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University of California at San Diego

CIRP Freshman Survey

2019 Results

Higher Education Research Institute, University of California at Los Angeles

First-time, Full-time Freshmen

University of California at San DiegoN=5,253

Public Universities-high selectivityN=23,385

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:

• College admissions decisions

• Financing college

• High school experiences and behaviors

• College Preparation

• Expectations for college-major and career

• Expectations for college life

INCOMING FIRST-YEAR STUDENTS

2019 The Freshman Survey 2

Table of Contents

Demographics

Gender Identity

Race/Ethnicity

Distance from Home

College Admissions Decisions

College Applications

Accepted/Attending First Choice

Reasons for Attending College

Reasons for Attending This College

Financing College

Funding Sources

Financial Aid

Ability to Finance Education

High School Experiences

Academic Preparation

Habits of Mind

Pluralistic Orientation

Academic Self-Concept

Civic Engagement

Health and Wellness

College Preparation

Summer Bridge Program

Previous College Coursework

Science/Research Self-Efficacy

Expectations for College: Major and Career

Intended Major

Pre-Med or Pre-Law

Intended Career

Time-to-Degree

Degree Aspirations

Expectations for College Life

Engagement

Academic Behaviors

Student Mobility


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. They focus on student traits

and institutional practices contributing to students’

academic and social development.

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Demographics

Your Institution

49.3% 48.6%

0%

20%

40%

60%

80%

100%

Man / TransMan

Woman / TransWoman

Comparison Group

49.7% 50.3%

0%

20%

40%

60%

80%

100%

Man / TransMan

Woman / TransWoman

Gender Identity


Your Institution Comparison Group

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Demographics

1.5% 0.1%

51.0%

16.6% 17.4%

0.9%

12.5%

5.5%

0.2%

28.0%

10.9%

38.0%

0.9%

16.6%

0%

10%

20%

30%

40%

50%

60%

70%

80%

90%

AfricanAmerican/

Black

AmericanIndian/ Alaska

Native

Asian/ NativeHawaiian/

Pacific Islander

Latinx White/Caucasian

Other Race/Ethnicity

Two or MoreRaces/

Ethnicities



Race/Ethnicity

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Demographics

2.3% 3.3%

18.7% 18.5%

29.8%27.5%

2.4% 4.0%

22.6%

14.2%

38.5%

18.4%

0%

10%

20%

30%

40%

50%

60%

70%

80%

90%

5 or less 6-10 11-50 51-100 101-500 Over 500



How many miles is this college from your permanent home?

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Many factors impact incoming students’ college

choice, including the benefits they see in

attending college and considerations about which

particular college to attend.


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1.0% 0.5% 1.0%2.7%

4.8%6.3%

7.9%

25.2%

21.1%

29.5%

2.3% 3.1%6.4%

9.1% 10.1% 10.0%8.1%

19.3%

13.7%

17.9%

0%

10%

20%

30%

40%

50%

60%

70%

80%

None 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 - 8 9 - 10 11 or more


To how many colleges other than this one did you

apply for admission this year?


College Acceptance

35.5%

64.5%

Yes No

28.8%32.3%

22.3%

16.5%

42.0%

31.2%

15.1%11.6%

0%

10%

20%

30%

40%

50%

60%

70%

80%

90%

100%

First Choice Second Choice Third Choice Less than ThirdChoice


Is this college your…


Were you accepted by your

first choice college?

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14.8% 14.2%

25.1% 22.9%

37.5% 36.9%

25.1% 25.0%

83.1% 83.3%

72.1% 74.9%51.7% 52.0%

71.6% 71.5%

0%

10%

20%

30%

40%

50%

60%

70%

80%

90%

100%

To be able to get a

better job

To gain a general

education and

appreciation of ideas

To make me a more

cultured person

To be able to make

more money

College Choice


Very Important Very Important

Somewhat Important Somewhat Important

In deciding to go to college, how important to

you was each of the following reasons?


15.5% 15.3%23.2% 21.9%

26.5% 25.0%

83.3% 83.5%72.3% 74.3% 63.5% 65.6%

0%

10%

20%

30%

40%

50%

60%

70%

80%

90%

100%

To learn more about things

that interest me

To get training for a specific

career

To prepare myself for

graduate or professional

school

In deciding to go to college, how important to

you was each of the following reasons?


College Choice




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21.5% 23.7%

42.8% 41.0% 40.4% 39.1%33.5% 32.1%

76.9% 73.3%30.6% 33.1%

38.7% 38.5%56.7% 57.9%

0%

10%

20%

30%

40%

50%

60%

70%

80%

90%

100%

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

graduate/professional

schools

This college’s

graduates get good

jobs

College ChoiceHow important was each reason in your decision to attend this college?





