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2007 UW Tacoma Returning Student Survey

Total submissions: 234

Following are the results of the 2007 Returning Student 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. I am pursuing my ______________ degree.
  2. What is your intended major area of study at UW Tacoma?
  3. If UW Tacoma were to offer any of the new undergraduate majors (B.A./B.S.) proposed below.
  4. I plan to complete my Bachelor’s degree in ______ years.
  5. What is your program of study?
  6. I plan to complete my Master's degree in ______ years.
  7. How long do you intend to stay at UW Tacoma?
  8. Are you planning on staying in the Puget Sound area after completing your education?
  9. What are your primary reason(s) for attending college? Each drop down box has the same list (Please rank your top 3 choices )
  10. We recognize there are different learning styles. Select the activities you feel best support you. Each of the drop down boxes contain the same list (Rank your top three choices).
  11. How important to you are the following? (Please rate each item)
  12. How concerned are you with each of the following?
  13. Approximately what percent of your educational expenses are paid for by:
  14. How satisfied are you with the financial aid amount you are receiving from UW Tacoma?
  15. How important are each of the following to you personally?
  16. During the past year, what types of service/charity/volunteer work did you perform? (Mark all that apply.)
  17. Where do you live while attending UW Tacoma?
  18. IF UW Tacoma were to offer residential housing in the future, what would be your preferred living situation?
  19. When classes are in session, how many hours per week do you plan to work at a job?
  20. When classes are in session, how many hours per week do you plan to study?
  21. What percent of your commute to UW Tacoma will be: Should total 100%
  22. Do you speak any languages other than English in your home ?
  23. Do you plan to participate in a study abroad program while at UW Tacoma?
  24. How would you describe your interactions with students of a different race or ethnicity at UW Tacoma?
  25. How would you characterize your political views? (Mark one)
  26. Are you registered to vote?
  27. If yes, did you vote in the last election?
  28. Please mark your level of agreement or disagreement with the following:
  29. How would you rank your understanding of UW Tacoma's graduation requirements?
  30. Where do you typically get MOST of your access to news of your community, city, country, or world?

2007 Returning Student Survey Results

Multiple choice - one answer (button) Question
1. I am pursuing my ______________ degree.
Total responses (N): 234 Did not respond: 0
Numeric value Answer Frequency Percentage
1 Bachelor's 200 85.47%
2 Master's 33 14.10%
3 Teaching Certificate 1 0.43%
4 Non degree seeking 0 0.00%
5 Other: 0 0.00%

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Multiple choice - one answer (menu) Question
2. What is your intended major area of study at UW Tacoma? (If you are unsure of your major, please select Undecided. )
Total responses (N): 201 Did not respond: 0
Numeric value Answer Frequency Percentage
1 Business (Accounting, Marketing, Finance, etc.) 52 25.87%
2 Computing and Software Systems 20 9.95%
3 Environmental Sciences 8 3.98%
4 Education 2 1.00%
5 Interdisciplinary Arts and Sciences (Psychology, Communication, Sociology, etc.) 78 38.81%
6 Nursing (only available to current RNs) 9 4.48%
7 Social Work 12 5.97%
8 Urban Studies 12 5.97%
9 Undecided 8 3.98%
10 I do not intend to receive a degree 0 0.00%

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Multiple choice - multiple answers (check) Question
3. If UW Tacoma were to offer any of the new undergraduate majors (B.A./B.S.) proposed below, please select up to three (3) that would be of interest to you.
Total responses (N): 200 Did not respond: 1
Numeric value Answer Frequency Percentage
1 Arts in the Community 25 12.50%
2 Biology 26 13.00%
3 Computer Information Technology and Information Science 33 16.50%
4 Creative and Professional Writing 25 12.50%
5 Early Childhood and Family Studies 26 13.00%
6 Education 49 24.50%
7 Health Management or Leadership 18 9.00%
8 Health Science 18 9.00%
9 Nursing 24 12.00%
10 Hispanic Studies 13 6.50%
11 History 33 16.50%
12 Human Rights 30 15.00%
13 Non-profit Management 38 19.00%
14 Pre-med Curriculum (courses in: math, chemistry, biology, physics,etc.) not a major 30 15.00%
15 Psychology 42 21.00%
16 Systems Engineering 24 12.00%
17 None of the above 12 6.00%
18 Other: 34 17.00%

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Multiple choice - one answer (menu) Question
4. I plan to complete my Bachelor’s degree in ______ years.   
Total responses (N): 200 Did not respond: 1
Numeric value Answer Frequency Percentage
1 1 year or less 132 66.00%
2 2 years 41 20.50%
3 3 years 10 5.00%
4 4 years 13 6.50%
5 5 years 3 1.50%
6 6 or more years 1 0.50%

