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Welcome and thank you for administering this Noel-Levitz survey. This HTML version of your report contains results of the satisfaction-priorities survey administered on your campus.

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Electronic reports

The HTML results are delivered to you with reports reflected in a tabulated view. Select the report page by clicking the related tab. Reports are interactive - sorting by column header and expand/toggle options are available to view the data in several ways. Information buttons Information Button can be found in various areas to provide additional information about the data presented.

You may print each of these reports or all of the reports at once. The document(s) will print as you have adjusted each report and as it appears on the screen. Note, however, every time the HTML is opened, it is in the original delivery format. It will not remember the previous sorting.

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HTML results*:

  • Strategic Planning Overview (not included with all reporting): an executive summary of your strengths and challenges for the first column of data, as well as information on how the two columns of data compare
  • Item Report: responses for each individual item on the survey
  • Scale Report: responses for the survey scales and the items clustered within the scales
  • Summary Report: responses to the summary items on the survey
  • Item Percentage Report: reflects the percent of responses for answers 6 and 7 for all items on the survey
  • Demographic Report: responses to the demographic items on the survey

*Not all HTML files will include all of these reports and some reports will have different combinations. The report segments are dependent on the standard reporting for the specific survey version and the optional, value-added reporting selected.

Reviewing Your Data

Strategic Planning Overview (if included):

This report provides the best summary of your results for immediate action planning. It lists strengths (high importance and high satisfaction) and challenges (high importance and low satisfaction and/or large performance gap) for the first column of data in your report. It also compares your first column of data to your second column of data and identifies where satisfaction levels are significantly higher or lower, as well as any large differences in importance scores.

For your strengths and challenges, additional indicators are also included. These indicators allow you to easily see if the item is significantly higher in satisfaction (reflected with a plus sign Plus Sign for significantly greater) or if the item is significantly lower in satisfaction (shown with a minus sign Minus Sign for significantly less) as compared with your comparison group.

Item Report

This report provides the detailed scores for all items on the survey, including custom defined items you may have chosen to include. You have the option to sort on any of the columns on this screen by simply selecting the column you want to sort on. The first selection will sort in descending order and the second selection will sort in ascending order. Indicators are included in this report with a star Green Star for items that are strengths or a flag Red Flag for items that are challenges, as originally listed in your Strategic Planning Overview.

The SD in the Satisfaction column refers to the standard deviation. This is the amount of variability in the responses.

The far right mean difference column reflects the column one satisfaction score minus the column two satisfaction score. The asterisks in this mean difference column indicate statistical significance. The key is as follows:

* Difference statistically significant at the .05 level

** Difference statistically significant at the .01 level

*** Difference statistically significant at the .001 level

When the second column of data is a national comparison group, the number of student records included in the group is reported at the bottom of the item report. This number also appears at the bottom of the scale report.

Scale Report

This report provides a top line overview of your results and shows the items clustered within the scales or categories on the survey. Collapse and expand by selecting the arrow to the left of the desired scale to see the items within each scale. You can also choose to expand/toggle all scales at one time. You may sort on the scale name, importance, satisfaction, performance gap, and mean difference columns as outlined above.

Indicators are included in this report with a star Green Star for items that are strengths or a flag Red Flag for items that are challenges.

Summary Report

The summary report includes the average score for the responses to the summary items on the survey, as well as the percentage of responses for each of the possible indications. These scores provide a bottom line on the experience at your institution.

Item Percentage Report

This is a new way to review your results. The percentage responses may be better understood on your campus than the average scores reported in the other segments of the results. This report provides a look at the percentage of responses that indicated an answer of 6 or 7 to the items in the survey: 6 is considered "important" or "satisfied" and 7 is considered "very important" or "very satisfied." The gap percentage equals the importance percentage minus the satisfaction percentage. The difference column provides the difference between the first column satisfaction percentage and the second column satisfaction percentage for each item. You may sort on any of the columns, as described above.

Indicators are included in this report with a star Green Star for items that are strengths or a flag Red Flag for items that are challenges.

Demographic Report

This report provides the overview of the individuals who completed the survey. You can collapse and expand individual demographic populations by selecting the arrow to the left of the desired demographic category. You also have the option to expand all/toggle all demographic categories at the same time. A Star indicates the response option that was selected by the majority of survey participants.

Note: These report options are not all included in the target group reporting.

Printing Your Reports

You may print from any of the HTML report pages. The report will print as it appears on your screen. An alternative option for printing your reports is to use the PDF version of your report(s) included with your zipped file; simply open that report and use your local Adobe Reader settings to print the pages.

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Strategic Planning Overview
Strengths and Challenges
Strengthsi vs. Comparison i
68. Nearly all of the faculty are knowledgeable in their field.  
33. My academic advisor is knowledgeable about requirements in my major.  
55. Major requirements are clear and reasonable.  
36. Security staff respond quickly in emergencies. +
39. I am able to experience intellectual growth here.  
69. There is a good variety of courses provided on this campus. +
79. Campus item: Using DARS (Degree Audit Report System) is helpful in tracking my progress toward graduation.  
65. Faculty are usually available after class and during office hours.  
83. Campus item: The quality of study space in the Library is satisfactory.  
45. Students are made to feel welcome on this campus.  
72. On the whole, the campus is well-maintained.  
76. Campus item: The quantity of student study spaces is satisfactory.  
26. Computer labs are adequate and accessible.  
67. Freedom of expression is protected on campus.  
18. Library resources and services are adequate.  
Challengesi  
16. The instruction in my major field is excellent.  
8. The content of the courses within my major is valuable.  
34. I am able to register for classes I need with few conflicts.  
58. The quality of instruction I receive in most of my classes is excellent.  
6. My academic advisor is approachable.  
66. Tuition paid is a worthwhile investment.  
14. My academic advisor is concerned about my success as an individual.  
17. Adequate financial aid is available for most students.  
47. Faculty provide timely feedback about student progress in a course.  
2. The campus staff are caring and helpful.  
12. Financial aid awards are announced to students in time to be helpful in college planning.  
77. Campus item: How to access financial aid is fully explained.  
59. This institution shows concern for students as individuals.  
11. Billing policies are reasonable.  
57. I seldom get the "run-around" when seeking information on this campus.  
73. Student activities fees are put to good use.  
Trends
Higher Satisfaction vs. May 2012  
7. The campus is safe and secure for all students.  
36. Security staff respond quickly in emergencies.  
69. There is a good variety of courses provided on this campus.  
Item Report

Sort on each column to see data from highest to lowest.