17.7% 20.7%

36.8% 33.9%

12.8% 14.9%10.8% 13.0%

31.1%

37.3%

29.7%40.8%

7.9%10.6%

8.0%11.8%

0%

10%

20%

30%

40%

50%

60%

70%

80%

90%

100%

I was offered

financial assistance

The cost of

attending this

college

Not offered aid by

first choice

Could not afford

first choice






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45.2% 44.0%

26.5% 29.5%

44.0% 42.8%37.0% 36.7%

16.2% 16.4%

14.9%

18.9%

28.7% 27.8%

27.2%34.5%

0%

10%

20%

30%

40%

50%

60%

70%

80%

90%

100%

My parents/relatives

wanted me to come

here

I wanted to live

near home

Rankings in

national

magazines

A visit to this

campus






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Economic factors play an important role in

students’ decisions about college.

Financing College


33.5%

60.8%

51.2%

72.6%

37.7%

54.3%

54.3%

80.6%

0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%

Aid to be repaid

Aid not to be repaid

Personal resources

Family resources



Financing CollegeStudents’ first-year funding sources:

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Financing CollegeDid you receive any of the following forms of financial aid?

3.8%

26.7%30.2%

34.6%31.4%

3.0%

19.6%

28.5%

32.8%

48.7%

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



Financing CollegeDo you have any concern about your ability to finance your college education?

35.2%

55.0%

9.8%

35.4%

54.0%

10.6%

0%

10%

20%

30%

40%

50%

60%

70%

80%

90%

100%

None Some Major



Understanding students’ established

behaviors in high school helps foster skills,

knowledge, and abilities in the curriculum and

co-curriculum.

High School Experiences


High School ExperiencesPlease mark which of the following courses you have completed.

93.8%

39.6%

59.1%

38.7%

74.7%

91.1%

37.3%

48.7%

33.5%

58.2%

0%

10%

20%

30%

40%

50%

60%

70%

80%

90%

100%

Pre-Calculus/Trigonometry

Probability & Statistics

Calculus AP Probability & Statistics

AP Calculus




53.054.1

51.9

53.454.0

52.7

38

40

42

44

46

48

50

52

54

56

58

60

62

64

66

All FTFT Men/Trans men Women/Transwomen

Habits of MindHabits 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

• Take a risk because you felt you had

more to gain

• Accept mistakes as part of the learning

process

• Take on a challenge that scares you

• Ask questions in class

• Explore topics on your own, even though

it was not required for a class

• Evaluate the quality or reliability of

information you received

• Seek alternative solutions to a problem

• Analyze multiple sources of information

before coming to a conclusion


50.4 50.4 50.351.0 51.0 51.0

38

40

42

44

46

48

50

52

54

56

58

60

62

64

66

All FTFT Men/Trans men Women/Trans women


Construct Items

• Ability to see the world from

someone else's perspective

• Tolerance of others with different

beliefs

• Openness to having my views

challenged

• Ability to discuss and negotiate

controversial issues

• Ability to work cooperatively with

diverse people

Pluralistic OrientationPluralistic Orientation measures skills and dispositions appropriate for

living and working in a diverse society.


52.3

54.5

50.2

52.5

54.2

50.9

38

40

42

44

46

48

50

52

54

56

58

60

62

64

66

All FTFT Men/Trans men Women/Trans women


Construct Items

• Self-rated academic ability

• Self-rated mathematical

ability

• Self-rated self-confidence

(intellectual)

• Self-rated drive to achieve

Academic Self-ConceptSelf-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.


Civic EngagementEngaged 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.

48.4

46.3

50.449.9

47.9

51.9

38

40

42

44

46

48

50

52

54

56

58

60

62

64

66

All FTFT Men/Trans men

Women/Transwomen

Construct Items

• Demonstrated for a

cause

• Performed volunteer

work

• Publicly communicated

your opinion about a

cause

• Helped raise money for a

cause or campaign

• Influencing social values

• Keeping up to date with

political affairs



Health and WellnessStudents’ 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:

53.2% 51.2%47.4% 45.4%

38.3% 40.6%

14.2% 15.4%

0%

10%

20%

30%

40%

50%

60%

70%

80%

90%

100%

Felt overwhelmed by all I had to do Felt depressed


Frequently Frequently

Occasionally Occasionally


These items illustrate students’ academic

preparation.

College Preparation


Summer Bridge ProgramDid you participate in a bridge program at this institution this summer?

7.4%

92.6%

5.6%

94.4%

0%

10%

20%

30%

40%

50%

60%

70%

80%

90%

100%

Yes No



Previous College Coursework


7.1% 6.2%14.7% 15.4%

0%

10%

20%

30%

40%

50%

60%

70%

80%

90%

100%


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

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Science/Research Self-EfficacyHow confident are you that you can do the following?

37.7% 37.1%30.3% 30.0%

39.0% 39.6%

25.4% 26.0%

23.7% 24.3%

20.4%24.2%

0%

10%

20%

30%

40%

50%

60%

70%

80%

90%

100%

Understand scientific

concepts

Use technical science skills (use

of tools, instruments, and/or

techniques)

Explain the results of a study


Absolutely Confident Absolutely Confident

Very Confident Very Confident


Understanding students’ intended majors and

career aspirations helps them plot an

intentional and meaningful course of study.