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Multiple choice - one answer (button) Question
5. What is your program of study?
Total responses (N): 33 Did not respond: 0
Numeric value Answer Frequency Percentage
1 Business 6 18.18%
2 Computing and Software Systems 6 18.18%
3 Education 7 21.21%
4 Interdisciplinary Arts and Sciences 3 9.09%
5 Nursing 5 15.15%
6 Social Work 6 18.18%

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Multiple choice - one answer (menu) Question
6. I plan to complete my Master's degree in ______ years.   
Total responses (N): 33 Did not respond: 0
Numeric value Answer Frequency Percentage
1 1 year or less 19 57.58%
2 2 years 6 18.18%
3 3 years 6 18.18%
4 4 years 2 6.06%
5 5 years 0 0.00%
6 6 or more years 0 0.00%

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Multiple choice - one answer (menu) Question
7. How long do you intend to stay at UW Tacoma?     (Please select one answer)
Total responses (N): 234 Did not respond: 0
Numeric value Answer Frequency Percentage
1 Until I complete my Bachelor’s degree 162 69.23%
2 Until I complete my Master’s degree 61 26.07%
3 Until I find employment 0 0.00%
4 Until employment/spouse transfer requires me to leave 0 0.00%
5 Until I can transfer to another school after one year 4 1.71%
6 Until I can transfer to another school after two years 2 0.85%
7 Until I complete a teaching certificate 0 0.00%
8 Other... 5 2.14%

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Multiple choice - one answer (menu) Question
8. Are you planning on staying in the Puget Sound area after completing your education?
Total responses (N): 233 Did not respond: 1
Numeric value Answer Frequency Percentage
1 I plan to stay in the area no matter what 79 33.91%
2 I hope to find career opportunities in the area 78 33.48%
3 I have not made plans at this time 52 22.32%
4 I hope to find career opportunities outside of the area 15 6.44%
5 I already have plans to leave the area 9 3.86%

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Matrix - one answer per row (menu) Question
9. What are your primary reason(s) for attending college? Each drop down box has the same list (Please rank your top 3 choices )
Row 1
First Choice
Total responses (N): 234 Did not respond: 0
Numeric value Answer Frequency Percentage
1 Parents/family wanted me to go 7 2.99%
2 To receive an education 110 47.01%
3 To get a good job 35 14.96%
4 To learn a skill 2 0.85%
5 To get away from home 0 0.00%
6 Personal development 52 22.22%
7 Social environment 1 0.43%
8 To earn more money 15 6.41%
9 To make the world a better place 12 5.13%
Row 2
Second Choice
Total responses (N): 232 Did not respond: 2
Numeric value Answer Frequency Percentage
1 Parents/family wanted me to go 8 3.45%
2 To receive an education 47 20.26%
3 To get a good job 61 26.29%
4 To learn a skill 14 6.03%
5 To get away from home 1 0.43%
6 Personal development 42 18.10%
7 Social environment 5 2.16%
8 To earn more money 31 13.36%
9 To make the world a better place 23 9.91%
Row 3
Third Choice
Total responses (N): 226 Did not respond: 8
Numeric value Answer Frequency Percentage
1 Parents/family wanted me to go 10 4.42%
2 To receive an education 23 10.18%
3 To get a good job 44 19.47%
4 To learn a skill 11 4.87%
5 To get away from home 2 0.88%
6 Personal development 40 17.70%
7 Social environment 6 2.65%
8 To earn more money 56 24.78%
9 To make the world a better place 34 15.04%

Long response Question
Other?  Please specify...
Total responses (N): 27 Did not respond: 207

Statistics are not calculated for this question type.