    May 2014 May 2012  
i Item Importance Satisfaction/SD Gap i Importance Satisfaction/SD Gap i Difference i
  01. Most students feel a sense of belonging here. 5.78 5.15/1.39 0.63 5.94 5.15/1.36 0.79 0.00
Challenge 02. The campus staff are caring and helpful. 6.35 5.17/1.33 1.18 6.36 5.15/1.43 1.21 0.02
  03. Faculty care about me as an individual. 6.04 4.95/1.48 1.09 6.19 4.86/1.54 1.33 0.09
  04. Admissions staff are knowledgeable. 6.22 5.28/1.45 0.94 6.26 5.08/1.48 1.18 0.20
  05. Financial aid counselors are helpful. 6.16 5.00/1.61 1.16 6.20 4.81/1.82 1.39 0.19
Challenge 06. My academic advisor is approachable. 6.47 5.31/1.78 1.16 6.56 5.41/1.75 1.15 -0.10
  07. The campus is safe and secure for all students. 6.48 5.45/1.31 1.03 6.51 5.19/1.41 1.32 0.26**
Challenge 08. The content of the courses within my major is valuable. 6.61 5.41/1.44 1.20 6.69 5.48/1.38 1.21 -0.07
  09. A variety of intramural activities are offered. 4.94 5.51/1.28 -0.57 5.01 5.50/1.34 -0.49 0.01
  10. Administrators are approachable to students. 5.91 5.04/1.41 0.87 5.99 4.97/1.55 1.02 0.07
Challenge 11. Billing policies are reasonable. 6.17 5.00/1.58 1.17 6.27 4.84/1.74 1.43 0.16
Challenge 12. Financial aid awards are announced to students in time to be helpful in college planning. 6.33 5.07/1.59 1.26 6.36 5.03/1.63 1.33 0.04
  13. Library staff are helpful and approachable. 5.85 5.90/1.11 -0.05 5.91 5.97/1.10 -0.06 -0.07
Challenge 14. My academic advisor is concerned about my success as an individual. 6.38 5.19/1.78 1.19 6.40 5.13/1.76 1.27 0.06
  15. The staff in the health services area are competent. 6.06 5.61/1.35 0.45 6.17 5.74/1.31 0.43 -0.13
Challenge 16. The instruction in my major field is excellent. 6.62 5.38/1.42 1.24 6.61 5.38/1.47 1.23 0.00
Challenge 17. Adequate financial aid is available for most students. 6.38 4.84/1.73 1.54 6.47 4.89/1.73 1.58 -0.05
Strength 18. Library resources and services are adequate. 6.18 5.88/1.15 0.30 6.25 5.95/1.12 0.30 -0.07
  19. My academic advisor helps me set goals to work toward. 6.14 4.85/1.84 1.29 6.24 4.72/1.87 1.52 0.13
  20. The business office is open during hours which are convenient for most students. 5.86 5.19/1.50 0.67 5.87 5.22/1.49 0.65 -0.03
  21. The amount of student parking space on campus is adequate. 6.11 3.69/2.02 2.42 6.21 3.62/1.94 2.59 0.07
  22. Counseling staff care about students as individuals. 6.13 5.37/1.31 0.76 6.15 5.25/1.49 0.90 0.12
  23. Living conditions in the residence halls are comfortable (adequate space, lighting, heat, air, etc.) 6.00 4.95/1.63 1.05 6.26 4.82/1.60 1.44 0.13
  24. The intercollegiate athletic programs contribute to a strong sense of school spirit. 5.13 5.01/1.62 0.12 5.08 4.75/1.68 0.33 0.26
  25. Faculty are fair and unbiased in their treatment of individual students. 6.37 5.26/1.48 1.11 6.45 5.21/1.40 1.24 0.05
Strength 26. Computer labs are adequate and accessible. 6.23 5.76/1.25 0.47 6.34 5.82/1.30 0.52 -0.06
  27. The personnel involved in registration are helpful. 6.22 5.22/1.57 1.00 6.31 5.17/1.53 1.14 0.05
  28. Parking lots are well-lighted and secure. 5.99 5.19/1.44 0.80 6.16 5.10/1.59 1.06 0.09
  29. It is an enjoyable experience to be a student on this campus. 6.38 5.39/1.44 0.99 6.44 5.41/1.47 1.03 -0.02
  30. Residence hall staff are concerned about me as an individual. 5.64 5.09/1.54 0.55 5.87 4.86/1.67 1.01 0.23
  31. Males and females have equal opportunities to participate in intercollegiate athletics. 5.67 5.56/1.36 0.11 5.58 5.47/1.49 0.11 0.09
  32. Tutoring services are readily available. 6.01 5.67/1.29 0.34 6.00 5.44/1.44 0.56 0.23*
Strength 33. My academic advisor is knowledgeable about requirements in my major. 6.56 5.78/1.46 0.78 6.61 5.71/1.63 0.90 0.07
Challenge 34. I am able to register for classes I need with few conflicts. 6.58 4.88/1.83 1.70 6.69 4.85/1.80 1.84 0.03
  35. The assessment and course placement procedures are reasonable. 6.17 5.33/1.37 0.84 6.28 5.30/1.40 0.98 0.03
Strength 36. Security staff respond quickly in emergencies. 6.46 5.64/1.23 0.82 6.42 5.33/1.49 1.09 0.31*
  37. I feel a sense of pride about my campus. 5.63 5.12/1.47 0.51 5.82 5.12/1.57 0.70 0.00
  38. There is an adequate selection of food available in the cafeteria. 5.90 4.38/1.86 1.52 6.08 4.28/1.83 1.80 0.10
Strength 39. I am able to experience intellectual growth here. 6.44 5.62/1.19 0.82 6.47 5.52/1.29 0.95 0.10
  40. Residence hall regulations are reasonable. 5.86 4.97/1.63 0.89 6.09 5.06/1.59 1.03 -0.09
  41. There is a commitment to academic excellence on this campus. 6.24 5.32/1.30 0.92 6.37 5.22/1.45 1.15 0.10
  42. There are a sufficient number of weekend activities for students. 5.47 4.78/1.66 0.69 5.44 4.83/1.60 0.61 -0.05
  43. Admissions counselors respond to prospective students' unique needs and requests. 6.03 5.25/1.48 0.78 6.03 5.14/1.46 0.89 0.11
  44. Academic support services adequately meet the needs of students. 6.13 5.37/1.35 0.76 6.17 5.28/1.42 0.89 0.09
Strength 45. Students are made to feel welcome on this campus. 6.30 5.55/1.31 0.75 6.26 5.44/1.46 0.82 0.11
  46. I can easily get involved in campus organizations. 5.94 5.46/1.43 0.48 5.88 5.42/1.52 0.46 0.04
Challenge 47. Faculty provide timely feedback about student progress in a course. 6.38 4.99/1.50 1.39 6.47 4.85/1.62 1.62 0.14
  48. Admissions counselors accurately portray the campus in their recruiting practices. 6.04 5.18/1.45 0.86 6.00 5.21/1.51 0.79 -0.03
  49. There are adequate services to help me decide upon a career. 6.15 5.27/1.50 0.88 6.34 5.22/1.54 1.12 0.05
