ACT Alumni Survey Berea vs. Private Colleges
Administered to graduates two years after graduation
Graduates from Academic Years 1999-2000 through 2005-2006
ACT Alumni Survey
Administered to Graduates two years after graduation
What is the major reason you continued your education?
Berea Private Berea Private Berea Private Berea Private Berea Private Berea Private
To satisfy job/career requirements 16.8% 15.5% 18.3% 15.9% 15.7% 15.5% 17.2% 15.9% 18.2% 14.5% 19.4% 14.5%
To learn a new occupation 4.9% 7.6% 0.0% 7.1% 6.5% 7.6% 4.3% 7.6% 3.9% 7.8% 3.0% 7.8%
To increase earning power 9.7% 13.6% 14.8% 13.2% 10.2% 13.6% 7.5% 14.0% 3.9% 14.5% 6.0% 14.6%
To obtain or maintain a license or certificate 6.5% 6.0% 6.1% 6.4% 9.3% 6.0% 7.5% 7.0% 6.5% 6.2% 6.0% 6.2%
For general self improvement 12.4% 12.1% 12.2% 12.3% 13.0% 12.1% 10.8% 11.5% 3.9% 11.0% 10.4% 11.0%
Other 4.9% 2.4% 3.5% 2.4% 4.6% 2.4% 3.2% 2.3% 1.3% 2.4% 1.5% 2.4%
Missing 44.9% 42.8% 45.2% 42.8% 40.7% 42.8% 49.5% 41.7% 62.3% 43.4% 53.7% 43.4%
Response Rates: 43% (185/435) 40% (114/285) 40% (108/269) 31% (93/299) 25% (77/304) 28% (67/239)
1999,00, 2000-01 2001-02 2002-03 2003-04 2004-05 2005-06
NOTE: 1999-00 and 2000-01 graduates were surveyed at the same time and their results were combined.
ACT Alumni Survey
Administered to graduates two years after graduation
NOTE: 1999-00 and 2000-01 graduates were surveyed at the same time and their results were combined.
4.284.22
4.30
3.95
4.53
3.44
3.91 3.94 3.94 3.98 3.95 3.95
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4
5
1999-00, 2000-01 2001-02 2002-03 2003-04 2004-05 2005-06
Academic Year Graduates
How well did this college prepare you for your continuing education?
Response rate of 43%(185/435)
Response rate of 40%(114/285)
Response rate of 40%(108/269)
Response rate of 31%(93/299)
Response rate of 25%(77/307)
Response rate of 28%(67/239)
Exceptionally well
More than adequately
Adequately
Less than adequately
Very poorly
Berea College
PrivateColleges
Berea College
PrivateColleges
Berea College
PrivateColleges
Berea College
PrivateColleges
Berea College
PrivateColleges
Berea College
PrivateColleges
ACT Alumni Survey
Administered to Graduates two years after graduation
What is the highest degree you plan to obtain?
Berea Private Berea Private Berea Private Berea Private Berea Private Berea Private
Associate Degree 0.0% 0.9% 0.0% 0.8% 0.0% 0.9% 1.1% 1.0% 0.0% 1.1% 0.0% 1.1%
Bachelor's Degree 0.5% 7.7% 1.7% 6.9% 0.0% 7.7% 2.2% 7.2% 0.0% 7.9% 3.0% 7.9%
Master's Degree 23.2% 22.3% 21.7% 22.7% 26.9% 22.3% 15.1% 23.7% 14.3% 22.6% 16.4% 22.6%
Doctor's Degree 20.5% 10.1% 23.5% 10.7% 23.1% 10.1% 18.3% 10.9% 15.6% 10.4% 17.9% 10.4%
Professional Degree 5.9% 2.3% 3.5% 2.5% 0.9% 2.3% 6.5% 2.6% 1.3% 2.5% 7.5% 2.5%
Other 2.2% 1.2% 0.9% 1.2% 0.9% 1.2% 0.0% 1.4% 0.0% 1.4% 1.5% 1.4%
I do not plan to obtain another degree 2.7% 9.2% 0.9% 9.1% 3.7% 9.2% 3.2% 8.3% 5.2% 7.4% 1.5% 7.4%
Missing 44.9% 46.3% 47.8% 46.1% 44.4% 46.3% 53.8% 44.9% 63.6% 46.6% 52.2% 46.6%
Response Rates: 43% (185/435) 40% (114/285) 40% (108/269) 31% (93/299) 25% (77/304) 28% (67/239)
1999,00, 2000-01 2001-02 2002-03 2003-04 2004-05 2005-06
NOTE: 1999-00 and 2000-01 graduates were surveyed at the same time and their results were combined.
ACT Alumni Survey
Administered to Graduates two years after graduation
How many credit hours have you earned since graduating from this college?
Berea Private Berea Private Berea Private Berea Private Berea Private Berea Private
10 or fewer 13.0% 11.6% 13.0% 11.3% 9.3% 11.6% 11.8% 11.4% 2.6% 11.1% 7.5% 11.1%
11 to 20 8.6% 5.4% 6.1% 5.7% 6.5% 5.4% 8.6% 5.5% 7.8% 5.1% 1.5% 5.1%
21 to 30 8.1% 3.6% 13.9% 3.7% 6.5% 3.6% 5.4% 4.3% 3.9% 4.4% 4.5% 4.4%
31 to 40 5.4% 4.6% 5.2% 4.8% 14.8% 4.6% 6.5% 5.3% 7.8% 5.1% 13.4% 5.1%
41 or more 9.1% 16.7% 7.8% 17.0% 11.2% 16.7% 9.7% 17.7% 9.1% 15.2% 18.0% 15.2%
I am not taking courses for credit 9.2% 11.0% 6.1% 10.7% 6.5% 11.0% 5.4% 10.0% 6.5% 11.4% 3.0% 11.7%
Missing 46.5% 47.1% 78.8% 46.9% 45.4% 47.1% 52.7% 45.8% 62.3% 47.6% 52.2% 47.6%
Response Rates: 43% (185/435) 40% (114/285) 40% (108/269) 31% (93/299) 25% (77/304) 28% (67/239)
1999,00, 2000-01 2001-02 2002-03 2003-04 2004-05 2005-06
NOTE: 1999-00 and 2000-01 graduates were surveyed at the same time and their results were combined.
ACT Alumni Survey
Administered to Graduates two years after graduation
What has been your primary enrollment status during your continuing education?
Berea Private Berea Private Berea Private Berea Private Berea Private Berea Private
Full-Time Student 31.9% 20.4% 33.9% 20.9% 37.0% 20.4% 29.0% 20.9% 26.0% 22.6% 35.8% 22.6%
Part-Time Student 16.8% 26.6% 15.7% 26.8% 14.8% 26.6% 17.2% 26.8% 7.8% 24.7% 9.0% 24.7%
Missing 51.4% 53.0% 50.4% 52.3% 48.1% 53.0% 53.8% 52.3% 66.2% 52.7% 55.2% 52.7%
Response Rates: 43% (185/435) 40% (114/285) 40% (108/269) 31% (93/299) 25% (77/304) 28% (67/239)
1999,00, 2000-01 2001-02 2002-03 2003-04 2004-05 2005-06
NOTE: 1999-00 and 2000-01 graduates were surveyed at the same time and their results were combined.
ACT Alumni Survey
Administered to Graduates two years after graduation
Indicate your rating of this college at the time you applied for admission.
Berea Private Berea Private Berea Private Berea Private Berea Private Berea Private
It was my first choice 78.4% 71.6% 72.2% 72.0% 75.0% 71.6% 84.9% 72.1% 81.8% 72.6% 91.0% 72.6%
It was my second choice 13.5% 20.0% 13.9% 19.7% 17.6% 20.0% 9.7% 20.2% 13.0% 20.3% 1.5% 20.3%
It was my third choice 4.3% 3.6% 8.7% 3.7% 5.6% 3.6% 4.3% 3.9% 3.9% 3.8% 3.0% 3.8%
It was my fourth or lower choice 2.7% 1.4% 5.2% 1.5% 1.9% 1.4% 1.1% 1.7% 1.3% 1.5% 4.5% 1.5%
Missing 1.1% 3.3% 0.0% 3.2% 0.0% 3.3% 0.0% 2.1% 0.0% 1.9% 0.0% 1.9%
Response Rates: 43% (185/435) 40% (114/285) 40% (108/269) 31% (93/299) 25% (77/304) 28% (67/239)
1999,00, 2000-01 2001-02 2002-03 2003-04 2004-05 2005-06
NOTE: 1999-00 and 2000-01 graduates were surveyed at the same time and their results were combined.
ACT Alumni Survey
Administered to graduates two years after graduation
NOTE: 1999-00 and 2000-01 graduates were surveyed at the same time and their results were combined.
4.50 4.524.60
4.46
4.644.69
3.99 4.03 4.03 4.04 4.03 4.03
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2
3
4
5
1999-00, 2000-01 2001-02 2002-03 2003-04 2004-05 2005-06
Academic Year Graduates
If you could start college over, would you choose to attend this college?
Response rate of 43%(185/435)
Response rate of 40%(114/285)
Response rate of 40%(108/269)
Response rate of 31%(93/299)
Response rate of 25%(77/307)
Response rate of 28%(67/239)
Definitelyyes
Probablyyes
Uncertain
Probablyno
Definitelyno
Berea College
PrivateColleges
Berea College
PrivateColleges
Berea College
PrivateColleges
Berea College
PrivateColleges
Berea College
PrivateColleges
Berea College
PrivateColleges
ACT Alumni Survey
Administered to graduates two years after graduation
NOTE: 1999-00 and 2000-01 graduates were surveyed at the same time and their results were combined.
3.66
3.96
3.70 3.703.82
3.88
3.73 3.74 3.74 3.75 3.75 3.75
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2
3
4
5
1999-00, 2000-01 2001-02 2002-03 2003-04 2004-05 2005-06
Academic Year Graduates
If you could start college over, would you choose to graduate with the same major?
Response rate of 43%(185/435)
Response rate of 40%(114/285)
Response rate of 40%(108/269)
Response rate of 31%(93/299)
Response rate of 25%(77/307)
Response rate of 28%(67/239)
Definitelyyes
Probablyyes
Uncertain
Probablyno
Definitelyno
Berea College
PrivateColleges
Berea College
PrivateColleges
Berea College
PrivateColleges
Berea College
PrivateColleges
Berea College
PrivateColleges
Berea College
PrivateColleges
ACT Alumni Survey
Administered to graduates two years after graduation
NOTE: 1999-00 and 2000-01 graduates were surveyed at the same time and their results were combined.
2.86
2.77 2.78 2.80
2.91 2.90
2.50 2.52 2.52 2.51 2.50 2.50
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2
3
1999-00, 2000-01 2001-02 2002-03 2003-04 2004-05 2005-06
Academic Year Graduates
How does the quality of education provided at this college compare with that of other colleges?
Response rate of 43%(185/435)
Response rate of 40%(114/285)
Response rate of 40%(108/269)
Response rate of 31%(93/299)
Response rate of 25%(77/307)
Response rate of 28%(67/239)
Better
About thesame
Worse
Berea College
PrivateColleges
Berea College
PrivateColleges
Berea College
PrivateColleges
Berea College
PrivateColleges
Berea College
PrivateColleges
Berea College
PrivateColleges
ACT Alumni Survey
Administered to graduates two years after graduation
NOTE: 1999-00 and 2000-01 graduates were surveyed at the same time and their results were combined.
