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North Carolina State University
1998 Entering Transfer Student Survey
College Comparisons Tables
Background Characteristics
Expect financial aid
College/School
Financial aid NCSU CALS Design CEP COE CFR CHASS PAMS COT COM
No % 49.2 50.8 33.3 55 45 47.9 48.4 43.8 54.5 59.5
Yes % 50.8 49.2 66.7 45 55 52.1 51.6 56.3 45.5 40.5
Types of aid available
College/School
Academic NCSU CALS Design CEP COE CFR CHASS PAMS COT COM
No % 88.6 85.5 76.5 85 85 96 92 82.4 90.9 94.3
Yes % 11.4 14.5 23.5 15 15 4 8 17.6 9.1 5.7
College/School
Financial need NCSU CALS Design CEP COE CFR CHASS PAMS COT COM
No % 63.5 67.9 47.1 70 55.5 62 63.8 76.5 72.7 71.3
Yes % 36.5 32.1 52.9 30 44.5 38 36.2 23.5 27.3 28.7
University Planning and Analysis
1998 Transfer Student Survey
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College/School
Athletic based NCSU CALS Design CEP COE CFR CHASS PAMS COT COM
No % 98.5 100 100 100 100 98 95.7 100 100 97.7
Yes % 1.5 . . . . 2 4.3 . . 2.3
College/School
Other -- dance, music, etc. NCSU CALS Design CEP COE CFR CHASS PAMS COT COM
No % 99.9 100 100 100 99.4 100 100 100 100 100
Yes % 0.1 . . . 0.6 . . . . .
College/School
Other aid than listed above NCSU CALS Design CEP COE CFR CHASS PAMS COT COM
No % 90.4 91.6 100 85 89.6 90 90.8 82.4 72.7 93.1
Yes % 9.6 8.4 . 15 10.4 10 9.2 17.6 27.3 6.9
University Planning and Analysis
1998 Transfer Student Survey
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Student and parent/guardian income
College/School
Student income NCSU CALS Design CEP COE CFR CHASS PAMS COT COM
$10,000 or less % 40.4 52.6 20 70 38.5 63.2 33.9 10 60 30.8
$10,001-$15,000 % 18.4 18.4 10 . 21.8 5.3 22 10 . 26.9
$15,001-$20,000 % 9 7.9 30 . 3.8 15.8 10.2 20 20 7.7
$20,001-$25,000 % 10.6 13.2 10 10 10.3 . 16.9 . . 7.7
$25,001-$30,000 % 9.4 5.3 10 . 16.7 10.5 8.5 10 . .
$30,001-$35,000 % 1.6 . . . 1.3 . 3.4 . . 3.8
$35,001-$40,000 % 3.9 2.6 20 . 1.3 . 1.7 30 . 7.7
$40,001-$50,000 % 2.7 . . . 3.8 . 1.7 . . 11.5
$50,001-$60,000 % 2 . . 10 1.3 . . 20 20 .
$60,001-$75,000 % 1.2 . . 10 1.3 5.3 . . . .
$75,001-$100,000 % 0.4 . . . . . . . . 3.8
$100,001-$150,000 % 0.4 . . . . . 1.7 . . .
College/School
Parent/guardian income NCSU CALS Design CEP COE CFR CHASS PAMS COT COM
$10,000 or less % 2.2 2.4 . 10 4.1 . 1 11.1 . .
$10,001-$15,000 % 1.2 1.2 . . 1 3.1 2 . . .
$15,001-$20,000 % 2.2 1.2 . 10 2 3.1 1 11.1 14.3 1.8
$20,001-$25,000 % 4 4.8 20 . 6.1 3.1 1 . 14.3 3.6
$25,001-$30,000 % 4 2.4 . . 4.1 6.3 3 11.1 . 7.3
$30,001-$35,000 % 3 2.4 . . 4.1 3.1 3 . . 3.6
$35,001-$40,000 % 6 6 . . 5.1 3.1 7.9 22.2 . 5.5
$40,001-$50,000 % 10.5 14.3 20 10 14.3 6.3 10.9 . . 1.8
$50,001-$60,000 % 11.2 9.5 20 40 6.1 9.4 14.9 11.1 14.3 10.9
$60,001-$75,000 % 16 14.3 20 . 20.4 18.8 13.9 11.1 28.6 14.5
$75,001-$100,000 % 20.2 23.8 . 10 16.3 31.3 16.8 11.1 14.3 27.3
$100,001-$150,000 % 12.2 11.9 . 20 10.2 6.3 15.8 11.1 . 14.5
$150,001-$200,000 % 4 3.6 20 . 4.1 . 3 . 14.3 7.3
$200,000 plus % 3.2 2.4 . . 2 6.3 5.9 . . 1.8
University Planning and Analysis
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Parent/guardian educational attainment
College/School
Father/male guardian NCSU CALS Design CEP COE CFR CHASS PAMS COT COM
Less than high %
school 5.4 4.8 5.9 . 6.4 2.1 7.1 . . 5.9
High school grad % 21.7 15.9 35.3 25 20.9 31.3 19.2 31.3 45.5 22.4
Some college/no %
degree 19.5 19.8 29.4 35 16.3 20.8 18.6 18.8 45.5 17.6
2-4 yr. associate %
degree 8.9 12.7 . 15 9.9 14.6 5.1 . . 8.2
4-year %
baccalaureate
degree 23.5 23.8 11.8 20 24.4 18.8 25.6 37.5 . 23.5
Some graduate or %
prof. coursework/no
degree
4.3 4.8 . . 2.9 4.2 7.7 . . 3.5
Master's degree % 10.3 11.9 11.8 5 10.5 8.3 9 12.5 9.1 11.8
Doctorate or other %
professional degree 6.5 6.3 5.9 . 8.7 . 7.7 . . 7.1
University Planning and Analysis
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College/School
Mother/female guardian NCSU CALS Design CEP COE CFR CHASS PAMS COT COM
Less than high %
school 4.6 3.2 . . 7 2.1 4.9 12.5 9.1 2.3
High school grad % 23.7 20.6 41.2 25 19.3 25 27.8 37.5 36.4 20.9
Some college/no %
degree 17.8 16.7 17.6 15 18.7 20.8 14.8 12.5 9.1 24.4
2-4 yr. associate %
degree 16.4 22.2 17.6 20 19.3 12.5 12.3 12.5 9.1 12.8
4-year %
baccalaureate
degree 19.8 15.9 5.9 20 19.3 16.7 24.1 6.3 9.1 26.7
Some graduate or %
prof. coursework/no
degree
3.8 5.6 5.9 5 2.9 6.3 3.1 6.3 . 2.3
Master's degree % 11.1 11.9 5.9 15 11.7 16.7 11.1 6.3 18.2 5.8
Doctorate or other %
professional degree 2.7 4 5.9 . 1.8 . 1.9 6.3 9.1 4.7
First generation students
College/School
First generation NCSU CALS Design CEP COE CFR CHASS PAMS COT COM
No % 83.1 89.1 64.7 90 83.2 83.3 78.4 75 63.6 88.5
Yes % 16.9 10.9 35.3 10 16.8 16.7 21.6 25 36.4 11.5
No college: Father/male College/School
guardian NCSU CALS Design CEP COE CFR CHASS PAMS COT COM
No % 73 79.4 58.8 75 72.7 66.7 73.7 68.8 54.5 71.8
Yes % 27 20.6 41.2 25 27.3 33.3 26.3 31.3 45.5 28.2
University Planning and Analysis
1998 Transfer Student Survey
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No college: Mother/female College/School
guardian NCSU CALS Design CEP COE CFR CHASS PAMS COT COM
No % 71.7 76.2 58.8 75 73.7 72.9 67.3 50 54.5 76.7
Yes % 28.3 23.8 41.2 25 26.3 27.1 32.7 50 45.5 23.3
Preparation for college
College/School
HS prep for college NCSU CALS Design CEP COE CFR CHASS PAMS COT COM
Poorly prepared % 24.7 22.9 29.4 25 23.8 36 27.2 17.6 27.3 18.4
Adequately %
prepared 44.1 45.8 23.5 40 44.8 48 40.1 47.1 45.5 49.4
Well prepared % 31.2 31.3 47.1 35 31.4 16 32.7 35.3 27.3 32.2
College/School
Prep by last institution NCSU CALS Design CEP COE CFR CHASS PAMS COT COM
Poorly prepared % 3.7 4.6 . . 2.3 8 3.7 5.9 . 4.6
Adequately %
prepared 37.1 29.8 11.8 40 34.1 50 41.4 35.3 63.6 40.2
Well prepared % 59.1 65.6 88.2 60 63.6 42 54.9 58.8 36.4 55.2
College/School
Self prep for college NCSU CALS Design CEP COE CFR CHASS PAMS COT COM
Poorly prepared % 3.1 1.5 5.9 5 2.9 6 3.7 . 9.1 2.3
Adequately %
prepared 40.4 35.1 11.8 20 41.6 66 42 29.4 27.3 42.5
Well prepared % 56.4 63.4 82.4 75 55.5 28 54.3 70.6 63.6 55.2
University Planning and Analysis
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Religious preference
College/School
Religious preference NCSU CALS Design CEP COE CFR CHASS PAMS COT COM
Baptist % 28.4 27.3 . 30 27.2 37.5 24.5 41.2 36.4 34.9
Catholic % 14.5 15.7 33.3 10 11.8 8.3 19.5 5.9 9.1 13.3
Disciples of Christ % 0.5 . . . 1.2 . . . 9.1 .
Episcopal % 2 1.7 . . 1.2 . 3.8 . . 3.6
Hindu % 1.4 1.7 . . 3.6 . . . . 1.2
Islamic % 1.1 . . 5 1.2 . 1.3 . 9.1 1.2
Jewish % 0.9 1.7 . . 1.2 . 1.3 . . .
Latter-Day Saints % 0.8 0.8 . . 0.6 . 0.6 . 9.1 1.2
Lutheran % 1.7 0.8 16.7 . 1.8 . 1.3 5.9 . 2.4
Methodist % 10.5 10.7 8.3 10 9.5 14.6 9.4 5.9 9.1 13.3
Moravian % 0.3 . . . 1.2 . . . . .
Presbyterian % 4.2 2.5 . 10 1.2 10.4 8.2 . . 2.4
Unitarian % 1.1 0.8 . . 1.8 . 1.3 . . 1.2
Other % 8.3 8.3 . 10 10.7 2.1 8.2 5.9 9.1 8.4
No Preference RUN % 24.2 28.1 41.7 25 26 27.1 20.8 35.3 9.1 16.9
Intended work community
College/School
Intended work community NCSU CALS Design CEP COE CFR CHASS PAMS COT COM
Anywhere % 38 43 50 40 37.6 32.7 35 47.1 45.5 34.5
In North Carolina % 23.1 21.1 18.8 30 22.4 20.4 25 23.5 18.2 25.3
Outside NC but in %
USA 35.7 31.3 31.3 30 36.5 46.9 37.5 23.5 36.4 35.6
Outside the USA % 1.1 0.8 . . 0.6 . 1.3 . . 3.4
Will not seek %
employment 2.1 3.9 . . 2.9 . 1.3 5.9 . 1.1
University Planning and Analysis
1998 Transfer Student Survey
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Evaluation of the Application Process
Number of colleges applied to
College/School
Number of colleges NCSU CALS Design CEP COE CFR CHASS PAMS COT COM
One % 66.3 67.4 58.8 60 62.6 64.6 70.8 56.3 45.5 71.8
Two % 23.9 27.1 23.5 30 25.1 22.9 21.1 12.5 36.4 21.2
Three % 7 3.1 5.9 5 9.9 8.3 5.6 18.8 18.2 5.9
Four % 2.1 2.3 11.8 5 1.8 2.1 1.2 6.3 . 1.2
Five or more % 0.8 . . . 0.6 2.1 1.2 6.3 . .