  50. Class change (drop/add) policies are reasonable. 6.13 5.37/1.61 0.76 6.20 5.40/1.55 0.80 -0.03
  51. This institution has a good reputation within the community. 6.02 5.22/1.54 0.80 6.08 5.25/1.47 0.83 -0.03
  52. The student center is a comfortable place for students to spend their leisure time. 5.99 5.76/1.29 0.23 6.05 5.71/1.26 0.34 0.05
  53. Faculty take into consideration student differences as they teach a course. 6.14 4.93/1.64 1.21 6.23 4.87/1.65 1.36 0.06
  54. Bookstore staff are helpful. 5.80 5.64/1.42 0.16 5.87 5.58/1.34 0.29 0.06
Strength 55. Major requirements are clear and reasonable. 6.51 5.54/1.44 0.97 6.51 5.51/1.54 1.00 0.03
  56. The student handbook provides helpful information about campus life. 5.61 5.49/1.33 0.12 5.77 5.31/1.31 0.46 0.18
Challenge 57. I seldom get the "run-around" when seeking information on this campus. 6.17 4.66/1.82 1.51 6.26 4.58/1.83 1.68 0.08
Challenge 58. The quality of instruction I receive in most of my classes is excellent. 6.50 5.20/1.46 1.30 6.57 5.20/1.45 1.37 0.00
Challenge 59. This institution shows concern for students as individuals. 6.25 4.97/1.56 1.28 6.39 4.79/1.70 1.60 0.18
  60. I generally know what's happening on campus. 5.79 4.85/1.57 0.94 5.91 4.95/1.58 0.96 -0.10
  61. Adjunct faculty are competent as classroom instructors. 6.20 5.44/1.35 0.76 6.33 5.29/1.42 1.04 0.15
  62. There is a strong commitment to racial harmony on this campus. 5.83 5.48/1.43 0.35 5.87 5.49/1.36 0.38 -0.01
  63. Student disciplinary procedures are fair. 6.11 5.37/1.38 0.74 6.05 5.33/1.45 0.72 0.04
  64. New student orientation services help students adjust to college. 6.02 5.32/1.56 0.70 5.93 5.10/1.62 0.83 0.22
Strength 65. Faculty are usually available after class and during office hours. 6.33 5.69/1.25 0.64 6.40 5.58/1.30 0.82 0.11
Challenge 66. Tuition paid is a worthwhile investment. 6.44 4.87/1.74 1.57 6.60 4.96/1.65 1.64 -0.09
Strength 67. Freedom of expression is protected on campus. 6.22 5.54/1.38 0.68 6.13 5.48/1.45 0.65 0.06
Strength 68. Nearly all of the faculty are knowledgeable in their field. 6.58 5.78/1.25 0.80 6.57 5.61/1.29 0.96 0.17
Strength 69. There is a good variety of courses provided on this campus. 6.40 5.83/1.30 0.57 6.51 5.61/1.35 0.90 0.22*
  70. Graduate teaching assistants are competent as classroom instructors. 6.24 5.28/1.47 0.96 6.33 5.27/1.51 1.06 0.01
  71. Channels for expressing student complaints are readily available. 6.06 4.78/1.69 1.28 6.26 4.66/1.72 1.60 0.12
Strength 72. On the whole, the campus is well-maintained. 6.28 5.79/1.18 0.49 6.43 5.77/1.26 0.66 0.02
Challenge 73. Student activities fees are put to good use. 6.17 4.74/1.71 1.43 6.33 4.54/1.76 1.79 0.20
  74. Campus item: The quality of instructional spaces (e.g., classrooms, laboratories) is satisfactory. 6.28 5.37/1.38 0.91 6.35 5.40/1.30 0.95 -0.03
  75. Campus item: Student billing and payment procedures are clearly explained. 6.34 5.30/1.49 1.04 6.44 5.25/1.62 1.19 0.05
Strength 76. Campus item: The quantity of student study spaces is satisfactory. 6.27 5.63/1.30 0.64 6.35 5.60/1.40 0.75 0.03
Challenge 77. Campus item: How to access financial aid is fully explained. 6.30 4.95/1.66 1.35 6.41 5.04/1.68 1.37 -0.09
  78. Campus item: The amount of counseling and emotional support services on campus is adequate. 5.93 5.48/1.37 0.45 6.09 5.20/1.60 0.89 0.28*
Strength 79. Campus item: Using DARS (Degree Audit Report System) is helpful in tracking my progress toward graduation. 6.36 5.89/1.34 0.47 6.42 5.75/1.54 0.67 0.14
  80. Campus item: I am satisfied with study abroad opportunities as Minnesota State Mankato. 5.91 5.32/1.55 0.59 5.97 5.41/1.54 0.56 -0.09
  81. Campus item: Text messaging is an acceptable way for administration and faculty to communicate with me. 5.46 5.45/1.56 0.01 5.21 5.18/1.74 0.03 0.27*
  82. Campus item: I am able to access information and complete transactions through my smartphone. 5.77 5.38/1.63 0.39 5.50 5.25/1.55 0.25 0.13
Strength 83. Campus item: The quality of study space in the Library is satisfactory. 6.31 5.82/1.33 0.49 6.36 5.78/1.37 0.58 0.04
  84. Institution's commitment to part-time students? 5.34/1.49 5.30/1.49 0.04
  85. Institution's commitment to evening students? 5.40/1.31 5.33/1.46 0.07
  86. Institution's commitment to older, returning learners? 5.45/1.44 5.35/1.54 0.10
  87. Institution's commitment to under-represented populations? 5.47/1.42 5.47/1.40 0.00
  88. Institution's commitment to commuters? 5.02/1.61 4.97/1.66 0.05
  89. Institution's commitment to students with disabilities? 5.89/1.14 5.61/1.48 0.28*
  90. Cost as factor in decision to enroll. 6.25     6.19    
  91. Financial aid as factor in decision to enroll. 5.73     5.94    
  92. Academic reputation as factor in decision to enroll. 5.62     5.84    
  93. Size of institution as factor in decision to enroll. 5.32     5.34    
  94. Opportunity to play sports as factor in decision to enroll. 3.56     3.65    
  95. Recommendations from family/friends as factor in decision to enroll. 4.90     5.01    
  96. Geographic setting as factor in decision to enroll. 5.56     5.73    
  97. Campus appearance as factor in decision to enroll. 5.40     5.41    
  98. Personalized attention prior to enrollment as factor in decision to enroll. 5.28     5.37    
*Difference statistically significant at the .05 level
**Difference statistically significant at the .01 level
***Difference statistically significant at the .001 level
Scale Report