4.68 4.65 4.674.61
4.71 4.75
4.50 4.52 4.52 4.494.43 4.43
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2
3
4
5
1999-00, 2000-01 2001-02 2002-03 2003-04 2004-05 2005-06
Academic Year Graduates
Regardless of the financial benefits, has your college education improved the quality of your life?
Response rate of 43%(185/435)
Response rate of 40%(114/285)
Response rate of 40%(108/269)
Response rate of 31%(93/299)
Response rate of 25%(77/307)
Response rate of 28%(67/239)
Definitelyyes
Probablyyes
Uncertain
Probablyno
Definitelyno
Berea College
PrivateColleges
Berea College
PrivateColleges
Berea College
PrivateColleges
Berea College
PrivateColleges
Berea College
PrivateColleges
Berea College
PrivateColleges
ACT Alumni Survey
Administered to Graduates two years after graduation
What was your primary reason for attending this college?
Berea Private Berea Private Berea Private Berea Private Berea Private Berea Private
Cost 39.9% 1.6% 54.8% 2.1% 48.1% 2.1% 37.6% 3.8% 40.3% 4.4% 44.8% 4.4%
Admissions standards 1.1% 1.8% 0.0% 1.9% 0.9% 1.9% 0.0% 1.9% 0.0% 1.8% 0.0% 1.8%
Size 3.2% 12.8% 3.5% 13.2% 4.6% 13.2% 3.2% 13.7% 5.2% 11.5% 3.0% 11.5%
Social atmosphere 0.5% 30.0% 1.7% 3.4% 0.9% 3.4% 3.2% 3.7% 1.3% 3.7% 0.0% 3.7%
Location 4.3% 17.9% 4.3% 17.3% 0.0% 17.3% 4.3% 17.8% 3.9% 18.4% 4.5% 18.4%
Type of programs available 1.1% 28.7% 0.9% 27.2% 3.7% 27.2% 3.2% 24.0% 3.9% 24.9% 0.0% 24.9%
Academic reputation 16.0% 7.3% 7.8% 7.4% 13.9% 7.4% 19.4% 8.0% 11.7% 8.6% 17.9% 8.6%
Availability of scholarship/financial aid 13.8% 8.1% 13.0% 8.3% 16.7% 8.3% 18.3% 8.2% 13.0% 8.3% 16.4% 8.3%
Advice of relatives or high school personnel 12.2% 5.1% 12.2% 5.7% 7.4% 5.7% 4.4% 6.5% 9.1% 5.6% 9.0% 5.6%
To be with friends 0.5% 1.1% 0.0% 1.2% 0.9% 1.2% 0.0% 1.3% 0.0% 1.3% 0.0% 1.3%
Other 4.3% 8.9% 1.7% 8.9% 1.9% 8.9% 5.4% 8.8% 10.4% 9.1% 4.5% 9.1%
Missing 3.2% 3.7% 0.0% 3.6% 0.9% 3.6% 1.1% 2.5% 1.3% 2.5% 0.0% 2.5%
Response Rates: 43% (185/435) 40% (114/285) 40% (108/269) 31% (93/299) 25% (77/304) 28% (67/239)
1999,00, 2000-01 2001-02 2002-03 2003-04 2004-05 2005-06
NOTE: 1999-00 and 2000-01 graduates were surveyed at the same time and their results were combined.
Indicate whether each of the following was a major source,
minor source, or not a source of funds for your college education.
ACT Alumni Survey
Administered to graduates two years after graduation
NOTE: 1999-00 and 2000-01 graduates were surveyed at the same time and their results were combined.
1.961.90
2.04
1.90
2.07
1.75
2.062.09 2.09 2.09
1.98 1.98
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2
3
1999-00, 2000-01 2001-02 2002-03 2003-04 2004-05 2005-06
Academic Year Graduates
Parents or relatives
Response rate of 43%(185/435)
Response rate of 40%(114/285)
Response rate of 40%(108/269)
Response rate of 31%(93/299)
Response rate of 25%(77/307)
Response rate of 28%(67/239)
Major source
Minor source
Not a source
Berea College
PrivateColleges
Berea College
PrivateColleges
Berea College
PrivateColleges
Berea College
PrivateColleges
Berea College
PrivateColleges
Berea College
PrivateColleges
Indicate whether each of the following was a major source,
minor source, or not a source of funds for your college education.
ACT Alumni Survey
Administered to graduates two years after graduation
NOTE: 1999-00 and 2000-01 graduates were surveyed at the same time and their results were combined.
1.841.80
1.831.77
1.89
1.651.69 1.69 1.69 1.67 1.66 1.66
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2
3
1999-00, 2000-01 2001-02 2002-03 2003-04 2004-05 2005-06
Academic Year Graduates
Personal savings
Response rate of 43%(185/435)
Response rate of 40%(114/285)
Response rate of 40%(108/269)
Response rate of 31%(93/299)
Response rate of 25%(77/307)
Response rate of 28%(67/239)
Major source
Minor source
Not a source
Berea College
PrivateColleges
Berea College
PrivateColleges
Berea College
PrivateColleges
Berea College
PrivateColleges
Berea College
PrivateColleges
Berea College
PrivateColleges
Indicate whether each of the following was a major source,
minor source, or not a source of funds for your college education.
ACT Alumni Survey
Administered to graduates two years after graduation
NOTE: 1999-00 and 2000-01 graduates were surveyed at the same time and their results were combined.
2.33
2.13 2.12 2.12 2.12
2.20
1.651.68 1.68 1.67
1.63 1.63
1
2
3
1999-00, 2000-01 2001-02 2002-03 2003-04 2004-05 2005-06
Academic Year Graduates
Summer employment
Response rate of 43%(185/435)
Response rate of 40%(114/285)
Response rate of 40%(108/269)
Response rate of 31%(93/299)
Response rate of 25%(77/307)
Response rate of 28%(67/239)
Major source
Minor source
Not a source
Berea College
PrivateColleges
Berea College
PrivateColleges
Berea College
PrivateColleges
Berea College
PrivateColleges
Berea College
PrivateColleges
Berea College
PrivateColleges
Indicate whether each of the following was a major source,
minor source, or not a source of funds for your college education.
ACT Alumni Survey
Administered to graduates two years after graduation
NOTE: 1999-00 and 2000-01 graduates were surveyed at the same time and their results were combined.
2.49
2.36
2.29 2.31 2.33
2.55
1.511.55 1.55 1.56
1.53 1.53
1
2
3
1999-00, 2000-01 2001-02 2002-03 2003-04 2004-05 2005-06
Academic Year Graduates
Employment at college
Response rate of 43%(185/435)
Response rate of 40%(114/285)
Response rate of 40%(108/269)
Response rate of 31%(93/299)
Response rate of 25%(77/307)
Response rate of 28%(67/239)
Major source
Minor source
Not a source
Berea College
PrivateColleges
Berea College
PrivateColleges
Berea College
PrivateColleges
Berea College
PrivateColleges
Berea College
PrivateColleges
Berea College
PrivateColleges
Indicate whether each of the following was a major source,
minor source, or not a source of funds for your college education.
ACT Alumni Survey
Administered to graduates two years after graduation
NOTE: 1999-00 and 2000-01 graduates were surveyed at the same time and their results were combined.
1.09 1.071.12 1.10
1.071.11
1.18 1.17 1.17 1.16 1.16 1.16
1
2
3
1999-00, 2000-01 2001-02 2002-03 2003-04 2004-05 2005-06
Academic Year Graduates
Spouse
Response rate of 43%(185/435)
Response rate of 40%(114/285)
Response rate of 40%(108/269)
Response rate of 31%(93/299)
Response rate of 25%(77/307)
Response rate of 28%(67/239)
Major source
Minor source
Not a source
Berea College
PrivateColleges
Berea College
PrivateColleges
Berea College
PrivateColleges
Berea College
PrivateColleges
Berea College
PrivateColleges
Berea College
PrivateColleges
Indicate whether each of the following was a major source,
minor source, or not a source of funds for your college education.
ACT Alumni Survey
Administered to graduates two years after graduation
NOTE: 1999-00 and 2000-01 graduates were surveyed at the same time and their results were combined.
1.00 1.01 1.00 1.01 1.00 1.00
1.07 1.06 1.06 1.05 1.06 1.06
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2
3
1999-00, 2000-01 2001-02 2002-03 2003-04 2004-05 2005-06
Academic Year Graduates
VA Benefits
Response rate of 43%(185/435)
Response rate of 40%(114/285)
Response rate of 40%(108/269)
Response rate of 31%(93/299)
Response rate of 25%(77/307)
Response rate of 28%(67/239)
Major source
Minor source
Not a source
Berea College
PrivateColleges
Berea College
PrivateColleges
Berea College
PrivateColleges
Berea College
PrivateColleges
Berea College
PrivateColleges
Berea College
PrivateColleges
Indicate whether each of the following was a major source,
minor source, or not a source of funds for your college education.
ACT Alumni Survey
Administered to graduates two years after graduation
NOTE: 1999-00 and 2000-01 graduates were surveyed at the same time and their results were combined.
1.01 1.02 1.01 1.01 1.031.001.02 1.02 1.02 1.02 1.02 1.02
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2
3
1999-00, 2000-01 2001-02 2002-03 2003-04 2004-05 2005-06
Academic Year Graduates
Social Security benefits
Response rate of 43%(185/435)
Response rate of 40%(114/285)
Response rate of 40%(108/269)
Response rate of 31%(93/299)
Response rate of 25%(77/307)
Response rate of 28%(67/239)
Major source
Minor source
Not a source
Berea College
PrivateColleges
Berea College
PrivateColleges
Berea College
PrivateColleges
Berea College
PrivateColleges
Berea College
PrivateColleges
Berea College
PrivateColleges
Indicate whether each of the following was a major source,
minor source, or not a source of funds for your college education.
ACT Alumni Survey
Administered to graduates two years after graduation
NOTE: 1999-00 and 2000-01 graduates were surveyed at the same time and their results were combined.
1.85
2.09
1.87
2.04
2.272.22
2.10 2.09 2.09 2.09
2.15 2.15
1
2
3
1999-00, 2000-01 2001-02 2002-03 2003-04 2004-05 2005-06
Academic Year Graduates
Student loans (Perkins Loan, Federal Direct Loan, etc.)
Response rate of 43%(185/435)
Response rate of 40%(114/285)
Response rate of 40%(108/269)
Response rate of 31%(93/299)
Response rate of 25%(77/307)
Response rate of 28%(67/239)
Major source
Minor source
Not a source
Berea College
PrivateColleges
Berea College
PrivateColleges
Berea College
PrivateColleges
Berea College
PrivateColleges
Berea College
PrivateColleges
Berea College
PrivateColleges
Indicate whether each of the following was a major source,
minor source, or not a source of funds for your college education.
ACT Alumni Survey
Administered to graduates two years after graduation
NOTE: 1999-00 and 2000-01 graduates were surveyed at the same time and their results were combined.
2.04
2.17
2.312.36
2.33
2.42
1.751.78 1.78
1.821.85 1.85
1
2
3
1999-00, 2000-01 2001-02 2002-03 2003-04 2004-05 2005-06
Academic Year Graduates
Scholarships
Response rate of 43%(185/435)
Response rate of 40%(114/285)
Response rate of 40%(108/269)
Response rate of 31%(93/299)
Response rate of 25%(77/307)
Response rate of 28%(67/239)
Major source
Minor source
Not a source
Berea College
PrivateColleges
Berea College
PrivateColleges
Berea College
PrivateColleges
Berea College
PrivateColleges
Berea College
PrivateColleges
Berea College
PrivateColleges
Indicate whether each of the following was a major source,
minor source, or not a source of funds for your college education.