Expectations for College: Major and Career


Expectations: MajorPlease indicate your intended major.

Your

Inst

Comp

Group

Your

Inst

Comp

Group

Agriculture 0.0% 0.0% Fine Arts 1.5% 2.9%

Biological Sciences 29.5% 24.6% Mathematics or

Computer Science16.4% 10.9%

Business 3.4% 10.0% Physical Science 4.4% 3.2%

Education 0.1% 1.3% Social Science 12.3% 10.2%

Engineering 16.6% 14.6% Justice and Security 0.1% 1.0%

English 0.4% 0.9% Library Science 0.0% 0.0%

Health Professions 2.0% 4.5% Other Non-technical 3.5% 2.4%

History or Political Science 3.7% 4.6% Undecided 4.6% 6.4%

Arts & Humanities 1.8% 2.6%


Expectations: MajorDo you consider yourself Pre-Med or Pre-Law?

28.0%

4.8%

26.9%

7.9%

0%

10%

20%

30%

40%

50%

60%

Pre-Med Pre-Law



Expectations: CareerPlease indicate your intended career.

Your

Inst

Comp

Group

Your

Inst

Comp

Group

Agriculture/Natural

Resources

0.6% 0.6% Health Professional 6.6% 6.4%

Artist 3.0% 4.8% Homemaker/Stay-at-Home

Parent0.1% 0.1%

Business 10.0% 12.8% Information Technology

Professional12.5% 8.5%

Business (Admin Assistant) 0.1% 0.1% Lawyer 3.0% 4.9%

Clergy 0.1% 0.1% Military 0.4% 0.5%

College Faculty 0.5% 0.6% Nurse 0.6% 1.6%

Communications 1.1% 1.2% Research Scientist 9.2% 6.2%

Doctor (MD or DDS) 19.0% 18.1% Service Industry 0.2% 0.1%

Education (elementary/secondary)

1.4% 2.1% Skilled worker 0.1% 0.0%

Engineer 13.7% 11.4% Social/Non-Profit Services 0.1% 0.2%

Government 1.2% 1.8% Other 5.0% 7.0%


Expectations: Time-to-DegreeHow many years do you expect it will take you to graduate from this college?

0.0% 0.4%

8.6%

87.5%

2.4%0.6% 0.6%0.1% 0.6%

6.8%

86.3%

4.0%1.2% 1.0%

0%

10%

20%

30%

40%

50%

60%

70%

80%

90%

100%

1 2 3 4 5 6+ Do not plan tograduate from

this college



Expectations: Degree AspirationsWhat is the highest academic degree that you intend to attain?

0.3% 0.1% 0.2%

13.6%

37.8%

3.6%

16.6%

21.5%

5.9%

0.6%0.2% 0.1% 0.2%

15.4%

39.0%

5.4%

16.8% 16.7%

5.6%

0.6%

0%

10%

20%

30%

40%

50%

60%

70%

80%

None Vocationalcertificate

Associate(A.A. or

equivalent)

Bachelor'sdegree (B.A.,B.S., B.D.,

etc.)

Master'sdegree

(M.A., M.S.,M.B.A., etc.)

J.D. (Law) M.D.,D.D.S.,

D.V.M., etc.(Medical)

Ph.D. ProfessionalDoctorate

(Ed.D.,Psy.D., etc.)

Other



Understanding students’ expectations helps

provide opportunities for students to grow

intellectually, interpersonally, and affectively.

Expectations for College Life


45.3% 41.8%34.8% 34.5%

31.9% 40.4%

32.1% 32.4%

0%

10%

20%

30%

40%

50%

60%

70%

80%

90%

100%

Participate in volunteer or

community service work

Participate in a study abroad

program

Expectations for College LifeWhat is your best guess as to the chances that you will:


Very Good Chance Very Good Chance

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34.0% 30.4%

20.5%25.2%

44.1% 44.2%

57.9% 62.4%

4.3%

5.5%

36.9% 36.0%

0%

10%

20%

30%

40%

50%

60%

70%

80%

90%

100%

Participate in student

clubs/groups

Take a course exclusively online Work on a professor’s research

project





6.5%5.4%

15.8%16.8%

1.3%

1.0%

3.0%

3.7%

0%

5%

10%

15%

20%

25%

Take a leave of absence from this

college temporarily

Transfer to another college before

graduating





For more information about

HERI/CIRP Surveys

The Freshman Survey

Your First College Year Survey

Diverse Learning Environments Survey

College Senior Survey

Staff Climate Survey

The Faculty Survey

Please contact:

[email protected]

(310) 825-1925

www.heri.ucla.edu

The more you get to know your students, the better

you can understand their needs.

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