Sort on each column to see data from highest to lowest.

    May 2014 May 2012  
i Scale / Item Importance Satisfaction/SD Gap i Importance Satisfaction/SD Gap i Difference i
  Student Centeredness 6.16 5.21/1.11 0.95 6.23 5.15/1.22 1.08 0.06
  01. Most students feel a sense of belonging here. 5.78 5.15/1.39 0.63 5.94 5.15/1.36 0.79 0.00
Challenge 02. The campus staff are caring and helpful. 6.35 5.17/1.33 1.18 6.36 5.15/1.43 1.21 0.02
  10. Administrators are approachable to students. 5.91 5.04/1.41 0.87 5.99 4.97/1.55 1.02 0.07
  29. It is an enjoyable experience to be a student on this campus. 6.38 5.39/1.44 0.99 6.44 5.41/1.47 1.03 -0.02
Strength 45. Students are made to feel welcome on this campus. 6.30 5.55/1.31 0.75 6.26 5.44/1.46 0.82 0.11
Challenge 59. This institution shows concern for students as individuals. 6.25 4.97/1.56 1.28 6.39 4.79/1.70 1.60 0.18
  Campus Life 5.77 5.21/1.09 0.56 5.83 5.11/1.09 0.72 0.10
  09. A variety of intramural activities are offered. 4.94 5.51/1.28 -0.57 5.01 5.50/1.34 -0.49 0.01
  23. Living conditions in the residence halls are comfortable (adequate space, lighting, heat, air, etc.) 6.00 4.95/1.63 1.05 6.26 4.82/1.60 1.44 0.13
  24. The intercollegiate athletic programs contribute to a strong sense of school spirit. 5.13 5.01/1.62 0.12 5.08 4.75/1.68 0.33 0.26
  30. Residence hall staff are concerned about me as an individual. 5.64 5.09/1.54 0.55 5.87 4.86/1.67 1.01 0.23
  31. Males and females have equal opportunities to participate in intercollegiate athletics. 5.67 5.56/1.36 0.11 5.58 5.47/1.49 0.11 0.09
  38. There is an adequate selection of food available in the cafeteria. 5.90 4.38/1.86 1.52 6.08 4.28/1.83 1.80 0.10
  40. Residence hall regulations are reasonable. 5.86 4.97/1.63 0.89 6.09 5.06/1.59 1.03 -0.09
  42. There are a sufficient number of weekend activities for students. 5.47 4.78/1.66 0.69 5.44 4.83/1.60 0.61 -0.05
  46. I can easily get involved in campus organizations. 5.94 5.46/1.43 0.48 5.88 5.42/1.52 0.46 0.04
  52. The student center is a comfortable place for students to spend their leisure time. 5.99 5.76/1.29 0.23 6.05 5.71/1.26 0.34 0.05
  56. The student handbook provides helpful information about campus life. 5.61 5.49/1.33 0.12 5.77 5.31/1.31 0.46 0.18
  63. Student disciplinary procedures are fair. 6.11 5.37/1.38 0.74 6.05 5.33/1.45 0.72 0.04
  64. New student orientation services help students adjust to college. 6.02 5.32/1.56 0.70 5.93 5.10/1.62 0.83 0.22
Strength 67. Freedom of expression is protected on campus. 6.22 5.54/1.38 0.68 6.13 5.48/1.45 0.65 0.06
Challenge 73. Student activities fees are put to good use. 6.17 4.74/1.71 1.43 6.33 4.54/1.76 1.79 0.20
  Instructional Effectiveness 6.37 5.36/1.00 1.01 6.44 5.28/1.05 1.16 0.08
  03. Faculty care about me as an individual. 6.04 4.95/1.48 1.09 6.19 4.86/1.54 1.33 0.09
Challenge 08. The content of the courses within my major is valuable. 6.61 5.41/1.44 1.20 6.69 5.48/1.38 1.21 -0.07
Challenge 16. The instruction in my major field is excellent. 6.62 5.38/1.42 1.24 6.61 5.38/1.47 1.23 0.00
  25. Faculty are fair and unbiased in their treatment of individual students. 6.37 5.26/1.48 1.11 6.45 5.21/1.40 1.24 0.05
Strength 39. I am able to experience intellectual growth here. 6.44 5.62/1.19 0.82 6.47 5.52/1.29 0.95 0.10
  41. There is a commitment to academic excellence on this campus. 6.24 5.32/1.30 0.92 6.37 5.22/1.45 1.15 0.10
Challenge 47. Faculty provide timely feedback about student progress in a course. 6.38 4.99/1.50 1.39 6.47 4.85/1.62 1.62 0.14
  53. Faculty take into consideration student differences as they teach a course. 6.14 4.93/1.64 1.21 6.23 4.87/1.65 1.36 0.06
Challenge 58. The quality of instruction I receive in most of my classes is excellent. 6.50 5.20/1.46 1.30 6.57 5.20/1.45 1.37 0.00
  61. Adjunct faculty are competent as classroom instructors. 6.20 5.44/1.35 0.76 6.33 5.29/1.42 1.04 0.15
Strength 65. Faculty are usually available after class and during office hours. 6.33 5.69/1.25 0.64 6.40 5.58/1.30 0.82 0.11
Strength 68. Nearly all of the faculty are knowledgeable in their field. 6.58 5.78/1.25 0.80 6.57 5.61/1.29 0.96 0.17
Strength 69. There is a good variety of courses provided on this campus. 6.40 5.83/1.30 0.57 6.51 5.61/1.35 0.90 0.22*
  70. Graduate teaching assistants are competent as classroom instructors. 6.24 5.28/1.47 0.96 6.33 5.27/1.51 1.06 0.01
  Recruitment and Financial Aid 6.20 5.10/1.23 1.10 6.23 5.02/1.28 1.21 0.08
  04. Admissions staff are knowledgeable. 6.22 5.28/1.45 0.94 6.26 5.08/1.48 1.18 0.20
  05. Financial aid counselors are helpful. 6.16 5.00/1.61 1.16 6.20 4.81/1.82 1.39 0.19
Challenge 12. Financial aid awards are announced to students in time to be helpful in college planning. 6.33 5.07/1.59 1.26 6.36 5.03/1.63 1.33 0.04
Challenge 17. Adequate financial aid is available for most students. 6.38 4.84/1.73 1.54 6.47 4.89/1.73 1.58 -0.05
  43. Admissions counselors respond to prospective students' unique needs and requests. 6.03 5.25/1.48 0.78 6.03 5.14/1.46 0.89 0.11
  48. Admissions counselors accurately portray the campus in their recruiting practices. 6.04 5.18/1.45 0.86 6.00 5.21/1.51 0.79 -0.03
  Campus Support Services 6.05 5.65/0.98 0.40 6.13 5.63/0.99 0.50 0.02
  13. Library staff are helpful and approachable. 5.85 5.90/1.11 -0.05 5.91 5.97/1.10 -0.06 -0.07
Strength 18. Library resources and services are adequate. 6.18 5.88/1.15 0.30 6.25 5.95/1.12 0.30 -0.07
Strength 26. Computer labs are adequate and accessible. 6.23 5.76/1.25 0.47 6.34 5.82/1.30 0.52 -0.06
  32. Tutoring services are readily available. 6.01 5.67/1.29 0.34 6.00 5.44/1.44 0.56 0.23*
  44. Academic support services adequately meet the needs of students. 6.13 5.37/1.35 0.76 6.17 5.28/1.42 0.89 0.09
  49. There are adequate services to help me decide upon a career. 6.15 5.27/1.50 0.88 6.34 5.22/1.54 1.12 0.05
  54. Bookstore staff are helpful. 5.80 5.64/1.42 0.16 5.87 5.58/1.34 0.29 0.06
  Academic Advising 6.41 5.34/1.39 1.07 6.46 5.30/1.44 1.16 0.04
Challenge 06. My academic advisor is approachable. 6.47 5.31/1.78 1.16 6.56 5.41/1.75 1.15 -0.10
Challenge 14. My academic advisor is concerned about my success as an individual. 6.38 5.19/1.78 1.19 6.40 5.13/1.76 1.27 0.06
  19. My academic advisor helps me set goals to work toward. 6.14 4.85/1.84 1.29 6.24 4.72/1.87 1.52 0.13
Strength 33. My academic advisor is knowledgeable about requirements in my major. 6.56 5.78/1.46 0.78 6.61 5.71/1.63 0.90 0.07
