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University of the Virgin Islands CIRP Freshman Survey 2022 Results First-time, Full-time Freshmen University of the Virgin Islands N=54 All HBCU Institutions N=1,194 The First Year is Important… The CIRP Freshman Survey (TFS) collects important information on what your incoming students are like before they experience college. Key sections of the survey examine the following: College choice Financing college High school experiences College Preparation Expectations for college: major and career Expectations for college life Recruitment and orientation COVID-19 pandemic INCOMING FIRST-YEAR STUDENTS 2022 The Freshman Survey 2 Table of Contents •Gender Identity •Race/Ethnicity •Distance from Home Demographics •College Applications •College Choice •Reasons for Attending College •Reasons for Attending This College College Choice •Funding Sources •Financial Aid •Ability to Finance Education Financing College •Academic Preparation •Habits of Mind •Pluralistic Orientation •Academic Self-Concept •Civic Engagement •Health and Wellness High School Experiences •AP Exam Scores •Previous College Coursework College Preparation 2022 The Freshman Survey •Intended Major •Pre-Med or Pre-Law •Intended Career •Time-to-Degree •Degree Aspirations Expectations for College: Major and Career •Civic & Campus Engagement •Academic Engagement •Political Behaviors Expectations for College Life Recruitment and Orientation Admissions and Enrollment On-Campus Housing, Academic Advising, and Orientation •Sources of Stress COVID-19 Pandemic A Note about CIRP Constructs We use the CIRP Constructs throughout this PowerPoint to help summarize important information about your students from the TFS. Constructs statistically aggregate the results from CIRP questions that tap into key aspects of the college experience. Constructs focus on student traits and institutional practices contributing to students’ academic and social development. 2022 The Freshman Survey 4 2022 The Freshman Survey Gender Identity 14.8% 79.6% 5.6% 0.0% 0.0% 21.9% 76.7% 0.9% 0.3% 0.2% 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% Man Woman Non-binary Genderqueer/Gender non-conforming Identity not listed above UVI HBCU 2022 The Freshman Survey Race and Ethnicity 51.9% 0.0% 1.9% 7.4% 14.8% 3.7% 20.4% 85.3% 0.1% 0.2% 0.8% 1.0% 1.1% 11.6% 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% African American/Black Native American/Alaska Native Asian/Pacific Islander Latina/o/e/x White Other Race/ Ethnicity Two or More Races/Ethnicities UVI HBCU 29.6% 24.1% 27.8% 1.9% 1.9% 14.8% 4.8% 4.1% 15.7% 23.0% 30.7% 21.7% 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% 5 or less 6-10 11-50 51-100 101-500 Over 500 UVI HBCU 2022 The Freshman Survey How many miles is this college from your permanent home? College Choice Many factors impact incoming students’ college choice, including the benefits they see in attending college and considerations about which particular college to attend. 46.3% 16.7% 0.0% 14.8% 7.4% 3.7% 5.6% 1.9% 0.0% 3.7% 8.1% 5.1% 6.0% 11.5% 11.3% 10.3% 7.2% 11.2% 10.0% 19.3% 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% None 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 - 8 9 - 10 11 or more UVI HBCU To how many colleges other than this one did you apply for admission this year? College Applications Were you accepted by your first- choice college? Yes: 88.9% No: 11.1% 64.8% 20.4% 11.1% 3.7% 49.9% 29.7% 13.4% 7.0% 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% First Choice Second Choice Third Choice Less than Third Choice Is this college your… UVI HBCU In deciding to go to college, how important to you was each of the following reasons? 11 Reasons for Attending College 24% 14% 24% 17% 41% 33% 24% 15% 76% 83% 76% 81% 49% 59% 70% 82% UVI HBCU UVI HBCU UVI HBCU UVI HBCU To be able to get a better job To gain a general education To make me a more cultured person To be able to make more money Somewhat Important Very Important 2022 The Freshman Survey 12 In deciding to go to college, how important to you was each of the following reasons? 