2005 CIRP The Towson Freshman: Results and Trends
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2005 CIRPThe Towson Freshman:
Results and TrendsKathryn Doherty
Director of Assessment
July 25, 2006
CIRP Background
• National Survey
• 20 Years of Data
• 85% FTFT Responding in 2005
• 1948 TU Respondents; 51,925 Nationally
• Self Reported
• National Norms are All 4-Year Colleges
CIRP Participants Reflect Campus
Younger than 20 99%
U.S. citizens 98%
English as a native language 97%
Come from public schools 80%
Plan to live on campus 72%
Towson University as first choice 68%
Largely Female
FTFT Students Gender
Female64%
Male36%
And White
Ethnicity of FTFT Students
White/Caucasian82%
African American/Black11%
Asian American/Asian4%
Other3%
And From Upper Middle Class Homes
FTFT Students' Parents Income
0
5
10
15
20
25
Less than $24,999
$25,000 to$39,999
$40,000 to$49,999
$50,000 to$59,999
$60,000 to$74,999
$75,000 to$99,999
$100,000 to$149,999
$150,000 to$200,000
$200,000 ormore
Percentage Responding Best Estimate of Your Parents Income
With Trend Toward Higher Family Incomes
FTFT Students Are Coming From Upper Middle Class
0.0
5.0
10.0
15.0
20.0
25.0
Less than$20000
$20000-$29999
$30000-$39999
$40000-$49999
$50000-$59999
$60000-$74999
$75000-$99999
$100000-$149999
$150000 ormore
Parents Income Range
Percentage Responding
Parents Income
1985 1995 2005
And Higher Family Income Than National CIRP Respondents
Annual Family Income $75,000 or More
40%
57%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70%
All 4-YearPublic
Towson
TU Students Enjoyed the Computer and Diverse Friendships
in High SchoolTen Most Frequent Activities During the Last Year in High School
0 20 40 60 80 100
Felt overw helmed by all I had to do
Discussed politics: With friends
Studied w ith other students
Discussed religion
Attended a religious service
Was bored in class
Discussed politics: In class
Socialized w ith someone of another racial/ethnic group
Used the Internet for research or homew ork
Used a personal computer
Percentage Responding Frequently
They Volunteered and Voted
Activities in the Past YearOccasionally
(%)Frequently
(%)
Performed volunteer work 58 20
Voted in a student election 57 18
Performed community service 44 14
Participated in demonstrations 40 13
Tutored another student 39 8
Worked on a political campaign 6 1
They Socialized and Worked for Pay
Typical Week in High SchoolMore than 6 hours
per week (%)
Socializing with friends 78
Working (for pay) 67
Exercise or sports 50
Watching TV 28
Partying 27
They Are Less Likely to Smoke in College But More Likely to Drink
7%
46%
5%
54%
0% 20% 40% 60% 80%
Smoke
Drink
Towson
All 4-Year
But Don’t Worry Too Much About Paying for College
FTFT Students Concerns about Financing College
41
52
8
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
None Some Major
Percentage Responding None, Some, or Major
And Are Spending Less Time Working for Pay
50%45%
35%
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
60%
1985 1995 2005
TU Students Come From Increasingly Greater Distance
More FTFT Students Are Coming From Far Away
0.0
10.0
20.0
30.0
40.0
50.0
60.0
1985 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2003 2005
Year
PercentageRespondingMiles Away From Home
10 or less Over 50
But Live Closer than National CIRP Respondents
Students Living 50 Miles or Closer
47%
62%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70%
All 4-Year
Towson
TU Students’ Mothers are Increasingly More Educated
More FTFT Student Mothers Tend to Have College Education
0.0
10.0
20.0
30.0
40.0
50.0
60.0
1985 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2003 2005
Years
Percentage
HS or less College degree or more
Yet Some Students Still Feel Women Belong At Home
Changing FTFT Student Opinion: "The activities of married women are best confined to the home and family"
0.0
5.0
10.0
15.0
20.0
25.0
30.0
1985 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1999 2000 2001 2003 2005
Year
Percentage Responding
Strongly Agree or
Somewhat Agree
TU Students Report Strong High School Grades
FTFT Students Grade Distribution
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
C+ or Below B- B B+ A- A or A+
Percentage Responding Average Grade in High School
With Trend Toward More A’s and B’s
FTFT Students Report Rising High School Grades
0.0
10.0
20.0
30.0
40.0
50.0
60.0
70.0
80.0