Factors influencing the decision to attend NC State
College/School
Factor: Academic reputation NCSU CALS Design CEP COE CFR CHASS PAMS COT COM
Mean 3.97 3.97 3.69 3.6 4.31 3.96 3.73 3.81 4.3 3.9
Very weak infl. % 1.7 . 6.3 . 1.7 2 3.1 6.3 . .
Weak influence % 2.4 2.3 6.3 . 1.2 4 3.1 . . 3.4
Moderate infl. % 25.6 29.5 31.3 55 10.5 26 33.5 25 20 27.6
Strong influence % 37.7 37.2 25 30 37.2 32 38.5 43.8 30 44.8
Very strong infl. % 32.7 31 31.3 15 49.4 36 21.7 25 50 24.1
College/School
Factor: Cost NCSU CALS Design CEP COE CFR CHASS PAMS COT COM
Mean 3.19 3.03 2.87 3.44 3.09 3.1 3.4 3.47 2.9 3.22
Very weak infl. % 12.3 14.6 26.7 11.1 14.8 12.5 8.4 11.8 20 8.1
Weak influence % 14.5 17.1 13.3 5.6 12.3 14.6 16.9 5.9 10 15.1
Moderate infl. % 32.7 35 26.7 27.8 35.8 35.4 25.3 41.2 50 33.7
Strong influence % 23.1 17.1 13.3 38.9 22.8 25 24.7 5.9 . 32.6
Very strong infl. % 17.4 16.3 20 16.7 14.2 12.5 24.7 35.3 20 10.5
University Planning and Analysis
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College/School
Factor: Location NCSU CALS Design CEP COE CFR CHASS PAMS COT COM
Mean 3.9 3.7 4.12 4.26 3.55 3.69 4.18 4 3.82 4.33
Very weak infl. % 5.7 7.2 5.9 5.3 8.3 6.3 4.4 . 9.1 1.2
Weak influence % 7.4 8.8 . . 11.3 10.4 3.8 17.6 . 4.7
Moderate infl. % 20 24.8 17.6 15.8 25.6 25 17 11.8 18.2 8.1
Strong influence % 25.2 24.8 29.4 21.1 26.8 25 18.9 23.5 45.5 32.6
Very strong infl. % 41.7 34.4 47.1 57.9 28 33.3 56 47.1 27.3 53.5
College/School
Factor: Size NCSU CALS Design CEP COE CFR CHASS PAMS COT COM
Mean 2.64 2.64 2.5 2.39 2.61 2.56 2.68 2.25 3.3 2.71
Very weak infl. % 20.9 21 30 33.3 25.3 17.8 17.9 31.3 10 15.5
Weak influence % 23.9 25.2 10 22.2 17.1 31.1 25.8 25 10 31
Moderate infl. % 32.6 29.4 50 27.8 36.1 28.9 34.4 31.3 40 27.4
Strong influence % 15.7 17.6 . 5.6 14.6 22.2 13.9 12.5 20 19
Very strong infl. % 6.9 6.7 10 11.1 7 . 7.9 . 20 7.1
College/School
Factor: Availability of program NCSU CALS Design CEP COE CFR CHASS PAMS COT COM
Mean 4.02 4.26 4.71 3.65 4.25 4.24 3.68 4.18 4 3.64
Very weak infl. % 2.5 1.6 . . 2.4 . 5.1 . . 2.4
Weak influence % 4.8 4.7 . 10 0.6 8.2 6.4 . . 9.6
Moderate infl. % 21.2 13.3 5.9 35 14.5 10.2 32.7 17.6 30 31.3
Strong influence % 31 27.3 17.6 35 34.3 30.6 26.9 47.1 40 34.9
Very strong infl. % 40.6 53.1 76.5 20 48.2 51 28.8 35.3 30 21.7
University Planning and Analysis
1998 Transfer Student Survey
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College/School
Factor: Recommended NCSU CALS Design CEP COE CFR CHASS PAMS COT COM
Mean 3.32 3.36 3.93 2.87 3.28 3.31 3.39 2.82 3.56 3.22
Very weak infl. % 12.3 10.9 . 20 12.1 15.6 10.2 27.3 11.1 15.1
Weak influence % 13.2 13.9 . 20 13.5 13.3 11.7 9.1 11.1 16.4
Moderate infl. % 28 27.7 28.6 26.7 31.9 22.2 30.7 27.3 22.2 20.5
Strong influence % 23.6 23.8 50 20 19.1 22.2 24.1 27.3 22.2 27.4
Very strong infl. % 22.9 23.8 21.4 13.3 23.4 26.7 23.4 9.1 33.3 20.5
Factor: Number of hours College/School
transferred/credited NCSU CALS Design CEP COE CFR CHASS PAMS COT COM
Mean 2.79 2.76 2.9 2.44 2.6 2.72 2.97 2.65 2.8 3
Very weak infl. % 20.2 23.2 10 22.2 26 20.9 14.5 23.5 30 13.9
Weak influence % 18.5 20.5 20 22.2 18.8 18.6 18.4 17.6 10 15.2
Moderate infl. % 33.9 25.9 50 44.4 33.1 32.6 35.5 41.2 30 39.2
Strong influence % 16.8 17.9 10 11.1 13.6 23.3 18.4 5.9 10 20.3
Very strong infl. % 10.6 12.5 10 . 8.4 4.7 13.2 11.8 20 11.4
Factor: Level of support for my College/School
intended major NCSU CALS Design CEP COE CFR CHASS PAMS COT COM
Mean 3.67 4 4.5 3.16 3.93 3.55 3.33 3.69 4.6 3.2
Very weak infl. % 4.1 1.6 . 5.3 3.1 8.2 5.3 . . 7.2
Weak influence % 7.8 5.5 6.3 15.8 5.6 8.2 10 6.3 . 10.8
Moderate infl. % 31.7 21.3 6.3 47.4 22.5 28.6 45.3 37.5 10 45.8
Strong influence % 29.5 34.6 18.8 21.1 32.5 30.6 25.3 37.5 20 26.5
Very strong infl. % 26.8 37 68.8 10.5 36.3 24.5 14 18.8 70 9.6
University Planning and Analysis
1998 Transfer Student Survey
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Factor: Facilities and resources College/School
available NCSU CALS Design CEP COE CFR CHASS PAMS COT COM
Mean 3.61 3.84 3.56 3.05 3.79 3.52 3.39 3.31 4.5 3.42
Very weak infl. % 3.5 1.6 . . 4.7 6.3 5.1 . . 2.3
Weak influence % 9.2 7.8 25 21.1 3.5 8.3 11.4 18.8 . 12.8
Moderate infl. % 32.3 26.4 18.8 57.9 25 31.3 38.6 37.5 10 43
Strong influence % 33.2 33.3 31.3 15.8 41.9 35.4 29.7 37.5 30 24.4
Very strong infl. % 21.9 31 25 5.3 25 18.8 15.2 6.3 60 17.4
Factor: Scholarships/financial College/School
aid available NCSU CALS Design CEP COE CFR CHASS PAMS COT COM
Mean 2.71 2.69 2.54 2.71 2.64 2.63 2.88 2.09 3 2.7
Very weak infl. % 21.5 23.3 23.1 21.4 23 18.6 19.1 45.5 11.1 19.4
Weak influence % 22.4 18.4 38.5 21.4 26.4 25.6 16.8 18.2 22.2 26.9
Moderate infl. % 29.9 34 15.4 28.6 25 30.2 35.9 18.2 33.3 26.9
Strong influence % 16 14.6 7.7 21.4 14.9 25.6 13.7 18.2 22.2 17.9
Very strong infl. % 10.2 9.7 15.4 7.1 10.8 . 14.5 . 11.1 9
Factor: Campus visit prior to College/School
orientation NCSU CALS Design CEP COE CFR CHASS PAMS COT COM
Mean 2.88 3 2.79 3 2.8 2.9 2.85 2 2.29 3.16
Very weak infl. % 18 15.7 21.4 16.7 16.8 15 21.8 33.3 28.6 14.5
Weak influence % 18.6 16.9 21.4 16.7 22.7 25 14.9 33.3 14.3 12.7
Moderate infl. % 32.3 33.7 21.4 33.3 31.9 25 33.7 33.3 57.1 32.7
Strong influence % 19.3 19.3 28.6 16.7 21 25 15.8 . . 21.8
Very strong infl. % 11.8 14.5 7.1 16.7 7.6 10 13.9 . . 18.2
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Factor: Contact with a current College/School
student NCSU CALS Design CEP COE CFR CHASS PAMS COT COM
Mean 3.19 3.3 3.6 3.67 2.95 3.03 3.34 2.7 2.5 3.36
Very weak infl. % 14.3 14.8 . 8.3 17.1 18.4 11.2 30 12.5 11.9
Weak influence % 14.5 16 20 . 18.8 13.2 10.3 10 37.5 13.4
Moderate infl. % 28.6 21 20 33.3 29.9 31.6 31.9 20 37.5 28.4
Strong influence % 22.7 21 40 33.3 20.5 21.1 25.9 40 12.5 19.4
Very strong infl. % 19.8 27.2 20 25 13.7 15.8 20.7 . . 26.9
Factor: Contact with a faculty College/School
or staff member NCSU CALS Design CEP COE CFR CHASS PAMS COT COM
Mean 2.61 2.48 3.25 3 2.52 2.46 2.58 3.33 3.44 2.59
Very weak infl. % 24.1 26.7 12.5 11.1 20.7 32.1 29.4 11.1 11.1 21.9
Weak influence % 23.8 28.3 12.5 22.2 28.3 21.4 20 11.1 . 28.1
Moderate infl. % 27.7 23.3 25 33.3 32.6 17.9 25.9 33.3 44.4 28.1
Strong influence % 16 13.3 37.5 22.2 15.2 25 12.9 22.2 22.2 12.5
Very strong infl. % 8.4 8.3 12.5 11.1 3.3 3.6 11.8 22.2 22.2 9.4
Factor: Contact with a College/School
graduate NCSU CALS Design CEP COE CFR CHASS PAMS COT COM
Mean 2.91 3.11 2.75 2.78 2.95 3.04 2.89 2.25 1.5 2.79
Very weak infl. % 23.2 18.9 . 33.3 23.8 15.4 23.9 25 75 27.1
Weak influence % 14.2 14.9 50 11.1 11.9 11.5 13.6 37.5 . 14.6
Moderate infl. % 27 23 25 11.1 28.6 38.5 28.4 25 25 25
Strong influence % 19.4 23 25 33.3 16.7 23.1 18.2 12.5 . 18.8
Very strong infl. % 16.2 20.3 . 11.1 19 11.5 15.9 . . 14.6
University Planning and Analysis
1998 Transfer Student Survey
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Factor: Letter from other than College/School
Admissions NCSU CALS Design CEP COE CFR CHASS PAMS COT COM
Mean 2.21 2.33 2 2.25 1.89 2.61 2.27 2.75 1.83 2.17
Very weak infl. % 34.9 33.3 33.3 37.5 40.4 26.1 37.9 25 33.3 27.6
Weak influence % 28.2 22.2 33.3 12.5 33.3 26.1 22.7 25 50 41.4
Moderate infl. % 24.5 26.7 33.3 37.5 22.8 21.7 25.8 25 16.7 20.7
Strong influence % 6.2 13.3 . 12.5 3.5 13 1.5 . . 6.9
Very strong infl. % 6.2 4.4 . . . 13 12.1 25 . 3.4
Factor: Attendance at a College/School
College Fair NCSU CALS Design CEP COE CFR CHASS PAMS COT COM
Mean 2.05 2.08 1 2.14 1.96 1.76 2.15 2 1.25 2.38
Very weak infl. % 43 32.4 100 28.6 51.8 52.9 41 . 75 33.3
Weak influence % 25.3 35.1 . 42.9 14.3 23.5 25.6 100 25 29.2
Moderate infl. % 19.4 24.3 . 14.3 23.2 17.6 17.9 . . 12.5
Strong influence % 8.6 8.1 . 14.3 7.1 5.9 7.7 . . 16.7
Very strong infl. % 3.8 . . . 3.6 . 7.7 . . 8.3
Factor: Publications from NC College/School
State NCSU CALS Design CEP COE CFR CHASS PAMS COT COM
Mean 2.3 2.45 1.6 2.08 2.26 2.4 2.24 2.25 1.67 2.41
Very weak infl. % 29.4 24 60 41.7 33.7 20 32.5 25 50 20.5
Weak influence % 25.9 22.7 20 25 23.6 36.7 26.5 25 33.3 28.2
Moderate infl. % 32 38.7 20 16.7 28.1 30 28.9 50 16.7 41
Strong influence % 10.7 13.3 . 16.7 12.4 10 8.4 . . 10.3
Very strong infl. % 2 1.3 . . 2.2 3.3 3.6 . . .
