Freshman Survey - Fall 2003

University of North Carolina at Charlotte
Entering Freshman Research Questionnaire, Fall 2003
(n=1,891)

1.  How many colleges did you apply to this year, counting UNC-Charlotte?
                                        	 #                %
        1.  One                         	457             24.2
        2.  Two                         	461             24.4
        3.  Three                       	429             22.7
        4.  Four                        	299             15.8
        5.  Five or more       	                241             12.7
            No Answer                             4              0.2

2.  Are you receiving any type of financial aid (including work study, grants,
     loans and scholarships)?
                                         	 #                %
        1.  Yes                                1139             60.2
        2.  No                        	        729             38.6
            No Answer                            23              1.2

3.  Is the aid that you are receiving awarded on the basis of: Academic Merit?
                                                 #                %
        1.  Yes                         	404             35.5
        2.  No                          	726             64.5

4.  Is the aid that you are receiving awarded on the basis of: Financial Need?
                                                 #                %
        1.  Yes                         	854             75.0
        2.  No                          	277             24.3

5.  Is the aid that you are receiving awarded on the basis of: Athletics?
                                                 #                %
        1.  Yes                         	 41              3.6
        2.  No                                 1093             96.0

6.  Is the aid that you are receiving awarded on the basis of: Other
     Talent(e.g. music, art, etc.)?
                                        	 #                %
        1.  Yes                        	         49              4.3
        2.  No                                 1082             95.0
 
7.  Is the aid that you are receiving awarded on the basis of: Other Criteria?
                                                 #                %
        1.  Yes                         	243             21.3
        2.  No                         	        879             77.2


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                 	 57              3.0
        2. $ 10,001 - $ 15,000            	 49              2.6
        3. $ 15,001 - $ 20,000            	 52              2.8
        4. $ 20,001 - $ 25,000            	 65              3.4
        5. $ 25,001 - $ 30,000            	 71              3.8
        6. $ 30,001 - $ 35,000            	 84              4.4
        7. $ 35,001 - $ 40,000           	123              6.5
        8. $ 40,001 - $ 50,000          	175              9.3
        9. $ 50,001 - $ 60,000          	198             10.5
       10. $ 60,001 - $ 75,000          	252             13.3

9.  [Continue with Question #8]
       11. $ 75,001 - $100,000          	239             12.6
       12. $100,001 - $150,000          	160              8.5
       13. $150,001 - $200,000           	 50              2.6
       14. $200,001 or more              	 59              3.1
           No Answer                    	257             13.6


10.  How many people do your parents or guardians currently support in their
     household?  Include yourself and parents or guardians if applicable.
                                                 #                %
        1. One                          	109              5.8
        2. Two                          	229             12.1
        3. Three                        	447             23.6
        4. Four                         	667             35.3
        5. Five or more                	        419             22.2
           No Answer                             20              1.1

11. How many of your parents' or guardians' dependents are currently
        enrolled in college?
                                                 #                %
        1. Only myself                         1287             68.1
        2. Two dependents               	504             26.7
        3. Three or more                 	 71              3.8
           No Answer                     	 29              1.5
12. What is the highest level of form of education obtained by your
     Mother or female guardian?
                                                 #                %
        1. Eighth grade or less          	 56              3.0
        2. High school graduate         	419             22.2
        3. Some college/No deg          	317             17.0
        4. 2-Year assoc.                	315             16.7
        5. 4-Year bacc.                 	510             27.0
        6. Some grad sch-no deg          	 23              1.2
        7. Master's degree              	182              9.6
        8. Doctorate or 1st prof.
            degree (e.g. med,law)        	 32              1.7
           No Answer                     	 37              2.0

13. What is the highest level of formal education obtained by your
     Father or male guardian?
                                                 #                %
        1. Eighth grade or less                  92              4.9
        2. High school graduate         	431             22.8
        3. Some college/No deg          	295             15.6
        4. 2-Year assoc.                	194             10.3
        5. 4-Year bacc.                 	512             27.1
        6. Some grad sch-no deg          	 33              1.8
        7. Master's degree              	204             10.8
        8. Doctorate or 1st professonal
             degree (med,law)           	 69              3.7
           No Answer                     	 61              3.2

14. Which best describes the area in which you lived during high school?
                                                 #                %
        1. Rural area                   	211             11.2
        2. Small town
             (20,000 or less)           	519             27.5
        3. Moderate size city
             (20,001- 60,000)           	577             30.5
        4. Large city
             (60,001-100,000)           	282             14.9
        5. Urban area
             (more than 100,000)        	259             13.7
           No Answer                    	 43              2.3

 
15.  Do your plans include employment during your first semester?
      I plan to work:                            #                %
        1. 40 hrs or more each week     	 19              1.0
        2. 30 - 39 hours each week      	 75              4.0
        3. 20 - 29 hours each week      	361             19.1
        4. 10 - 19 hours each week        	531             28.1
        5. Less than 10 hrs ea. week      	204             10.8    
        6. I do not plan to work          	649             34.3
           No Answer                     	 52              2.8

16.  This fall, will you have a computer for your personal use at
        this institution?
                                                 #                %
        1. Yes, a laptop                	701             37.1
        2. Yes, a desktop               	663             35.1
        3. No                           	132              7.0
        4. Don't know yet               	361             19.1
           No Answer                             34              1.8

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                         	       1019             53.9
        2. No                           	180              9.5
        3. Don't know yet               	267             14.1
           No Answer                    	425             22.5

18.  On average, how many hours a week do you spend on the Internet?
                                                 #                %
        1. 0                            	 56              3.0
        2. 1-9                         	       1390             73.5
        3. 10-19                        	236             12.5
        4. 20-29                         	 96              5.1
        5. 30-39                         	 27              1.4
        6. 40 or more                     	 30              1.6
           No Answer                     	 56              3.0
 

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