Freshman Survey - Fall 2003

University of North Carolina at Charlotte
Entering Freshman Research Questionnaire, Fall 2004
(n=1,111)

1.  How many colleges did you apply to this year, counting UNC-Charlotte?
                                        	  #                %
        1.  One                         	 251             22.6
        2.  Two                         	 259             23.3
        3.  Three                       	 269             24.2
        4.  Four                        	 175             15.8
        5.  Five or more       			 152             13.7
            No Answer                      	   5              0.5

2.  Are you receiving any type of financial aid (including work study, grants,
     loans and scholarships)?
                                         	  #                %
        1.  Yes                             	 673             60.6
        2.  No                        		 419             37.7
            No Answer                    	  19              1.7

3.  Is the aid that you are receiving awarded on the basis of: Academic Merit?
                                                  #                %
        1.  Yes                         	 225             33.4
        2.  No                          	 448             66.6

4.  Is the aid that you are receiving awarded on the basis of: Financial Need?
                                                  #                %
        1.  Yes                         	 511             75.9
        2.  No                          	 162             24.1

5.  Is the aid that you are receiving awarded on the basis of: Athletics?
                                                  #                %
        1.  Yes                         	  22              3.3
        2.  No                                   651             96.7

6.  Is the aid that you are receiving awarded on the basis of: Other
     Talent(e.g. music, art, etc.)?
                                        	  #                %
        1.  Yes                        	  	  34              5.1
        2.  No                              	 639             94.9
 
7.  Is the aid that you are receiving awarded on the basis of: Other Criteria?
                                                  #                %
        1.  Yes                         	 123             18.3
        2.  No                         		 550             81.7


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                 	  24              2.2
        2. $ 10,001 - $ 15,000            	  34              3.1
        3. $ 15,001 - $ 20,000            	  22              2.0
        4. $ 20,001 - $ 25,000            	  44              4.0
        5. $ 25,001 - $ 30,000            	  44              4.0
        6. $ 30,001 - $ 35,000            	  54              4.9
        7. $ 35,001 - $ 40,000           	  43              3.9
        8. $ 40,001 - $ 50,000          	  88              7.9
        9. $ 50,001 - $ 60,000          	  84              7.6
       10. $ 60,001 - $ 75,000          	 144             13.0

9.  [Continue with Question #8]
       11. $  75,001 - $100,000          	 146             13.1
       12. $100,001 - $150,000          	 105              9.5
       13. $150,001 - $200,000           	  47              4.2
       14. $200,001 or more              	  34              3.1
           No Answer                    	 198             17.8


10.  How many people do your parents or guardians currently support in their
     household?  Include yourself and parents or guardians if applicable.
                                                  #                %
        1. One                          	  60              5.4
        2. Two                          	 136             12.2
        3. Three                        	 267             24.0
        4. Four                           	 397             35.7
        5. Five or more                		 235             21.2
           No Answer                     	  16              1.4

11. How many of your parents' or guardians' dependents are currently
        enrolled in college?
                                                  #                %
        1. Only myself                           790             71.1
        2. Two dependents                	 247             22.2
        3. Three or more                 	  57              5.1
           No Answer                     	  17              1.5

12. What is the highest level of form of education obtained by your
     Mother or female guardian?
                                                  #                %
        1. Eighth grade or less          	  29              2.6
        2. High school graduate         	 253             22.8
        3. Some college/No deg          	 188             16.9
        4. 2-Year assoc.                	 188             16.9
        5. 4-Year bacc.                 	 281             25.3
        6. Some grad sch-no deg          	  24              2.2
        7. Master's degree              	 119             10.7
        8. Doctorate or 1st prof.
            degree (e.g. med,law)        	  13              1.1
           No Answer                     	  16              1.4

13. What is the highest level of formal education obtained by your
     Father or male guardian?
                                                  #                %
        1. Eighth grade or less                   38              3.4
        2. High school graduate         	 248             22.3
        3. Some college/No deg          	 171             15.4
        4. 2-Year assoc.                	 133             12.0
        5. 4-Year bacc.                 	 290             26.1
        6. Some grad sch-no deg          	  26              2.3
        7. Master's degree              	 125             11.3
        8. Doctorate or 1st professonal
             degree (med,law)            	  51              4.6
           No Answer                     	  29              2.6

14. Which best describes the area in which you lived during high school?
                                                  #                %
        1. Rural area                   	103               9.3
        2. Small town
             (20,000 or less)           	339              30.5
        3. Moderate size city
             (20,001- 60,000)           	330              29.7
        4. Large city
             (60,001-100,000)           	162              14.6
        5. Urban area
             (more than 100,000)        	151              13.6
           No Answer                    	 26               2.3

 
15.  Do your plans include employment during your first semester?
      I plan to work:                            #                 %
        1. 40 hrs or more each week     	 23               2.1
        2. 30 - 39 hours each week      	 34               3.1
        3. 20 - 29 hours each week      	207              18.6
        4. 10 - 19 hours each week        	328              29.5
        5. Less than 10 hrs ea. week      	127              11.4    
        6. I do not plan to work          	368              33.1
           No Answer                     	 24               2.2

16.  This fall, will you have a computer for your personal use at
        this institution?
                                                 #                 %
        1. Yes, a laptop                	693              62.4
        2. Yes, a desktop               	 42               3.8
        3. No                           	 81               7.3
        4. Don't know yet               	234              21.1
           No Answer                     	 61               5.5

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                         	        645              58.1
        2. No                           	 63               5.7
        3. Don't know yet               	191              17.2
           No Answer                    	212              19.1

18.  On average, how many hours a week do you spend on the Internet?
                                                 #                 %
        1. 0                                     39               3.5
        2. 1-9                         	        673              60.6
        3. 10-19                        	185              16.7
        4. 20-29                                 67               6.0
        5. 30-39                         	 18               1.6
        6. 40 or more                     	 20               1.8
           No Answer                     	109               9.8



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