Strength 55. Major requirements are clear and reasonable. 6.51 5.54/1.44 0.97 6.51 5.51/1.54 1.00 0.03
  Registration Effectiveness 6.20 5.13/1.21 1.07 6.27 5.09/1.23 1.18 0.04
Challenge 11. Billing policies are reasonable. 6.17 5.00/1.58 1.17 6.27 4.84/1.74 1.43 0.16
  20. The business office is open during hours which are convenient for most students. 5.86 5.19/1.50 0.67 5.87 5.22/1.49 0.65 -0.03
  27. The personnel involved in registration are helpful. 6.22 5.22/1.57 1.00 6.31 5.17/1.53 1.14 0.05
Challenge 34. I am able to register for classes I need with few conflicts. 6.58 4.88/1.83 1.70 6.69 4.85/1.80 1.84 0.03
  50. Class change (drop/add) policies are reasonable. 6.13 5.37/1.61 0.76 6.20 5.40/1.55 0.80 -0.03
  Safety and Security 6.26 4.96/1.22 1.30 6.33 4.78/1.23 1.55 0.18*
  07. The campus is safe and secure for all students. 6.48 5.45/1.31 1.03 6.51 5.19/1.41 1.32 0.26**
  21. The amount of student parking space on campus is adequate. 6.11 3.69/2.02 2.42 6.21 3.62/1.94 2.59 0.07
  28. Parking lots are well-lighted and secure. 5.99 5.19/1.44 0.80 6.16 5.10/1.59 1.06 0.09
Strength 36. Security staff respond quickly in emergencies. 6.46 5.64/1.23 0.82 6.42 5.33/1.49 1.09 0.31*
  Concern for the Individual 6.16 5.13/1.16 1.03 6.27 5.01/1.21 1.26 0.12
  03. Faculty care about me as an individual. 6.04 4.95/1.48 1.09 6.19 4.86/1.54 1.33 0.09
Challenge 14. My academic advisor is concerned about my success as an individual. 6.38 5.19/1.78 1.19 6.40 5.13/1.76 1.27 0.06
  22. Counseling staff care about students as individuals. 6.13 5.37/1.31 0.76 6.15 5.25/1.49 0.90 0.12
  25. Faculty are fair and unbiased in their treatment of individual students. 6.37 5.26/1.48 1.11 6.45 5.21/1.40 1.24 0.05
  30. Residence hall staff are concerned about me as an individual. 5.64 5.09/1.54 0.55 5.87 4.86/1.67 1.01 0.23
Challenge 59. This institution shows concern for students as individuals. 6.25 4.97/1.56 1.28 6.39 4.79/1.70 1.60 0.18
  Service Excellence 6.08 5.18/1.09 0.90 6.17 5.17/1.09 1.00 0.01
Challenge 02. The campus staff are caring and helpful. 6.35 5.17/1.33 1.18 6.36 5.15/1.43 1.21 0.02
  13. Library staff are helpful and approachable. 5.85 5.90/1.11 -0.05 5.91 5.97/1.10 -0.06 -0.07
  15. The staff in the health services area are competent. 6.06 5.61/1.35 0.45 6.17 5.74/1.31 0.43 -0.13
  22. Counseling staff care about students as individuals. 6.13 5.37/1.31 0.76 6.15 5.25/1.49 0.90 0.12
  27. The personnel involved in registration are helpful. 6.22 5.22/1.57 1.00 6.31 5.17/1.53 1.14 0.05
Challenge 57. I seldom get the "run-around" when seeking information on this campus. 6.17 4.66/1.82 1.51 6.26 4.58/1.83 1.68 0.08
  60. I generally know what's happening on campus. 5.79 4.85/1.57 0.94 5.91 4.95/1.58 0.96 -0.10
  71. Channels for expressing student complaints are readily available. 6.06 4.78/1.69 1.28 6.26 4.66/1.72 1.60 0.12
  Responsiveness to Diverse Populations 5.41/1.31 5.33/1.31 0.08
  84. Institution's commitment to part-time students? 5.34/1.49 5.30/1.49 0.04
  85. Institution's commitment to evening students? 5.40/1.31 5.33/1.46 0.07
  86. Institution's commitment to older, returning learners? 5.45/1.44 5.35/1.54 0.10
  87. Institution's commitment to under-represented populations? 5.47/1.42 5.47/1.40 0.00
  88. Institution's commitment to commuters? 5.02/1.61 4.97/1.66 0.05
  89. Institution's commitment to students with disabilities? 5.89/1.14 5.61/1.48 0.28*
  Campus Climate 6.11 5.15/1.04 0.96 6.20 5.10/1.10 1.10 0.05
  01. Most students feel a sense of belonging here. 5.78 5.15/1.39 0.63 5.94 5.15/1.36 0.79 0.00
Challenge 02. The campus staff are caring and helpful. 6.35 5.17/1.33 1.18 6.36 5.15/1.43 1.21 0.02
  03. Faculty care about me as an individual. 6.04 4.95/1.48 1.09 6.19 4.86/1.54 1.33 0.09
  07. The campus is safe and secure for all students. 6.48 5.45/1.31 1.03 6.51 5.19/1.41 1.32 0.26**
  10. Administrators are approachable to students. 5.91 5.04/1.41 0.87 5.99 4.97/1.55 1.02 0.07
  29. It is an enjoyable experience to be a student on this campus. 6.38 5.39/1.44 0.99 6.44 5.41/1.47 1.03 -0.02
  37. I feel a sense of pride about my campus. 5.63 5.12/1.47 0.51 5.82 5.12/1.57 0.70 0.00
  41. There is a commitment to academic excellence on this campus. 6.24 5.32/1.30 0.92 6.37 5.22/1.45 1.15 0.10
Strength 45. Students are made to feel welcome on this campus. 6.30 5.55/1.31 0.75 6.26 5.44/1.46 0.82 0.11
  51. This institution has a good reputation within the community. 6.02 5.22/1.54 0.80 6.08 5.25/1.47 0.83 -0.03
Challenge 57. I seldom get the "run-around" when seeking information on this campus. 6.17 4.66/1.82 1.51 6.26 4.58/1.83 1.68 0.08
Challenge 59. This institution shows concern for students as individuals. 6.25 4.97/1.56 1.28 6.39 4.79/1.70 1.60 0.18
  60. I generally know what's happening on campus. 5.79 4.85/1.57 0.94 5.91 4.95/1.58 0.96 -0.10
  62. There is a strong commitment to racial harmony on this campus. 5.83 5.48/1.43 0.35 5.87 5.49/1.36 0.38 -0.01
Challenge 66. Tuition paid is a worthwhile investment. 6.44 4.87/1.74 1.57 6.60 4.96/1.65 1.64 -0.09
Strength 67. Freedom of expression is protected on campus. 6.22 5.54/1.38 0.68 6.13 5.48/1.45 0.65 0.06
  71. Channels for expressing student complaints are readily available. 6.06 4.78/1.69 1.28 6.26 4.66/1.72 1.60 0.12
*Difference statistically significant at the .05 level
**Difference statistically significant at the .01 level
***Difference statistically significant at the .001 level
Summary Report
  May 2014 May 2012  
Summary     Difference
So far, how has your college experience met your expectations? 4.45 4.40 0.05
1=Much worse than expected 2% 2%   
2=Quite a bit worse than I expected 4% 4%   
3=Worse than I expected 11% 14%   
4=About what I expected 37% 36%   
5=Better than I expected 24% 24%   
6=Quite a bit better than I expected 13% 8%   
7=Much better than expected 6% 9%   
Rate your overall satisfaction with your experience here thus far. 5.16 5.11 0.05
1=Not satisfied at all 1% 1%   
2=Not very satisfied 4% 7%   
3=Somewhat dissatisfied 9% 8%   
4=Neutral 11% 9%   
5=Somewhat satisfied 21% 21%   
6=Satisfied 38% 40%   
7=Very satisfied 13% 11%   
All in all, if you had to do it over, would you enroll here again? 5.19 5.19 0.00
1=Definitely not 3% 3%   
2=Probably not 8% 9%   
3=Maybe not 7% 6%   
4=I don't know 9% 8%   
5=Maybe yes 10% 12%   
6=Probably yes 37% 32%   
7=Definitely yes 22% 26%   
Item Percentage Report