ACT Alumni Survey
Administered to graduates two years after graduation
NOTE: 1999-00 and 2000-01 graduates were surveyed at the same time and their results were combined.
2.23 2.23
2.38
2.12
2.32 2.30
1.75 1.73 1.73 1.751.80 1.80
1
2
3
1999-00, 2000-01 2001-02 2002-03 2003-04 2004-05 2005-06
Academic Year Graduates
Educational grants (Pell grants, FSEOG, etc.)
Response rate of 43%(185/435)
Response rate of 40%(114/285)
Response rate of 40%(108/269)
Response rate of 31%(93/299)
Response rate of 25%(77/307)
Response rate of 28%(67/239)
Major source
Minor source
Not a source
Berea College
PrivateColleges
Berea College
PrivateColleges
Berea College
PrivateColleges
Berea College
PrivateColleges
Berea College
PrivateColleges
Berea College
PrivateColleges
Rate each of the following Alumni Association
programs and services at this college.
ACT Alumni Survey
Administered to graduates two years after graduation
NOTE: 1999-00 and 2000-01 graduates were surveyed at the same time and their results were combined.
2.51
2.39
2.46
2.38
2.562.61
2.48 2.48 2.48 2.492.45 2.45
1
2
3
1999-00, 2000-01 2001-02 2002-03 2003-04 2004-05 2005-06
Academic Year Graduates
Publications
Response rate of 43%(185/435)
Response rate of 40%(114/285)
Response rate of 40%(108/269)
Response rate of 31%(93/299)
Response rate of 25%(77/307)
Response rate of 28%(67/239)
Very good
Fair
Poor
Berea College
PrivateColleges
Berea College
PrivateColleges
Berea College
PrivateColleges
Berea College
PrivateColleges
Berea College
PrivateColleges
Berea College
PrivateColleges
Rate each of the following Alumni Association
programs and services at this college.
ACT Alumni Survey
Administered to graduates two years after graduation
NOTE: 1999-00 and 2000-01 graduates were surveyed at the same time and their results were combined.
2.46
2.27
2.38 2.37
2.19
2.32
2.202.23 2.23 2.24
2.20 2.20
1
2
3
1999-00, 2000-01 2001-02 2002-03 2003-04 2004-05 2005-06
Academic Year Graduates
Homecoming activities
Response rate of 43%(185/435)
Response rate of 40%(114/285)
Response rate of 40%(108/269)
Response rate of 31%(93/299)
Response rate of 25%(77/307)
Response rate of 28%(67/239)
Very good
Fair
Poor
Berea College
PrivateColleges
Berea College
PrivateColleges
Berea College
PrivateColleges
Berea College
PrivateColleges
Berea College
PrivateColleges
Berea College
PrivateColleges
Rate each of the following Alumni Association
programs and services at this college.
ACT Alumni Survey
Administered to graduates two years after graduation
NOTE: 1999-00 and 2000-01 graduates were surveyed at the same time and their results were combined.
2.35
2.422.38
2.25
2.342.31
2.25 2.25 2.252.28
2.22 2.22
1
2
3
1999-00, 2000-01 2001-02 2002-03 2003-04 2004-05 2005-06
Academic Year Graduates
Fundraising programs
Response rate of 43%(185/435)
Response rate of 40%(114/285)
Response rate of 40%(108/269)
Response rate of 31%(93/299)
Response rate of 25%(77/307)
Response rate of 28%(67/239)
Very good
Fair
Poor
Berea College
PrivateColleges
Berea College
PrivateColleges
Berea College
PrivateColleges
Berea College
PrivateColleges
Berea College
PrivateColleges
Berea College
PrivateColleges
Rate each of the following Alumni Association
programs and services at this college.
ACT Alumni Survey
Administered to graduates two years after graduation
NOTE: 1999-00 and 2000-01 graduates were surveyed at the same time and their results were combined.
2.05
2.242.26
2.30
2.00
1.42
1.91 1.91 1.911.95
1.92 1.92
1
2
3
1999-00, 2000-01 2001-02 2002-03 2003-04 2004-05 2005-06
Academic Year Graduates
Chapter meetings
Response rate of 43%(185/435)
Response rate of 40%(114/285)
Response rate of 40%(108/269)
Response rate of 31%(93/299)
Response rate of 25%(77/307)
Response rate of 28%(67/239)
Very good
Fair
Poor
Berea College
PrivateColleges
Berea College
PrivateColleges
Berea College
PrivateColleges
Berea College
PrivateColleges
Berea College
PrivateColleges
Berea College
PrivateColleges
Rate each of the following Alumni Association
programs and services at this college.
ACT Alumni Survey
Administered to graduates two years after graduation
NOTE: 1999-00 and 2000-01 graduates were surveyed at the same time and their results were combined.
2.39
2.58
2.47
2.30 2.32
2.252.22 2.24 2.24
2.282.23 2.23
1
2
3
1999-00, 2000-01 2001-02 2002-03 2003-04 2004-05 2005-06
Academic Year Graduates
Tour programs
Response rate of 43%(185/435)
Response rate of 40%(114/285)
Response rate of 40%(108/269)
Response rate of 31%(93/299)
Response rate of 25%(77/307)
Response rate of 28%(67/239)
Very good
Fair
Poor
Berea College
PrivateColleges
Berea College
PrivateColleges
Berea College
PrivateColleges
Berea College
PrivateColleges
Berea College
PrivateColleges
Berea College
PrivateColleges
How much did your education at this college contribute to your
personal growth in each of the following areas?
ACT Alumni Survey
Administered to graduates two years after graduation
NOTE: 1999-00 and 2000-01 graduates were surveyed at the same time and their results were combined.
2.75
2.65 2.66
2.58
2.74
2.64
2.41 2.43 2.43 2.43 2.42 2.42
1
2
3
1999-00, 2000-01 2001-02 2002-03 2003-04 2004-05 2005-06
Academic Year Graduates
Writing effectively
Response rate of 43%(185/435)
Response rate of 40%(114/285)
Response rate of 40%(108/269)
Response rate of 31%(93/299)
Response rate of 25%(77/307)
Response rate of 28%(67/239)
Very much
Somewhat
Very little
Berea College
PrivateColleges
Berea College
PrivateColleges
Berea College
PrivateColleges
Berea College
PrivateColleges
Berea College
PrivateColleges
Berea College
PrivateColleges
How much did your education at this college contribute to your
personal growth in each of the following areas?
ACT Alumni Survey
Administered to graduates two years after graduation
NOTE: 1999-00 and 2000-01 graduates were surveyed at the same time and their results were combined.
2.622.58 2.59
2.52
2.77
2.55
2.37 2.38 2.38 2.39 2.39 2.39
1
2
3
1999-00, 2000-01 2001-02 2002-03 2003-04 2004-05 2005-06
Academic Year Graduates
Speaking effectively
Response rate of 43%(185/435)
Response rate of 40%(114/285)
Response rate of 40%(108/269)
Response rate of 31%(93/299)
Response rate of 25%(77/307)
Response rate of 28%(67/239)
Very much
Somewhat
Very little
Berea College
PrivateColleges
Berea College
PrivateColleges
Berea College
PrivateColleges
Berea College
PrivateColleges
Berea College
PrivateColleges
Berea College
PrivateColleges
How much did your education at this college contribute to your
personal growth in each of the following areas?
ACT Alumni Survey
Administered to graduates two years after graduation
NOTE: 1999-00 and 2000-01 graduates were surveyed at the same time and their results were combined.
2.54 2.522.46 2.46
2.582.64
2.34 2.36 2.36 2.35 2.33 2.33
1
2
3
1999-00, 2000-01 2001-02 2002-03 2003-04 2004-05 2005-06
Academic Year Graduates
Understanding written information
Response rate of 43%(185/435)
Response rate of 40%(114/285)
Response rate of 40%(108/269)
Response rate of 31%(93/299)
Response rate of 25%(77/307)
Response rate of 28%(67/239)
Very much
Somewhat
Very little
Berea College
PrivateColleges
Berea College
PrivateColleges
Berea College
PrivateColleges
Berea College
PrivateColleges
Berea College
PrivateColleges
Berea College
PrivateColleges
How much did your education at this college contribute to your
personal growth in each of the following areas?
ACT Alumni Survey
Administered to graduates two years after graduation
NOTE: 1999-00 and 2000-01 graduates were surveyed at the same time and their results were combined.
2.68
2.61
2.55
2.63 2.642.69
2.39 2.41 2.41 2.412.36 2.36
1
2
3
1999-00, 2000-01 2001-02 2002-03 2003-04 2004-05 2005-06
Academic Year Graduates
Working independently
Response rate of 43%(185/435)
Response rate of 40%(114/285)
Response rate of 40%(108/269)
Response rate of 31%(93/299)
Response rate of 25%(77/307)
Response rate of 28%(67/239)
Very much
Somewhat
Very little
Berea College
PrivateColleges
Berea College
PrivateColleges
Berea College
PrivateColleges
Berea College
PrivateColleges
Berea College
PrivateColleges
Berea College
PrivateColleges
How much did your education at this college contribute to your
personal growth in each of the following areas?
ACT Alumni Survey
Administered to graduates two years after graduation
NOTE: 1999-00 and 2000-01 graduates were surveyed at the same time and their results were combined.
2.20
2.12
1.941.89
2.142.19
1.74 1.75 1.75 1.77 1.79 1.79
1
2
3
1999-00, 2000-01 2001-02 2002-03 2003-04 2004-05 2005-06
Academic Year Graduates
Managing personal/family finances
Response rate of 43%(185/435)
Response rate of 40%(114/285)
Response rate of 40%(108/269)
Response rate of 31%(93/299)
Response rate of 25%(77/307)
Response rate of 28%(67/239)
Very much
Somewhat
Very little
Berea College
PrivateColleges
Berea College
PrivateColleges
Berea College
PrivateColleges
Berea College
PrivateColleges
Berea College
PrivateColleges
Berea College
PrivateColleges
How much did your education at this college contribute to your
personal growth in each of the following areas?
ACT Alumni Survey
Administered to graduates two years after graduation
NOTE: 1999-00 and 2000-01 graduates were surveyed at the same time and their results were combined.
2.632.60
2.512.46
2.55
2.64
2.36 2.38 2.38 2.382.34 2.34
1
2
3
1999-00, 2000-01 2001-02 2002-03 2003-04 2004-05 2005-06
Academic Year Graduates
Learning on your own
Response rate of 43%(185/435)
Response rate of 40%(114/285)
Response rate of 40%(108/269)
Response rate of 31%(93/299)
Response rate of 25%(77/307)
Response rate of 28%(67/239)
Very much
Somewhat
Very little
Berea College
PrivateColleges
Berea College
PrivateColleges
Berea College
PrivateColleges
Berea College
PrivateColleges
Berea College
PrivateColleges
Berea College
PrivateColleges
How much did your education at this college contribute to your
personal growth in each of the following areas?
ACT Alumni Survey
Administered to graduates two years after graduation
NOTE: 1999-00 and 2000-01 graduates were surveyed at the same time and their results were combined.
