Freshman Survey - Fall 2001

University of North Carolina at Charlotte
Entering Freshman Research Questionnaire, Fall 2001
(n=1,789)

1.  How many colleges did you apply to this year, counting UNC-Charlotte?
                                         #                %
        1.  One                         448             25.0
        2.  Two                         455             25.4
        3.  Three                       444             24.8
        4.  Four                        258             14.4
        5.  Five or more                179             10.0
            No Answer                     5              0.3

2.  Are you receiving any type of financial aid (including work study, grants,
     loans and scholarships)?
                                         #                %
        1.  Yes                        1034             57.8
        2.  No                          742             41.5
            No Answer                    13              0.7

3.  Is the aid that you are receiving awarded on the basis of: Academic Merit?
                                         #                %
        1.  Yes                         351             34.0
        2.  No                          683             66.0

4.  Is the aid that you are receiving awarded on the basis of: Financial Need?
                                         #                %
        1.  Yes                         737             71.3
        2.  No                          297             28.7

5.  Is the aid that you are receiving awarded on the basis of: Athletics?
                                         #                %
        1.  Yes                          37              3.6
        2.  No                          997             96.4

6.  Is the aid that you are receiving awarded on the basis of: Other
     Talent(e.g. music, art, etc.)?
                                         #                %
        1.  Yes                          61              5.9
        2.  No                          973             94.1

7.  Is the aid that you are receiving awarded on the basis of: Other Criteria?
                                         #                %
        1.  Yes                         268             25.9
        2.  No                          766             74.1


8.  For the previous year, what was the amount of your parents' or guardians'
     combined pre-tax income?  Please try to answer even if you are financially
     independent.
                                         #                %
        1. $ 10,000 or less              34              1.9
        2. $ 10,001 - $ 15,000           50              2.8
        3. $ 15,001 - $ 20,000           41              2.3
        4. $ 20,001 - $ 25,000           62              3.5
        5. $ 25,001 - $ 30,000           86              4.8
        6. $ 30,001 - $ 35,000           93              5.2
        7. $ 35,001 - $ 40,000           90              5.0
        8. $ 40,001 - $ 50,000          159              8.9
        9. $ 50,001 - $ 60,000          211             11.8
       10. $ 60,001 - $ 75,000          271             15.1

9.  [Continue with Question #8]
       11. $ 75,001 - $100,000          226             12.6
       12. $100,001 - $150,000          146              8.2
       13. $150,001 - $200,000           54              3.0
       14. $200,001 or more              45              2.5
           No Answer                    221             12.4


10.  How many people do your parents or guardians currently support in their
     household?  Include yourself and parents or guardians if applicable.
                                         #                %
        1. One                          119              6.7
        2. Two                          225             12.6
        3. Three                        414             23.1
        4. Four                         617             34.5
        5. Five or more                 399             22.3
           No Answer                     15              0.8

11. How many of your parents' or guardians' dependents are currently
        enrolled in college?
                                         #                %
        1. Only myself                 1284             71.8
        2. Two dependents               425             23.8
        3. Three or more                 67              3.8
           No Answer                     13              0.7

12. What is the highest level of form of education obtained by your
     Mother or female guardian?
                                         #                %
        1. Eighth grade or less          65              3.6
        2. High school graduate         451             25.2
        3. Some college/No deg          299             16.7
        4. 2-Year assoc.                272             15.2
        5. 4-Year bacc.                 455             25.4
        6. Some grad sch-no deg          23              1.3
        7. Master's degree              189             10.6
        8. Doctorate or 1st prof.
            degree (e.g. med,law)        19              1.1
           No Answer                     16              0.9

13. What is the highest level of formal education obtained by your
     Father or male guardian?
                                         #                %
        1. Eighth grade or less          77              4.3
        2. High school graduate         416             23.3
        3. Some college/No deg          301             16.8
        4. 2-Year assoc.                216             12.1
        5. 4-Year bacc.                 445             24.9
        6. Some grad sch-no deg          34              1.9
        7. Master's degree              190             10.6
        8. Doctorate or 1st professonal
             degree (med,law)            66              3.7
           No Answer                     44              2.5

14. Which best describes the area in which you lived during high school?
                                         #                %
        1. Rural area                   224             12.5
        2. Small town
             (20,000 or less)           529             29.6
        3. Moderate size city
             (20,001- 60,000)           536             30.0
        4. Large city
             (60,001-100,000)           228             12.7
        5. Urban area
             (more than 100,000)        247             13.8
           No Answer                     25              1.4

15.  Do your plans include employment during your first semester?
      I plan to work:                    #                %
        1. 40 hrs or more each week     328             18.3
        2. 30 - 39 hours each week      735             41.1
        3. 20 - 29 hours each week      707             39.5
        4. 10 - 19 hours each week        0              0.0
        5. Less than 10 hrs ea. week      0              0.0
        6. I do not plan to work          0              0.0
           No Answer                     19              1.1

16.  This fall, will you have a computer for your personal use at
        this institution?
                                         #                %
        1. Yes, a laptop                423             23.6
        2. Yes, a desktop               743             41.5
        3. No                           148              8.3
        4. Don't know yet               455             25.4
           No Answer                     20              1.1

17.  If you answered yes to question 16 above, will you be able to
        connect your computer to the Internet at this institution?
                                         #                %
        1. Yes                         1020             57.0
        2. No                           100              5.6
        3. Don't know yet               375             21.0
           No Answer                    294             16.4

18.  On average, how many hours a week do you spend on the Internet?
                                         #                %
        1. 0                            131              7.3
        2. 1-9                         1197             66.9
        3. 10-19                        232             13.0
        4. 20-29                         76              4.3
        5. 30-39                         33              1.8
        6. 40 or more                    32              1.8
           No Answer                     88              4.9



  

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