Sort on each column to see data from highest to lowest.

This report provides a look at the percentage of responses that indicated an answer of 6 or 7 to the items in the survey: 6 is considered "important" or "satisfied" and 7 is considered "very important" or "very satisfied."

    May 2014 May 2012  
i Item Importance % Satisfaction % Gap i Importance % Satisfaction % Gap i Difference i
  01. Most students feel a sense of belonging here. 66% 47% 19% 71% 46% 25% 1%
Challenge 02. The campus staff are caring and helpful. 85% 45% 40% 89% 48% 41% -3%
  03. Faculty care about me as an individual. 73% 39% 34% 79% 36% 43% 3%
  04. Admissions staff are knowledgeable. 79% 52% 27% 82% 47% 35% 5%
  05. Financial aid counselors are helpful. 79% 45% 34% 81% 43% 38% 2%
Challenge 06. My academic advisor is approachable. 88% 57% 31% 90% 59% 31% -2%
  07. The campus is safe and secure for all students. 88% 56% 32% 89% 47% 42% 9%
Challenge 08. The content of the courses within my major is valuable. 92% 57% 35% 94% 57% 37% 0%
  09. A variety of intramural activities are offered. 42% 57% -15% 43% 58% -15% -1%
  10. Administrators are approachable to students. 70% 42% 28% 73% 46% 27% -4%
Challenge 11. Billing policies are reasonable. 79% 43% 36% 81% 43% 38% 0%
Challenge 12. Financial aid awards are announced to students in time to be helpful in college planning. 85% 47% 38% 86% 48% 38% -1%
  13. Library staff are helpful and approachable. 64% 69% -5% 67% 73% -6% -4%
Challenge 14. My academic advisor is concerned about my success as an individual. 85% 53% 32% 85% 50% 35% 3%
  15. The staff in the health services area are competent. 76% 63% 13% 79% 66% 13% -3%
Challenge 16. The instruction in my major field is excellent. 93% 56% 37% 93% 56% 37% 0%
Challenge 17. Adequate financial aid is available for most students. 87% 42% 45% 88% 46% 42% -4%
Strength 18. Library resources and services are adequate. 79% 73% 6% 79% 74% 5% -1%
  19. My academic advisor helps me set goals to work toward. 77% 45% 32% 82% 42% 40% 3%
  20. The business office is open during hours which are convenient for most students. 70% 48% 22% 70% 50% 20% -2%
  21. The amount of student parking space on campus is adequate. 77% 22% 55% 81% 21% 60% 1%
  22. Counseling staff care about students as individuals. 78% 53% 25% 79% 52% 27% 1%
  23. Living conditions in the residence halls are comfortable (adequate space, lighting, heat, air, etc.) 77% 45% 32% 84% 42% 42% 3%
  24. The intercollegiate athletic programs contribute to a strong sense of school spirit. 53% 45% 8% 50% 41% 9% 4%
  25. Faculty are fair and unbiased in their treatment of individual students. 85% 54% 31% 87% 50% 37% 4%
Strength 26. Computer labs are adequate and accessible. 79% 67% 12% 85% 68% 17% -1%
  27. The personnel involved in registration are helpful. 80% 52% 28% 85% 50% 35% 2%
  28. Parking lots are well-lighted and secure. 74% 49% 25% 79% 50% 29% -1%
  29. It is an enjoyable experience to be a student on this campus. 85% 56% 29% 89% 58% 31% -2%
  30. Residence hall staff are concerned about me as an individual. 64% 47% 17% 70% 44% 26% 3%
  31. Males and females have equal opportunities to participate in intercollegiate athletics. 65% 62% 3% 67% 61% 6% 1%
  32. Tutoring services are readily available. 73% 63% 10% 72% 55% 17% 8%
Strength 33. My academic advisor is knowledgeable about requirements in my major. 92% 67% 25% 92% 69% 23% -2%
Challenge 34. I am able to register for classes I need with few conflicts. 93% 44% 49% 95% 44% 51% 0%
  35. The assessment and course placement procedures are reasonable. 79% 55% 24% 82% 55% 27% 0%
Strength 36. Security staff respond quickly in emergencies. 89% 60% 29% 86% 58% 28% 2%
  37. I feel a sense of pride about my campus. 63% 46% 17% 68% 49% 19% -3%
  38. There is an adequate selection of food available in the cafeteria. 70% 35% 35% 76% 30% 46% 5%
Strength 39. I am able to experience intellectual growth here. 87% 59% 28% 88% 58% 30% 1%
  40. Residence hall regulations are reasonable. 69% 45% 24% 79% 50% 29% -5%
  41. There is a commitment to academic excellence on this campus. 81% 51% 30% 87% 51% 36% 0%
  42. There are a sufficient number of weekend activities for students. 59% 39% 20% 59% 41% 18% -2%
  43. Admissions counselors respond to prospective students' unique needs and requests. 73% 51% 22% 75% 49% 26% 2%
  44. Academic support services adequately meet the needs of students. 78% 54% 24% 79% 54% 25% 0%
Strength 45. Students are made to feel welcome on this campus. 80% 59% 21% 84% 60% 24% -1%
  46. I can easily get involved in campus organizations. 70% 56% 14% 72% 58% 14% -2%
Challenge 47. Faculty provide timely feedback about student progress in a course. 86% 41% 45% 90% 41% 49% 0%
  48. Admissions counselors accurately portray the campus in their recruiting practices. 75% 48% 27% 75% 51% 24% -3%
  49. There are adequate services to help me decide upon a career. 80% 52% 28% 86% 53% 33% -1%
  50. Class change (drop/add) policies are reasonable. 77% 59% 18% 81% 61% 20% -2%
  51. This institution has a good reputation within the community. 75% 52% 23% 81% 53% 28% -1%
  52. The student center is a comfortable place for students to spend their leisure time. 71% 68% 3% 78% 68% 10% 0%
  53. Faculty take into consideration student differences as they teach a course. 79% 42% 37% 82% 42% 40% 0%
  54. Bookstore staff are helpful. 67% 65% 2% 69% 62% 7% 3%
Strength 55. Major requirements are clear and reasonable. 89% 63% 26% 90% 62% 28% 1%
  56. The student handbook provides helpful information about campus life. 63% 56% 7% 65% 52% 13% 4%
Challenge 57. I seldom get the "run-around" when seeking information on this campus. 79% 39% 40% 81% 38% 43% 1%
Challenge 58. The quality of instruction I receive in most of my classes is excellent. 89% 52% 37% 93% 49% 44% 3%
Challenge 59. This institution shows concern for students as individuals. 82% 44% 38% 87% 42% 45% 2%
  60. I generally know what's happening on campus. 66% 38% 28% 72% 44% 28% -6%
  61. Adjunct faculty are competent as classroom instructors. 80% 55% 25% 85% 56% 29% -1%
  62. There is a strong commitment to racial harmony on this campus. 69% 61% 8% 72% 60% 12% 1%
  63. Student disciplinary procedures are fair. 76% 56% 20% 76% 56% 20% 0%
  64. New student orientation services help students adjust to college. 76% 57% 19% 72% 52% 20% 5%
Strength 65. Faculty are usually available after class and during office hours. 87% 63% 24% 87% 62% 25% 1%
Challenge 66. Tuition paid is a worthwhile investment. 88% 43% 45% 92% 45% 47% -2%
Strength 67. Freedom of expression is protected on campus. 80% 60% 20% 79% 63% 16% -3%
Strength 68. Nearly all of the faculty are knowledgeable in their field. 92% 67% 25% 91% 64% 27% 3%
Strength 69. There is a good variety of courses provided on this campus. 88% 70% 18% 91% 68% 23% 2%
  70. Graduate teaching assistants are competent as classroom instructors. 80% 51% 29% 85% 54% 31% -3%
  71. Channels for expressing student complaints are readily available. 75% 40% 35% 83% 40% 43% 0%
Strength 72. On the whole, the campus is well-maintained. 84% 68% 16% 88% 70% 18% -2%
Challenge 73. Student activities fees are put to good use. 79% 40% 39% 86% 36% 50% 4%
  74. Campus item: The quality of instructional spaces (e.g., classrooms, laboratories) is satisfactory. 84% 54% 30% 88% 55% 33% -1%
  75. Campus item: Student billing and payment procedures are clearly explained. 83% 52% 31% 89% 56% 33% -4%
Strength 76. Campus item: The quantity of student study spaces is satisfactory. 83% 63% 20% 85% 66% 19% -3%
Challenge 77. Campus item: How to access financial aid is fully explained. 83% 44% 39% 87% 48% 39% -4%
  78. Campus item: The amount of counseling and emotional support services on campus is adequate. 72% 60% 12% 77% 58% 19% 2%
Strength 79. Campus item: Using DARS (Degree Audit Report System) is helpful in tracking my progress toward graduation. 85% 69% 16% 88% 71% 17% -2%
  80. Campus item: I am satisfied with study abroad opportunities as Minnesota State Mankato. 71% 54% 17% 75% 57% 18% -3%
  81. Campus item: Text messaging is an acceptable way for administration and faculty to communicate with me. 61% 58% 3% 57% 54% 3% 4%
  82. Campus item: I am able to access information and complete transactions through my smartphone. 68% 57% 11% 64% 53% 11% 4%
Strength 83. Campus item: The quality of study space in the Library is satisfactory. 83% 68% 15% 84% 71% 13% -3%
  84. Institution's commitment to part-time students? 57% 56% 1%
  85. Institution's commitment to evening students? 56% 57% -1%
  86. Institution's commitment to older, returning learners? 59% 60% -1%
  87. Institution's commitment to under-represented populations? 57% 61% -4%
  88. Institution's commitment to commuters? 48% 48% 0%
  89. Institution's commitment to students with disabilities? 72% 70% 2%
  90. Cost as factor in decision to enroll. 81% 80%
  91. Financial aid as factor in decision to enroll. 68% 75%
  92. Academic reputation as factor in decision to enroll. 63% 69%
  93. Size of institution as factor in decision to enroll. 54% 58%
  94. Opportunity to play sports as factor in decision to enroll. 27% 27%
  95. Recommendations from family/friends as factor in decision to enroll. 45% 47%
  96. Geographic setting as factor in decision to enroll. 61% 69%
  97. Campus appearance as factor in decision to enroll. 61% 62%
  98. Personalized attention prior to enrollment as factor in decision to enroll. 54% 57%
May 2014 Demographics

Star Indicates the response option that was selected by the majority of survey participants.

Gender

    N %
Primary Population Female 264 63.61%
  Male 151 36.39%
  Total 415 100%
  No Answer 20  

Age

    N %
  18 and under 42 10.10%
Primary Population 19 to 24 310 74.52%
  25 to 34 39 9.38%
  35 to 44 11 2.64%
  45 and over 14 3.37%
  Total 416 100%
  No Answer 19  

Ethnicity/Race

    N %
  African-American 19 4.55%
  American Indian or Alaskan Native 2 0.48%
  Asian or Pacific Islander 28 6.70%
Primary Population Caucasian/White 329 78.71%
  Hispanic 13 3.11%
  Other race 9 2.15%
  Race - Prefer not to respond 18 4.31%
  Total 418 100%
  No Answer 17  

Current Enrollment Status

    N %
Primary Population Day 393 96.09%
  Evening 16 3.91%
  Weekend 0 0%
  Total 409 100%
  No Answer 26  

Current Class Load

    N %
Primary Population Full-time 376 90.17%
  Part-time 41 9.83%
  Total 417 100%
  No Answer 18  

Class Level

    N %
  Freshman 98 23.44%
  Sophomore 77 18.42%
  Junior 110 26.32%
Primary Population Senior 122 29.19%
  Special student 1 0.24%
  Graduate/Professional 2 0.48%
  Other class level 8 1.91%
  Total 418 100%
  No Answer 17  

Current GPA

    N %
  No credits earned 15 3.62%
  1.99 or below 8 1.93%
  2.0 - 2.49 30 7.25%
  2.5 - 2.99 77 18.60%
  3.0 - 3.49 135 32.61%
Primary Population 3.5 or above 149 35.99%
  Total 414 100%
  No Answer 21  

Educational Goal

    N %
  Associate degree 4 0.97%
Primary Population Bachelor's degree 325 78.69%
  Master's degree 57 13.80%
  Doctorate or professional degree 22 5.33%
  Certification (initial/renewal) 0 0%
  Self-improvement/pleasure 1 0.24%
  Job-related training 0 0%
  Other educational goal 4 0.97%
  Total 413 100%
  No Answer 22  

Employment

    N %
  Full-time off campus 44 10.65%
Primary Population Part-time off campus 172 41.65%
  Full-time on campus 9 2.18%
  Part-time on campus 59 14.29%
  Not employed 129 31.23%
  Total 413 100%
  No Answer 22  

Current Residence

    N %
  Residence hall 110 26.44%
  Fraternity / Sorority 0 0%
  Own house 50 12.02%
Primary Population Rent room or apt off campus 227 54.57%
  Parent's home 24 5.77%
  Other residence 5 1.20%
  Total 416 100%
  No Answer 19  

Residence Classification

    N %
Primary Population In-state 361 87.83%
  Out-of-state 28 6.81%
  International (not U.S. citizen) 22 5.35%
  Total 411 100%
  No Answer 24  

Disabilities

    N %
  Yes - Disability 18 4.34%
Primary Population No - Disability 397 95.66%
  Total 415 100%
  No Answer 20  

Institution Was My

    N %
Primary Population 1st choice 260 62.50%
  2nd choice 121 29.09%
  3rd choice or lower 35 8.41%
  Total 416 100%
  No Answer 19  