2.16
2.042.02
2.092.14
2.18
1.91 1.91 1.91 1.91 1.92 1.92
1
2
3
1999-00, 2000-01 2001-02 2002-03 2003-04 2004-05 2005-06
Academic Year Graduates
Understanding graphic information
Response rate of 43%(185/435)
Response rate of 40%(114/285)
Response rate of 40%(108/269)
Response rate of 31%(93/299)
Response rate of 25%(77/307)
Response rate of 28%(67/239)
Very much
Somewhat
Very little
Berea College
PrivateColleges
Berea College
PrivateColleges
Berea College
PrivateColleges
Berea College
PrivateColleges
Berea College
PrivateColleges
Berea College
PrivateColleges
How much did your education at this college contribute to your
personal growth in each of the following areas?
ACT Alumni Survey
Administered to graduates two years after graduation
NOTE: 1999-00 and 2000-01 graduates were surveyed at the same time and their results were combined.
2.51
2.43
2.32
2.262.31
2.51
2.03 2.04 2.042.07
2.03 2.03
1
2
3
1999-00, 2000-01 2001-02 2002-03 2003-04 2004-05 2005-06
Academic Year Graduates
Using the library
Response rate of 43%(185/435)
Response rate of 40%(114/285)
Response rate of 40%(108/269)
Response rate of 31%(93/299)
Response rate of 25%(77/307)
Response rate of 28%(67/239)
Very much
Somewhat
Very little
Berea College
PrivateColleges
Berea College
PrivateColleges
Berea College
PrivateColleges
Berea College
PrivateColleges
Berea College
PrivateColleges
Berea College
PrivateColleges
How much did your education at this college contribute to your
personal growth in each of the following areas?
ACT Alumni Survey
Administered to graduates two years after graduation
NOTE: 1999-00 and 2000-01 graduates were surveyed at the same time and their results were combined.
2.27 2.25
2.092.15
2.212.16
2.06 2.08 2.08 2.092.05 2.05
1
2
3
1999-00, 2000-01 2001-02 2002-03 2003-04 2004-05 2005-06
Academic Year Graduates
Following directions
Response rate of 43%(185/435)
Response rate of 40%(114/285)
Response rate of 40%(108/269)
Response rate of 31%(93/299)
Response rate of 25%(77/307)
Response rate of 28%(67/239)
Very much
Somewhat
Very little
Berea College
PrivateColleges
Berea College
PrivateColleges
Berea College
PrivateColleges
Berea College
PrivateColleges
Berea College
PrivateColleges
Berea College
PrivateColleges
How much did your education at this college contribute to your
personal growth in each of the following areas?
ACT Alumni Survey
Administered to graduates two years after graduation
NOTE: 1999-00 and 2000-01 graduates were surveyed at the same time and their results were combined.
2.10 2.11
2.01
1.92
2.18
2.06
1.80 1.80 1.80 1.821.87 1.87
1
2
3
1999-00, 2000-01 2001-02 2002-03 2003-04 2004-05 2005-06
Academic Year Graduates
Understanding consumer issues
Response rate of 43%(185/435)
Response rate of 40%(114/285)
Response rate of 40%(108/269)
Response rate of 31%(93/299)
Response rate of 25%(77/307)
Response rate of 28%(67/239)
Very much
Somewhat
Very little
Berea College
PrivateColleges
Berea College
PrivateColleges
Berea College
PrivateColleges
Berea College
PrivateColleges
Berea College
PrivateColleges
Berea College
PrivateColleges
How much did your education at this college contribute to your
personal growth in each of the following areas?
ACT Alumni Survey
Administered to graduates two years after graduation
NOTE: 1999-00 and 2000-01 graduates were surveyed at the same time and their results were combined.
2.31
2.21 2.22
2.16
2.40 2.42
1.871.90 1.90 1.90
1.86 1.86
1
2
3
1999-00, 2000-01 2001-02 2002-03 2003-04 2004-05 2005-06
Academic Year Graduates
Caring for your own physical and mental health
Response rate of 43%(185/435)
Response rate of 40%(114/285)
Response rate of 40%(108/269)
Response rate of 31%(93/299)
Response rate of 25%(77/307)
Response rate of 28%(67/239)
Very much
Somewhat
Very little
Berea College
PrivateColleges
Berea College
PrivateColleges
Berea College
PrivateColleges
Berea College
PrivateColleges
Berea College
PrivateColleges
Berea College
PrivateColleges
How much did your education at this college contribute to your
personal growth in each of the following areas?
ACT Alumni Survey
Administered to graduates two years after graduation
NOTE: 1999-00 and 2000-01 graduates were surveyed at the same time and their results were combined.
2.592.56
2.44
2.56
2.642.60
2.39 2.40 2.40 2.41 2.41 2.41
1
2
3
1999-00, 2000-01 2001-02 2002-03 2003-04 2004-05 2005-06
Academic Year Graduates
Working cooperatively in a group
Response rate of 43%(185/435)
Response rate of 40%(114/285)
Response rate of 40%(108/269)
Response rate of 31%(93/299)
Response rate of 25%(77/307)
Response rate of 28%(67/239)
Very much
Somewhat
Very little
Berea College
PrivateColleges
Berea College
PrivateColleges
Berea College
PrivateColleges
Berea College
PrivateColleges
Berea College
PrivateColleges
Berea College
PrivateColleges
How much did your education at this college contribute to your
personal growth in each of the following areas?
ACT Alumni Survey
Administered to graduates two years after graduation
NOTE: 1999-00 and 2000-01 graduates were surveyed at the same time and their results were combined.
2.55
2.622.56
2.592.62
2.72
2.36 2.38 2.38 2.39 2.39 2.39
1
2
3
1999-00, 2000-01 2001-02 2002-03 2003-04 2004-05 2005-06
Academic Year Graduates
Organizing your time effectively
Response rate of 43%(185/435)
Response rate of 40%(114/285)
Response rate of 40%(108/269)
Response rate of 31%(93/299)
Response rate of 25%(77/307)
Response rate of 28%(67/239)
Very much
Somewhat
Very little
Berea College
PrivateColleges
Berea College
PrivateColleges
Berea College
PrivateColleges
Berea College
PrivateColleges
Berea College
PrivateColleges
Berea College
PrivateColleges
How much did your education at this college contribute to your
personal growth in each of the following areas?
ACT Alumni Survey
Administered to graduates two years after graduation
NOTE: 1999-00 and 2000-01 graduates were surveyed at the same time and their results were combined.
2.32 2.32
2.24
2.332.37
2.30
1.85 1.87 1.87 1.88 1.87 1.87
1
2
3
1999-00, 2000-01 2001-02 2002-03 2003-04 2004-05 2005-06
Academic Year Graduates
Recognizing your rights, responsibilities, and privileges as a citizen
Response rate of 43%(185/435)
Response rate of 40%(114/285)
Response rate of 40%(108/269)
Response rate of 31%(93/299)
Response rate of 25%(77/307)
Response rate of 28%(67/239)
Very much
Somewhat
Very little
Berea College
PrivateColleges
Berea College
PrivateColleges
Berea College
PrivateColleges
Berea College
PrivateColleges
Berea College
PrivateColleges
Berea College
PrivateColleges
How much did your education at this college contribute to your
personal growth in each of the following areas?
ACT Alumni Survey
Administered to graduates two years after graduation
NOTE: 1999-00 and 2000-01 graduates were surveyed at the same time and their results were combined.
2.63
2.54 2.562.58
2.702.64
2.39 2.40 2.40 2.42 2.41 2.41
1
2
3
1999-00, 2000-01 2001-02 2002-03 2003-04 2004-05 2005-06
Academic Year Graduates
Planning and carrying out projects
Response rate of 43%(185/435)
Response rate of 40%(114/285)
Response rate of 40%(108/269)
Response rate of 31%(93/299)
Response rate of 25%(77/307)
Response rate of 28%(67/239)
Very much
Somewhat
Very little
Berea College
PrivateColleges
Berea College
PrivateColleges
Berea College
PrivateColleges
Berea College
PrivateColleges
Berea College
PrivateColleges
Berea College
PrivateColleges
How much did your education at this college contribute to your
personal growth in each of the following areas?
ACT Alumni Survey
Administered to graduates two years after graduation
NOTE: 1999-00 and 2000-01 graduates were surveyed at the same time and their results were combined.
1.90 1.88
1.76
1.96 1.931.90
1.83 1.82 1.82 1.82 1.84 1.84
1
2
3
1999-00, 2000-01 2001-02 2002-03 2003-04 2004-05 2005-06
Academic Year Graduates
Understanding and applying mathematics in your daily activities
Response rate of 43%(185/435)
Response rate of 40%(114/285)
Response rate of 40%(108/269)
Response rate of 31%(93/299)
Response rate of 25%(77/307)
Response rate of 28%(67/239)
Very much
Somewhat
Very little
Berea College
PrivateColleges
Berea College
PrivateColleges
Berea College
PrivateColleges
Berea College
PrivateColleges
Berea College
PrivateColleges
Berea College
PrivateColleges
How much did your education at this college contribute to your
personal growth in each of the following areas?
ACT Alumni Survey
Administered to graduates two years after graduation
NOTE: 1999-00 and 2000-01 graduates were surveyed at the same time and their results were combined.
2.732.68
2.75
2.65
2.82 2.84
2.192.24 2.24 2.25 2.23 2.23
1
2
3
1999-00, 2000-01 2001-02 2002-03 2003-04 2004-05 2005-06
Academic Year Graduates
Understanding different philosophies and cultures
Response rate of 43%(185/435)
Response rate of 40%(114/285)
Response rate of 40%(108/269)
Response rate of 31%(93/299)
Response rate of 25%(77/307)
Response rate of 28%(67/239)
Very much
Somewhat
Very little
Berea College
PrivateColleges
Berea College
PrivateColleges
Berea College
PrivateColleges
Berea College
PrivateColleges
Berea College
PrivateColleges
Berea College
PrivateColleges
How much did your education at this college contribute to your
personal growth in each of the following areas?
ACT Alumni Survey
Administered to graduates two years after graduation
NOTE: 1999-00 and 2000-01 graduates were surveyed at the same time and their results were combined.
2.63 2.632.59 2.60
2.79
2.63
2.37 2.39 2.39 2.40 2.38 2.38
1
2
3
1999-00, 2000-01 2001-02 2002-03 2003-04 2004-05 2005-06
Academic Year Graduates
Persisting at difficult tasks
Response rate of 43%(185/435)
Response rate of 40%(114/285)
Response rate of 40%(108/269)
Response rate of 31%(93/299)
Response rate of 25%(77/307)
Response rate of 28%(67/239)
Very much
Somewhat
Very little
Berea College
PrivateColleges
Berea College
PrivateColleges
Berea College
PrivateColleges
Berea College
PrivateColleges
Berea College
PrivateColleges
Berea College
PrivateColleges
How much did your education at this college contribute to your
personal growth in each of the following areas?
ACT Alumni Survey
Administered to graduates two years after graduation
NOTE: 1999-00 and 2000-01 graduates were surveyed at the same time and their results were combined.
2.56
2.50 2.47
2.55
2.68
2.60
2.37 2.38 2.38 2.37 2.36 2.36
1
2
3
1999-00, 2000-01 2001-02 2002-03 2003-04 2004-05 2005-06
Academic Year Graduates
Defining and solving problems
Response rate of 43%(185/435)
Response rate of 40%(114/285)
Response rate of 40%(108/269)
Response rate of 31%(93/299)
Response rate of 25%(77/307)
Response rate of 28%(67/239)
Very much
Somewhat
Very little
Berea College
PrivateColleges
Berea College
PrivateColleges
Berea College
PrivateColleges
Berea College
PrivateColleges
Berea College
PrivateColleges
Berea College
PrivateColleges
How much did your education at this college contribute to your
personal growth in each of the following areas?
