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2007 UW Tacoma Graduate Student Survey

Total submissions: 37

Following are the results of the 2007 Graduate Survey. The results are reported in the aggregate.

NOTE: Questions that required a written response do not allow statistical analysis. Thus, these questions will have no corresponding statistical data.

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  1. Please list below the universities and colleges to which you applied (include UW Tacoma) and indicate your admission status.
  2. If your top preference was NOT UW Tacoma, why was it not?
  3. How important were the following in your decision to enroll at UW Tacoma?
  4. How did you learn about UW Tacoma?
  5. What is your program of study?
  6. I plan to complete my Master’s degree in ______ years.
  7. Are you planning on staying in the Puget Sound area after completing your education?
  8. What are your primary reason(s) for attending graduate school?
  9. We recognize there are different types of learning styles. What types of activities do you feel will support you in your learning at UW Tacoma?
  10. How would you rank your understanding of UW Tacoma's graduation requirements for your degree program?
  11. How concerned are you with each of the following?
  12. Approximately what percent of your educational expenses are paid for by:
  13. How important are each of the following to you personally?
  14. During the past year, what types of service/charity/volunteer work did you perform?
  15. Where do you plan to live while enrolled at UW Tacoma?
  16. IF UW Tacoma were to offer residential housing in the future, what would be your preferred living situation?
  17. When classes are in session, how many hours per week do you plan to work at a job?
  18. When classes are in session, how many hours per week do you plan to study?
  19. What percent of your commute to UW Tacoma will be:
  20. Do you speak any languages other than English in your home?
  21. Do you plan to participate in a study abroad program while at UW Tacoma?
  22. How would you describe your interactions with students of a different race or ethnicity in the institution you last attended?
  23. How would you characterize your political views?
  24. Are you registered to vote?
  25. If yes, did you vote in the last election?
  26. Please mark your level of agreement or disagreement with the following:
  27. Where do you typically get MOST of your access to news of your community, city, country, or world?

2007 Graduate Student Survey Results

 
Short response Question
First choice:
Total responses (N): 37 Did not respond: 0

Statistics are not calculated for this question type.


Multiple choice - one answer (button) Question
Admitted to first choice?
Total responses (N): 37 Did not respond: 0
Numeric value Answer Frequency Percentage
1 Yes 34 91.89%
2 No 3 8.11%

Multiple choice - one answer (button) Question
Did you visit your first choice?
Total responses (N): 35 Did not respond: 2
Numeric value Answer Frequency Percentage
1 Yes 22 62.86%
2 No 13 37.14%

Short response Question
Second choice:
Total responses (N): 13 Did not respond: 24

Statistics are not calculated for this question type.


Multiple choice - one answer (button) Question
Admitted to second choice?
Total responses (N): 10 Did not respond: 27
Numeric value Answer Frequency Percentage
1 Yes 5 50.00%
2 No 5 50.00%

Multiple choice - one answer (button) Question
Did you visit your second choice?
Total responses (N): 10 Did not respond: 27
Numeric value Answer Frequency Percentage
1 Yes 3 30.00%
2 No 7 70.00%

Short response Question
Third choice:
Total responses (N): 9 Did not respond: 28

Statistics are not calculated for this question type.


Multiple choice - one answer (button) Question
Admitted to third choice?
Total responses (N): 7 Did not respond: 30
Numeric value Answer Frequency Percentage
1 Yes 2 28.57%
2 No 5 71.43%

Multiple choice - one answer (button) Question
Did you visit your third choice?
Total responses (N): 7 Did not respond: 30
Numeric value Answer Frequency Percentage
1 Yes 1 14.29%
2 No 6 85.71%

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Long response Question
2. If your top preference was NOT UW Tacoma, why was it not?
Total responses (N): 8 Did not respond: 29