1985 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2003 2005
Year
Percentage Responding
Grade
A- or higher B+ B or lower
But Falling SAT Scores
FTFT Students Report Decreasing SAT Mean Scores
535
540
545
550
555
560
565
2001 2003 2005
Year
Mean Score
SAT Verbal SAT Math
Fewer TU Students Feel They Will Need Remedial Work
11%5%
28%
5% 4%
17%
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
English Reading Math
All 4-YearTowson
They Come to College To Learn and Get a Job
Very Important Reasons for Coming to College
68%
71%
72%
60% 70% 80%
To be able to get a betterjob
To get training for a specificcareer
To learn more about thingsthat interest me
They Come To Towson Because of the Campus and the TU Reputation
Factor Influencing Decision Very Important (%)
A visit to the campus 41
This college has a very good academic reputation
41
I wanted to go to a school about this size 37
This college’s graduates get good jobs 35
The cost of attending this college 32
This college has a good reputation for its social activities
32
I was offered financial assistance 26
And To Obtain Personal and Career Success
Very Important to Me PersonallyPercent
Responding
Being very well off financially 79
Raising a family 75
Helping others who are difficulty 61
Becoming an authority in my field 54
Obtaining recognition from colleagues 51
TU Students Say They Are Above Average in Drive to Achieve and
Ability to LeadFTFT Students Self-Perception About their Leadership Traits
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80
Public speaking ability
Self-confidence(intellectual)
Self-confidence (social)
Leadership ability
Drive to achieve
Percentage Rating themselves Above Average
And Rate Themselves Higher Than National CIRP on Academics
Above Average or Highest 10% Academic Ability
61%
70%
0% 20% 40% 60% 80%
All 4-Year
Towson
But Not as Interested in Culture, Money or Finding a Purpose
Very Important Reasons For College
37%
75%
53%
33%
66%
45%
0%
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%
Culture Money Purpose
All 4-Year
Towson
And Are Spending Less Time Studying
FTFT Students Spend Less Time Studying
0.0
5.0
10.0
15.0
20.0
25.0
30.0
35.0
40.0
45.0
1987 1988 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2003 2005
Year
Percentage Responding Hours per
Week
6 or more
TU Students Report Middle of the-Road Political Views
Middle-of-the-Road 49.9
Liberal 28.2
Conservative 17.7
Far Left 2.6
Far Right 1.6
And Are Less Conservative Than National CIRP
22%
19%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40%
All 4-Year
Towson
But Conservative Over the Years on Affirmative Action
Changing FTFT Student Opinion: "Affirmative action in college admissions should be abolished"
0.0
10.0
20.0
30.0
40.0
50.0
60.0
1995 1996 1997 1999 2000 2001 2003 2005
Year
Percentage Responding
Strongly Agree or
Somewhat Agree
Although Increasingly Liberal on Legalizing Marijuana
Changing FTFT Student Opinion: "Marijuana should be legalized"
0.0
5.0
10.0
15.0
20.0
25.0
30.0
35.0
40.0
45.0
50.0
1985 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2003 2005
Year
Percentage Responding
Strongly Agree or
Somewhat Agree
And Now Supporting IncreasedFederal Military Spending
Changing FTFT Student Opinion: "Federal military spending should be increased"
0.0
5.0
10.0
15.0
20.0
25.0
30.0
35.0
40.0
45.0
50.0
1985 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993 2003 2005
Year
Percentage Responding
Strongly Agree or
Somewhat Agree
More TU Students Choose Towson As First or Second Choice
67%
69%
23%
26%
0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
All 4-Year
Towson
FirstChoice
SecondChoice
They Are Confident They Will be Successful and Engaged at
TowsonSocialize with someone of another race or ethnicity
67%
Make at least “B” average 63%
Be satisfied with Towson 49%
Get a job to help pay for college 47%
Participate in student clubs/groups 35%
And 50% Continue To Say There is a “Very Good” Chance They’ll Be
Satisfied with TowsonFTFT Students Report Their Chances of Being Satisfied with Towson University
0.0
10.0
20.0
30.0
40.0
50.0
60.0
1985 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2003 2005
Year
Percentage Responding Very Good
Chance
Be satisfied with your college
What is Next?
• College Student Survey administered Spring 2006
• 1519 Respondents from all full time degree seeking students
• Items match with many CIRP items
• Possible pre/post comparisons