27	1.69%
	Mass Communication	27	1.69%
	Mathematics	28	1.75%
	Mechanical Engineering	76	4.76%
	Music	18	1.13%
	Nursing	220	13.77%
	Physics	4	0.25%
	Political Science	11	0.69%
	Pre-Dentistry	16	1.00%
	Pre-Engineering	8	0.50%
	Pre-Law	14	0.88%
	Pre-Medicine	52	3.25%
	Pre-Nursing	44	2.75%
	Pre-Optometry	1	0.06%
	Pre-Osteopathy	0	0.00%
	Pre-Pharmacy	22	1.38%
	Pre-Physical Therapy	41	2.57%
	Pre-Veterinary	6	0.38%
	Psychology	69	4.32%
	Radiography	39	2.44%
	Radiologic Sciences	60	3.75%
	Respiratory Care	22	1.38%
	Social Work	32	2.00%
	Sociology	13	0.81%
	Spanish	11	0.69%
	Sport and Fitness Management	11	0.69%
	Theatre	15	0.94%
	Undecided about major	118	7.38%

6. What image do you have of MSU?
	It is a teacher training school	101	6.32%
	It has strong athletic programs	263	16.46%
	It is an intellectually demanding school	180	11.26%
	It is an inexpensive place to be educated	441	27.60%
	It is a general liberal arts school	132	8.26%
	It has good job-related programs	206	12.89%
	It has strong student services (counseling, financial aid, placement, etc)	465	29.10%
	It has an excellent reputation in my field	510	31.91%
	It is a non-demanding place to get an education	79	4.94%
	It is dedicated to the fine arts	108	6.76%
	It is an exciting party school	24	1.50%
	I have no clear image	271	16.96%
	Other	61	3.82%

7. How would you rate the MSU WEBSITE compared to the websites of other schools?
	MSU better than others	516	32.29%
	MSU about the same as others	864	54.07%
	MSU worse than others	48	3.00%
	Unable to compare; I did not view websites	158	9.89%

8. Other than MSU, how many college applications were ACCEPTED by other schools this year?
	None	716	44.81%
	One	333	20.84%
	Two	262	16.40%
	Three	119	7.45%
	Four	58	3.63%
	Five	23	1.44%
	Six or more	33	2.07%

9. Gender
	Male	678	42.43%
	Female	882	55.19%

10. Ethnicity
	Caucasian	964	60.33%
	Black, Non-Hispanic	276	17.27%
	Hispanic	174	10.89%
	American Indian	17	1.06%
	Asian/Pacific Islander	65	4.07%
	International	95	5.94%

11. Marital status upon enrollment
	Never married	1329	83.17%
	Separated	12	0.75%
	Widowed	2	0.13%
	Divorced	33	2.07%
	Married	136	8.51%

12. Age at time of enrollment
	21 years or younger	1103	69.02%
	22 to 24 years	181	11.33%
	25 to 29 years	104	6.51%
	30 to 34 years	53	3.32%
	35 to 39 years	34	2.13%
	40 to 49 years	31	1.94%
	50 to 64 years	7	0.44%
	65 years or older	0	0.00%

13. Residence classification
	In State	1300	81.35%
	Out of State	96	6.01%
	International	117	7.32%

14. Type of tuition you will be paying
	In State	1353	84.67%
	Out of State	135	8.45%

15. My living arrangements for my first semester will be:
	On Campus - Residence Hall	586	36.67%
	Live with Parents or Family	339	21.21%
	Off Campus Apartment/House - By Choice	485	30.35%
	Off Campus Apartment/House - No Residence hall rooms available	84	5.26%

16. What is your enrollment status?
	Transfer student	688	43.05%
	Enrolling for the first time	789	49.37%
	Concurrent with high school	30	1.88%
	Returning to MSU	3	0.19%

17. Did either of your parents/legal guardians graduate from college?
	Yes	772	48.31%
	No	717	44.87%

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	466	29.16%
	Academic programs	557	34.86%
	Received an academic scholarship	130	8.14%
	Advice of current or former MSU student	377	23.59%
	Availability of financial aid	269	16.83%
	Campus visit or tour	325	20.34%
	Close to home	877	54.88%
	Counselor or teacher advice	115	7.20%
	MSU's social reputation	128	8.01%
	Availability of student services	122	7.63%
	Reasonable costs	701	43.87%
	Recruited by athletic department	95	5.94%
	Relative's advice	283	17.71%
	MSU's reputation in the job market	61	3.82%
	Classes are small and personal	513	32.10%
	Availability of on-line courses	70	4.38%
	MSU alumni reputation in gaining entrance into graduate/professional schools	45	2.82%

19. Do you have a permanent disability?
	No	1455	91.05%
	Yes, restricted mobility	6	0.38%
	Yes, restricted hearing	3	0.19%
	Yes, restricted vision not corrected	7	0.44%
	I prefer not to respond here	20	1.25%
	Other, please specify	18	1.13%

20. Military background
	No military	1345	84.17%
	Active duty	14	0.88%
	Active duty spouse	17	1.06%
	Active duty dependent	39	2.44%
	Prior Military - Not VA benefit eligible	17	1.06%
	Prior Military - VA benefit eligible	55	3.44%
	Military reserve	6	0.38%

21. Parent's income
	Less than $20,000	190	11.89%
	$20,000 to $39,999	229	14.33%
	$40,000 to $59,999	242	15.14%
	$60,000 to $79,999	195	12.20%
	Over $80,000	270	16.90%
	Not financially dependent on parents	286	17.90%

22. Do you expect to be employed while attending MSU?
	I will not be employed	359	22.47%
	1 to 20 hours per week	775	48.50%
	21 to 39 hours per week	291	18.21%
	40 or more hours per week	82	5.13%

23. Employment location
	On Campus	312	19.52%
	Wichita Falls	629	39.36%
	Outside of Wichita Falls	100	6.26%
	Out of State	9	0.56%
	Sheppard Air Force Base	28	1.75%
	Not Applicable	381	23.84%

24. Is your employment in your major field?
	Yes	150	9.39%
	No	738	46.18%
	Not applicable	580	36.30%

25. Financial Aid Expected (Check all that apply)
	MSU Scholarship (excluding athletic scholarship)	287	17.96%
	Outside Scholarship	243	15.21%
	Student Loan	645	40.36%
	State Grant	301	18.84%
	Federal Grant	467	29.22%
	Veteran's Benefits	112	7.01%
	Tuition Waiver	128	8.01%
	Athletic Scholarship	90	5.63%

26. Please mark EACH objective that you consider an essential or very important part of your education
	Becoming accomplished in a performing art	120	7.51%
	Becoming an authority in my field	605	37.86%
	Joining a Sorority/Fraternity	192	12.02%
	Participating in community service activities	391	24.47%
	Discovering my field of interest	533	33.35%
	Developing a meaningful philosophy of life	300	18.77%
	Making a theoretical contribution to science or math	100	6.26%
	Influencing the political structure	52	3.25%
	Influencing social values	341	21.34%
	Increasing self confidence	716	44.81%
	Developing self reliance	516	32.29%
	Acquiring general skills that I can adapt to today's job market	642	40.18%
	Increasing social skills through experiencing dorm/Residence Hall life	420	26.28%


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