Statistics are not calculated for this question type.
Matrix - one answer per row (button) Question
3 . How important were the following in your decision to enroll at UW Tacoma? (please rate each item)
Row 1
UW Tacoma’s academic reputation
Total responses (N): 37 Did not respond: 0
Numeric value Answer Frequency Percentage
1 Very Important 14 37.84%
2 Important 14 37.84%
3 Somewhat Important 5 13.51%
4 Not <br> Important 0 0.00%
5 Not <br>Applicable 0 0.00%
6 Did not know 4 10.81%
Row 2
The University of Washington’s overall reputation
Total responses (N): 37 Did not respond: 0
Numeric value Answer Frequency Percentage
1 Very Important 17 45.95%
2 Important 17 45.95%
3 Somewhat Important 2 5.41%
4 Not <br> Important 0 0.00%
5 Not <br>Applicable 0 0.00%
6 Did not know 1 2.70%
Row 3
Interdisciplinary curriculum
Total responses (N): 37 Did not respond: 0
Numeric value Answer Frequency Percentage
1 Very Important 10 27.03%
2 Important 12 32.43%
3 Somewhat Important 5 13.51%
4 Not <br> Important 7 18.92%
5 Not <br>Applicable 1 2.70%
6 Did not know 2 5.41%
Row 4
UW Tacoma offered the major/program I wanted
Total responses (N): 37 Did not respond: 0
Numeric value Answer Frequency Percentage
1 Very Important 30 81.08%
2 Important 6 16.22%
3 Somewhat Important 1 2.70%
4 Not <br> Important 0 0.00%
5 Not <br>Applicable 0 0.00%
6 Did not know 0 0.00%
Row 5
I could live in parents’ home while attending UW Tacoma
Total responses (N): 37 Did not respond: 0
Numeric value Answer Frequency Percentage
1 Very Important 2 5.41%
2 Important 1 2.70%
3 Somewhat Important 0 0.00%
4 Not <br> Important 2 5.41%
5 Not <br>Applicable 31 83.78%
6 Did not know 1 2.70%
Row 6
UW Tacoma was cost-competitive
Total responses (N): 37 Did not respond: 0
Numeric value Answer Frequency Percentage
1 Very Important 10 27.03%
2 Important 13 35.14%
3 Somewhat Important 7 18.92%
4 Not <br> Important 4 10.81%
5 Not <br>Applicable 1 2.70%
6 Did not know 2 5.41%
Row 7
Small campus size
Total responses (N): 37 Did not respond: 0
Numeric value Answer Frequency Percentage
1 Very Important 4 10.81%
2 Important 12 32.43%
3 Somewhat Important 8 21.62%
4 Not <br> Important 10 27.03%
5 Not <br>Applicable 1 2.70%
6 Did not know 2 5.41%
Row 8
Campus life
Total responses (N): 37 Did not respond: 0
Numeric value Answer Frequency Percentage
1 Very Important 0 0.00%
2 Important 1 2.70%
3 Somewhat Important 10 27.03%
4 Not <br> Important 24 64.86%
5 Not <br>Applicable 2 5.41%
6 Did not know 0 0.00%
Row 9
Campus visit
Total responses (N): 37 Did not respond: 0
Numeric value Answer Frequency Percentage
1 Very Important 1 2.70%
2 Important 9 24.32%
3 Somewhat Important 7 18.92%
4 Not <br> Important 17 45.95%
5 Not <br>Applicable 3 8.11%
6 Did not know 0 0.00%
Row 10
Location
Total responses (N): 36 Did not respond: 1
Numeric value Answer Frequency Percentage
1 Very Important 23 63.89%
2 Important 13 36.11%
3 Somewhat Important 0 0.00%
4 Not <br> Important 0 0.00%
5 Not <br>Applicable 0 0.00%
6 Did not know 0 0.00%
Row 11
Campus look and feel
Total responses (N): 36 Did not respond: 1
Numeric value Answer Frequency Percentage
1 Very Important 4 11.11%
2 Important 14 38.89%
3 Somewhat Important 9 25.00%
4 Not <br> Important 9 25.00%
5 Not <br>Applicable 0 0.00%
6 Did not know 0 0.00%
Row 12
Friends enrolled at UW Tacoma
Total responses (N): 37 Did not respond: 0
Numeric value Answer Frequency Percentage
1 Very Important 1 2.70%
2 Important 2 5.41%
3 Somewhat Important 2 5.41%
4 Not <br> Important 19 51.35%
5 Not <br>Applicable 12 32.43%
6 Did not know 1 2.70%
Row 13
Parents/family were influential in my choice to enroll here
Total responses (N): 37 Did not respond: 0
Numeric value Answer Frequency Percentage
1 Very Important 1 2.70%
2 Important 3 8.11%
3 Somewhat Important 3 8.11%
4 Not <br> Important 13 35.14%
5 Not <br>Applicable 16 43.24%
6 Did not know 1 2.70%
Row 14
Friends recommended UW Tacoma
Total responses (N): 36 Did not respond: 1
Numeric value Answer Frequency Percentage
1 Very Important 4 11.11%
2 Important 7 19.44%
3 Somewhat Important 3 8.33%
4 Not <br> Important 8 22.22%
5 Not <br>Applicable 13 36.11%
6 Did not know 1 2.78%
Row 15
I was offered a scholarship here
Total responses (N): 37 Did not respond: 0
Numeric value Answer Frequency Percentage
1 Very Important 2 5.41%
2 Important 2 5.41%
3 Somewhat Important 1 2.70%
4 Not <br> Important 3 8.11%
5 Not <br>Applicable 27 72.97%
6 Did not know 2 5.41%
Row 16
I was offered more financial aid here than other colleges
Total responses (N): 37 Did not respond: 0
Numeric value Answer Frequency Percentage
1 Very Important 3 8.11%
2 Important 1 2.70%
3 Somewhat Important 1 2.70%
4 Not <br> Important 3 8.11%
5 Not <br>Applicable 28 75.68%
6 Did not know 1 2.70%
Row 17
UW Tacoma Publication(s)
Total responses (N): 37 Did not respond: 0
Numeric value Answer Frequency Percentage
1 Very Important 0 0.00%
2 Important 5 13.51%
3 Somewhat Important 4 10.81%
4 Not <br> Important 14 37.84%
5 Not <br>Applicable 10 27.03%
6 Did not know 4 10.81%
Row 18
UW Tacoma Website
Total responses (N): 37 Did not respond: 0
Numeric value Answer Frequency Percentage
1 Very Important 4 10.81%
2 Important 9 24.32%
3 Somewhat Important 9 24.32%
4 Not <br> Important 9 24.32%
5 Not <br>Applicable 5 13.51%
6 Did not know 1 2.70%
Row 19
UW Tacoma Information session(s)
Total responses (N): 37 Did not respond: 0
Numeric value Answer Frequency Percentage
1 Very Important 0 0.00%
2 Important 11 29.73%
3 Somewhat Important 5 13.51%
4 Not <br> Important 10 27.03%
5 Not <br>Applicable 10 27.03%
6 Did not know 1 2.70%