14% 14% 27% 15% 30% 19% 32% 36% 83.80% 85.10% 73.00% 83.30% 64.90% 74.40% 35.10% 45.20% UVI HBCU UVI HBCU UVI HBCU UVI HBCU To learn about things that interest me To get training for a specific career To prepare myself for graduate or professional school To please my family Somewhat Important Very Important Reasons for Attending This College How important was each reason in your decision to attend this college? 2022 The Freshman Survey 13 66% 37% 37% 39% 46% 41% 40% 33% 22.90% 57.90% 20.00% 46.20% 17.10% 37.30% 31.40% 55.70% UVI HBCU UVI HBCU UVI HBCU UVI HBCU This college has a very good academic reputation This college's graduates make a difference in the world This college's graduates gain admission to top grad schools This college's graduates get good jobs Somewhat Important Very Important Reasons for Attending This College How important was each reason in your decision to attend this college? 2022 The Freshman Survey 14 26% 35% 17% 32% 9% 29% 18% 26% 54.30% 47.70% 71.40% 53.30% 28.60% 16.90% 23.50% 17.40% UVI HBCU UVI HBCU UVI HBCU UVI HBCU I was offered financial assistance The cost of attending this college Not offereed aid by first choice Could not afford first choice Somewhat Important Very Important Reasons for Attending This College How important was each reason in your decision to attend this college? 2022 The Freshman Survey 15 26% 44% 23% 32% 11% 38% 26% 33% 42.90% 20.60% 22.90% 20.20% 2.90% 18.50% 14.30% 45.00% UVI HBCU UVI HBCU UVI HBCU UVI HBCU My parents wanted me to come here I wanted to live near home Rankings in national magazines A visit to campus Somewhat Important Very Important Financing College Economic factors play an important role in students’ decisions about college. 53.4% 70.4% 48.7% 66.4% 23.9% 65.2% 43.5% 52.2% 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% Aid to be repaid Aid not to be repaid Personal resources Family resources UVI HBCU 2022 The Freshman Survey 17 Funding Sources Students’ first-year funding sources: Return to contents Financial Aid Did you receive any of the following forms of financial aid? 2.3% 2.3% 54.5% 43.2% 34.1% 4.0% 12.7% 54.5% 54.2% 45.0% 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% Military grants Work-study Pell grant Need-based grants or scholarships Merit-based grants or scholarships UVI HBCU 2022 The Freshman Survey 18 Ability to Finance Education Do you have any concern about your ability to finance your college education? 31.0% 42.9% 26.2% 28.8% 52.3% 18.8% 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% None Some Major UVI HBCU 2022 The Freshman Survey 19 Return to contents High School Experiences Understanding students’ established behaviors in high school helps foster skills, knowledge, and abilities in the curriculum and co-curriculum. Academic Preparation Please mark which of the following courses you have completed. 52.8% 23.1% 11.5% 1.9% 3.9% 48.1% 24.9% 14.7% 8.8% 8.5% 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% Pre-Calculus/ Trigonometry Probability & Statistics Calculus AP Probability & Statistics AP Calculus UVI HBCU 2022 The Freshman Survey 21 44.7 40.5 44.8 48.8 46.8 49.2 28 32 36 40 44 48 52 56 60 64 68 72 All FTFT Men Women Genderqueer* UVI Comparison Group Habits of Mind Habits of Mind is a unified measure of the behaviors and traits associated with academic success. These learning behaviors are seen as the foundation for lifelong learning. Construct Items • Seek solutions to problems and explain them to others • Support your opinions with a logical argument • Look up scientific research articles and resources • Accept mistakes as part of the learning process • Explore topics on your own, even though it was not required for a class 2022 The Freshman Survey 22 * Includes non-binary, genderqueer, gender non-conforming, identity not listed above. Data are included if your campus has an n>=5. 