Freshman Survey - Fall 2001

University of North Carolina at Charlotte
Entering Freshman Research Questionnaire, Fall 2002
(n=1,767)

1.  How many colleges did you apply to this year, counting UNC-Charlotte?
                                        	 #                 %
        1.  One                         	432              24.5
        2.  Two                         	442              25.0
        3.  Three                       	428              24.2
        4.  Four                        	266              15.1
        5.  Five or more       			194              11.0
            No Answer                      	  5               0.3

2.  Are you receiving any type of financial aid (including work study, grants,
     loans and scholarships)?
                                         	 #                 %
        1.  Yes                                1010              57.2
        2.  No                        		743              42.1
            No Answer                    	 14               0.8

3.  Is the aid that you are receiving awarded on the basis of: Academic Merit?
                                                 #                 %
        1.  Yes                         	359              35.5
        2.  No                          	651              64.5

4.  Is the aid that you are receiving awarded on the basis of: Financial Need?
                                                 #                 %
        1.  Yes                         	740              73.3
        2.  No                          	270              26.7

5.  Is the aid that you are receiving awarded on the basis of: Athletics?
                                                 #                 %
        1.  Yes                         	 48               4.8
        2.  No                          	962              95.2

6.  Is the aid that you are receiving awarded on the basis of: Other
     Talent(e.g. music, art, etc.)?
                                       	  	 #                 %
        1.  Yes                        	  	 49               4.9
        2.  No                          	961              95.1


7.  Is the aid that you are receiving awarded on the basis of: Other Criteria?
                                                 #                 %
        1.  Yes                         	243              24.1
        2.  No                         		767              75.9


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                 	 32               1.8
        2. $ 10,001 - $ 15,000            	 48               2.7
        3. $ 15,001 - $ 20,000            	 49               2.8
        4. $ 20,001 - $ 25,000            	 51               2.9
        5. $ 25,001 - $ 30,000            	 95               5.4
        6. $ 30,001 - $ 35,000            	107               6.1
        7. $ 35,001 - $ 40,000           	105               5.9
        8. $ 40,001 - $ 50,000          	190              10.8
        9. $ 50,001 - $ 60,000          	180              10.2
       10. $ 60,001 - $ 75,000          	292              16.5

9.  [Continue with Question #8]
       11. $ 75,001 - $100,000          	216              12.2
       12. $100,001 - $150,000          	142               8.0
       13. $150,001 - $200,000           	 49               2.8
       14. $200,001 or more              	 47               2.7
           No Answer                    	164               9.3


10.  How many people do your parents or guardians currently support in their
     household?  Include yourself and parents or guardians if applicable.
                                                 #                 %
        1. One                          	105               5.9
        2. Two                          	219              12.4
        3. Three                        	407              23.0
        4. Four                         	634              35.9
        5. Five or more                		389              22.0
           No Answer                     	 13               0.7

11. How many of your parents' or guardians' dependents are currently
        enrolled in college?
                                                 #                 %
        1. Only myself                         1240              70.2
        2. Two dependents   	           	434              24.6
        3. Three or more                 	 73               4.1
           No Answer                     	 20               1.1

12. What is the highest level of form of education obtained by your
     Mother or female guardian?
                                                 #                 %
        1. Eighth grade or less          	 54               3.1
        2. High school graduate         	415              23.5
        3. Some college/No deg          	305              17.3
        4. 2-Year assoc.                	280              15.9
        5. 4-Year bacc.                 	445              25.1
        6. Some grad sch-no deg          	 32               1.8
        7. Master's degree              	195              11.0
        8. Doctorate or 1st prof.
            degree (e.g. med,law)	      	 25               1.4
           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                  83               4.7
        2. High school graduate         	447              25.3
        3. Some college/No deg          	254              14.4
        4. 2-Year assoc.                	196              11.1
        5. 4-Year bacc.                 	472              26.7
        6. Some grad sch-no deg          	 27               1.5
        7. Master's degree              	193              10.9
        8. Doctorate or 1st professonal
             degree (med,law)          		 67               3.8
           No Answer                     	 28               1.6

14. Which best describes the area in which you lived during high school?
                                                 #                 %
        1. Rural area                   	211              11.9
        2. Small town
             (20,000 or less)           	535              30.3
        3. Moderate size city
             (20,001- 60,000)           	492              27.8
        4. Large city
             (60,001-100,000)           	228              12.9
        5. Urban area
             (more than 100,000)        	269              15.2
           No Answer                    	 32               1.8



15.  Do your plans include employment during your first semester?
      I plan to work:                            #                %
        1. 40 hrs or more each week     	 16              0.9
        2. 30 - 39 hours each week      	 68              3.9
        3. 20 - 29 hours each week      	297             16.8
        4. 10 - 19 hours each week        	553             31.3
        5. Less than 10 hrs ea. week      	181             10.2    
        6. I do not plan to work          	638             36.1
           No Answer                     	 14              0.8

16.  This fall, will you have a computer for your personal use at
        this institution?
                                                 #                %
        1. Yes, a laptop                	518             29.3
        2. Yes, a desktop               	709             40.1
        3. No                           	126              7.1
        4. Don't know yet               	399             22.6
           No Answer                     	 15              0.9

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                         	       1103             62.4
        2. No                           	 87              4.9
        3. Don't know yet               	329             18.6
           No Answer                    	248             14.0

18.  On average, how many hours a week do you spend on the Internet?
                                                 #                %
        1. 0                            	101              5.7
        2. 1-9                         	       1161             65.7
        3. 10-19                        	261             14.8
        4. 20-29                         	104              5.9
        5. 30-39                         	 40              2.3
        6. 40 or more                     	 37              2.1
           No Answer                     	 63              3.6

  

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