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Matrix - one answer per row (menu) Question
10. We recognize there are different learning styles. Select the activities you feel best support you.   Each of the drop down boxes contain the same list (Rank  your top three choices).
Row 1
First Choice
Total responses (N): 234 Did not respond: 0
Numeric value Answer Frequency Percentage
1 Lectures 85 36.32%
2 Laboratory experiments 6 2.56%
3 Group discussion 47 20.09%
4 Student presentations 3 1.28%
5 Group projects 4 1.71%
6 Field trips 11 4.70%
7 Writing assignments 4 1.71%
8 Community service linked to coursework 9 3.85%
9 Online assignments 11 4.70%
10 Research projects 15 6.41%
11 Study groups 8 3.42%
12 Internship 14 5.98%
13 Multimedia presentations 3 1.28%
14 Online chat/discussions 0 0.00%
15 Tutoring 2 0.85%
16 Interactions with faculty outside of the classroom 9 3.85%
17 Academic support in writing and math 0 0.00%
18 Student clubs and organizations (language clubs, honor societies, Model U.N., etc) 3 1.28%
Row 2
Second Choice
Total responses (N): 233 Did not respond: 1
Numeric value Answer Frequency Percentage
1 Lectures 33 14.16%
2 Laboratory experiments 8 3.43%
3 Group discussion 38 16.31%
4 Student presentations 4 1.72%
5 Group projects 21 9.01%
6 Field trips 12 5.15%
7 Writing assignments 23 9.87%
8 Community service linked to coursework 10 4.29%
9 Online assignments 8 3.43%
10 Research projects 17 7.30%
11 Study groups 13 5.58%
12 Internship 16 6.87%
13 Multimedia presentations 7 3.00%
14 Online chat/discussions 2 0.86%
15 Tutoring 7 3.00%
16 Interactions with faculty outside of the classroom 9 3.86%
17 Academic support in writing and math 2 0.86%
18 Student clubs and organizations (language clubs, honor societies, Model U.N., etc) 3 1.29%
Row 3
Third Choice
Total responses (N): 228 Did not respond: 6
Numeric value Answer Frequency Percentage
1 Lectures 25 10.96%
2 Laboratory experiments 9 3.95%
3 Group discussion 22 9.65%
4 Student presentations 7 3.07%
5 Group projects 15 6.58%
6 Field trips 11 4.82%
7 Writing assignments 21 9.21%
8 Community service linked to coursework 8 3.51%
9 Online assignments 4 1.75%
10 Research projects 27 11.84%
11 Study groups 15 6.58%
12 Internship 19 8.33%
13 Multimedia presentations 11 4.82%
14 Online chat/discussions 5 2.19%
15 Tutoring 5 2.19%
16 Interactions with faculty outside of the classroom 12 5.26%
17 Academic support in writing and math 4 1.75%
18 Student clubs and organizations (language clubs, honor societies, Model U.N., etc) 8 3.51%