ACT Alumni Survey
Administered to graduates two years after graduation
NOTE: 1999-00 and 2000-01 graduates were surveyed at the same time and their results were combined.
2.65
2.57 2.562.60
2.682.64
2.302.33 2.33 2.34
2.31 2.31
1
2
3
1999-00, 2000-01 2001-02 2002-03 2003-04 2004-05 2005-06
Academic Year Graduates
Understanding the interaction of people and their environment
Response rate of 43%(185/435)
Response rate of 40%(114/285)
Response rate of 40%(108/269)
Response rate of 31%(93/299)
Response rate of 25%(77/307)
Response rate of 28%(67/239)
Very much
Somewhat
Very little
Berea College
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Berea College
PrivateColleges
Berea College
PrivateColleges
Berea College
PrivateColleges
Berea College
PrivateColleges
Berea College
PrivateColleges
How much did your education at this college contribute to your
personal growth in each of the following areas?
ACT Alumni Survey
Administered to graduates two years after graduation
NOTE: 1999-00 and 2000-01 graduates were surveyed at the same time and their results were combined.
2.56 2.55 2.552.52
2.622.58
2.23 2.25 2.25 2.27 2.26 2.26
1
2
3
1999-00, 2000-01 2001-02 2002-03 2003-04 2004-05 2005-06
Academic Year Graduates
Leading/guiding others
Response rate of 43%(185/435)
Response rate of 40%(114/285)
Response rate of 40%(108/269)
Response rate of 31%(93/299)
Response rate of 25%(77/307)
Response rate of 28%(67/239)
Very much
Somewhat
Very little
Berea College
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Berea College
PrivateColleges
Berea College
PrivateColleges
Berea College
PrivateColleges
Berea College
PrivateColleges
Berea College
PrivateColleges
How much did your education at this college contribute to your
personal growth in each of the following areas?
ACT Alumni Survey
Administered to graduates two years after graduation
NOTE: 1999-00 and 2000-01 graduates were surveyed at the same time and their results were combined.
2.54
2.46 2.44 2.46
2.64
2.52
2.27 2.29 2.29 2.30 2.29 2.29
1
2
3
1999-00, 2000-01 2001-02 2002-03 2003-04 2004-05 2005-06
Academic Year Graduates
Recognizing assumptions, making logical inferences, and reaching correct conclusions
Response rate of 43%(185/435)
Response rate of 40%(114/285)
Response rate of 40%(108/269)
Response rate of 31%(93/299)
Response rate of 25%(77/307)
Response rate of 28%(67/239)
Very much
Somewhat
Very little
Berea College
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Berea College
PrivateColleges
Berea College
PrivateColleges
Berea College
PrivateColleges
Berea College
PrivateColleges
Berea College
PrivateColleges
How much did your education at this college contribute to your
personal growth in each of the following areas?
ACT Alumni Survey
Administered to graduates two years after graduation
NOTE: 1999-00 and 2000-01 graduates were surveyed at the same time and their results were combined.
2.64
2.52
2.602.57
2.71
2.60
1.992.03 2.03 2.05
2.00 2.00
1
2
3
1999-00, 2000-01 2001-02 2002-03 2003-04 2004-05 2005-06
Academic Year Graduates
Understanding and appreciating the arts
Response rate of 43%(185/435)
Response rate of 40%(114/285)
Response rate of 40%(108/269)
Response rate of 31%(93/299)
Response rate of 25%(77/307)
Response rate of 28%(67/239)
Very much
Somewhat
Very little
Berea College
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Berea College
PrivateColleges
Berea College
PrivateColleges
Berea College
PrivateColleges
Berea College
PrivateColleges
Berea College
PrivateColleges
How much did your education at this college contribute to your
personal growth in each of the following areas?
ACT Alumni Survey
Administered to graduates two years after graduation
NOTE: 1999-00 and 2000-01 graduates were surveyed at the same time and their results were combined.
2.21
2.11
2.18 2.16
2.38
2.22
1.98 1.98 1.98 1.98 1.97 1.97
1
2
3
1999-00, 2000-01 2001-02 2002-03 2003-04 2004-05 2005-06
Academic Year Graduates
Understanding and applying scientific principles and methods
Response rate of 43%(185/435)
Response rate of 40%(114/285)
Response rate of 40%(108/269)
Response rate of 31%(93/299)
Response rate of 25%(77/307)
Response rate of 28%(67/239)
Very much
Somewhat
Very little
Berea College
PrivateColleges
Berea College
PrivateColleges
Berea College
PrivateColleges
Berea College
PrivateColleges
Berea College
PrivateColleges
Berea College
PrivateColleges
Indicate whether each of the following was a major problem, minor problem,
or not a problem in obtaining your first job after graduation.
ACT Alumni Survey
Administered to graduates two years after graduation
NOTE: 1999-00 and 2000-01 graduates were surveyed at the same time and their results were combined.
1.86
1.721.76
1.72
1.801.77
1.521.55 1.55 1.56 1.54 1.54
1
2
3
1999-00, 2000-01 2001-02 2002-03 2003-04 2004-05 2005-06
Academic Year Graduates
Deciding what I wanted to do
Response rate of 43%(185/435)
Response rate of 40%(114/285)
Response rate of 40%(108/269)
Response rate of 31%(93/299)
Response rate of 25%(77/307)
Response rate of 28%(67/239)
Majorproblem
Minor problem
Not aproblem
Berea College
PrivateColleges
Berea College
PrivateColleges
Berea College
PrivateColleges
Berea College
PrivateColleges
Berea College
PrivateColleges
Berea College
PrivateColleges
Indicate whether each of the following was a major problem, minor problem,
or not a problem in obtaining your first job after graduation.
ACT Alumni Survey
Administered to graduates two years after graduation
NOTE: 1999-00 and 2000-01 graduates were surveyed at the same time and their results were combined.
1.65 1.651.67
1.581.64
1.56
1.50 1.50 1.50 1.48 1.46 1.46
1
2
3
1999-00, 2000-01 2001-02 2002-03 2003-04 2004-05 2005-06
Academic Year Graduates
Knowing how to find job openings
Response rate of 43%(185/435)
Response rate of 40%(114/285)
Response rate of 40%(108/269)
Response rate of 31%(93/299)
Response rate of 25%(77/307)
Response rate of 28%(67/239)
Majorproblem
Minor problem
Not aproblem
Berea College
PrivateColleges
Berea College
PrivateColleges
Berea College
PrivateColleges
Berea College
PrivateColleges
Berea College
PrivateColleges
Berea College
PrivateColleges
Indicate whether each of the following was a major problem, minor problem,
or not a problem in obtaining your first job after graduation.
ACT Alumni Survey
Administered to graduates two years after graduation
NOTE: 1999-00 and 2000-01 graduates were surveyed at the same time and their results were combined.
1.27
1.36 1.35
1.27 1.281.23
1.27 1.28 1.28 1.27 1.26 1.26
1
2
3
1999-00, 2000-01 2001-02 2002-03 2003-04 2004-05 2005-06
Academic Year Graduates
Scheduling interviews
Response rate of 43%(185/435)
Response rate of 40%(114/285)
Response rate of 40%(108/269)
Response rate of 31%(93/299)
Response rate of 25%(77/307)
Response rate of 28%(67/239)
Majorproblem
Minor problem
Not aproblem
Berea College
PrivateColleges
Berea College
PrivateColleges
Berea College
PrivateColleges
Berea College
PrivateColleges
Berea College
PrivateColleges
Berea College
PrivateColleges
Indicate whether each of the following was a major problem, minor problem,
or not a problem in obtaining your first job after graduation.
ACT Alumni Survey
Administered to graduates two years after graduation
NOTE: 1999-00 and 2000-01 graduates were surveyed at the same time and their results were combined.
1.281.31
1.38 1.36
1.291.33
1.36 1.36 1.36 1.361.32 1.32
1
2
3
1999-00, 2000-01 2001-02 2002-03 2003-04 2004-05 2005-06
Academic Year Graduates
Writing a resume, vita, or letter of introduction
Response rate of 43%(185/435)
Response rate of 40%(114/285)
Response rate of 40%(108/269)
Response rate of 31%(93/299)
Response rate of 25%(77/307)
Response rate of 28%(67/239)
Majorproblem
Minor problem
Not aproblem
Berea College
PrivateColleges
Berea College
PrivateColleges
Berea College
PrivateColleges
Berea College
PrivateColleges
Berea College
PrivateColleges
Berea College
PrivateColleges
Indicate whether each of the following was a major problem, minor problem,
or not a problem in obtaining your first job after graduation.
ACT Alumni Survey
Administered to graduates two years after graduation
NOTE: 1999-00 and 2000-01 graduates were surveyed at the same time and their results were combined.
2.10
2.27
2.10
1.80
1.99 2.00
1.90 1.89 1.89 1.89 1.89 1.89
1
2
3
1999-00, 2000-01 2001-02 2002-03 2003-04 2004-05 2005-06
Academic Year Graduates
Finding a job that paid enough
Response rate of 43%(185/435)
Response rate of 40%(114/285)
Response rate of 40%(108/269)
Response rate of 31%(93/299)
Response rate of 25%(77/307)
Response rate of 28%(67/239)
Majorproblem
Minor problem
Not aproblem
Berea College
PrivateColleges
Berea College
PrivateColleges
Berea College
PrivateColleges
Berea College
PrivateColleges
Berea College
PrivateColleges
Berea College
PrivateColleges
Indicate whether each of the following was a major problem, minor problem,
or not a problem in obtaining your first job after graduation.
ACT Alumni Survey
Administered to graduates two years after graduation
NOTE: 1999-00 and 2000-01 graduates were surveyed at the same time and their results were combined.
1.09 1.091.12 1.11 1.10
1.16
1.08 1.08 1.08 1.08 1.08 1.08
1
2
3
1999-00, 2000-01 2001-02 2002-03 2003-04 2004-05 2005-06
Academic Year Graduates
Completing job applications
Response rate of 43%(185/435)
Response rate of 40%(114/285)
Response rate of 40%(108/269)
Response rate of 31%(93/299)
Response rate of 25%(77/307)
Response rate of 28%(67/239)
Majorproblem
Minor problem
Not aproblem
Berea College
PrivateColleges
Berea College
PrivateColleges
Berea College
PrivateColleges
Berea College
PrivateColleges
Berea College
PrivateColleges
Berea College
PrivateColleges
Indicate whether each of the following was a major problem, minor problem,
or not a problem in obtaining your first job after graduation.
ACT Alumni Survey
Administered to graduates two years after graduation
NOTE: 1999-00 and 2000-01 graduates were surveyed at the same time and their results were combined.
1.75
1.96
1.781.72
1.78 1.77
1.62 1.62 1.62 1.62 1.62 1.62
1
2
3
1999-00, 2000-01 2001-02 2002-03 2003-04 2004-05 2005-06
Academic Year Graduates
Finding a job for which I was trained
Response rate of 43%(185/435)
Response rate of 40%(114/285)
Response rate of 40%(108/269)
Response rate of 31%(93/299)
Response rate of 25%(77/307)
Response rate of 28%(67/239)
Majorproblem
Minor problem
Not aproblem
Berea College
PrivateColleges
Berea College
PrivateColleges
Berea College
PrivateColleges
Berea College
PrivateColleges
Berea College
PrivateColleges
Berea College
PrivateColleges
Indicate whether each of the following was a major problem, minor problem,
or not a problem in obtaining your first job after graduation.