I take the majority of my coursework at MSU

    N %
  Off-Campus 19 4.53%
Primary Population On-Campus 382 91.17%
  Online 18 4.30%
  Campus item - Answer 4 0 0%
  Campus item - Answer 5 0 0%
  Campus item - Answer 6 0 0%
  Total 419 100%
  No Answer 16  

Group Code

    N %
  0002: UNDECIDED 21 5.16%
  0003: ACCOUNTING 13 3.19%
  0005: BIOLOGY 17 4.18%
  0007: BUSINESS EDUCATION 6 1.47%
  0008: CHEMISTRY 1 0.25%
  0010: ECONOMICS 2 0.49%
  0011: ELEMENTARY EDUCATION 19 4.67%
  0013: ENGLISH 5 1.23%
  0015: GEOGRAPHY 2 0.49%
  0019: HISTORY 2 0.49%
  0022: INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS 2 0.49%
  0025: MATHEMATICS 5 1.23%
Primary Population 0029: NURSING 41 10.07%
  0030: PHILOSOPHY 1 0.25%
  0033: PHYSICS 2 0.49%
  0037: PRE-ENGINEERING 4 0.98%
  0038: PRE-LAW 2 0.49%
  0039: PRE-MEDICINE 5 1.23%
  0043: DENTAL HYGIENE 5 1.23%
  0044: PRE-VETERINARY SCIENCE 3 0.74%
  0045: PSYCHOLOGY 17 4.18%
  0051: SOCIOLOGY: GENERAL 4 0.98%
  0058: URBAN AND REGIONAL STUDIES 1 0.25%
  0062: THEATRE 4 0.98%
  0063: SOCIAL STUDIES 1 0.25%
  0072: COMPUTER SCIENCE 1 0.25%
  0076: HUMANITIES 2 0.49%
  0077: SOCIAL WORK 11 2.70%
  0084: COMMUNICATION STUDIES 3 0.74%
  0088: ATHLETIC TRAINING 3 0.74%
  0101: LAW ENFORCEMENT 9 2.21%
  0102: ANTHROPOLOGY 1 0.25%
  0128: PRE-OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY 1 0.25%
  0129: MUSIC EDUCATION 2 0.49%
  0153: HEALTH SCI: COMMUNITY HEALTH 7 1.72%
  0163: BUS AD: FINANCE 3 0.74%
  0164: BUS AD: MANAGEMENT 5 1.23%
  0165: BUS AD: MARKETING 4 0.98%
  0177: ELECTRONIC ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY 1 0.25%
  0183: MANUFACTURING ENGINEERING TECH 2 0.49%
  0189: GENDER AND WOMEN STUDIES 1 0.25%
  0280: CORRECTIONS 2 0.49%
  0281: ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE 2 0.49%
  0289: UNDECIDED (PRE-MAJOR) 1 0.25%
  0293: REC, PARKS & LEISURE SERVICES 3 0.74%
  0317: BIOCHEMISTRY 3 0.74%
  0319: COMMUNICATION DISORDERS 10 2.46%
  0320: ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING 10 2.46%
  0343: BIOL: ECOLOGY 1 0.25%
  0350: BIOTECHNOLOGY 1 0.25%
  0355: MECHANICAL ENGINEERING 5 1.23%
  0366: PSYCHOLOGY: GENERAL 2 0.49%
  0367: PRE-PHYSICAL THERAPY 3 0.74%
  0375: AUTOMOTIVE ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY 6 1.47%
  0388: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS 1 0.25%
  0417: PRE-SOCIAL WORK 2 0.49%
  0434: CREATIVE WRITING 2 0.49%
  0438: COMPUTER & INFORMATION SCIENCES 4 0.98%
  0442: AVIATION 5 1.23%
  0450: FINANCE 5 1.23%
  0451: MANAGEMENT 4 0.98%
  0452: MARKETING 1 0.25%
  0462: COMPUTER SCI MGMT INFO SYSTEMS 1 0.25%
  0487: BIOL: ZOOLOGY 2 0.49%
  0494: FOOD SCIENCE TECHNOLOGY 1 0.25%
  0498: COMPUTER ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY 2 0.49%
  0501: CIVIL ENGINEERING 3 0.74%
  0503: ALCOHOL & DRUG STUDIES 5 1.23%
  0505: PRE-CIVIL ENGINEERING 1 0.25%
  0523: ENGLISH: ENGLISH EDUCATION 1 0.25%
  0527: PRE-MASS MEDIA 3 0.74%
  0532: SOCIOLOGY 3 0.74%
  0535: CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT 3 0.74%
  0537: MUSIC INDUSTRY 1 0.25%
  0538: COMMUNITY HEALTH EDUCATION 3 0.74%
  0545: TECHNICAL COMMUNICATION 1 0.25%
  0550: MASS MEDIA 7 1.72%
  0551: COMPUTER AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY 2 0.49%
  0567: BUSINESS (PRE-COLLEGE OF BUSINESS) 2 0.49%
  0569: PRE-SOCIAL & BEHAVIORAL SCIENCE 2 0.49%
  0570: PHYSICAL EDUCATION-GENERAL 1 0.25%
  0573: SOCIAL STUDIES EDUCATION 2 0.49%
  0574: SOCIAL STUDIES 1 0.25%
  0575: FAMILY CONSUMER SCIENCE EDUCATION 2 0.49%
  0576: FAMILY CONSUMER SCIENCE 1 0.25%
  0579: PHYSICAL EDUCATION NON TEACHING 1 0.25%
  0580: ART EDUCATION 2 0.49%
  0581: ART/GRAPHIC DESIGN 5 1.23%
  0583: DANCE 1 0.25%
  0589: GERMAN 2 0.49%
  0591: SPANISH 2 0.49%
  0593: MATHEMATICS EDUCATION 2 0.49%
  0596: INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY 6 1.47%
  0597: INFORMATION SYSTEMS 1 0.25%
  0606: SPORT MANAGEMENT 4 0.98%
  0621: PRE ALLIED HEALTH & NURSING 2 0.49%
  0628: HEALTH & PHYSICAL EDUCATION 2 0.49%
  0629: IRON RANGE/TWIN CITIES ENGINEERING 2 0.49%
  0631: APPLIED ORGANIZATIONAL STUDIES ONLINE 1 0.25%
  0634: SPECIAL EDUCATION: ACADEMIC & BEHAV SRAT 3 0.74%
  0635: EXERCISE SCIENCE 7 1.72%
  Total 407 100%
  No Answer 28  
May 2012 Demographics

Star Indicates the response option that was selected by the majority of survey participants.

Gender

    N %
Primary Population Female 246 62.28%
  Male 149 37.72%
  Total 395 100%
  No Answer 14  

Age

    N %
  18 and under 30 7.52%
Primary Population 19 to 24 294 73.68%
  25 to 34 44 11.03%
  35 to 44 21 5.26%
  45 and over 10 2.51%
  Total 399 100%
  No Answer 10  

Ethnicity/Race

    N %
  African-American 14 3.52%
  American Indian or Alaskan Native 2 0.50%
  Asian or Pacific Islander 31 7.79%
Primary Population Caucasian/White 316 79.40%
  Hispanic 10 2.51%
  Other race 12 3.02%
  Race - Prefer not to respond 13 3.27%
  Total 398 100%
  No Answer 11  

Current Enrollment Status

    N %
Primary Population Day 379 95.71%
  Evening 14 3.54%
  Weekend 3 0.76%
  Total 396 100%
  No Answer 13  

Current Class Load

    N %
Primary Population Full-time 364 91.46%
  Part-time 34 8.54%
  Total 398 100%
  No Answer 11  

Class Level

    N %
  Freshman 92 23.29%
  Sophomore 83 21.01%
  Junior 100 25.32%
Primary Population Senior 114 28.86%
  Special student 2 0.51%
  Graduate/Professional 0 0%
  Other class level 4 1.01%
  Total 395 100%
  No Answer 14  

Current GPA

    N %
  No credits earned 10 2.53%
  1.99 or below 6 1.52%
  2.0 - 2.49 25 6.31%
  2.5 - 2.99 71 17.93%
  3.0 - 3.49 136 34.34%
Primary Population 3.5 or above 148 37.37%
  Total 396 100%
  No Answer 13  

Educational Goal

    N %
  Associate degree 5 1.26%
Primary Population Bachelor's degree 307 77.33%
  Master's degree 54 13.60%
  Doctorate or professional degree 27 6.80%
  Certification (initial/renewal) 0 0%
  Self-improvement/pleasure 0 0%
  Job-related training 2 0.50%
  Other educational goal 2 0.50%
  Total 397 100%
  No Answer 12  

