Return to contents CIRP Freshman Survey CIRP The Freshman Survey 2008 National Results 240,579 Responses Executive Summary
Return to contents CIRP Freshman Survey CIRP The Freshman Survey Administered to all incoming first-time, first-year college students Comprehensive survey that examines characteristics and expectations of incoming students upon entering college First part of a longitudinal assessment program Freshman Survey Your First College Year College Senior Survey
Return to contents CIRP Freshman Survey CIRP The Freshman Survey 43 rd year Over 13 million students Over 1,900 schools Largest and longest running study of higher education
Return to contents CIRP Freshman Survey Presentation Summary Demographics Demographics Finances Finances High School High School Admissions Admissions College Choice College Choice Pluralistic Orientation Pluralistic Orientation Self-ratings Self-ratings Habits of Mind Habits of Mind Political Views Political Views Values Values Degree Aspirations Degree Aspirations Expectations Expectations
Return to contents CIRP Freshman Survey Demographics Native English Speakers: 91.2% First-Generation: 19.9%
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Return to contents CIRP Freshman Survey Demographics Disabilities
Return to contents CIRP Freshman Survey Finances Family Income
Return to contents CIRP Freshman Survey Finances Source for College Expenses
Return to contents CIRP Freshman Survey Finances Level of Concern About Ability to Finance College Education
Return to contents CIRP Freshman Survey High School Type of High School Attended
Return to contents CIRP Freshman Survey High School Average Grade in High School
Return to contents CIRP Freshman Survey High School Coursework: Total Number of Years Study
Return to contents CIRP Freshman Survey High School Racial Composition: High School and Neighborhood
Return to contents CIRP Freshman Survey High School Frequency of Activity During the Past Year as High School Senior
Return to contents CIRP Freshman Survey High School Frequency of Activity During the Past Year as High School Senior (continued)
Return to contents CIRP Freshman Survey High School Behavior: How Students Spend Time
Return to contents CIRP Freshman Survey High School Behavior: How Students Spend Time (continued)
Return to contents CIRP Freshman Survey Admissions Number of Applications Submitted
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Return to contents CIRP Freshman Survey College Choice How important was each reason in your decision to come here?
Return to contents CIRP Freshman Survey College Choice How important was each reason in your decision to come here? (continued)
Return to contents CIRP Freshman Survey College Choice How important was each reason in your decision to come here? (continued)
Return to contents CIRP Freshman Survey How many miles is this college from your permanent home?
Return to contents CIRP Freshman Survey College Residential Plans
Return to contents CIRP Freshman Survey Pluralistic Orientation 5 new items for 2008 Assess students’ self perception of their tolerance, ability to work cooperatively, and ability to debate constructively
Return to contents CIRP Freshman Survey Pluralistic Orientation Compared to the average person your age, rate yourself on your…
Return to contents CIRP Freshman Survey Self-ratings Traits: Compared to the average person your age, rate yourself on your…
Return to contents CIRP Freshman Survey Self-ratings Traits: Compared to the average person your age, rate yourself on your… (continued)
Return to contents CIRP Freshman Survey Habits of Mind Behaviors and traits that have been identified as contributing towards success in coursework foundation for life-long learning
Return to contents CIRP Freshman Survey Habits of Mind Learning Behavior: How often in past year did you?
Return to contents CIRP Freshman Survey Habits of Mind Learning Behavior: How often in past year did you? (continued)
Return to contents CIRP Freshman Survey Social and Political Views How would you characterize your political views?
Return to contents CIRP Freshman Survey Social and Political Views Students from disadvantaged social backgrounds should be given preferential treatment in college admissions
Return to contents CIRP Freshman Survey Social and Political Views Colleges have the right to ban extreme speakers from campus
Return to contents CIRP Freshman Survey Social and Political Views Affirmative action in college admissions should be abolished
Return to contents CIRP Freshman Survey Values Please indicate the importance to you personally of each of the following
Return to contents CIRP Freshman Survey Values Please indicate the importance to you personally of each of the following (con’t)
Return to contents CIRP Freshman Survey Degree Aspirations
Return to contents CIRP Freshman Survey Expectations “Very Good Chance” Student Will…
Return to contents CIRP Freshman Survey Expectations “Very Good Chance” Student Will… (continued)
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