45.7 43.1 46.3 49.4 48.0 49.7 28 32 36 40 44 48 52 56 60 64 68 72 All FTFT Men Women Genderqueer* UVI HBCU Construct Items • Ability to see the world from someone else's perspective • Tolerance of others with different beliefs • Openness to having my own views challenged • Ability to discuss and negotiate controversial issues • Ability to work cooperatively with diverse people Pluralistic Orientation Pluralistic Orientation measures skills and dispositions appropriate for living and working in a diverse society. 2022 The Freshman Survey 23 * Includes non-binary, genderqueer, gender non-conforming, identity not listed above. Data are included if your campus has an n>=5. 44.2 43.3 44.9 48.3 48.5 48.4 28 32 36 40 44 48 52 56 60 64 68 72 All FTFT Men Women Genderqueer* UVI HBCU Construct Items • Self-rated academic ability • Self-rated mathematical ability • Self-rated self-confidence (intellectual) • Self-rated drive to achieve Academic Self-Concept Self-awareness and confidence in academic environments help students learn by encouraging their intellectual inquiry. Academic Self-Concept is a unified measure of students’ beliefs about their abilities and confidence in academic environments. 2022 The Freshman Survey 24 * Includes non-binary, genderqueer, gender non-conforming, identity not listed above. Data are included if your campus has an n>=5. Civic Engagement Engaged citizens are a critical element in the functioning of our democratic society. Civic Engagement measures the extent to which students are motivated and involved in civic, electoral, and political activities. 2022 The Freshman Survey 25 Return to contents * Includes non-binary, genderqueer, gender non-conforming, identity not listed above. Data are included if your campus has an n>=5. Construct Items • Demonstrated for a cause (e.g., boycott, rally, protest) • Performed volunteer work • Helped raise money for a cause or campaign • Publicly communicated my opinion about a cause (e.g., blog, email, petition) • Influencing social values • Keeping up to date with political affairs 46.4 47.0 46.3 53.2 50.8 53.8 42.0 44.0 46.0 48.0 50.0 52.0 54.0 56.0 All FTFT Men Women UVI HBCU Health and Wellness Students’ emotional well-being can affect many important aspects of the student experience including academic performance and persistence. In the past year, how often have you: 2022 The Freshman Survey 26 33% 39% 45% 45% 59.50% 50.90% 28.60% 23.60% UVI HBCU UVI HBCU Felt overwhelmed by all I had to do Felt depressed Occasionally Frequently College Preparation These items illustrate students’ academic preparation. AP Exam Scores 75.5% 15.1% 1.9% 3.8% 0.0% 3.8% 67.5% 20.6% 7.5% 3.2% 0.6% 0.5% 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% None 1-2 3-4 5-6 7-8 9 or more UVI HBCU On how many AP exams did you score a 3 or higher? 2022 The Freshman Survey 28 Previous College Coursework 2022 The Freshman Survey 29 9.3% 10.4% 7.4% 20.6% 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% Your Institution Comparison Group Yes Have taken courses for credit at this institution prior to this term Yes Yes Yes Have taken courses, whether for credit or not for credit, at any other institution since leaving high school Expectations for College: Major and Career Understanding students’ intended majors and career aspirations helps them plot an intentional and meaningful course of study. Intended Major Please indicate your intended major. UVI HBCU UVI HBCU Agriculture 3.8% 0.3% Fine Arts 1.9% 3.8% Biological Sciences 17.0% 8.8% Mathematics or Computer Science 1.9% 2.9% Business 22.6% 15.5% Physical Science 3.8% 1.2% Education 0.0% 3.3% Social Science 9.4% 16.2% Engineering 0.0% 2.7% Justice and Security 3.8% 4.0% English 0.0% 0.7% Library Science 0.0% 0.0% Health Professions 28.3% 27.9% Other Non-technical 0.0% 5.0% History or Political Science 1.9% 3.2% Undecided 3.8% 3.1% Arts & Humanities 1.9% 1.4% 2022 The Freshman Survey 31 Intended Career Please indicate your intended career. UVI HBCU UVI HBCU Artist 3.9% 5.5% Homemaker/Stay-at-Home Parent 0.0% 0.1% Business 17.6% 16.4% IT Professional 