Employment

    N %
  Full-time off campus 37 9.41%
Primary Population Part-time off campus 145 36.90%
  Full-time on campus 8 2.04%
  Part-time on campus 65 16.54%
  Not employed 138 35.11%
  Total 393 100%
  No Answer 16  

Current Residence

    N %
  Residence hall 139 35.28%
  Fraternity / Sorority 2 0.51%
  Own house 45 11.42%
Primary Population Rent room or apt off campus 178 45.18%
  Parent's home 22 5.58%
  Other residence 8 2.03%
  Total 394 100%
  No Answer 15  

Residence Classification

    N %
Primary Population In-state 332 83.84%
  Out-of-state 42 10.61%
  International (not U.S. citizen) 22 5.56%
  Total 396 100%
  No Answer 13  

Disabilities

    N %
  Yes - Disability 32 8.08%
Primary Population No - Disability 364 91.92%
  Total 396 100%
  No Answer 13  

Institution Was My

    N %
Primary Population 1st choice 253 63.73%
  2nd choice 111 27.96%
  3rd choice or lower 33 8.31%
  Total 397 100%
  No Answer 12  

Institution Question

    N %
  Campus item - Answer 1 19 4.77%
Primary Population Campus item - Answer 2 368 92.46%
  Campus item - Answer 3 11 2.76%
  Campus item - Answer 4 0 0%
  Campus item - Answer 5 0 0%
  Campus item - Answer 6 0 0%
  Total 398 100%
  No Answer 11  

Group Code

    N %
  0002: UNDECIDED 15 3.84%
  0003: ACCOUNTING 17 4.35%
  0004 7 1.79%
  0005: BIOLOGY 3 0.77%
  0008: CHEMISTRY 2 0.51%
  0010: ECONOMICS 6 1.53%
  0011: ELEMENTARY EDUCATION 9 2.30%
  0012: ED AD: ELEMENTARY 1 0.26%
  0013: ENGLISH 4 1.02%
  0015: GEOGRAPHY 1 0.26%
  0016 1 0.26%
  0018 1 0.26%
  0022: INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS 7 1.79%
  0025: MATHEMATICS 1 0.26%
  0026: MEDICAL LAB SCIENCE 5 1.28%
  0029: NURSING 19 4.86%
  0036: PRE-DENTAL 1 0.26%
  0037: PRE-ENGINEERING 1 0.26%
  0039: PRE-MEDICINE 1 0.26%
  0043: DENTAL HYGIENE 8 2.05%
  0045: PSYCHOLOGY 17 4.35%
  0058: URBAN AND REGIONAL STUDIES 1 0.26%
  0060 1 0.26%
  0062: THEATRE 4 1.02%
  0063: SOCIAL STUDIES 1 0.26%
  0066 1 0.26%
  0076: HUMANITIES 1 0.26%
  0077: SOCIAL WORK 2 0.51%
  0078 2 0.51%
  0084: COMMUNICATION STUDIES 1 0.26%
  0088: ATHLETIC TRAINING 4 1.02%
  0100: ASTRONOMY 1 0.26%
Primary Population 0101: LAW ENFORCEMENT 21 5.37%
  0102: ANTHROPOLOGY 2 0.51%
  0110: MUSIC: APPLIED (VOICE) 1 0.26%
  0128: PRE-OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY 1 0.26%
  0150: CHEMISTRY: ACS 1 0.26%
  0153: HEALTH SCI: COMMUNITY HEALTH 1 0.26%
  0155: SCANDINAVIAN STUDIES 1 0.26%
  0164: BUS AD: MANAGEMENT 8 2.05%
  0165: BUS AD: MARKETING 5 1.28%
  0177: ELECTRONIC ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY 1 0.26%
  0183: MANUFACTURING ENGINEERING TECH 4 1.02%
  0189: GENDER AND WOMEN STUDIES 3 0.77%
  0251: LIFE SCIENCE EDUCATION 1 0.26%
  0280: CORRECTIONS 5 1.28%
  0281: ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE 1 0.26%
  0289: UNDECIDED (PRE-MAJOR) 1 0.26%
  0293: REC, PARKS & LEISURE SERVICES 3 0.77%
  0294: PRE-NURSING 3 0.77%
  0317: BIOCHEMISTRY 1 0.26%
  0319: COMMUNICATION DISORDERS 9 2.30%
  0320: ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING 4 1.02%
  0344: BIOL: HUMAN BIOLOGY 7 1.79%
  0345: BIOL: MICROBIOLOGY 1 0.26%
  0347: BIOL: PLANT SCIENCE 1 0.26%
  0350: BIOTECHNOLOGY 3 0.77%
  0355: MECHANICAL ENGINEERING 1 0.26%
  0356: PRE-MECHANICAL ENGINEERING 10 2.56%
  0365 2 0.51%
  0366: PSYCHOLOGY: GENERAL 2 0.51%
  0375: AUTOMOTIVE ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY 2 0.51%
  0388: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS 3 0.77%
  0417: PRE-SOCIAL WORK 8 2.05%
  0434: CREATIVE WRITING 1 0.26%
  0435 1 0.26%
  0438: COMPUTER & INFORMATION SCIENCES 1 0.26%
  0442: AVIATION 1 0.26%
  0447: GEOG: PROFESSIONAL 1 0.26%
  0450: FINANCE 2 0.51%
  0451: MANAGEMENT 9 2.30%
  0452: MARKETING 3 0.77%
  0459 5 1.28%
  0463: URBAN STUDIES/PUB ADMINISTRATN 2 0.51%
  0472 2 0.51%
  0487: BIOL: ZOOLOGY 5 1.28%
  0498: COMPUTER ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY 1 0.26%
  0499: COMPUTER ENGINEERING 3 0.77%
  0501: CIVIL ENGINEERING 2 0.51%
  0503: ALCOHOL & DRUG STUDIES 4 1.02%
  0505: PRE-CIVIL ENGINEERING 1 0.26%
  0506: EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION 1 0.26%
  0508: ADD CONCENTRATION(S) ONLY 1 0.26%
  0510 1 0.26%
  0513: ART HISTORY 1 0.26%
  0515: ED STUDIES: ELEMENTARY EDUCATION 4 1.02%
  0521 1 0.26%
  0523: ENGLISH: ENGLISH EDUCATION 1 0.26%
  0524: ENGLISH:LITERATURE 1 0.26%
  0525: ENGLISH: TECHNICAL COMMUNICATION 1 0.26%
  0533: SPECIAL EDUCATION: DEVELOPMENTAL COG 3 0.77%
  0535: CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT 2 0.51%
  0537: MUSIC INDUSTRY 3 0.77%
  0538: COMMUNITY HEALTH EDUCATION 5 1.28%
  0545: TECHNICAL COMMUNICATION 1 0.26%
  0550: MASS MEDIA 8 2.05%
  0551: COMPUTER AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY 2 0.51%
  0555 1 0.26%
  0573: SOCIAL STUDIES EDUCATION 4 1.02%
  0575: FAMILY CONSUMER SCIENCE EDUCATION 1 0.26%
  0576: FAMILY CONSUMER SCIENCE 1 0.26%
  0578 1 0.26%
  0579: PHYSICAL EDUCATION NON TEACHING 4 1.02%
  0580: ART EDUCATION 2 0.51%
  0581: ART/GRAPHIC DESIGN 5 1.28%
  0583: DANCE 1 0.26%
  0584: ENGLISH/SPEECH EDUCATION 2 0.51%
  0589: GERMAN 1 0.26%
  0590: SPANISH EDUCATION K-12 1 0.26%
  0591: SPANISH 1 0.26%
  0593: MATHEMATICS EDUCATION 3 0.77%
  0596: INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY 4 1.02%
  0598: COMMUNICATIONS ARTS & LITERATURE EDU 1 0.26%
  0599: COGNITIVE SCIENCE 1 0.26%
  0605: STATISTICS 1 0.26%
  0606: SPORT MANAGEMENT 3 0.77%
  0615: DENTAL HYGIENE ONLINE 4 1.02%
  0626: BIOL: BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES 2 0.51%
  0627: SPANISH FOR THE PROFESSIONS 1 0.26%
  0628: HEALTH & PHYSICAL EDUCATION 3 0.77%
  Total 391 100%
  No Answer 18