ACT Alumni Survey
Administered to graduates two years after graduation
NOTE: 1999-00 and 2000-01 graduates were surveyed at the same time and their results were combined.
1.801.83
1.761.72
1.76 1.75
1.46
1.54 1.541.49 1.51 1.51
1
2
3
1999-00, 2000-01 2001-02 2002-03 2003-04 2004-05 2005-06
Academic Year Graduates
Finding a job where I wanted to live
Response rate of 43%(185/435)
Response rate of 40%(114/285)
Response rate of 40%(108/269)
Response rate of 31%(93/299)
Response rate of 25%(77/307)
Response rate of 28%(67/239)
Majorproblem
Minor problem
Not aproblem
Berea College
PrivateColleges
Berea College
PrivateColleges
Berea College
PrivateColleges
Berea College
PrivateColleges
Berea College
PrivateColleges
Berea College
PrivateColleges
Indicate whether each of the following was a major problem, minor problem,
or not a problem in obtaining your first job after graduation.
ACT Alumni Survey
Administered to graduates two years after graduation
NOTE: 1999-00 and 2000-01 graduates were surveyed at the same time and their results were combined.
2.04
2.18 2.19
2.002.04
1.93
1.79 1.79 1.79 1.79 1.80 1.80
1
2
3
1999-00, 2000-01 2001-02 2002-03 2003-04 2004-05 2005-06
Academic Year Graduates
Finding the kind of job I wanted
Response rate of 43%(185/435)
Response rate of 40%(114/285)
Response rate of 40%(108/269)
Response rate of 31%(93/299)
Response rate of 25%(77/307)
Response rate of 28%(67/239)
Majorproblem
Minor problem
Not aproblem
Berea College
PrivateColleges
Berea College
PrivateColleges
Berea College
PrivateColleges
Berea College
PrivateColleges
Berea College
PrivateColleges
Berea College
PrivateColleges
Indicate whether each of the following was a major problem, minor problem,
or not a problem in obtaining your first job after graduation.
ACT Alumni Survey
Administered to graduates two years after graduation
NOTE: 1999-00 and 2000-01 graduates were surveyed at the same time and their results were combined.
1.09
1.01
1.09
1.151.10
1.051.09 1.09 1.09 1.08 1.09 1.09
1
2
3
1999-00, 2000-01 2001-02 2002-03 2003-04 2004-05 2005-06
Academic Year Graduates
Race/sex discrimination
Response rate of 43%(185/435)
Response rate of 40%(114/285)
Response rate of 40%(108/269)
Response rate of 31%(93/299)
Response rate of 25%(77/307)
Response rate of 28%(67/239)
Majorproblem
Minor problem
Not aproblem
Berea College
PrivateColleges
Berea College
PrivateColleges
Berea College
PrivateColleges
Berea College
PrivateColleges
Berea College
PrivateColleges
Berea College
PrivateColleges
ACT Alumni Survey
Administered to Graduates two years after graduation
What was your annual salary/income in the first job you held after college?
Berea Private Berea Private Berea Private Berea Private Berea Private Berea Private
$9,999 or less 11.9% 15.7% 14.8% 7.5% 11.7% 13.4%
$10,000 to $14,999 15.7% 13.0% 13.0% 10.8% 18.2% 13.4%
$15,000 to $19,999 14.6% 22.6% 8.3% 15.1% 14.3% 13.4%
$20,000 to $29,999 31.4% 22.6% 31.5% 36.6% 23.4% 23.9%
$30,000 to $39,999 12.4% 8.7% 10.2% 11.8% 14.4% 17.9%
$40,000 to $49,999 3.8% 1.7% 4.6% 5.4% 3.9% 4.5%
$50,000 or more 1.6% 0.0% 1.9% 2.2% 2.6% 0.0%
Missing 8.6% 15.7% 15.7% 10.8% 11.7% 13.4%
Response Rates:
Due to a change in Section IV, Item D, we do not have comparative data for private institutions
43% (185/435) 40% (114/285) 40% (108/269) 31% (93/299) 25% (77/304) 28% (67/239)
1999,00, 2000-01 2001-02 2002-03 2003-04 2004-05 2005-06
NOTE: 1999-00 and 2000-01 graduates were surveyed at the same time and their results were combined.
ACT Alumni Survey
Administered to Graduates two years after graduation
Indicate the number of full-time jobs you have held since leaving this college.
Berea Private Berea Private Berea Private Berea Private Berea Private Berea Private
One 48.6% 38.8% 43.5% 38.4% 52.8% 38.8% 44.1% 38.8% 40.3% 42.2% 43.3% 42.2%
Two 27.6% 22.7% 27.8% 23.0% 14.8% 22.7% 33.3% 23.9% 33.8% 23.3% 22.4% 23.3%
Three 9.2% 12.6% 7.8% 12.9% 13.9% 12.6% 5.4% 13.2% 9.1% 11.9% 9.0% 11.9%
Four 1.1% 6.1% 1.7% 6.3% 0.9% 6.1% 0.0% 5.9% 5.2% 4.8% 4.5% 4.8%
Five or more 3.2% 6.3% 0.0% 6.6% 0.9% 6.3% 3.2% 6.2% 1.3% 4.7% 3.0% 4.7%
Missing 10.3% 13.4% 19.1% 13.0% 16.7% 13.4% 14.0% 12.0% 10.4% 13.0% 17.9% 13.0%
Response Rates: 43% (185/435) 40% (114/285) 40% (108/269) 31% (93/299) 25% (77/304) 28% (67/239)
1999,00, 2000-01 2001-02 2002-03 2003-04 2004-05 2005-06
NOTE: 1999-00 and 2000-01 graduates were surveyed at the same time and their results were combined.
ACT Alumni Survey
Administered to Graduates two years after graduation
Indicate the primary reason you are now unemployed
Berea Private Berea Private Berea Private Berea Private Berea Private Berea Private
Have been unable to find a full-time job
since colllege 1.1% 1.4% 1.7% 1.3% 0.9% 1.4% 0.0% 1.8% 0.0% 2.2% 3.0% 2.2%
Was laid off by employer 1.1% 1.2% 2.6% 1.2% 0.0% 1.2% 1.1% 1.3% 1.3% 1.6% 1.5% 1.6%
Quit to find another job 0.5% 0.7% 0.0% 0.7% 0.0% 0.7% 0.0% 0.7% 0.0% 0.8% 1.5% 0.8%
Health/personal reasons 1.1% 1.2% 1.7% 1.1% 0.0% 1.2% 1.1% 1.2% 2.6% 1.5% 1.5% 1.5%
Do not desire employment at this time 2.2% 3.6% 3.5% 3.9% 3.7% 3.6% 4.3% 4.2% 1.3% 3.8% 4.5% 3.8%
Other 7.6% 4.0% 8.7% 4.1% 6.5% 4.0% 4.3% 4.5% 2.6% 4.9% 4.5% 4.9%
Missing 86.5% 87.8% 81.7% 87.6% 88.9% 87.8% 89.2% 86.3% 92.2% 85.3% 83.6% 85.3%
Response Rates: 43% (185/435) 40% (114/285) 40% (108/269) 31% (93/299) 25% (77/304) 28% (67/239)
1999,00, 2000-01 2001-02 2002-03 2003-04 2004-05 2005-06
NOTE: 1999-00 and 2000-01 graduates were surveyed at the same time and their results were combined.
ACT Alumni Survey
Administered to Graduates two years after graduation
How long have you actively been seeking employment?
Berea Private Berea Private Berea Private Berea Private Berea Private Berea Private
Not seeking employment 9.7% 8.1% 10.4% 8.3% 9.3% 8.1% 7.5% 9.0% 5.2% 8.9% 6.0% 8.9%
Less than 1 month 1.1% 1.0% 0.9% 1.0% 1.9% 1.0% 2.2% 1.1% 0.0% 1.1% 3.0% 1.1%
1 to 3 months 5.0% 1.2% 1.7% 1.2% 0.0% 1.2% 0.0% 1.1% 1.3% 1.3% 4.5% 1.3%
4 to 6 months 1.6% 1.0% 2.6% 0.9% 0.0% 1.0% 0.0% 1.1% 1.3% 1.4% 1.5% 1.4%
7 to 12 months 0.0% 0.5% 0.9% 0.6% 0.0% 0.5% 0.0% 0.8% 0.0% 1.0% 0.0% 1.0%
Over 12 months 1.6% 0.9% 0.9% 0.8% 1.9% 0.9% 1.1% 1.2% 0.0% 1.7% 1.5% 1.7%
Missing 85.4% 87.2% 82.6% 87.2% 87.0% 87.2% 89.2% 85.7% 92.2% 84.5% 83.6% 84.5%
Response Rates: 43% (185/435) 40% (114/285) 40% (108/269) 31% (93/299) 25% (77/304) 28% (67/239)
1999,00, 2000-01 2001-02 2002-03 2003-04 2004-05 2005-06
NOTE: 1999-00 and 2000-01 graduates were surveyed at the same time and their results were combined.
ACT Alumni Survey
Administered to Graduates two years after graduation
Have you sought help form this college's placement office?
Berea Private Berea Private Berea Private Berea Private Berea Private Berea Private
Yes, it has been helpful 0.0% 1.4% 0.0% 1.2% 0.0% 1.4% 0.0% 1.2% 0.0% 1.3% 0.0% 1.3%
Yes, but it has NOT been helpful 1.6% 2.0% 0.9% 1.9% 0.0% 2.0% 1.1% 2.2% 0.0% 3.1% 1.5% 3.1%
No 13.5% 9.9% 18.3% 10.3% 12.0% 9.9% 10.8% 1.5% 7.8% 11.6% 14.9% 11.6%
Missing 84.9% 86.6% 80.9% 86.7% 88.0% 86.6% 88.2% 85.1% 92.2% 84.0% 83.6% 84.0%
Response Rates: 43% (185/435) 40% (114/285) 40% (108/269) 31% (93/299) 25% (77/304) 28% (67/239)
1999,00, 2000-01 2001-02 2002-03 2003-04 2004-05 2005-06
NOTE: 1999-00 and 2000-01 graduates were surveyed at the same time and their results were combined.
ACT Alumni Survey
Administered to Graduates two years after graduation
What is your current annual salary/income?
Berea Private Berea Private Berea Private Berea Private Berea Private Berea Private
$9,999 or less 7.0% 9.6% 8.3% 10.8% 9.1% 3.0%
$10,000 to $14,999 9.2% 12.2% 13.9% 5.4% 5.2% 10.4%
$15,000 to $19,999 6.5% 10.4% 3.7% 9.7% 11.7% 9.0%
$20,000 to $29,999 34.1% 24.3% 28.7% 32.3% 28.6% 19.4%
$30,000 to $39,999 15.7% 17.4% 16.7% 16.1% 24.7% 23.9%
$40,000 to $49,999 8.6% 3.5% 7.4% 6.5% 5.2% 10.4%
$50,000 or more 1.0% 0.9% 3.7% 3.3% 5.2% 0.0%
Missing 17.8% 21.7% 17.6% 16.1% 10.4% 23.9%
Response Rates:
Due to a change in Section IV, Item K, we do not have comparative data for private institutions
43% (185/435) 40% (114/285) 40% (108/269) 31% (93/299) 25% (77/304) 28% (67/239)
1999,00, 2000-01 2001-02 2002-03 2003-04 2004-05 2005-06
NOTE: 1999-00 and 2000-01 graduates were surveyed at the same time and their results were combined.