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Matrix - one answer per row (button) Question
11. How important to you are the following? (Please rate each item)
Row 1
UW Tacoma’s academic reputation
Total responses (N): 233 Did not respond: 1
Numeric value Answer Frequency Percentage
1 Very Important 132 56.65%
2 Important 75 32.19%
3 Somewhat Important 19 8.15%
4 Not Important 3 1.29%
5 Not Applicable 1 0.43%
6 Did not know 3 1.29%
Row 2
The University of Washington’s overall reputation
Total responses (N): 233 Did not respond: 1
Numeric value Answer Frequency Percentage
1 Very Important 136 58.37%
2 Important 76 32.62%
3 Somewhat Important 15 6.44%
4 Not Important 5 2.15%
5 Not Applicable 1 0.43%
6 Did not know 0 0.00%
Row 3
Interdisciplinary curriculum
Total responses (N): 232 Did not respond: 2
Numeric value Answer Frequency Percentage
1 Very Important 97 41.81%
2 Important 77 33.19%
3 Somewhat Important 39 16.81%
4 Not Important 13 5.60%
5 Not Applicable 4 1.72%
6 Did not know 2 0.86%
Row 4
UW Tacoma offers the major/program I wanted
Total responses (N): 233 Did not respond: 1
Numeric value Answer Frequency Percentage
1 Very Important 156 66.95%
2 Important 55 23.61%
3 Somewhat Important 15 6.44%
4 Not Important 3 1.29%
5 Not Applicable 3 1.29%
6 Did not know 1 0.43%
Row 5
I can live in parents’ home while attending UW Tacoma
Total responses (N): 233 Did not respond: 1
Numeric value Answer Frequency Percentage
1 Very Important 36 15.45%
2 Important 22 9.44%
3 Somewhat Important 19 8.15%
4 Not Important 40 17.17%
5 Not Applicable 111 47.64%
6 Did not know 5 2.15%
Row 6
UW Tacoma is cost-competitive
Total responses (N): 234 Did not respond: 0
Numeric value Answer Frequency Percentage
1 Very Important 104 44.44%
2 Important 77 32.91%
3 Somewhat Important 27 11.54%
4 Not Important 18 7.69%
5 Not Applicable 3 1.28%
6 Did not know 5 2.14%
Row 7
Small campus size
Total responses (N): 234 Did not respond: 0
Numeric value Answer Frequency Percentage
1 Very Important 85 36.32%
2 Important 64 27.35%
3 Somewhat Important 49 20.94%
4 Not Important 33 14.10%
5 Not Applicable 2 0.85%
6 Did not know 1 0.43%
Row 8
Campus life
Total responses (N): 234 Did not respond: 0
Numeric value Answer Frequency Percentage
1 Very Important 33 14.10%
2 Important 56 23.93%
3 Somewhat Important 64 27.35%
4 Not Important 75 32.05%
5 Not Applicable 4 1.71%
6 Did not know 2 0.85%
Row 9
Campus visit
Total responses (N): 232 Did not respond: 2
Numeric value Answer Frequency Percentage
1 Very Important 25 10.78%
2 Important 56 24.14%
3 Somewhat Important 61 26.29%
4 Not Important 61 26.29%
5 Not Applicable 25 10.78%
6 Did not know 4 1.72%
Row 10
Location
Total responses (N): 230 Did not respond: 4
Numeric value Answer Frequency Percentage
1 Very Important 99 43.04%
2 Important 85 36.96%
3 Somewhat Important 36 15.65%
4 Not Important 9 3.91%
5 Not Applicable 1 0.43%
6 Did not know 0 0.00%
Row 11
Campus look and feel
Total responses (N): 234 Did not respond: 0
Numeric value Answer Frequency Percentage
1 Very Important 65 27.78%
2 Important 88 37.61%
3 Somewhat Important 58 24.79%
4 Not Important 21 8.97%
5 Not Applicable 2 0.85%
6 Did not know 0 0.00%
Row 12
Friends are enrolled at UW Tacoma
Total responses (N): 233 Did not respond: 1
Numeric value Answer Frequency Percentage
1 Very Important 18 7.73%
2 Important 16 6.87%
3 Somewhat Important 38 16.31%
4 Not Important 119 51.07%
5 Not Applicable 40 17.17%
6 Did not know 2 0.86%
Row 13
Parents/family support my choice to enroll here
Total responses (N): 234 Did not respond: 0
Numeric value Answer Frequency Percentage
1 Very Important 30 12.82%
2 Important 43 18.38%
3 Somewhat Important 41 17.52%
4 Not Important 73 31.20%
5 Not Applicable 46 19.66%
6 Did not know 1 0.43%
Row 14
UW Tacoma's Global Honors Program
Total responses (N): 234 Did not respond: 0
Numeric value Answer Frequency Percentage
1 Very Important 17 7.26%
2 Important 21 8.97%
3 Somewhat Important 38 16.24%
4 Not Important 85 36.32%
5 Not Applicable 49 20.94%
6 Did not know 24 10.26%
Row 15
UW Tacoma Publication(s)
Total responses (N): 233 Did not respond: 1
Numeric value Answer Frequency Percentage
1 Very Important 24 10.30%
2 Important 40 17.17%
3 Somewhat Important 73 31.33%
4 Not Important 78 33.48%
5 Not Applicable 9 3.86%
6 Did not know 9 3.86%
Row 16
UW Tacoma Website
Total responses (N): 229 Did not respond: 5
Numeric value Answer Frequency Percentage
1 Very Important 84 36.68%
2 Important 71 31.00%
3 Somewhat Important 43 18.78%
4 Not Important 22 9.61%
5 Not Applicable 6 2.62%
6 Did not know 3 1.31%

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Matrix - one answer per row (button) Question
12. How concerned are you with each of the following?
Row 1
Financing my education
Total responses (N): 234 Did not respond: 0
Numeric value Answer Frequency Percentage
1 Extremely 133 56.84%
2 Very 47 20.09%
3 Moderately 33 14.10%
4 Slightly 8 3.42%
5 Not at All 13 5.56%
Row 2
Housing
Total responses (N): 234 Did not respond: 0
Numeric value Answer Frequency Percentage
1 Extremely 37 15.81%
2 Very 22 9.40%
3 Moderately 47 20.09%
4 Slightly 21 8.97%
5 Not at All 107 45.73%
Row 3
Parking
Total responses (N): 233 Did not respond: 1
Numeric value Answer Frequency Percentage
1 Extremely 90 38.63%
2 Very 58 24.89%
3 Moderately 46 19.74%
4 Slightly 16 6.87%
5 Not at All 23 9.87%
Row 4
Meeting new people
Total responses (N): 233 Did not respond: 1
Numeric value Answer Frequency Percentage
1 Extremely 26 11.16%
2 Very 53 22.75%
3 Moderately 78 33.48%
4 Slightly 35 15.02%
5 Not at All 41 17.60%
Row 5
Transportation to and from campus
Total responses (N): 234 Did not respond: 0
Numeric value Answer Frequency Percentage
1 Extremely 52 22.22%
2 Very 57 24.36%
3 Moderately 46 19.66%
4 Slightly 29 12.39%
5 Not at All 50 21.37%