University Planning and Analysis
1998 Transfer Student Survey
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Factor: Extracurricular College/School
opportunities NCSU CALS Design CEP COE CFR CHASS PAMS COT COM
Mean 2.77 2.98 2.6 2.13 2.62 2.77 2.89 2.33 3.5 2.68
Very weak infl. % 21.6 13.6 20 50 24.6 20 20.5 22.2 12.5 24.2
Weak influence % 17.9 21.6 40 18.8 15.8 20 15.2 44.4 . 16.7
Moderate infl. % 32.7 29.5 20 6.3 38.6 34.3 33 11.1 37.5 34.8
Strong influence % 17.4 23.9 . 18.8 14.9 14.3 17 22.2 25 15.2
Very strong infl. % 10.4 11.4 20 6.3 6.1 11.4 14.3 . 25 9.1
College/School
Factor: Other NCSU CALS Design COE CHASS PAMS COT COM
Mean 4.4 4.67 5 4.1 4.24 4.5 5 4.6
Very weak infl. % 4.3 . . 10 5.9 . . .
Weak influence % 4.3 . . . 11.8 . . .
Moderate infl. % 10.6 11.1 . 20 5.9 . . 20
Strong influence % 8.5 11.1 . 10 5.9 50 . .
Very strong infl. % 72.3 77.8 100 60 70.6 50 100 80
University Planning and Analysis
1998 Transfer Student Survey
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Most influential factor in decision to attend NCSU
College/School
Most influential factor NCSU CALS Design CEP COE CFR CHASS PAMS COT COM
Academic %
reputation 23.4 16.1 . 20 41.7 18.4 15.3 17.6 45.5 19.8
Cost % 5.4 1.6 . 10 1.2 2 12.1 5.9 9.1 8.6
Location % 20.5 12.1 . 25 7.7 16.3 34.4 23.5 9.1 39.5
Size % 0.6 . . 5 . . 1.3 . . 1.2
Availability of %
program 23.1 33.9 64.7 10 26.2 28.6 14.6 29.4 9.1 8.6
Recommended by %
friend, family, etc. 2.8 . . 5 2.4 8.2 3.8 . . 3.7
Number of hours %
transferred/credited
0.9 2.4 . . . 2 0.6 . . 1.2
Level of support for %
my intended major 10.9 16.9 23.5 . 16.7 12.2 3.8 11.8 9.1 2.5
Facilities and %
resources available 1.9 4.8 . 5 0.6 . 0.6 . . 3.7
Scholarships/financi %
al aid available 0.8 1.6 . . 0.6 . . . . 2.5
Campus visit prior %
to orientation 0.5 0.8 . . . 4.1 . . . .
Contact with a %
current student 3.3 4 5.9 15 . 6.1 3.8 . . 3.7
Contact with a %
faculty or staff
member 0.5 0.8 . . . . 0.6 . 9.1 .
Contact with a %
graduate 0.3 . . . 1.2 . . . . .
Extracurricular %
opportunities 1.2 0.8 . 5 . 2 2.5 . . 1.2
Other % 3.9 4 5.9 . 1.8 . 6.4 11.8 9.1 3.7
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Satisfaction with admissions processes
Satisfaction with university College/School
admissions NCSU CALS Design CEP COE CFR CHASS PAMS COT COM
Mean 3.2 3.22 3.06 3.4 3.17 2.98 3.22 3 3.1 3.3
Very dissatisfied % 3.9 1.5 . . 4.7 8 4.9 11.8 . 2.3
Moderately %
dissatisfied 9 10.8 11.8 5 9.3 12 6.2 11.8 20 8.1
Moderately satisfied %
50.6 51.5 70.6 50 50 54 50.6 41.2 50 46.5
Very satisfied % 36.4 36.2 17.6 45 36 26 38.3 35.3 30 43
Satisfaction with departmental College/School
admissions NCSU CALS Design CEP COE CFR CHASS PAMS COT COM
Mean 3.29 3.31 3.59 3.45 3.25 3.13 3.25 3.29 3.45 3.4
Very dissatisfied % 2.2 . . 5 0.6 4.3 5.8 . . 1.4
Moderately %
dissatisfied 7.4 5 5.9 5 10.4 8.5 7.1 11.8 . 5.5
Moderately satisfied %
49.4 58.8 29.4 30 52.1 57.4 43.6 47.1 54.5 45.2
Very satisfied % 40.9 36.1 64.7 60 36.8 29.8 43.6 41.2 45.5 47.9
Satisfaction with financial aid College/School
process NCSU CALS Design CEP COE CFR CHASS PAMS COT COM
Mean 2.83 2.89 2.42 2.91 2.89 2.71 2.86 2.63 2.83 2.74
Very dissatisfied % 9.8 12.2 16.7 9.1 5.9 9.7 11.8 12.5 . 10.5
Moderately %
dissatisfied 20.2 12.2 41.7 18.2 18.6 32.3 16.5 25 33.3 28.9
Moderately satisfied %
47.1 50 25 45.5 55.9 35.5 45.9 50 50 36.8
Very satisfied % 22.9 25.7 16.7 27.3 19.6 22.6 25.9 12.5 16.7 23.7
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Transfer of credit hours
According to: previous College/School
institution NCSU CALS Design CEP COE CFR CHASS PAMS COT COM
Less than I expected %
20.4 19.5 14.3 27.8 19.9 22.9 21.9 6.7 20 20.5
About what I %
expected 65.8 70.7 78.6 66.7 67.5 68.8 53.8 66.7 70 74.4
More than I %
expected 13.8 9.8 7.1 5.6 12.7 8.3 24.4 26.7 10 5.1
College/School
According to: NCSU NCSU CALS Design CEP COE CFR CHASS PAMS COT COM
Less than I expected %
13.8 18.3 14.3 22.2 12.3 10.4 13.3 6.7 10 13
About what I %
expected 75 71.7 78.6 72.2 79.1 77.1 68.4 93.3 80 79.2
More than I %
expected 11.2 10 7.1 5.6 8.6 12.5 18.4 . 10 7.8
Educational Intents and Interests
Interest in NCSU co-curricular programs/activities
Interest in: Student College/School
Government NCSU CALS Design CEP COE CFR CHASS PAMS COT COM
No % 86.7 84 100 95 82.1 98 86.5 88.2 90.9 88.5
Yes % 13.3 16 . 5 17.9 2 13.5 11.8 9.1 11.5
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Interest in: Student College/School
Publications/Media NCSU CALS Design CEP COE CFR CHASS PAMS COT COM
No % 89.8 94.7 70.6 100 95.4 94 77.3 100 90.9 92
Yes % 10.2 5.3 29.4 . 4.6 6 22.7 . 9.1 8
Interest in: Social College/School
Fraternity/Sorority NCSU CALS Design CEP COE CFR CHASS PAMS COT COM
No % 85.2 90.1 94.1 85 90.2 96 77.9 76.5 54.5 79.3
Yes % 14.8 9.9 5.9 15 9.8 4 22.1 23.5 45.5 20.7
College/School
Interest in: Volunteer Services NCSU CALS Design CEP COE CFR CHASS PAMS COT COM
No % 75.3 70.2 88.2 85 85 80 66.9 76.5 36.4 77
Yes % 24.7 29.8 11.8 15 15 20 33.1 23.5 63.6 23
College/School
Interest in: Co-op Program NCSU CALS Design CEP COE CFR CHASS PAMS COT COM
No % 60.1 59.5 52.9 80 38.7 64 77.3 47.1 63.6 67.8
Yes % 39.9 40.5 47.1 20 61.3 36 22.7 52.9 36.4 32.2
Interest in: Leadership College/School
Development Program NCSU CALS Design CEP COE CFR CHASS PAMS COT COM
No % 88.2 90.8 94.1 100 83.8 92 89.6 94.1 72.7 85.1
Yes % 11.8 9.2 5.9 . 16.2 8 10.4 5.9 27.3 14.9
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Interest in: Student Judicial College/School
Board NCSU CALS Design CEP COE CFR CHASS PAMS COT COM
No % 96.7 99.2 100 100 96.5 98 95.1 94.1 100 94.3
Yes % 3.3 0.8 . . 3.5 2 4.9 5.9 . 5.7
College/School
Interest in: Music Minor NCSU CALS Design CEP COE CFR CHASS PAMS COT COM
No % 89.4 88.5 94.1 90 87.3 94 91.4 100 72.7 87.4
Yes % 10.6 11.5 5.9 10 12.7 6 8.6 . 27.3 12.6
College/School
Interest in: Fitness NCSU CALS Design CEP COE CFR CHASS PAMS COT COM
No % 51.7 46.6 58.8 45 57.2 56 51.5 82.4 18.2 44.8
Yes % 48.3 53.4 41.2 55 42.8 44 48.5 17.6 81.8 55.2
College/School
Interest in: Indoor Recreation NCSU CALS Design CEP COE CFR CHASS PAMS COT COM
No % 82.4 81.7 88.2 75 79.8 78 88.3 82.4 63.6 82.8
Yes % 17.6 18.3 11.8 25 20.2 22 11.7 17.6 36.4 17.2
College/School
Interest in: Intramurals NCSU CALS Design CEP COE CFR CHASS PAMS COT COM
No % 65.9 68.7 88.2 90 52 60 77.9 82.4 54.5 58.6
Yes % 34.1 31.3 11.8 10 48 40 22.1 17.6 45.5 41.4
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College/School
Interest in: Club Sports NCSU CALS Design CEP COE CFR CHASS PAMS COT COM
No % 77.9 78.6 82.4 90 72.3 76 85.3 70.6 36.4 78.2
Yes % 22.1 21.4 17.6 10 27.7 24 14.7 29.4 63.6 21.8
Interest in: Informal College/School
Recreation NCSU CALS Design CEP COE CFR CHASS PAMS COT COM
No % 90.1 90.1 100 90 87.9 84 96.3 88.2 63.6 88.5
Yes % 9.9 9.9 . 10 12.1 16 3.7 11.8 36.4 11.5
Interest in: Outdoor College/School
Recreation NCSU CALS Design CEP COE CFR CHASS PAMS COT COM
No % 58.3 41.2 76.5 60 56.1 28 73 82.4 54.5 70.1
Yes % 41.7 58.8 23.5 40 43.9 72 27 17.6 45.5 29.9
Interest in: Healthy Lifestyles College/School
Issues NCSU CALS Design CEP COE CFR CHASS PAMS COT COM
No % 83.4 82.4 76.5 85 88.4 94 76.1 82.4 72.7 85.1
Yes % 16.6 17.6 23.5 15 11.6 6 23.9 17.6 27.3 14.9
Interest in: Student Dance College/School
Companies NCSU CALS Design CEP COE CFR CHASS PAMS COT COM
No % 93.3 90.8 82.4 90 96 100 90.8 100 63.6 97.7
Yes % 6.7 9.2 17.6 10 4 . 9.2 . 36.4 2.3
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College/School
Interest in: ROTC NCSU CALS Design CEP COE CFR CHASS PAMS COT COM
No % 96.7 96.9 100 100 94.8 100 96.9 88.2 100 97.7
Yes % 3.3 3.1 . . 5.2 . 3.1 11.8 . 2.3
College/School
Interest in: Study Abroad NCSU CALS Design CEP COE CFR CHASS PAMS COT COM
No % 81 82.4 82.4 85 85.5 80 74.2 94.1 63.6 81.6
Yes % 19 17.6 17.6 15 14.5 20 25.8 5.9 36.4 18.4
Interest in: Union Activities College/School
Board NCSU CALS Design CEP COE CFR CHASS PAMS COT COM
No % 94.8 96.9 88.2 100 94.8 98 93.3 82.4 90.9 95.4
Yes % 5.2 3.1 11.8 . 5.2 2 6.7 17.6 9.1 4.6