ACT Alumni Survey
Administered to graduates two years after graduation
NOTE: 1999-00 and 2000-01 graduates were surveyed at the same time and their results were combined.
3.22 3.25
3.07 3.10
3.35
3.24
2.88
3.77 3.77
3.10 3.08 3.08
1
2
3
4
1999-00, 2000-01 2001-02 2002-03 2003-04 2004-05 2005-06
Academic Year Graduates
How well did this college prepare you for your present occupation?
Response rate of 43%(185/435)
Response rate of 40%(114/285)
Response rate of 40%(108/269)
Response rate of 31%(93/299)
Response rate of 25%(77/307)
Response rate of 28%(67/239)
Very well
Adequately
Poorly
Not at all
Berea College
PrivateColleges
Berea College
PrivateColleges
Berea College
PrivateColleges
Berea College
PrivateColleges
Berea College
PrivateColleges
Berea College
PrivateColleges
ACT Alumni Survey
Administered to graduates two years after graduation
NOTE: 1999-00 and 2000-01 graduates were surveyed at the same time and their results were combined.
2.882.93
2.83 2.81
3.07
2.76
2.37
2.97 2.97 2.96 2.94 2.94
1
2
3
4
1999-00, 2000-01 2001-02 2002-03 2003-04 2004-05 2005-06
Academic Year Graduates
How closely related is your current occupation to your major at this college?
Response rate of 43%(185/435)
Response rate of 40%(114/285)
Response rate of 40%(108/269)
Response rate of 31%(93/299)
Response rate of 25%(77/307)
Response rate of 28%(67/239)
Highlyrelated
Moderately
Slightly related
Not related
Berea College
PrivateColleges
Berea College
PrivateColleges
Berea College
PrivateColleges
Berea College
PrivateColleges
Berea College
PrivateColleges
Berea College
PrivateColleges
Indicate your satisfaction with the following aspects of your present job. ACT Alumni Survey
Administered to graduates two years after graduation
NOTE: 1999-00 and 2000-01 graduates were surveyed at the same time and their results were combined.
4.023.92
3.72
3.88 3.903.84
4.04 4.05 4.05 4.013.95 3.95
1
2
3
4
5
1999-00, 2000-01 2001-02 2002-03 2003-04 2004-05 2005-06
Academic Year Graduates
Challenge
Response rate of 43%(185/435)
Response rate of 40%(114/285)
Response rate of 40%(108/269)
Response rate of 31%(93/299)
Response rate of 25%(77/307)
Response rate of 28%(67/239)
Verysatisfied
Satisfied
Neutral
Dissatisfied
Verydissatisfied
Berea College
PrivateColleges
Berea College
PrivateColleges
Berea College
PrivateColleges
Berea College
PrivateColleges
Berea College
PrivateColleges
Berea College
PrivateColleges
Indicate your satisfaction with the following aspects of your present job. ACT Alumni Survey
Administered to graduates two years after graduation
NOTE: 1999-00 and 2000-01 graduates were surveyed at the same time and their results were combined.
4.044.14
3.97 4.01 4.003.88
4.17 4.17 4.17 4.15 4.12 4.12
1
2
3
4
5
1999-00, 2000-01 2001-02 2002-03 2003-04 2004-05 2005-06
Academic Year Graduates
Location
Response rate of 43%(185/435)
Response rate of 40%(114/285)
Response rate of 40%(108/269)
Response rate of 31%(93/299)
Response rate of 25%(77/307)
Response rate of 28%(67/239)
Verysatisfied
Satisfied
Neutral
Dissatisfied
Verydissatisfied
Berea College
PrivateColleges
Berea College
PrivateColleges
Berea College
PrivateColleges
Berea College
PrivateColleges
Berea College
PrivateColleges
Berea College
PrivateColleges
Indicate your satisfaction with the following aspects of your present job. ACT Alumni Survey
Administered to graduates two years after graduation
NOTE: 1999-00 and 2000-01 graduates were surveyed at the same time and their results were combined.
3.17
2.86
3.183.08 3.07
3.573.47 3.47 3.47
3.42 3.38 3.38
1
2
3
4
5
1999-00, 2000-01 2001-02 2002-03 2003-04 2004-05 2005-06
Academic Year Graduates
Salary and benefits
Response rate of 43%(185/435)
Response rate of 40%(114/285)
Response rate of 40%(108/269)
Response rate of 31%(93/299)
Response rate of 25%(77/307)
Response rate of 28%(67/239)
Verysatisfied
Satisfied
Neutral
Dissatisfied
Verydissatisfied
Berea College
PrivateColleges
Berea College
PrivateColleges
Berea College
PrivateColleges
Berea College
PrivateColleges
Berea College
PrivateColleges
Berea College
PrivateColleges
Indicate your satisfaction with the following aspects of your present job. ACT Alumni Survey
Administered to graduates two years after graduation
NOTE: 1999-00 and 2000-01 graduates were surveyed at the same time and their results were combined.
3.17
3.013.08
3.43
3.18
3.433.37 3.38 3.38 3.37 3.33 3.33
1
2
3
4
5
1999-00, 2000-01 2001-02 2002-03 2003-04 2004-05 2005-06
Academic Year Graduates
Advancement potential
Response rate of 43%(185/435)
Response rate of 40%(114/285)
Response rate of 40%(108/269)
Response rate of 31%(93/299)
Response rate of 25%(77/307)
Response rate of 28%(67/239)
Verysatisfied
Satisfied
Neutral
Dissatisfied
Verydissatisfied
Berea College
PrivateColleges
Berea College
PrivateColleges
Berea College
PrivateColleges
Berea College
PrivateColleges
Berea College
PrivateColleges
Berea College
PrivateColleges
Indicate your satisfaction with the following aspects of your present job. ACT Alumni Survey
Administered to graduates two years after graduation
NOTE: 1999-00 and 2000-01 graduates were surveyed at the same time and their results were combined.
3.86 3.883.78
4.18
3.66
3.883.98 3.99 3.99 3.96 3.96 3.96
1
2
3
4
5
1999-00, 2000-01 2001-02 2002-03 2003-04 2004-05 2005-06
Academic Year Graduates
Working conditions
Response rate of 43%(185/435)
Response rate of 40%(114/285)
Response rate of 40%(108/269)
Response rate of 31%(93/299)
Response rate of 25%(77/307)
Response rate of 28%(67/239)
Verysatisfied
Satisfied
Neutral
Dissatisfied
Verydissatisfied
Berea College
PrivateColleges
Berea College
PrivateColleges
Berea College
PrivateColleges
Berea College
PrivateColleges
Berea College
PrivateColleges
Berea College
PrivateColleges
Indicate your satisfaction with the following aspects of your present job. ACT Alumni Survey
Administered to graduates two years after graduation
NOTE: 1999-00 and 2000-01 graduates were surveyed at the same time and their results were combined.
3.56
3.29 3.30
3.90
3.38
3.553.64
3.50 3.50
3.643.59 3.59
1
2
3
4
5
1999-00, 2000-01 2001-02 2002-03 2003-04 2004-05 2005-06
Academic Year Graduates
Career potential
Response rate of 43%(185/435)
Response rate of 40%(114/285)
Response rate of 40%(108/269)
Response rate of 31%(93/299)
Response rate of 25%(77/307)
Response rate of 28%(67/239)
Verysatisfied
Satisfied
Neutral
Dissatisfied
Verydissatisfied
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Berea-Specific Item: How much did each of the following aspects of
Berea College contribute to your personal growth?
ACT Alumni Survey
Administered to graduates two years after graduation
NOTE: 1999-00 and 2000-01 graduates were surveyed at the same time and their results were combined.
2.192.22
2.14
2.20 2.222.19
1
2
3
1999-00, 2000-01 2001-02 2002-03 2003-04 2004-05 2005-06
Academic Year Graduates
Convocations
Response rate of 43%(185/435)
Response rate of 40%(114/285)
Response rate of 40%(108/269)
Response rate of 31%(93/299)
Response rate of 25%(77/307)
Response rate of 28%(67/239)
Very much
Somewhat
Very little
Berea-Specific Item: How much did each of the following aspects of
Berea College contribute to your personal growth?
ACT Alumni Survey
Administered to graduates two years after graduation
NOTE: 1999-00 and 2000-01 graduates were surveyed at the same time and their results were combined.
2.232.18 2.17
2.20
2.39
2.31
1
2
3
1999-00, 2000-01 2001-02 2002-03 2003-04 2004-05 2005-06
Academic Year Graduates
General Education courses
Response rate of 43%(185/435)
Response rate of 40%(114/285)
Response rate of 40%(108/269)
Response rate of 31%(93/299)
Response rate of 25%(77/307)
Response rate of 28%(67/239)
Very much
Somewhat
Very little
Berea-Specific Item: How much did each of the following aspects of
Berea College contribute to your personal growth?
ACT Alumni Survey
Administered to graduates two years after graduation
NOTE: 1999-00 and 2000-01 graduates were surveyed at the same time and their results were combined.
2.71
2.78 2.78
2.71
2.78 2.78
1
2
3
1999-00, 2000-01 2001-02 2002-03 2003-04 2004-05 2005-06
Academic Year Graduates
Courses in your major
Response rate of 43%(185/435)
Response rate of 40%(114/285)
Response rate of 40%(108/269)
Response rate of 31%(93/299)
Response rate of 25%(77/307)
Response rate of 28%(67/239)
Very much
Somewhat
Very little
Berea-Specific Item: How much did each of the following aspects of
Berea College contribute to your personal growth?
ACT Alumni Survey
Administered to graduates two years after graduation
NOTE: 1999-00 and 2000-01 graduates were surveyed at the same time and their results were combined.
2.60
2.54
2.82
2.692.67
2.72
1
2
3
1999-00, 2000-01 2001-02 2002-03 2003-04 2004-05 2005-06
Academic Year Graduates
Internships for academic credit
Response rate of 43%(185/435)
Response rate of 40%(114/285)
Response rate of 40%(108/269)
Response rate of 31%(93/299)
Response rate of 25%(77/307)
Response rate of 28%(67/239)
Very much
Somewhat
Very little
Berea-Specific Item: How much did each of the following aspects of
Berea College contribute to your personal growth?
ACT Alumni Survey
Administered to graduates two years after graduation
NOTE: 1999-00 and 2000-01 graduates were surveyed at the same time and their results were combined.
2.85 2.842.89 2.88 2.90
2.85
1
2
3
1999-00, 2000-01 2001-02 2002-03 2003-04 2004-05 2005-06
Academic Year Graduates
Study abroad/international experiences
Response rate of 43%(185/435)
Response rate of 40%(114/285)
Response rate of 40%(108/269)
Response rate of 31%(93/299)
Response rate of 25%(77/307)
Response rate of 28%(67/239)
Very much
Somewhat
Very little
Berea-Specific Item: How much did each of the following aspects of
Berea College contribute to your personal growth?
ACT Alumni Survey
Administered to graduates two years after graduation
NOTE: 1999-00 and 2000-01 graduates were surveyed at the same time and their results were combined.
2.63 2.63
2.73
2.64
2.78
2.67
1
2
3
1999-00, 2000-01 2001-02 2002-03 2003-04 2004-05 2005-06
Academic Year Graduates
Labor
Response rate of 43%(185/435)
Response rate of 40%(114/285)
Response rate of 40%(108/269)
Response rate of 31%(93/299)
Response rate of 25%(77/307)
Response rate of 28%(67/239)
Very much
Somewhat
Very little
Berea-Specific Item: How much did each of the following aspects of
Berea College contribute to your personal growth?
