Ellen Bara Stolzenberg, Ph.D. Higher Education Research Institute University of California, Los Angeles Overview Background Enrollment Management Report Adjustment by Choice CIRP Student Surveys* College entry Freshman Survey (TFS) End of 1st year Your First College Year (YFCY) 2nd or 3rd year Diverse Learning Environments (DLE) *Faculty Survey administered every 3 years Senior year College Senior Survey (CSS) Background: Despite concerted efforts, attrition remains highest during first-year of college 20 18.4 % of Students 15 10 8.7 8.9 5 3.4 1.3 0 Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4 Year 5 Purpose of the First-Year Retention Calculator To examine how pre-college student and institutional characteristics are related to first-year retention To provide institutions with a tool to inform enrollment management Developed by Eagan and Ruiz Alvarado Results: Financial Considerations and College Choice INCREASED ODDS DECREASED ODDS Aid: Family Resources Aid: Loans Aid: Grants/Scholarships Aid: My Own Resources First Choice College Financial Concerns: Reason for Choosing: Major Cost College Reputation Reason for College: To Gain a General Education Results: Expectations and Intended Major INCREASED ODDS Expectation: Change Major Likelihood of College Involvement Major: Education DECREASED ODDS Expectation: Transfer Major: STEM Enrollment Management Report 2013 TFS Findings 55% of incoming freshmen applied to four or more colleges (in addition to currently enrolled institution) Highest it has been since question was introduced in 1974 56.9% of incoming freshmen enrolled in their firstchoice campus Lowest it has been since 1974 45.9% of incoming freshmen indicated that the cost of attending their current institution was a “very important” factor in their decision to attend Highest it has been since question was introduced a decade ago Enrollment Management Report Standard reporting feature (as of 2013) for the TFS survey provided to each participating institution Compares the responses from students who indicated they had enrolled in their firstchoice institution with their peers who did not enroll in their first-choice campus Sample Report Methods: Sample & Analysis Approximately 7,600 students 2013 Freshman Survey (TFS) 2014 Your First College Year (YFCY) Analysis Frequencies & Crosstabs ANOVA & Post-hoc comparisons Variables To create comparison groups (2013 TFS) To how many colleges other than this one did you apply for admission this year? (None/ 1/2/3/4/5/6/7-10/11 or more) Were you accepted by your first choice college? (Yes/No) Is this college your: (First choice/Second choice/ Third choice/Less than third choice) Academic & social adjustment (2014 YFCY) Students not attending first choice institution are LESS likely than those attending first choice to… Develop effective study skills Agree that faculty empower them to learn Feel that at least 1 staff member has taken an interest in their development Feel part of the campus community Feel valued at the institution Feel a sense of belonging on campus Interact with other students Feel an overall sense of community among students Recommend the institution to others Be satisfied with the amount of contact with faculty Be satisfied with first-year programs Be satisfied with the overall college experience Sense of Belonging Construct 100.0% 90.0% 23.9% 26.1% 32.7% 80.0% 70.0% 60.0% 44.8% 45.1% 50.0% 45.9% 40.0% 30.0% 20.0% 31.4% 28.8% 21.4% 10.0% 0.0% Got in to first choice but went elsewhere Did not get in to first choice Low Average High Attending first choice Overall Satisfaction Construct 100.0% 90.0% 21.3% 24.1% 31.8% 80.0% 70.0% 60.0% 37.6% 37.7% 50.0% 39.3% 40.0% 30.0% 20.0% 41.1% 38.2% 28.9% 10.0% 0.0% Got in to first choice but went elsewhere Did not get in to first choice Low Average High Attending first choice Satisfaction with orientation and first year programs % Satisfied or Very Satisfied 80.0% 67.0% 70.0% 61.6% 60.0% 60.4% 53.2% 60.9% 56.5% 50.0% 40.0% 30.0% 20.0% 10.0% 0.0% Got in to first choice but went elsewhere Did not get in to first choice Orientation for new students First-Year Programs Attending first choice Students who were not admitted to their first choice institution were LESS likely than all others to… Interact with faculty during office hours Interact with faculty outside of class or office hours Ask a professor for advice after class Receive advice from professor regarding their educational program Communicate regularly with professors Know how to achieve career goals Take a first-year seminar designed to help students adjust to college level academics Take a first-year seminar designed to help students adjust to college life % Taking a first-year seminar designed to help students adjust to college academics 58.0% 57.3% 56.9% 55.8% 56.0% 54.0% 52.0% 49.3% 50.0% 48.0% 46.0% 44.0% Attending 1st choice Attending 1st choice (applied to multiple (applied to only 1 institutions) institution) Admitted to 1st choice but went elsewhere Not admitted to their first-choice institution Students who were not admitted to their first choice institution were MORE likely than all others to… Have difficulty managing time effectively Rate themselves lower on academic ability Feel that there is a lot of racial tension on campus Be interested in seeking information about current social and political issues Students who were admitted to first choice institution but went elsewhere were… LESS likely to: Be satisfied with the overall quality of instruction Choose to enroll at the same institution if the given the choice over again MORE likely to: Be concerned about their ability to pay for college If you could make your college choice over, would you still choose to enroll at your current college? % Definitely or Probably Yes 100.0% 90.0% 82.2% 80.0% 70.0% 67.9% 72.2% 60.0% 50.0% 40.0% 30.0% 20.0% 10.0% 0.0% Got in to first choice but went elsewhere Did not get in to first choice Attending first choice Utilizing financial aid advising % Frequently or Occasionally 60.0% 50.0% 47.8% 42.1% 38.0% 40.0% 30.0% 20.0% 10.0% 0.0% Got in to first choice but went elsewhere Did not get in to first choice Attending first choice Future Research College Choice Financial Types Concerns of Financial Support Contact Info Higher Education Research Institute www.heri.ucla.edu Ellen Bara Stolzenberg, Ph.D. Assistant Director, CIRP [email protected] 310-825-6991
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