Interest in: Residence Hall College/School
Councils NCSU CALS Design CEP COE CFR CHASS PAMS COT COM
No % 96.7 95.4 100 100 96.5 98 96.9 94.1 100 96.6
Yes % 3.3 4.6 . . 3.5 2 3.1 5.9 . 3.4
College/School
Interest in: Crafts Program NCSU CALS Design CEP COE CFR CHASS PAMS COT COM
No % 93 92.4 76.5 85 96 98 92.6 100 54.5 94.3
Yes % 7 7.6 23.5 15 4 2 7.4 . 45.5 5.7
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Interest in: Theater participant College/School
as audience NCSU CALS Design CEP COE CFR CHASS PAMS COT COM
No % 76.5 77.1 76.5 60 78 84 73 88.2 72.7 77
Yes % 23.5 22.9 23.5 40 22 16 27 11.8 27.3 23
Interest in: Theater participant College/School
as performer NCSU CALS Design CEP COE CFR CHASS PAMS COT COM
No % 92.5 92.4 76.5 95 95.4 94 89.6 100 72.7 95.4
Yes % 7.5 7.6 23.5 5 4.6 6 10.4 . 27.3 4.6
Interest in: Attending art College/School
exhibitions NCSU CALS Design CEP COE CFR CHASS PAMS COT COM
No % 83.4 84 35.3 75 82.1 90 83.4 94.1 90.9 89.7
Yes % 16.6 16 64.7 25 17.9 10 16.6 5.9 9.1 10.3
Interest in: Performing Arts College/School
Selection/Booking NCSU CALS Design CEP COE CFR CHASS PAMS COT COM
No % 85.4 85.5 76.5 85 89 88 82.8 88.2 81.8 82.8
Yes % 14.6 14.5 23.5 15 11 12 17.2 11.8 18.2 17.2
Interest in: Programs/services College/School
for children/families NCSU CALS Design CEP COE CFR CHASS PAMS COT COM
No % 91 92.4 94.1 80 96 96 81.6 100 100 93.1
Yes % 9 7.6 5.9 20 4 4 18.4 . . 6.9
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College/School
Interest in: Gender Issues NCSU CALS Design CEP COE CFR CHASS PAMS COT COM
No % 90.3 92.4 88.2 85 96.5 96 81 94.1 90.9 89.7
Yes % 9.7 7.6 11.8 15 3.5 4 19 5.9 9.1 10.3
Enrollment status
College/School
Enrollment status NCSU CALS Design CEP COE CFR CHASS PAMS COT COM
15 credit hours of %
classes or more 55.1 57.9 26.7 50 42.8 70.2 56.7 40 63.6 71.4
12-14 credit hours %
of classes 39 37.3 66.7 30 52.4 27.7 36.3 53.3 36.4 21.4
Less than 12 credit %
hours of classes 5.9 4.8 6.7 20 4.8 2.1 7 6.7 . 7.1
Reasons for enrolling in less than 15 cr. hrs.
College/School
Reason: Will need to work NCSU CALS Design CEP COE CFR CHASS PAMS COT COM
No % 49 52.8 45.5 30 64.2 50 32.4 55.6 75 29.2
Yes % 51 47.2 54.5 70 35.8 50 67.6 44.4 25 70.8
College/School
Reason: Courses not available NCSU CALS Design CEP COE CFR CHASS PAMS COT COM
No % 84.4 79.2 90.9 70 84.2 64.3 94.1 88.9 75 83.3
Yes % 15.6 20.8 9.1 30 15.8 35.7 5.9 11.1 25 16.7
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Reason: Want to make better College/School
grades NCSU CALS Design CEP COE CFR CHASS PAMS COT COM
No % 52.1 47.2 45.5 60 60 42.9 44.1 66.7 50 54.2
Yes % 47.9 52.8 54.5 40 40 57.1 55.9 33.3 50 45.8
College/School
Reason: Advisor recommended NCSU CALS Design CEP COE CFR CHASS PAMS COT COM
No % 79.9 92.5 81.8 90 52.6 100 95.6 77.8 75 100
Yes % 20.1 7.5 18.2 10 47.4 . 4.4 22.2 25 .
Reason: Did not need more College/School
courses NCSU CALS Design CEP COE CFR CHASS PAMS COT COM
No % 95.8 96.2 81.8 90 94.7 100 98.5 88.9 100 100
Yes % 4.2 3.8 18.2 10 5.3 . 1.5 11.1 . .
College/School
Reason: Internship NCSU CALS Design CEP COE CFR CHASS PAMS COT COM
No % 98.3 96.2 100 100 98.9 92.9 100 100 100 95.8
Yes % 1.7 3.8 . . 1.1 7.1 . . . 4.2
Reason: Combination of heavy College/School
courses NCSU CALS Design CEP COE CFR CHASS PAMS COT COM
No % 86.1 79.2 100 80 87.4 78.6 86.8 88.9 100 91.7
Yes % 13.9 20.8 . 20 12.6 21.4 13.2 11.1 . 8.3
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College/School
Reason: Family responsibilities NCSU CALS Design CEP COE CFR CHASS PAMS COT COM
No % 86.8 90.6 72.7 70 94.7 100 73.5 88.9 75 91.7
Yes % 13.2 9.4 27.3 30 5.3 . 26.5 11.1 25 8.3
College/School
Reason: Other NCSU CALS Design CEP COE CFR CHASS PAMS COT COM
No % 90.6 90.6 90.9 90 94.7 92.9 83.8 77.8 100 95.8
Yes % 9.4 9.4 9.1 10 5.3 7.1 16.2 22.2 . 4.2
Intended time to complete Bachelor's degree
College/School
Intended time NCSU CALS Design CEP COE CFR CHASS PAMS COT COM
1 year % 1.7 0.8 11.8 5 . 2 1.2 17.6 . 1.2
2 years % 44.3 51.1 17.6 70 37.8 48 46.3 35.3 27.3 44.2
3 years % 42.2 37.4 58.8 15 49.4 40 41.4 29.4 54.5 41.9
4 years % 8.9 6.1 11.8 10 11.6 8 7.4 17.6 9.1 8.1
More than 4 years % 2 2.3 . . 0.6 2 3.7 . . 2.3
Will not complete %
Bachelors 1.1 2.3 . . 0.6 . . . 9.1 2.3
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Highest level of education planned
Highest level of education College/School
planned NCSU CALS Design CEP COE CFR CHASS PAMS COT COM
Certificate % 0.2 0.8 . . . . . . . .
Bachelor's degree % 31.9 21.9 35.3 26.3 36.3 54 27.8 23.5 18.2 36.8
Master's degree % 45.8 26.6 58.8 52.6 50.3 44 53.7 23.5 54.5 50.6
Doctoral degree % 12.5 17.2 5.9 21.1 12.3 2 9.9 52.9 18.2 8
Doctor of %
Veterinary
Medicine 4.8 24.2 . . 0.6 . . . . .
Other professional %
degree 4.7 9.4 . . 0.6 . 8.6 . . 4.6
Do not intend to %
complete a degree 0.2 . . . . . . . 9.1 .
Goal/objective for attending NC State
College/School
Primary goal/objective NCSU CALS Design CEP COE CFR CHASS PAMS COT COM
Bach./certificate %
only 9.6 4.6 17.6 30 10.4 8 9.2 11.8 10 10.3
Bach. for school %
preparation 48.7 64.9 23.5 50 40.5 36 48.5 58.8 70 48.3
Bach. for career %
preparation 37.3 25.2 41.2 20 44.5 56 38 29.4 20 35.6
Improve for current %
profession 2.2 2.3 17.6 . 2.3 . 2.5 . . 1.1
Courses for %
personal interest 0.7 . . . 0.6 . 1.2 . . 2.3
Other % 1.5 3.1 . . 1.7 . 0.6 . . 2.3
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Certainty of college major
College/School
Certainty of college major NCSU CALS Design CEP COE CFR CHASS PAMS COT COM
Very uncertain % 1.6 1.5 . . . 4 1.2 . . 5.7
Uncertain % 11.5 8.4 5.9 20 4 18 18.4 5.9 27.3 12.6
Certain % 34.8 29 23.5 30 34.1 42 41.1 41.2 27.3 32.2
Very certain % 52 61.1 70.6 50 61.8 36 39.3 52.9 45.5 49.4
Semester employment
College/School
Semester employment NCSU CALS Design CEP COE CFR CHASS PAMS COT COM
20 or more hrs/wk % 29.5 29.7 37.5 45 18 22.4 35.8 23.5 9.1 43
Less than 20 hrs/wk %
38.1 38.3 37.5 40 43.6 53.1 34.6 23.5 72.7 23.3
Do not plan to work % 32.4 32 25 15 38.4 24.5 29.6 52.9 18.2 33.7
Goals for Undergraduate Education
Current level of development: General education goals
Current level: Broad general College/School
education NCSU CALS Design CEP COE CFR CHASS PAMS COT COM
Mean 3.75 3.78 3.88 3.75 3.73 3.67 3.78 3.53 3.91 3.71
Very low % 0.2 . . . . . . 5.9 . .
Low % 0.9 1.5 . . 0.6 2.1 1.2 . . .
Average % 38.9 36.6 31.3 50 38.7 43.8 36.6 41.2 27.3 44.2
High % 44 44.3 50 25 47.4 39.6 44.7 41.2 54.5 40.7
Very high % 16 17.6 18.8 25 13.3 14.6 17.4 11.8 18.2 15.1
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Current level: Communicate in College/School
writing NCSU CALS Design CEP COE CFR CHASS PAMS COT COM
Mean 3.61 3.57 3.88 3.6 3.55 3.43 3.77 3.35 3.73 3.57
Very low % 0.9 0.8 . . . 2 . 11.8 . 2.3
Low % 6 6.9 6.3 10 6.4 8.2 4.9 . 9.1 4.7
Average % 40.9 42.7 43.8 35 44.5 49 34 41.2 27.3 41.9
High % 35.5 33.6 6.3 40 36.4 26.5 40.1 35.3 45.5 36
Very high % 16.7 16 43.8 15 12.7 14.3 21 11.8 18.2 15.1
Current level: Communicate College/School
ideas orally NCSU CALS Design CEP COE CFR CHASS PAMS COT COM
Mean 3.57 3.69 3.5 3.75 3.38 3.53 3.67 3.29 3.55 3.64
Very low % 1.4 0.8 . . 1.7 . 2.5 . . 1.2
Low % 10.2 8.4 6.3 5 14.5 10.2 8.6 17.6 . 9.3
Average % 35.8 36.6 50 30 38.7 40.8 32.1 41.2 45.5 29.1
High % 35.2 29 31.3 50 34.1 34.7 33.3 35.3 54.5 45.3
Very high % 17.4 25.2 12.5 15 11 14.3 23.5 5.9 . 15.1
Current level: Good listening College/School
skills NCSU CALS Design CEP COE CFR CHASS PAMS COT COM
Mean 3.82 3.92 3.94 4.1 3.76 3.76 3.86 3.65 3.45 3.72
Very low % 0.8 0.8 . . . 2 . . . 3.5
Low % 3 3.8 . . 2.3 6.1 3.7 5.9 . 1.2
Average % 30.7 24.4 31.3 25 33.1 26.5 31.5 41.2 54.5 32.6
High % 44.9 44.3 43.8 40 51.2 44.9 40.1 35.3 45.5 45.3
Very high % 20.6 26.7 25 35 13.4 20.4 24.7 17.6 . 17.4
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Current level: Good reading College/School
comprehension skills NCSU CALS Design CEP COE CFR CHASS PAMS COT COM
Mean 3.7 3.78 3.81 3.75 3.66 3.67 3.76 3.65 3.64 3.54
Very low % 0.2 . . . . . . 5.9 . .