3.9% 3.3% Business (Admin Assistant) 0.0% 0.3% Lawyer 0.0% 6.0% Clergy 0.0% 0.0% Military 3.9% 0.3% Educators 2.0% 2.7% Nurse 13.7% 15.1% Education Administrator 0.0% 0.7% Research Scientist (e.g., Biologist, Chemist, Physicist) 13.7% 2.2% Doctor (MD, DDS, or DVM) 5.9% 10.1% Social/Non-Profit Services 0.0% 2.8% Engineer 2.0% 1.7% Skilled Worker (e.g., Plumber, Electrician, Construction) 0.0% 1.0% Farmer or Forester 2.0% 0.3% Other Choice 9.8% 10.7% Health Professional 13.7% 15.9% Undecided 7.8% 4.5% 2022 The Freshman Survey 32 Time-to-Degree How many years do you expect it will take you to graduate from this college? 2022 The Freshman Survey 33 11.70% 70.60% 8.80% 5.90% 2.90% 6.20% 84.70% 5.40% 2.00% 1.80% 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% Less than 4 years 4 Years 5 Years 6 or More Years Do not plan to graduate from this college UVI HBCU Degree Aspirations What is the highest academic degree that you intend to attain? 0.0% 0.0% 2.4% 40.5% 33.3% 2.4% 7.1% 9.5% 4.8% 0.0% 1.8% 0.4% 2.7% 30.5% 30.1% 5.9% 10.4% 9.3% 7.4% 1.5% 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% None Vocational certificate Associate (A.A., A.S., or equivalent) Bachelor's degree (B.A., B.S., B.D., etc.) Master's degree (M.A., M.S., M.B.A., etc.) J.D. (Law) M.D., D.D.S., D.V.M., etc. (Medical) Ph.D. Professional Doctorate (Ed.D., Psy.D., etc.) Other UVI HBCU 2022 The Freshman Survey 34 Return to contents Expectations for College Life Understanding students’ expectations helps provide opportunities for students to grow intellectually, interpersonally, and affectively. Civic & Campus Engagement What is your best guess as to the chances that you will: 2022 The Freshman Survey 36 49% 37% 36% 34% 24.20% 44.40% 39.40% 50.20% UVI HBCU UVI HBCU Volunteer or community service Study abroad program Some Chance Very Good Chance Academic Engagement What is your best guess as to the chances that you will: 2022 The Freshman Survey 37 27% 35% 18% 36% 46% 43% 21.20% 25.30% 21.20% 17.50% 24.20% 26.00% UVI HBCU UVI HBCU UVI HBCU Communicate regularly with your professors Take a course exclusively online Work on professor's research project Some Chance Very Good Chance Political Behaviors What is your best guess as to the chances that you will: 2022 The Freshman Survey 38 18% 33% 24% 40% 27.30% 46.30% 18.20% 28.80% UVI HBCU UVI HBCU Take a leave of absence Transfer to another college Some Chance Very Good Chance Recruitment and Orientation Examining students’ experiences with recruitment and orientation processes can improve future outreach and new student activities. Recruitment and Orientation Rate your agreement with each of the following statements. 2022 The Freshman Survey 40 50% 54% 42% 46% 47% 42% 23.30% 23.00% 24.20% 33.10% 20.00% 26.10% UVI HBCU UVI HBCU UVI HBCU The admissions staff responded to my questions in a timely manner The communications I received from the institution regarding enrollment were clear Financial aid office staff explained the details of my financial package Somewhat Agree Strongly Agree Recruitment and Orientation Rate your agreement with each of the following statements. 2022 The Freshman Survey 41 35% 39% 29% 38% 55% 49% 17.60% 41.00% 39.30% 41.10% 10.30% 33.10% UVI HBCU UVI HBCU UVI HBCU I am pleased with how my on-campus housing arrangements worked out My academic advisor has helped me choose my classes Orientation for new students has made me feel connected to the institution Somewhat Agree Strongly Agree COVID-19 Pandemic Understanding students’ perceptions and experiences during the COVID-19 pandemic is essential. Sources of Stress Rate the extent to which each of the following has been a source of stress for you due to the COVID-19 pandemic. 2022 The Freshman Survey 43 18% 25% 21% 23% 6% 13% 30% 23% 30.30% 34.90% 21.20% 21.00% 30.30% 23.90% 21.20% 29.30% UVI HBCU UVI HBCU UVI HBCU UVI HBCU Mental health Physical health Completing high school diploma requirements Being academically prepared for college To a large extent To a very large extent