ACT Alumni Survey
Administered to graduates two years after graduation
NOTE: 1999-00 and 2000-01 graduates were surveyed at the same time and their results were combined.
2.292.26 2.24
2.32
2.42
2.30
1
2
3
1999-00, 2000-01 2001-02 2002-03 2003-04 2004-05 2005-06
Academic Year Graduates
Service learning (service as a required part of a course)
Response rate of 43%(185/435)
Response rate of 40%(114/285)
Response rate of 40%(108/269)
Response rate of 31%(93/299)
Response rate of 25%(77/307)
Response rate of 28%(67/239)
Very much
Somewhat
Very little
Berea-Specific Item: How much did each of the following aspects of
Berea College contribute to your personal growth?
ACT Alumni Survey
Administered to graduates two years after graduation
NOTE: 1999-00 and 2000-01 graduates were surveyed at the same time and their results were combined.
2.43
2.33
2.432.39
2.502.47
1
2
3
1999-00, 2000-01 2001-02 2002-03 2003-04 2004-05 2005-06
Academic Year Graduates
Community service through the labor program(i.e., Bonner Scholars, Habitat for Humanity, SFA, People Who Care, etc.)
Response rate of 43%(185/435)
Response rate of 40%(114/285)
Response rate of 40%(108/269)
Response rate of 31%(93/299)
Response rate of 25%(77/307)
Response rate of 28%(67/239)
Very much
Somewhat
Very little
Berea-Specific Item: How much did each of the following aspects of
Berea College contribute to your personal growth?
ACT Alumni Survey
Administered to graduates two years after graduation
NOTE: 1999-00 and 2000-01 graduates were surveyed at the same time and their results were combined.
2.36
2.44
2.34 2.33
2.55
2.05
1
2
3
1999-00, 2000-01 2001-02 2002-03 2003-04 2004-05 2005-06
Academic Year Graduates
Volunteering through college community service programs
Response rate of 43%(185/435)
Response rate of 40%(114/285)
Response rate of 40%(108/269)
Response rate of 31%(93/299)
Response rate of 25%(77/307)
Response rate of 28%(67/239)
Very much
Somewhat
Very little
Berea-Specific Item: How much did each of the following aspects of
Berea College contribute to your personal growth?
ACT Alumni Survey
Administered to graduates two years after graduation
NOTE: 1999-00 and 2000-01 graduates were surveyed at the same time and their results were combined.
1.451.50
1.57
1.491.44 1.46
1
2
3
1999-00, 2000-01 2001-02 2002-03 2003-04 2004-05 2005-06
Academic Year Graduates
Reading student publications(The Pinnacle, Zephr, Chimes, etc.)
Response rate of 43%(185/435)
Response rate of 40%(114/285)
Response rate of 40%(108/269)
Response rate of 31%(93/299)
Response rate of 25%(77/307)
Response rate of 28%(67/239)
Very much
Somewhat
Very little
Berea-Specific Item: How much did each of the following aspects of
Berea College contribute to your personal growth?
ACT Alumni Survey
Administered to graduates two years after graduation
NOTE: 1999-00 and 2000-01 graduates were surveyed at the same time and their results were combined.
2.28
2.17
2.30
2.06
2.24 2.24
1
2
3
1999-00, 2000-01 2001-02 2002-03 2003-04 2004-05 2005-06
Academic Year Graduates
Recreational spaces (such as those in the residence halls,Crossroads Complex, and Seabury Center)
Response rate of 43%(185/435)
Response rate of 40%(114/285)
Response rate of 40%(108/269)
Response rate of 31%(93/299)
Response rate of 25%(77/307)
Response rate of 28%(67/239)
Very much
Somewhat
Very little
Berea-Specific Item: How much did each of the following aspects of
Berea College contribute to your personal growth?
ACT Alumni Survey
Administered to graduates two years after graduation
NOTE: 1999-00 and 2000-01 graduates were surveyed at the same time and their results were combined.
2.57
2.50
2.432.37 2.38
2.24
1
2
3
1999-00, 2000-01 2001-02 2002-03 2003-04 2004-05 2005-06
Academic Year Graduates
Residential life (general experiences in the residence halls)
Response rate of 43%(185/435)
Response rate of 40%(114/285)
Response rate of 40%(108/269)
Response rate of 31%(93/299)
Response rate of 25%(77/307)
Response rate of 28%(67/239)
Very much
Somewhat
Very little
Berea-Specific Item: How much did each of the following aspects of
Berea College contribute to your personal growth?
ACT Alumni Survey
Administered to graduates two years after graduation
NOTE: 1999-00 and 2000-01 graduates were surveyed at the same time and their results were combined.
2.582.63
2.66
2.45
2.75
2.21
1
2
3
1999-00, 2000-01 2001-02 2002-03 2003-04 2004-05 2005-06
Academic Year Graduates
Living in a diverse residential community (international, multi-ethnic, etc.)
Response rate of 43%(185/435)
Response rate of 40%(114/285)
Response rate of 40%(108/269)
Response rate of 31%(93/299)
Response rate of 25%(77/307)
Response rate of 28%(67/239)
Very much
Somewhat
Very little
Berea-Specific Item: How much did each of the following aspects of
Berea College contribute to your personal growth?
ACT Alumni Survey
Administered to graduates two years after graduation
NOTE: 1999-00 and 2000-01 graduates were surveyed at the same time and their results were combined.
1.55 1.57
1.32
1.47
1.54 1.55
1
2
3
1999-00, 2000-01 2001-02 2002-03 2003-04 2004-05 2005-06
Academic Year Graduates
Student Government
Response rate of 43%(185/435)
Response rate of 40%(114/285)
Response rate of 40%(108/269)
Response rate of 31%(93/299)
Response rate of 25%(77/307)
Response rate of 28%(67/239)
Very much
Somewhat
Very little
Berea-Specific Item: How much did each of the following aspects of
Berea College contribute to your personal growth?
ACT Alumni Survey
Administered to graduates two years after graduation
NOTE: 1999-00 and 2000-01 graduates were surveyed at the same time and their results were combined.
2.23
2.09
2.16 2.17
2.26
2.59
1
2
3
1999-00, 2000-01 2001-02 2002-03 2003-04 2004-05 2005-06
Academic Year Graduates
Student organizations and clubs
Response rate of 43%(185/435)
Response rate of 40%(114/285)
Response rate of 40%(108/269)
Response rate of 31%(93/299)
Response rate of 25%(77/307)
Response rate of 28%(67/239)
Very much
Somewhat
Very little
Berea-Specific Item: How much did each of the following aspects of
Berea College contribute to your personal growth?
ACT Alumni Survey
Administered to graduates two years after graduation
NOTE: 1999-00 and 2000-01 graduates were surveyed at the same time and their results were combined.
1.921.96
2.20
2.052.10
2.03
1
2
3
1999-00, 2000-01 2001-02 2002-03 2003-04 2004-05 2005-06
Academic Year Graduates
Intramural athletics
Response rate of 43%(185/435)
Response rate of 40%(114/285)
Response rate of 40%(108/269)
Response rate of 31%(93/299)
Response rate of 25%(77/307)
Response rate of 28%(67/239)
Very much
Somewhat
Very little
Berea-Specific Item: How much did each of the following aspects of
Berea College contribute to your personal growth?
ACT Alumni Survey
Administered to graduates two years after graduation
NOTE: 1999-00 and 2000-01 graduates were surveyed at the same time and their results were combined.
2.20
1.97
2.28 2.292.33 2.31
1
2
3
1999-00, 2000-01 2001-02 2002-03 2003-04 2004-05 2005-06
Academic Year Graduates
Intercollegiate athletics
Response rate of 43%(185/435)
Response rate of 40%(114/285)
Response rate of 40%(108/269)
Response rate of 31%(93/299)
Response rate of 25%(77/307)
Response rate of 28%(67/239)
Very much
Somewhat
Very little
Berea-Specific Item: How much did each of the following aspects of
Berea College contribute to your personal growth?
ACT Alumni Survey
Administered to graduates two years after graduation
NOTE: 1999-00 and 2000-01 graduates were surveyed at the same time and their results were combined.
2.25
2.43 2.45
2.18
2.53
2.38
1
2
3
1999-00, 2000-01 2001-02 2002-03 2003-04 2004-05 2005-06
Academic Year Graduates
Undergraduate research with a faculty member
Response rate of 43%(185/435)
Response rate of 40%(114/285)
Response rate of 40%(108/269)
Response rate of 31%(93/299)
Response rate of 25%(77/307)
Response rate of 28%(67/239)
Very much
Somewhat
Very little
Berea-Specific Item: How much did each of the following aspects of
Berea College contribute to your personal growth?
ACT Alumni Survey
Administered to graduates two years after graduation
NOTE: 1999-00 and 2000-01 graduates were surveyed at the same time and their results were combined.
2.12
2.05
1.96 1.941.98
2.30
1
2
3
1999-00, 2000-01 2001-02 2002-03 2003-04 2004-05 2005-06
Academic Year Graduates
Student activities(club nights, comedy, novelty events, trips, etc.)
Response rate of 43%(185/435)
Response rate of 40%(114/285)
Response rate of 40%(108/269)
Response rate of 31%(93/299)
Response rate of 25%(77/307)
Response rate of 28%(67/239)
Very much
Somewhat
Very little
Berea-Specific Item: How much did each of the following aspects of
Berea College contribute to your personal growth?
ACT Alumni Survey
Administered to graduates two years after graduation
NOTE: 1999-00 and 2000-01 graduates were surveyed at the same time and their results were combined.
2.12 2.102.13
2.02 2.032.07
1
2
3
1999-00, 2000-01 2001-02 2002-03 2003-04 2004-05 2005-06
Academic Year Graduates
Participation in activism(political party work, social justice activities, environmental action projects, etc.)
Response rate of 43%(185/435)
Response rate of 40%(114/285)
Response rate of 40%(108/269)
Response rate of 31%(93/299)
Response rate of 25%(77/307)
Response rate of 28%(67/239)
Very much
Somewhat
Very little
Berea-Specific Item: How much did each of the following aspects of
Berea College contribute to your personal growth?
ACT Alumni Survey
Administered to graduates two years after graduation
NOTE: 1999-00 and 2000-01 graduates were surveyed at the same time and their results were combined.
2.062.10 2.11
2.06
2.27 2.26
1
2
3
1999-00, 2000-01 2001-02 2002-03 2003-04 2004-05 2005-06
Academic Year Graduates
Academic advising
Response rate of 43%(185/435)
Response rate of 40%(114/285)
Response rate of 40%(108/269)
Response rate of 31%(93/299)
Response rate of 25%(77/307)
Response rate of 28%(67/239)
Very much
Somewhat
Very little
Berea-Specific Item: How much did each of the following aspects of
Berea College contribute to your personal growth?
ACT Alumni Survey
Administered to graduates two years after graduation
NOTE: 1999-00 and 2000-01 graduates were surveyed at the same time and their results were combined.
1.65
1.551.58
1.68
1.86
2.13
1
2
3
1999-00, 2000-01 2001-02 2002-03 2003-04 2004-05 2005-06
Academic Year Graduates
Career counseling
Response rate of 43%(185/435)
Response rate of 40%(114/285)
Response rate of 40%(108/269)
Response rate of 31%(93/299)
Response rate of 25%(77/307)
Response rate of 28%(67/239)
Very much
Somewhat
Very little