Low % 6.3 5.3 . 5 5.8 6.1 6.8 . 18.2 9.5
Average % 37.2 34.4 43.8 30 39.5 36.7 37 35.3 18.2 40.5
High % 36.3 37.4 31.3 50 37.8 40.8 29.6 41.2 45.5 36.9
Very high % 20.1 22.9 25 15 16.9 16.3 26.5 17.6 18.2 13.1
Current level: Apply College/School
mathematics skills NCSU CALS Design CEP COE CFR CHASS PAMS COT COM
Mean 3.52 3.5 3.31 3.7 4.14 3.42 2.9 4.29 3.45 3.42
Very low % 2 0.8 6.3 . . 2.1 5.6 . . 1.2
Low % 11.5 8.4 . . 0.6 10.4 29 5.9 . 12.8
Average % 37.7 49.6 62.5 55 18.6 39.6 42 5.9 63.6 43
High % 30 22.1 18.8 20 47.1 39.6 17.3 41.2 27.3 29.1
Very high % 18.9 19.1 12.5 25 33.7 8.3 6.2 47.1 9.1 14
Current level: Understanding College/School
influence of science/technology NCSU CALS Design CEP COE CFR CHASS PAMS COT COM
Mean 3.54 3.86 3.38 3.6 3.93 3.61 2.99 3.82 3.18 3.26
Very low % 0.9 . . . . . 3.1 . . 1.2
Low % 9.5 3.1 . 10 3.5 2 21.6 5.9 9.1 15.3
Average % 38.4 31.3 62.5 40 21.6 46.9 50.6 29.4 63.6 48.2
High % 37.2 42 37.5 30 53.2 38.8 22.2 41.2 27.3 27.1
Very high % 14 23.7 . 20 21.6 12.2 2.5 23.5 . 8.2
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Current level: Apply scientific College/School
principles NCSU CALS Design CEP COE CFR CHASS PAMS COT COM
Mean 3.29 3.61 3.13 3.4 3.8 3.33 2.7 3.82 3.1 2.84
Very low % 2 . . . 0.6 2 5.6 . . 2.3
Low % 16.9 7.6 12.5 20 2.3 6.1 35.2 5.9 20 33.7
Average % 40.6 40.5 62.5 30 30.4 55.1 45.1 23.5 50 45.3
High % 30.8 35.1 25 40 50.3 30.6 12.3 52.9 30 15.1
Very high % 9.7 16.8 . 10 16.4 6.1 1.9 17.6 . 3.5
Current level: Developing College/School
computer skills NCSU CALS Design CEP COE CFR CHASS PAMS COT COM
Mean 3.34 3.29 3.25 3.3 3.59 3.16 3.12 3.71 3.64 3.31
Very low % 2.1 0.8 . . 1.2 2 4.3 . . 3.5
Low % 14.2 17.1 25 20 8.7 14.3 19.9 5.9 . 10.6
Average % 43.3 46.5 31.3 45 39 53.1 42.2 41.2 36.4 47.1
High % 28.5 24 37.5 20 32 26.5 26.1 29.4 63.6 29.4
Very high % 11.8 11.6 6.3 15 19.2 4.1 7.5 23.5 . 9.4
Current level: Critically College/School
analyze events NCSU CALS Design CEP COE CFR CHASS PAMS COT COM
Mean 3.68 3.75 3.63 3.6 3.71 3.53 3.71 3.76 3.73 3.59
Very low % 0.5 0.8 . . 0.6 . 0.6 . . .
Low % 2.9 2.3 6.3 10 2.3 4.1 1.9 . 9.1 3.5
Average % 39.2 35.9 37.5 25 37.4 49 40.6 35.3 18.2 46.5
High % 42.7 43 43.8 60 45 36.7 40 52.9 63.6 37.2
Very high % 14.7 18 12.5 5 14.6 10.2 16.9 11.8 9.1 12.8
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Current level: To plan/carry College/School
out projects independently NCSU CALS Design CEP COE CFR CHASS PAMS COT COM
Mean 3.84 3.89 4.06 3.75 3.78 3.71 3.84 4.06 3.82 3.91
Very low % 0.2 . . . 0.6 . . . . .
Low % 3.3 3.9 . 10 0.6 4.1 5 5.9 . 3.5
Average % 31.2 31.8 25 20 36 40.8 29.2 17.6 27.3 25.9
High % 42.7 35.7 43.8 55 45.3 34.7 42.9 41.2 63.6 47.1
Very high % 22.6 28.7 31.3 15 17.4 20.4 23 35.3 9.1 23.5
Current level: Understand College/School
diverse cultures and values NCSU CALS Design CEP COE CFR CHASS PAMS COT COM
Mean 3.52 3.67 3.75 3.5 3.4 3.33 3.64 3.47 3.55 3.43
Very low % 1.5 1.6 . 5 1.2 . 1.9 5.9 . 1.2
Low % 9.1 6.2 6.3 5 11.6 16.7 6.8 5.9 . 11.9
Average % 41.2 36.4 43.8 45 45.3 45.8 37.3 35.3 45.5 44
High % 31.8 35.7 18.8 25 30.2 25 33.5 41.2 54.5 28.6
Very high % 16.4 20.2 31.3 20 11.6 12.5 20.5 11.8 . 14.3
Current level of development: Personal development goals
Current level: Taking College/School
responsibility for own behavior NCSU CALS Design CEP COE CFR CHASS PAMS COT COM
Mean 4.53 4.66 4.38 4.7 4.47 4.47 4.53 4.35 4.64 4.5
Low % 0.6 . . . 0.6 2 1.3 . . .
Average % 5.7 4.6 18.8 5 6.4 6.1 3.1 11.8 9.1 7
High % 33.6 25.2 25 20 38.2 34.7 36.9 41.2 18.2 36
Very high % 60 70.2 56.3 75 54.9 57.1 58.8 47.1 72.7 57
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Current level: View learning as College/School
lifelong NCSU CALS Design CEP COE CFR CHASS PAMS COT COM
Mean 4.29 4.37 4.44 4.65 4.23 4.2 4.24 4.41 4.18 4.3
Very low % 0.3 . . . 0.6 2 . . . .
Low % 0.8 0.8 . . 0.6 2 0.6 . . 1.2
Average % 16.4 15.3 12.5 . 15.6 12.2 21.1 11.8 18.2 18.6
High % 34.8 29.8 31.3 35 41.6 40.8 32.3 35.3 45.5 29.1
Very high % 47.7 54.2 56.3 65 41.6 42.9 46 52.9 36.4 51.2
Current level: Acting on ethical College/School
principles NCSU CALS Design CEP COE CFR CHASS PAMS COT COM
Mean 4.17 4.21 4.38 4.7 4.13 3.96 4.15 4 4.27 4.19
Very low % 0.2 . . . 0.6 . . . . .
Low % 1.4 1.5 . . 1.2 . 1.9 . . 2.3
Average % 20.2 19.1 6.3 . 17.4 28.6 23.8 35.3 27.3 19.8
High % 38.1 35.9 50 30 46.5 46.9 31.9 29.4 18.2 34.9
Very high % 40.2 43.5 43.8 70 34.3 24.5 42.5 35.3 54.5 43
Current level: Leadership and College/School
management skills NCSU CALS Design CEP COE CFR CHASS PAMS COT COM
Mean 3.68 3.85 3.56 3.7 3.58 3.57 3.68 3.41 3.82 3.71
Very low % 0.8 . . . 0.6 . 1.9 . . 1.2
Low % 5.2 5.4 12.5 5 5.2 8.2 2.5 11.8 . 5.9
Average % 38.8 32.3 31.3 35 43.6 42.9 39 47.1 36.4 37.6
High % 36.3 33.8 43.8 45 37.2 32.7 39 29.4 45.5 31.8
Very high % 19 28.5 12.5 15 13.4 16.3 17.6 11.8 18.2 23.5
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Current level: Function as part College/School
of a team NCSU CALS Design CEP COE CFR CHASS PAMS COT COM
Mean 4.06 4.21 3.94 4.35 3.98 4.02 4.05 3.76 4.27 4.05
Very low % 0.3 . . . 0.6 . 0.6 . . .
Low % 1.8 3.1 . . 0.6 . 1.3 11.8 . 3.5
Average % 20.2 12.2 25 10 23.8 26.5 21.9 23.5 9.1 20.9
High % 46.4 45 56.3 45 50 44.9 45 41.2 54.5 43
Very high % 31.3 39.7 18.8 45 25 28.6 31.3 23.5 36.4 32.6
Current level: Involved with College/School
public/community affairs NCSU CALS Design CEP COE CFR CHASS PAMS COT COM
Mean 3.1 3.29 2.81 3.55 2.92 2.98 3.2 2.47 3.45 3.06
Very low % 5 3.9 . 5 7 . 4.4 23.5 . 4.7
Low % 21.1 17.8 31.3 5 22.7 27.1 19.5 17.6 18.2 25.6
Average % 43 38.8 56.3 35 47.7 50 40.9 47.1 36.4 39.5
High % 20.7 24 12.5 40 16.3 20.8 22 11.8 27.3 19.8
Very high % 10.2 15.5 . 15 6.4 2.1 13.2 . 18.2 10.5
Current level: Understanding College/School
own abilities and interests NCSU CALS Design CEP COE CFR CHASS PAMS COT COM
Mean 3.99 4.06 4.13 4.35 4.03 3.82 3.98 4.06 4 3.82
Very low % 0.2 . . . . . 0.6 . . .
Low % 2.7 2.3 . . 2.3 4.1 2.5 . . 5.9
Average % 23.1 23.7 25 5 17.9 28.6 22.6 17.6 36.4 34.1
High % 45.5 39.7 37.5 55 54.3 49 46.5 58.8 27.3 31.8
Very high % 28.4 34.4 37.5 40 25.4 18.4 27.7 23.5 36.4 28.2
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Current level: Commitment to College/School
health and fitness NCSU CALS Design CEP COE CFR CHASS PAMS COT COM
Mean 3.71 3.92 3.88 4.05 3.69 3.38 3.57 3.47 4 3.76
Very low % 1.4 . . . 2.3 2.1 2.5 . . .