Long response Question
Please share any other reason(s) why you decided to attend UW Tacoma not mentioned above.
Total responses (N): 14 Did not respond: 23

Statistics are not calculated for this question type.


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Multiple choice - multiple answers (check) Question
4. How did you learn about UW Tacoma? (Check all that apply)
Total responses (N): 37 Did not respond: 0
Numeric value Answer Frequency Percentage
1 UW Tacoma representative 4 10.81%
2 UW Tacoma student 9 24.32%
3 UW Seattle representative 1 2.70%
4 Family or friend 12 32.43%
5 UW Tacoma information session 6 16.22%
6 UW Tacoma on campus event 1 2.70%
7 Newspaper article or television news 3 8.11%
8 Advertisement (television, radio, newspaper ad, billboard) 1 2.70%
9 Internet website 20 54.05%
10 Publications received in the mail 1 2.70%
11 Other: 8 21.62%

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Multiple choice - one answer (menu) Question
5. What is your program of study?
Total responses (N): 37 Did not respond: 0
Numeric value Answer Frequency Percentage
1 Business 6 16.22%
2 Computing and Software Systems 1 2.70%
3 Education 10 27.03%
4 Interdisciplinary Arts and Sciences 1 2.70%
5 Nursing 6 16.22%
6 Social Work 13 35.14%

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Multiple choice - one answer (menu) Question
6 . I plan to complete my Master’s degree in ______ years.    
Total responses (N): 36 Did not respond: 1
Numeric value Answer Frequency Percentage
1 1 to 2 years 16 44.44%
2 3 years 18 50.00%
3 4 years 1 2.78%
4 5 years 1 2.78%
5 6 or more years 0 0.00%

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Multiple choice - one answer (menu) Question
7. Are you planning on staying in the Puget Sound area after completing your education?
Total responses (N): 37 Did not respond: 0
Numeric value Answer Frequency Percentage
1 I plan to stay in the area no matter what 20 54.05%
2 I hope to find career opportunities in the area 7 18.92%
3 I have not made plans at this time 7 18.92%
4 I hope to find career opportunities outside of the area 1 2.70%
5 I already have plans to leave the area 2 5.41%

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Matrix - one answer per row (menu) Question
8 . What are your primary reason(s) for attending graduate school?     Each drop down box has the same list (Please rank your top 3 choices )
Row 1
First Choice
Total responses (N): 37 Did not respond: 0
Numeric value Answer Frequency Percentage
1 Family wanted me to go 0 0.00%
2 Advice from faculty or advisor at previous institution 0 0.00%
3 To specialize in an area of expertise 14 37.84%
4 To get a good job 2 5.41%
5 To enhance my skills 1 2.70%
6 Career development 9 24.32%
7 Personal development 6 16.22%
8 Social environment 0 0.00%
9 To earn more money 3 8.11%
10 To make the world a better place 2 5.41%
Row 2
Second Choice
Total responses (N): 37 Did not respond: 0
Numeric value Answer Frequency Percentage
1 Family wanted me to go 0 0.00%
2 Advice from faculty or advisor at previous institution 1 2.70%
3 To specialize in an area of expertise 2 5.41%
4 To get a good job 5 13.51%
5 To enhance my skills 7 18.92%
6 Career development 9 24.32%
7 Personal development 4 10.81%
8 Social environment 0 0.00%
9 To earn more money 6 16.22%
10 To make the world a better place 3 8.11%
Row 3
Third Choice
Total responses (N): 36 Did not respond: 1
Numeric value Answer Frequency Percentage
1 Family wanted me to go 0 0.00%
2 Advice from faculty or advisor at previous institution 1 2.78%
3 To specialize in an area of expertise 3 8.33%
4 To get a good job 3 8.33%
5 To enhance my skills 4 11.11%
6 Career development 4 11.11%
7 Personal development 10 27.78%
8 Social environment 0 0.00%
9 To earn more money 5 13.89%
10 To make the world a better place 6 16.67%