Low % 10 9.2 6.3 5 11.6 14.6 8.8 11.8 . 10.5
Average % 30.2 21.4 37.5 15 26.6 37.5 38.1 47.1 36.4 30.2
High % 33.7 38.2 18.8 50 34.1 35.4 30.6 23.5 27.3 32.6
Very high % 24.8 31.3 37.5 30 25.4 10.4 20 17.6 36.4 26.7
Current level: Having self- College/School
confidence NCSU CALS Design CEP COE CFR CHASS PAMS COT COM
Mean 3.79 3.9 3.56 4 3.84 3.51 3.72 3.76 3.55 3.81
Very low % 1.4 2.3 . . . 2 2.5 . . 1.2
Low % 6.5 7 12.5 . 6.9 8.2 4.4 11.8 . 8.1
Average % 30.7 24 31.3 25 28.9 44.9 34.4 23.5 63.6 27.9
High % 35.1 31.8 43.8 50 37.6 26.5 36.3 41.2 18.2 33.7
Very high % 26.3 34.9 12.5 25 26.6 18.4 22.5 23.5 18.2 29.1
Current level: Realizing my College/School
potential NCSU CALS Design CEP COE CFR CHASS PAMS COT COM
Mean 3.85 3.92 3.56 4 3.91 3.48 3.81 3.82 3.73 3.92
Very low % 0.6 0.8 . . 0.6 . 1.3 . . .
Low % 4.1 4.6 6.3 5 3.5 6.3 2.5 11.8 . 4.7
Average % 32.2 28.2 37.5 20 27.2 50 38.1 29.4 45.5 27.9
High % 36.3 34.4 50 45 42.2 33.3 30 23.5 36.4 38.4
Very high % 26.9 32.1 6.3 30 26.6 10.4 28.1 35.3 18.2 29.1
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Current level: Clarifying College/School
personal identity NCSU CALS Design CEP COE CFR CHASS PAMS COT COM
Mean 3.89 3.89 3.81 4.05 3.89 3.83 3.93 3.64 3.64 3.86
Very low % 0.5 0.8 . 5 . . 0.6 . . .
Low % 3.8 3.9 12.5 . 5.3 4.2 1.9 7.1 . 3.5
Average % 28.9 29.5 25 15 26.9 27.1 28.3 35.7 45.5 34.9
High % 40.2 37.2 31.3 45 40.9 50 42.1 42.9 45.5 33.7
Very high % 26.6 28.7 31.3 35 26.9 18.8 27 14.3 9.1 27.9
Current level: Coping with College/School
change NCSU CALS Design CEP COE CFR CHASS PAMS COT COM
Mean 3.85 4 4 4.2 3.87 3.67 3.82 3.65 3.55 3.74
Very low % 1.1 0.8 . . 1.2 . 1.3 5.9 . 1.2
Low % 4.1 3.1 . 5 2.9 6.3 3.8 17.6 . 5.9
Average % 30.6 28.5 25 15 28.2 37.5 33.8 11.8 63.6 32.9
High % 36.8 30.8 50 35 42.9 39.6 34.4 35.3 18.2 37.6
Very high % 27.4 36.9 25 45 24.7 16.7 26.9 29.4 18.2 22.4
Current level: Being College/School
independent NCSU CALS Design CEP COE CFR CHASS PAMS COT COM
Mean 4.13 4.27 4.19 4.35 4.07 3.9 4.13 4.18 4.27 4.12
Low % 2.6 2.3 . 5 2.3 2 3.1 5.9 . 2.3
Average % 21.5 17.6 25 10 25 30.6 19.5 23.5 18.2 20.9
High % 36 31.3 31.3 30 36 42.9 39 17.6 36.4 39.5
Very high % 39.9 48.9 43.8 55 36.6 24.5 38.4 52.9 45.5 37.2
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College/School
Current level: Handling stress NCSU CALS Design CEP COE CFR CHASS PAMS COT COM
Mean 3.62 3.7 3.25 3.85 3.7 3.47 3.57 3.76 3.27 3.58
Very low % 1.7 1.5 . . 1.2 2 2.5 . 9.1 1.2
Low % 10 8.4 18.8 15 8.7 14.3 9.4 11.8 9.1 10.5
Average % 32.1 32.1 43.8 5 29.1 36.7 34 29.4 36.4 36
High % 36.8 34.4 31.3 60 40.7 28.6 37.1 29.4 36.4 33.7
Very high % 19.5 23.7 6.3 20 20.3 18.4 17 29.4 9.1 18.6
Current level: Managing my College/School
time NCSU CALS Design CEP COE CFR CHASS PAMS COT COM
Mean 3.49 3.56 3.31 3.75 3.51 3.33 3.5 3.47 3.18 3.44
Very low % 1.7 2.3 . . 1.2 6.3 0.6 . . 2.3
Low % 13.8 15.3 31.3 10 10.5 6.3 11.9 17.6 18.2 22.1
Average % 34.4 25.2 25 30 36.8 45.8 42.8 29.4 54.5 23.3
High % 33.8 38.2 25 35 39.2 31.3 26.4 41.2 18.2 33.7
Very high % 16.2 19.1 18.8 25 12.3 10.4 18.2 11.8 9.1 18.6
Current level: Having self- College/School
discipline NCSU CALS Design CEP COE CFR CHASS PAMS COT COM
Mean 3.83 3.96 3.63 4.25 3.8 3.85 3.77 3.88 3.55 3.79
Very low % 0.8 . . . 0.6 2.1 1.3 . . 1.2
Low % 7.3 9.2 12.5 . 4.1 8.3 8.2 5.9 . 10.5
Average % 28.2 22.1 31.3 20 31 18.8 34 35.3 54.5 23.3
High % 35.4 32.1 37.5 35 43.9 43.8 25.8 23.5 36.4 38.4
Very high % 28.4 36.6 18.8 45 20.5 27.1 30.8 35.3 9.1 26.7
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Current level of development: World view goals
Current level: Understanding College/School
world issues NCSU CALS Design CEP COE CFR CHASS PAMS COT COM
Mean 3.48 3.55 3.19 3.7 3.48 3.45 3.52 3.41 3.36 3.38
Very low % 1.8 0.8 . . 1.7 2.1 2.5 5.9 . 2.3
Low % 7.6 7 18.8 . 6.4 8.5 8.8 . 18.2 8.1
Average % 42.7 42.2 43.8 50 45.3 42.6 37.7 41.2 36.4 46.5
High % 36 36.7 37.5 30 34.9 36.2 35.8 52.9 36.4 34.9
Very high % 11.9 13.3 . 20 11.6 10.6 15.1 . 9.1 8.1
Current level: Present as it College/School
relates to history NCSU CALS Design CEP COE CFR CHASS PAMS COT COM
Mean 3.4 3.43 3.25 3.35 3.36 3.48 3.53 3.24 3.36 3.26
Very low % 2.1 1.6 . 5 3.5 2.1 0.6 5.9 . 2.3
Low % 11.7 10.1 25 10 11.6 10.4 12.7 . 27.3 11.6
Average % 43.5 48.1 37.5 40 42.4 33.3 39.9 64.7 27.3 51.2
High % 28.9 24 25 35 30.2 45.8 27.2 23.5 27.3 27.9
Very high % 13.7 16.3 12.5 10 12.2 8.3 19.6 5.9 18.2 7
Current level: Interact with College/School
diverse people NCSU CALS Design CEP COE CFR CHASS PAMS COT COM
Mean 3.92 4.1 4 4.35 3.85 3.71 3.96 3.65 4.09 3.77
Very low % 1.1 0.8 . . 1.2 4.2 0.6 . . 1.2
Low % 3.8 0.8 6.3 5 4.7 8.3 4.4 . . 3.5
Average % 24.2 20.2 18.8 5 23.3 25 24.1 47.1 18.2 33.7
High % 43.7 44.2 43.8 40 50 37.5 39.9 41.2 54.5 40.7
Very high % 27.2 34.1 31.3 50 20.9 25 31 11.8 27.3 20.9
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Current level: Appreciation of College/School
the arts NCSU CALS Design CEP COE CFR CHASS PAMS COT COM
Mean 3.48 3.63 3.94 3.75 3.32 3.42 3.63 3 3.73 3.28
Very low % 4.4 2.3 . 5 5.8 6.3 2.5 17.6 . 5.8
Low % 11.1 9.4 6.3 5 13.5 14.6 8.2 11.8 9.1 15.1
Average % 35.4 32.8 25 30 38 31.3 36.1 41.2 27.3 38.4
High % 29.9 34.4 37.5 30 28.7 27.1 30.4 11.8 45.5 26.7
Very high % 19.1 21.1 31.3 30 14 20.8 22.8 17.6 18.2 14
Current level: Tolerance for College/School
different views NCSU CALS Design CEP COE CFR CHASS PAMS COT COM
Mean 3.85 4.04 4 4.15 3.81 3.67 3.88 3.88 4 3.62
Very low % 0.9 . . . 1.8 2.1 1.3 . . .
Low % 4.1 0.8 . 5 5.3 12.5 1.9 . . 8.1
Average % 28.2 24.2 37.5 15 24.6 20.8 31.6 35.3 27.3 39.5
High % 42 45.3 25 40 47.4 45.8 38 41.2 45.5 34.9
Very high % 24.7 29.7 37.5 40 21.1 18.8 27.2 23.5 27.3 17.4
Current level: Valuing gender College/School
equity NCSU CALS Design CEP COE CFR CHASS PAMS COT COM
Mean 4.23 4.41 4.38 4.35 4.15 4.11 4.22 4.24 4.55 4.08
Very low % 0.8 . . . . 4.3 1.3 . . 1.2
Low % 1.5 . . . 2.9 2.1 1.9 . . 1.2
Average % 16.5 13.3 6.3 10 17.1 12.8 17.6 23.5 9.1 23.3
High % 36.7 32.8 50 45 41.8 40.4 32.1 29.4 27.3 37.2
Very high % 44.5 53.9 43.8 45 38.2 40.4 47.2 47.1 63.6 37.2
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Current level: Valuing racial College/School
equity NCSU CALS Design CEP COE CFR CHASS PAMS COT COM
Mean 4.22 4.34 4.38 4.35 4.17 3.98 4.24 4.29 4.45 4.14
Very low % 0.9 0.8 . . . 4.2 1.3 . . 1.2
Low % 1.8 2.3 . . 1.7 6.3 1.3 . . 1.2
Average % 15.7 13.3 6.3 10 18.6 12.5 14.6 23.5 9.1 19.8
High % 37.3 28.9 50 45 40.7 41.7 38 23.5 36.4 38.4
Very high % 44.2 54.7 43.8 45 39 35.4 44.9 52.9 54.5 39.5
Goal importance: General education goals
Goal importance: Broad College/School
general education NCSU CALS Design CEP COE CFR CHASS PAMS COT COM
Mean 4.17 4.2 3.71 4.25 4.11 4.2 4.26 3.63 4.45 4.16
Not important % 2.6 2.3 5.9 . 2.9 . 1.9 12.5 . 3.4
Of limited %
importance 3.3 3.1 11.8 . 3.5 6 2.5 6.3 . 2.3
Moderately %
important 15.2 15.5 23.5 20 17 10 14.2 25 9.1 12.6
Important % 32.7 30.2 23.5 35 32.7 42 30.9 18.8 36.4 37.9
Very important % 46.2 48.8 35.3 45 43.9 42 50.6 37.5 54.5 43.7
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Goal importance: College/School
Communicate in writing NCSU CALS Design CEP COE CFR CHASS PAMS COT COM
Mean 4.21 4.24 4.18 4.2 4.05 4.02 4.41 3.94 4.64 4.24
Not important % 0.9 0.8 . . 1.2 2 0.6 . . 1.1
Of limited %
importance 3.2 3.1 5.9 . 4.1 4 1.9 17.6 . 1.1
Moderately %
important 16.4 17.8 23.5 20 19.4 20 11.7 5.9 9.1 16.1
Important % 32.9 27.9 17.6 40 39.4 38 27.8 41.2 18.2 35.6
Very important % 46.6 50.4 52.9 40 35.9 36 58 35.3 72.7 46
Goal importance: College/School
Communicate ideas orally NCSU CALS Design CEP COE CFR CHASS PAMS COT COM
Mean 4.45 4.59 4.41 4.5 4.34 4.04 4.54 4.18 4.82 4.5
Not important % 0.9 1.6 . . 0.6 2 1.2 . . .
Of limited %
importance 1.7 . . . 2.9 6 0.6 11.8 . .
Moderately %
important 8.7 7 11.8 5 10.5 14 8 5.9 . 8.1
Important % 29.3 20.9 35.3 40 33.9 42 22.8 35.3 18.2 33.7
Very important % 59.4 70.5 52.9 55 52 36 67.3 47.1 81.8 58.1
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Goal importance: Good College/School
listening skills NCSU CALS Design CEP COE CFR CHASS PAMS COT COM
Mean 4.44 4.48 4.18 4.5 4.37 4.32 4.57 3.94 4.73 4.41
Not important % 0.3 0.8 . . . . 0.6 . . .
Of limited %
importance 2.3 3.1 5.9 . 1.2 6 1.2 5.9 . 2.3
Moderately %
important 9.2 5.4 11.8 10 12.3 12 8 17.6 . 8
Important % 30 28.7 41.2 30 35.1 26 20.4 52.9 27.3 35.6
Very important % 58.3 62 41.2 60 51.5 56 69.8 23.5 72.7 54
Goal importance: Good College/School
reading comprehension skills NCSU CALS Design CEP COE CFR CHASS PAMS COT COM
Mean 4.41 4.52 4.06 4.4 4.39 4.26 4.44 4 4.64 4.45
Not important % 0.6 0.8 . . 0.6 . 1.3 . . .
Of limited %
importance 2.1 1.6 . . 2.3 8 1.3 5.9 . 1.1
Moderately %
important 9.5 5.4 23.5 20 11.1 10 9.4 17.6 . 6.9
Important % 31 29.5 47.1 20 29.2 30 28.1 47.1 36.4 37.9
Very important % 56.8 62.8 29.4 60 56.7 52 60 29.4 63.6 54
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Goal importance: Apply College/School
mathematics skills NCSU CALS Design CEP COE CFR CHASS PAMS COT COM
Mean 4.2 4.17 3.59 4.05 4.73 4.12 3.69 4.76 4.6 4.15
Not important % 1.1 1.6 5.9 . . . 2.5 . . .
Of limited %
importance 3.3 2.3 5.9 . . 2 8.7 . . 3.4
Moderately %
important 18.2 16.3 35.3 30 4.1 20.4 31.1 5.9 . 21.8
Important % 30 37.2 29.4 35 18.7 40.8 32.9 11.8 40 31
Very important % 47.5 42.6 23.5 35 77.2 36.7 24.8 82.4 60 43.7
Goal importance: Understand College/School
scientific influence NCSU CALS Design CEP COE CFR CHASS PAMS COT COM
Mean 4.06 4.32 3.76 4.05 4.51 3.96 3.53 4.29 4.55 3.76
Not important % 1.7 0.8 . . 0.6 4.1 3.1 . . 2.3
Of limited %
importance 4.2 3.1 . . . 4.1 9.9 . . 7
Moderately %
important 21.2 11.6 41.2 25 9.4 20.4 37.9 17.6 . 26.7
Important % 32.6 32.6 41.2 45 27.6 34.7 29.2 35.3 45.5 40.7
Very important % 40.3 51.9 17.6 30 62.4 36.7 19.9 47.1 54.5 23.3
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Goal importance: Apply College/School
scientific principles NCSU CALS Design CEP COE CFR CHASS PAMS COT COM
Mean 3.92 4.23 3.35 4.05 4.54 3.76 3.28 4.65 4.27 3.37
Not important % 2.9 0.8 5.9 . . 4 5.7 . . 7
Of limited %
importance 7.1 3.9 5.9 . 0.6 6 17.6 . . 10.5
Moderately %
important 23.9 15.5 47.1 30 8.8 32 35.8 11.8 18.2 37.2
Important % 27.4 31 29.4 35 26.3 26 25.2 11.8 36.4 29.1
Very important % 38.6 48.8 11.8 35 64.3 32 15.7 76.5 45.5 16.3
Goal importance: Developing College/School
computer skills NCSU CALS Design CEP COE CFR CHASS PAMS COT COM
Mean 4.52 4.43 4.71 4.5 4.7 4.24 4.4 4.18 4.82 4.68
Not important % 0.8 . . . . 2 2.5 . . .
Of limited %
importance 1.5 1.6 . . . 2 3.7 5.9 . .
Moderately %
important 7.6 11 . 10 4.7 12 8 17.6 . 4.6
Important % 25.5 30.7 29.4 30 20.5 38 23.5 29.4 18.2 23
Very important % 64.7 56.7 70.6 60 74.9 46 62.3 47.1 81.8 72.4
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Goal importance: Critically College/School
analyze events NCSU CALS Design CEP COE CFR CHASS PAMS COT COM
Mean 4.29 4.24 4.47 4.35 4.39 3.82 4.3 4.29 4.55 4.36
Not important % 0.9 0.8 . . . 6 0.6 5.9 . .
Of limited %
importance 1.2 1.6 . . 0.6 2 2.5 . . .
Moderately %
important 13.9 18.1 11.8 10 10.6 22 14.8 11.8 9.1 10.3
Important % 35.6 32.3 29.4 45 37.6 44 30.2 23.5 27.3 43.7
Very important % 48.4 47.2 58.8 45 51.2 26 51.9 58.8 63.6 46
Goal importance: To College/School
plan/carry out projects NCSU CALS Design CEP COE CFR CHASS PAMS COT COM
Mean 4.48 4.59 4.71 4.45 4.43 4.22 4.54 4.06 4.55 4.51
Not important % 0.5 . . . 0.6 2 0.6 . . .
Of limited %
importance 0.8 0.8 . . . 2 0.6 11.8 . .
Moderately %
important 9.4 8.6 5.9 15 11.2 16 6.8 5.9 9.1 8
Important % 29.1 21.9 17.6 25 32.5 32 28 47.1 27.3 33.3
Very important % 60.3 68.8 76.5 60 55.6 48 64 35.3 63.6 58.6
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Goal importance: Understand College/School
diverse cultures NCSU CALS Design CEP COE CFR CHASS PAMS COT COM
Mean 3.94 3.95 3.94 4.3 3.78 3.84 4.14 3.47 4.09 3.9
Not important % 3.3 2.4 . . 3.5 6.1 2.5 11.8 . 4.6
Of limited %
importance 5.5 7.1 6.3 . 7.6 4.1 3.1 5.9 . 5.7
Moderately %
important 22.7 21.3 31.3 15 29.2 20.4 18.5 29.4 27.3 19.5
Important % 31.1 31.5 25 40 26.9 38.8 29.6 29.4 36.4 35.6
Very important % 37.4 37.8 37.5 45 32.7 30.6 46.3 23.5 36.4 34.5
Goal importance:
Goal importance: Personal development goals
Responsibility for own College/School
behavior NCSU CALS Design CEP COE CFR CHASS PAMS COT COM
Mean 4.69 4.62 4.76 4.75 4.7 4.6 4.77 4.53 4.91 4.64
Not important % 0.9 0.8 . . . 2 1.3 5.9 . 1.2
Of limited %
importance 0.8 3.1 . . 0.6 . . . . .
Moderately %
important 4.2 4.7 5.9 10 4.7 2 2.5 5.9 . 5.8
Important % 17 16.4 11.8 5 19.3 28 13.1 11.8 9.1 19.8
Very important % 77.1 75 82.4 85 75.4 68 83.1 76.5 90.9 73.3
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Goal importance: View College/School
learning as lifelong NCSU CALS Design CEP COE CFR CHASS PAMS COT COM
Mean 4.48 4.51 4.53 4.6 4.42 4.32 4.49 4.35 4.73 4.55
Not important % 0.9 . . . 1.2 2 1.3 5.9 . .
Of limited %
importance 0.8 . . . 0.6 2 1.9 . . .
Moderately %
important 10.6 13.3 17.6 10 11.7 8 8.8 5.9 . 10.3
Important % 25.4 22.7 11.8 20 28.1 38 23.1 29.4 27.3 24.1
Very important % 62.3 64.1 70.6 70 58.5 50 65 58.8 72.7 65.5
Goal importance: Acting on College/School
ethical principles NCSU CALS Design CEP COE CFR CHASS PAMS COT COM
Mean 4.42 4.35 4.59 4.75 4.44 4.14 4.48 4.24 4.55 4.43
Not important % 1.2 0.8 . . 0.6 2 1.3 11.8 . 1.1
Of limited %
importance 0.9 1.6 . . 0.6 2 1.3 . . .
Moderately %
important 11.2 11.7 5.9 5 11.8 16 10.1 5.9 18.2 11.5
Important % 28.2 33.6 29.4 15 28.8 40 22.6 17.6 9.1 29.9
Very important % 58.4 52.3 64.7 80 58.2 40 64.8 64.7 72.7 57.5
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Goal importance: Leadership College/School
and management skills NCSU CALS Design CEP COE CFR CHASS PAMS COT COM
Mean 4.43 4.37 4.65 4.45 4.46 4.32 4.38 3.88 4.64 4.63
Not important % 1.1 0.8 . . 1.2 2 1.3 5.9 . .
Of limited %
importance 1.5 3.1 . . 0.6 2 1.3 . . 2.3
Moderately %
important 8.8 11.8 . 10 6.4 8 11.3 23.5 9.1 3.5
Important % 30.8 26.8 35.3 35 34.5 38 30.6 41.2 18.2 23.3
Very important % 57.8 57.5 64.7 55 57.3 50 55.6 29.4 72.7 70.9
Goal importance: Function as College/School
part of a team NCSU CALS Design CEP COE CFR CHASS PAMS COT COM
Mean 4.46 4.45 4.53 4.5 4.53 4.38 4.45 3.94 4.9 4.43
Not important % 1.1 0.8 . . 0.6 2 1.3 5.9 . 1.1
Of limited %
importance 1.1 1.6 . . 0.6 2 1.3 . . 1.1
Moderately %
important 8.8 9.5 5.9 10 6.4 6 10.6 23.5 . 9.2
Important % 28.9 27.8 35.3 30 29.8 36 25 35.3 10 31
Very important % 60.2 60.3 58.8 60 62.6 54 61.9 35.3 90 57.5
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Goal importance: Involved College/School
with public/community affairs NCSU CALS Design CEP COE CFR CHASS PAMS COT COM
Mean 3.85 3.97 3.71 4.1 3.69 3.7 4.02 3.12 4.18 3.79
Not important % 2.7 2.4 . . 3.5 . 2.5 17.6 . 2.3
Of limited %
importance 6.1 3.1 11.8 5 5.9 10 5.6 5.9 9.1 8
Moderately %
important 25.2 22.8 29.4 25 31.8 26 20 35.3 9.1 24.1
Important % 36 38.6 35.3 25 35.3 48 31.3 29.4 36.4 39.1
Very important % 30 33.1 23.5 45 23.5 16 40.6 11.8 45.5 26.4
Goal importance: College/School
Understanding own abilities NCSU CALS Design CEP COE CFR CHASS PAMS COT COM
Mean 4.53 4.57 4.53 4.7 4.51 4.31 4.55 4.29 4.73 4.56
Not important % 0.8 . . . . 2 1.9 5.9 . .
Of limited %
importance 0.5 1.6 . . . 2 . . . .