Long response Question
Other?  Please specify...
Total responses (N): 9 Did not respond: 28

Statistics are not calculated for this question type.


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Matrix - one answer per row (menu) Question
9.  We recognize there are different types of learning styles. What types of activities do you feel will support you  in your learning at UW Tacoma?        Each of the drop down boxes contain the same list (Rank  your top three choices).
Row 1
First Choice
Total responses (N): 37 Did not respond: 0
Numeric value Answer Frequency Percentage
1 Lectures 9 24.32%
2 Laboratory experiments 0 0.00%
3 Group discussion 9 24.32%
4 Student presentations 0 0.00%
5 Group projects 1 2.70%
6 Field trips 1 2.70%
7 Writing assignments 2 5.41%
8 Community service linked to coursework 0 0.00%
9 Online assignments 0 0.00%
10 Research projects 1 2.70%
11 Study groups 0 0.00%
12 Internship 6 16.22%
13 Multimedia presentations 4 10.81%
14 Online chat/discussions 0 0.00%
15 Tutoring 1 2.70%
16 Interactions with faculty outside of the classroom 3 8.11%
Row 2
Second Choice
Total responses (N): 37 Did not respond: 0
Numeric value Answer Frequency Percentage
1 Lectures 4 10.81%
2 Laboratory experiments 0 0.00%
3 Group discussion 5 13.51%
4 Student presentations 0 0.00%
5 Group projects 5 13.51%
6 Field trips 2 5.41%
7 Writing assignments 3 8.11%
8 Community service linked to coursework 6 16.22%
9 Online assignments 0 0.00%
10 Research projects 3 8.11%
11 Study groups 2 5.41%
12 Internship 3 8.11%
13 Multimedia presentations 1 2.70%
14 Online chat/discussions 0 0.00%
15 Tutoring 0 0.00%
16 Interactions with faculty outside of the classroom 3 8.11%
Row 3
Third Choice
Total responses (N): 36 Did not respond: 1
Numeric value Answer Frequency Percentage
1 Lectures 6 16.67%
2 Laboratory experiments 0 0.00%
3 Group discussion 7 19.44%
4 Student presentations 0 0.00%
5 Group projects 2 5.56%
6 Field trips 1 2.78%
7 Writing assignments 0 0.00%
8 Community service linked to coursework 5 13.89%
9 Online assignments 2 5.56%
10 Research projects 4 11.11%
11 Study groups 4 11.11%
12 Internship 2 5.56%
13 Multimedia presentations 1 2.78%
14 Online chat/discussions 0 0.00%
15 Tutoring 0 0.00%
16 Interactions with faculty outside of the classroom 2 5.56%

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Multiple choice - one answer (button) Question
10. How would you rank your understanding of UW Tacoma's graduation requirements for your degree program?
Total responses (N): 37 Did not respond: 0
Numeric value Answer Frequency Percentage
1 Excellent 7 18.92%
2 4 19 51.35%
3 3 8 21.62%
4 2 2 5.41%
5 Not at All 1 2.70%

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Matrix - one answer per row (button) Question
11 . How concerned are you with each of the following?
Row 1
Financing my education
Total responses (N): 37 Did not respond: 0
Numeric value Answer Frequency Percentage
1 Extremely 16 43.24%
2 Very 9 24.32%
3 Moderately 5 13.51%
4 Slightly 5 13.51%
5 Not at All 2 5.41%
Row 2
Housing
Total responses (N): 36 Did not respond: 1
Numeric value Answer Frequency Percentage
1 Extremely 0 0.00%
2 Very 1 2.78%
3 Moderately 4 11.11%
4 Slightly 5 13.89%
5 Not at All 26 72.22%
Row 3
Parking
Total responses (N): 37 Did not respond: 0
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Numeric value Answer Frequency Percentage
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