Moderately %
important 7.2 6.3 17.6 5 7.6 6.1 6.9 11.8 . 7
Important % 28.6 26 11.8 20 33.3 42.9 23.9 23.5 27.3 30.2
Very important % 63 66.1 70.6 75 59.1 46.9 67.3 58.8 72.7 62.8
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Goal importance: Commitment College/School
to personal health NCSU CALS Design CEP COE CFR CHASS PAMS COT COM
Mean 4.45 4.53 4.71 4.35 4.4 4.26 4.45 4.06 4.73 4.56
Not important % 1.4 0.8 . . 1.8 . 1.9 5.9 . 1.2
Of limited %
importance 1.4 1.6 . . 1.2 . 1.9 5.9 . 1.2
Moderately %
important 8.2 6.3 . 15 11.1 10 6.9 17.6 . 5.8
Important % 28.8 26.6 29.4 35 26.9 54 27.7 17.6 27.3 24.4
Very important % 60.2 64.8 70.6 50 59.1 36 61.6 52.9 72.7 67.4
Goal importance: Having self- College/School
confidence NCSU CALS Design CEP COE CFR CHASS PAMS COT COM
Mean 4.68 4.76 4.76 4.75 4.62 4.51 4.7 4.59 4.82 4.67
Not important % 0.6 . . . 0.6 2 1.3 . . .
Of limited %
importance 0.3 0.8 . . 0.6 . . . . .
Moderately %
important 5 4.7 . 10 5.2 6.1 5.7 5.9 . 3.5
Important % 18.8 11.8 23.5 5 23.3 28.6 13.2 29.4 18.2 25.6
Very important % 75.2 82.7 76.5 85 70.3 63.3 79.9 64.7 81.8 70.9
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Goal importance: Realizing my College/School
potential NCSU CALS Design CEP COE CFR CHASS PAMS COT COM
Mean 4.63 4.74 4.71 4.65 4.58 4.42 4.65 4.31 4.82 4.66
Not important % 0.6 . . . . 2 1.9 . . .
Of limited %
importance 0.2 . . . . . . 6.3 . .
Moderately %
important 6.4 3.1 5.9 5 8.2 10 5.6 12.5 . 7
Important % 21.4 19.5 17.6 25 25.7 30 16.3 25 18.2 19.8
Very important % 71.5 77.3 76.5 70 66.1 58 76.3 56.3 81.8 73.3
Goal importance: Clarifying College/School
personal identity NCSU CALS Design CEP COE CFR CHASS PAMS COT COM
Mean 4.38 4.31 4.59 4.3 4.34 4.27 4.49 4.07 4.64 4.45
Not important % 1.4 1.6 . . 0.6 . 2.5 7.1 . 1.2
Of limited %
importance 1.4 1.6 . 5 1.8 2 0.6 . . 1.2
Moderately %
important 13.6 14.3 17.6 15 13.5 18.4 10 21.4 9.1 15.1
Important % 24.8 29.4 5.9 25 31.6 30.6 19.4 21.4 18.2 16.3
Very important % 58.9 53.2 76.5 55 52.6 49 67.5 50 72.7 66.3
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Goal importance: Coping with College/School
change NCSU CALS Design CEP COE CFR CHASS PAMS COT COM
Mean 4.36 4.3 4.24 4.45 4.32 4.2 4.49 4.12 4.73 4.35
Not important % 1.2 1.6 . 5 . . 1.9 11.8 . .
Of limited %
importance 1.7 3.1 11.8 . 0.6 2 . . . 3.5
Moderately %
important 11.1 13.4 5.9 5 13.5 20 8.8 . . 8.1
Important % 32.4 27.6 29.4 25 39.4 34 25.6 41.2 27.3 38.4
Very important % 53.6 54.3 52.9 65 46.5 44 63.8 47.1 72.7 50
Goal importance: Being College/School
independent NCSU CALS Design CEP COE CFR CHASS PAMS COT COM
Mean 4.55 4.54 4.71 4.55 4.52 4.44 4.65 4.24 4.91 4.51
Not important % 0.9 0.8 . . . 2 1.3 5.9 . 1.2
Of limited %
importance 0.9 0.8 . 5 1.2 . . . . 2.4
Moderately %
important 7 10.2 5.9 . 8.2 6 4.4 11.8 . 7.1
Important % 24.4 20.3 17.6 30 28.1 36 21.3 29.4 9.1 23.5
Very important % 66.8 68 76.5 65 62.6 56 73.1 52.9 90.9 65.9
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Goal importance: Handling College/School
stress NCSU CALS Design CEP COE CFR CHASS PAMS COT COM
Mean 4.56 4.6 4.71 4.65 4.58 4.4 4.61 4.41 4.82 4.41
Not important % 0.9 0.8 . . . . 1.9 5.9 . 1.2
Of limited %
importance 1.1 0.8 . 5 . 2 . 5.9 . 3.5
Moderately %
important 5.3 5.5 5.9 5 5.9 6 4.4 . . 7.1
Important % 26.6 23.4 17.6 10 30.6 42 23.1 17.6 18.2 29.4
Very important % 66.1 69.5 76.5 80 63.5 50 70.6 70.6 81.8 58.8
Goal importance: Managing College/School
my time NCSU CALS Design CEP COE CFR CHASS PAMS COT COM
Mean 4.62 4.69 4.82 4.55 4.65 4.53 4.58 4.65 4.82 4.56
Not important % 0.5 . . . . . 1.9 . . .
Of limited %
importance 0.3 . . 5 . . 0.6 . . .
Moderately %
important 4.3 2.3 . 5 5.3 6.1 4.4 . . 5.8
Important % 26.4 26.6 17.6 20 24.7 34.7 23.8 35.3 18.2 32.6
Very important % 68.5 71.1 82.4 70 70 59.2 69.4 64.7 81.8 61.6
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Goal importance: Having self- College/School
discipline NCSU CALS Design CEP COE CFR CHASS PAMS COT COM
Mean 4.63 4.69 4.59 4.45 4.64 4.39 4.68 4.71 4.73 4.63
Not important % 0.5 0.8 . 5 . . 0.6 . . .
Of limited %
importance 0.6 0.8 . . . 4.1 . . . 1.2
Moderately %
important 5.2 2.3 5.9 10 7.1 8.2 5.6 . . 3.5
Important % 22.6 21.1 29.4 15 21.8 32.7 18.8 29.4 27.3 26.7
Very important % 71.1 75 64.7 70 71.2 55.1 75 70.6 72.7 68.6
Goal importance: World view goals
Goal importance: College/School
Understanding world issues NCSU CALS Design CEP COE CFR CHASS PAMS COT COM
Mean 4.13 4.19 4.06 4.55 4.04 3.83 4.28 3.65 4.7 4.06
Not important % 2 0.8 . . 1.8 6.3 1.9 5.9 . 2.3
Of limited %
importance 1.7 1.6 5.9 . 1.2 6.3 0.6 5.9 . 1.2
Moderately %
important 16.2 15.7 23.5 10 18.3 16.7 13.1 23.5 10 17.4
Important % 41.6 41.7 29.4 25 49.1 39.6 36.3 47.1 10 46.5
Very important % 38.5 40.2 41.2 65 29.6 31.3 48.1 17.6 80 32.6
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Goal importance: Present as it College/School
relates to history NCSU CALS Design CEP COE CFR CHASS PAMS COT COM
Mean 3.87 3.79 4.06 3.9 3.75 3.77 4.18 3.71 4.2 3.66
Not important % 1.8 0.8 . 5 2.4 4.2 1.3 5.9 . 1.2
Of limited %
importance 4.9 10.2 11.8 5 3.6 . 1.9 5.9 10 5.8
Moderately %
important 27.3 26.6 23.5 10 30.2 31.3 21.3 29.4 10 38.4
Important % 36.3 34.4 11.8 55 44.4 43.8 29.4 29.4 30 34.9
Very important % 29.6 28.1 52.9 25 19.5 20.8 46.3 29.4 50 19.8
Goal importance: Interact with College/School
diverse people NCSU CALS Design CEP COE CFR CHASS PAMS COT COM
Mean 4.3 4.36 4.29 4.7 4.18 4.02 4.43 3.76 4.9 4.34
Not important % 2 3.1 . . 1.8 4.2 1.9 5.9 . .
Of limited %
importance 2.4 3.1 5.9 . 2.4 2.1 1.9 11.8 . 1.2
Moderately %
important 12.4 7.8 11.8 5 15.4 16.7 10.6 11.8 . 17.4
Important % 29.8 26.6 29.4 20 37.3 41.7 23.1 41.2 10 27.9
Very important % 53.4 59.4 52.9 75 43.2 35.4 62.5 29.4 90 53.5
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Goal importance: Appreciation College/School
of the arts NCSU CALS Design CEP COE CFR CHASS PAMS COT COM
Mean 3.77 3.71 4.47 4 3.62 3.73 4.01 2.88 4.7 3.62
Not important % 4.7 5.5 . . 6.6 6.3 1.9 23.5 . 3.5
Of limited %
importance 7 10.2 11.8 10 5.4 6.3 3.1 11.8 . 11.6
Moderately %
important 27.9 22.7 5.9 20 32.9 31.3 28.1 29.4 . 32.6
Important % 27 31.3 5.9 30 29.9 20.8 25.6 23.5 30 24.4
Very important % 33.4 30.5 76.5 40 25.1 35.4 41.3 11.8 70 27.9
Goal importance: Tolerance College/School
for different views NCSU CALS Design CEP COE CFR CHASS PAMS COT COM
Mean 4.33 4.41 4.29 4.55 4.24 4.1 4.44 3.94 4.9 4.31
Not important % 2 0.8 . 5 3 4.2 1.9 5.9 . .
Of limited %
importance 0.9 . 5.9 . 1.2 . 0.6 11.8 . .
Moderately %
important 12 12.5 11.8 . 12.6 16.7 10.7 5.9 . 15.1
Important % 31.9 31.3 29.4 25 35.3 39.6 25.2 35.3 10 38.4
Very important % 53.2 55.5 52.9 70 47.9 39.6 61.6 41.2 90 46.5
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Goal importance: Valuing College/School
gender equity NCSU CALS Design CEP COE CFR CHASS PAMS COT COM
Mean 4.35 4.39 4.35 4.45 4.3 4.13 4.47 3.82 4.9 4.34
Not important % 2.3 1.6 . 5 2.4 6.5 1.9 5.9 . 1.2
Of limited %
importance 1.7 3.1 5.9 . 1.8 . 0.6 5.9 . 1.2
Moderately %
important 11.2 8.7 5.9 5 13.6 13 11.9 23.5 . 9.3
Important % 28 27.6 35.3 25 28.4 34.8 20.1 29.4 10 39.5
Very important % 56.8 59.1 52.9 65 53.8 45.7 65.4 35.3 90 48.8
Goal importance: Valuing College/School
racial equity NCSU CALS Design CEP COE CFR CHASS PAMS COT COM
Mean 4.39 4.42 4.35 4.45 4.36 4.02 4.5 3.94 4.9 4.41
Not important % 2.2 0.8 . 5 1.8 8.5 1.9 5.9 . 1.2
Of limited %
importance 1.7 3.2 5.9 . 1.2 2.1 . 5.9 . 2.3
Moderately %
important 10.1 9.5 5.9 5 12.4 10.6 11.3 17.6 . 5.8
Important % 27.3 26.2 35.3 25 29 36.2 19.5 29.4 10 36
Very important % 58.7 60.3 52.9 65 55.6 42.6 67.3 41.2 90 54.7
For more information on the 1998 Entering Transfer Student Survey contact:
Dr. Nancy Whelchel, Coordinator for Survey Research
University Planning and Analysis
Box 7002
NCSU
Phone: (919) 515-4184
E-mail: Nancy_Whelchel@ncsu.edu
This report is also available on the Web at:
http://www2.acs.ncsu.edu/UPA/survey/reports/TR98/tr98toc.htm
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